GENERAL OVERVIEW:
- 400 hours YOGA SOL Yoga Teacher Training course
- Training Course completed at Yoga Sol premises – 11 Marrawa Cres, Ferny Hills, Brisbane
- To be completed over 12 months
- part-time basis
- 2022/23 intake commencing 14th May 2022
- Training days completed on Weekends
- Workshops completed on Weekends Apart from Yoga Philosophy to be on Monday nights over 5 weeks
Fully accredited Yoga Australia level 1 Yoga Teacher Training qualification
SUBJECT AREAS COVERED
- Yoga Philosophy, Ethics and Lifestyle (YA Minimum Requirement 50 hours)
- Anatomy and Physiology (YA Minimum Requirement 30 hours)
- Yogic Physiology (YA Minimum Requirement 20 hours)
- Yoga Techniques and Practice (YA Minimum Requirement 150 hours)
- Teaching Principles and Methodology (YA Minimum Requirement 30 hours)
- Integrative practice and teaching (practicum) (YA Minimum Requirement 40 hours)
- Other training hours or speciality subject areas (YA Minimum Requirement 30 hours)
INCLUDED IN TRAINING
- Manual
- Training notes and handouts for workshops
- 12 Training Days + 1 Revision Days + Final Practicum Day
- 5 workshops
- Mentoring and assistance from your teachers
- Access to Yoga Sol library resources
BREAKDOWN OF TRAINING
COURSE REQUIREMENTS | HOURS |
Contact Hours - Scheduled training days x 12 (8 hours each) - Revision Days x 1 after training days (8 hours) - Final Practicum Day (8 hours) | 120 |
Weekend Workshops · Anatomy and Physiology -Common Pathologies (16 hours) - Hand and Wrist Pain - Knee Pain - Back Pain - Neck and Shoulder Pain · Adjustments and Alignment (16 hours) · Meditation (10 hours) · Inversions (16 hours) · Neuroplasticity incl. Meditation (16 hours) · Yoga Philosophy (6 hours) - Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - Hatha Yoga Pradipka - Bhagavad Gita · Master Classes (2 hours each) - Surya Namaskar - Yoga Nidra | 84 |
Integrative Practice (hours to be logged) - Observation of classes (notes to be submitted with log) - Assisting in classes - Mentoring and Supervision - Delivering of classes - Examinations | 40 |
Other Training Hours or Specialties - Trainees will reach their required hours by attending all training days and workshops - Option to seek additional training for specialisation | 30 |
SUB TOTAL (contact hours) | 274 |
Non-contact hours (hours to be logged) - written assignments (see list below) - reading and research prior to training days
| 126 |
TOTAL TEACHER TRAINING COURSE HOURS | 400 |
COURSE FEES
- Total Course Cost - $4500 (inc GST)
- Deposit to secure course placement $450 (10% of total course cost) )
- to be paid 6 weeks prior to course commencement date
- Non-refundable (however can be transferable to another course or individual workshop costs with negotiation)
- Payment instalments
- 6 Instalments to be made monthly (to be received by the last day of each month following commencement of the Teacher Training)
- Monthly instalment amount is $652.50
- Consideration will be given to an alternative instalment amount upon request
Training Dates /Course Structure 2019/20
Training Day 1 14th May 2022
PHILOSOPHY, ETHICS and LIFESTYLE
- History of Yoga
- Patanjali and the eight limbs of yoga
- What is Yoga?
- The different styles/disciplines of Yoga
- Why do people come to yoga?
- Use of Sanskrit o Pronunciation of Sanskrit
- Sankalpa
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
- Fundamentals
- Movements of the body
- YOGIC PHYSIOLOGY
- Subtle energy systems overview
YOGA TECHNIQUES AND PRACTICE
- Teacher led yoga asana practice
- Asanas – Patanjali’s third limb of yoga
- Asana groups
- Common poses deconstruction
- Standing Poses
TEACHING PRINCIPLES AND METHODOLOGY
- The scope of being a yoga teacher
- Responsibilities of the teacher
CLOSING CIRCLE
Training Day 2 15th May
PHILOSOPHY, ETHICS and LIFESTYLE
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
- The Science of Breath
- The Cardiovascular System
YOGIC PHYSIOLOGY
- The Subtle Energy System
- Chakras
YOGA TECHNIQUES and PRACTICE
- Teacher led yoga asana practice
- Common poses deconstruction
- Balance Poses
TEACHING PRINCIPLES AND METHODOLOGY
- Structure of the class
- Creating the environment
CLOSING CIRCLE
Training Day 3 11th June
PHILOSOPHY, ETHICS and LIFESTYLE
- Niyamas - The Second of Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
- Postural Muscle or Global Muscle?
YOGIC PHYSIOLOGY
Bandhas
YOGA TECHNIQUES and PRACTICE
- Teacher led yoga asana practice
- Bandhas
- Common poses deconstruction
- Twists
TEACHING PRINCIPLES AND METHODOLOGY
- Communicating to the class
- Getting people into poses
CLOSING CIRCLE
Training Day 4 12th June
PHILOSOPHY, ETHICS and LIFESTYLE
- Pranayama- The Fourth of Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
- The Spine
- Spinal Health and Yoga
- Myotomes
YOGIC PHYSIOLOGY
- The Subtle Energy System
- Prana
YOGA TECHNIQUES and PRACTICE
- Teacher led yoga asana practice
- Pranayama- Full Yogic Breath
- Common poses deconstruction
- Seated Poses
TEACHING PRINCIPLES AND METHODOLOGY
CLOSING CIRCLE
Training Day 5 16th July
PHILOSOPHY, ETHICS and LIFESTYLE
- Pratyahara - The Fifth of Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
- The Hips and the Pelvic Girdle
YOGIC PHYSIOLOGY
- The Subtle Energy System
- Koshas
YOGA TECHNIQUES and PRACTICE
- Teacher led yoga asana practice
- Pranayama- Ujjayi Breath
- Common poses deconstruction
- Prone poses
TEACHING PRINCIPLES AND METHODOLOGY
CLOSING CIRCLE
Training Day 6 17th July
PHILOSOPHY, ETHICS and LIFESTYLE
- Dharana- The Sixth of Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
YOGIC PHYSIOLOGY
- The Subtle Energy System
- The Gunas
YOGA TECHNIQUES and PRACTICE
- Teacher led yoga asana practice
- Pranayama
- Viloma Breath
- Common poses deconstruction
- Inversions
TEACHING PRINCIPLES AND METHODOLOGY
CLOSING CIRCLE
Training Day 7 - 13th Aug
PHILOSOPHY, ETHICS and LIFESTYLE
- Dhyana- The Seventh of Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
- The Major Muscles of the Trunk
YOGIC PHYSIOLOGY
- Subtle Energy System
- The Nadis
YOGA TECHNIQUES and PRACTICE
- Teacher led yoga asana practice
- Pranayama
- Nadi Shodana
- Common poses deconstruction
- Forward Bend poses
TEACHING PRINCIPLES AND METHODOLOGY
CLOSING CIRCLE
Training Day 8 - 14th Aug
PHILOSOPHY, ETHICS and LIFESTYLE
- Samadhi- The Eighth of Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
YOGIC PHYSIOLOGY
- Subtle Energy System
- Vayus
YOGA TECHNIQUES and PRACTICE
- Teacher Led Asana Practice
- Meditation
- Yoga Nidra
- Common poses deconstruction
- Supine
TEACHING PRINCIPLES AND METHODOLOGY
CLOSING CIRCLE
Training Day 9 15th Oct
PHILOSOPHY, ETHICS and LIFESTYLE
- Philosophy of Surya Namaskar
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
- The Lower Leg (including revision of the knee and foot)
YOGIC PHYSIOLOGY
- Effects of practicing Surya Namaskar on the subtle energy system
YOGA TECHNIQUES and PRACTICE
- Teacher led yoga asana practice
TEACHING PRINCIPLES AND METHODOLOGY
- Devise a flow of poses in the tradition of Surya Namaskar
- Instructing Surya Namaskar- Sun Salutations in your group
CLOSING CIRCLE
Training Day 10 16th Oct
PHILOSOPHY, ETHICS and LIFESTYLE
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
- Arms, Elbows, Wrists and Hands
YOGIC PHYSIOLOGY
- Effects of Pranayama on the subtle energy system
YOGA TECHNIQUES and PRACTICE
- Teacher led yoga asana practice
- Common poses deconstruction
- Inversions
- Mudras
TEACHING PRINCIPLES AND METHODOLOGY
- Instructing the poses
- Inclusion of Mudras in practice
CLOSING CIRCLE
Training Day 11 3rd Dec
PHILOSOPHY, ETHICS and LIFESTYLE Yoga
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
YOGIC PHYSIOLOGY
- Effects of Asana practice on the subtle energy system
YOGA TECHNIQUES and PRACTICE
- Students deliver their prepared 30 minute class
TEACHING PRINCIPLES AND METHODOLOGY
CLOSING CIRCLE
Training Day 4th Dec
PHILOSOPHY, ETHICS and LIFESTYLE
- What does it mean to live a Yogic Lifestyle?
- What are the ethical considerations of being a Yoga Teacher?
- The Hatha Yoga Pradipika
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
- Basic overview and revision of material covered during course
YOGIC PHYSIOLOGY
- Mantras and the subtle energy systems
YOGA TECHNIQUES and PRACTICE
TEACHING PRINCIPLES AND METHODOLOGY
- Deliver a 60 minutes class
CLOSING CIRCLE
Training Day 13 May 2023
Final Practicum
- Presentation of 75 minute class
Final Practicum / Graduation | 17th/18th October 2020
Final Practicum
- Presentation of 75 minute class
Graduation
- Presentation of Certificates and celebration
Workshops
10th Sept 2022 | Workshop 2 (PART A) · Anatomy & Physiology- Common pathologies · Hand and Wrist Pain · Knee Pain | 8am- 5pm / 8 hours |
11th Sept 2022 | Workshop 2 (PART B) · Anatomy & Physiology- Common Pathologies · Back, Neck and Shoulder Pain | 8am- 5pm / 8 hours
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19th Nov 2022 | Workshop 3 (PART A) · Adjustments and Alignments | 8am- 5pm / 8 hours
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20th Nov 2022
| Workshop 3 (PART B) · Adjustments and Alignments | 8am- 5pm / 8 hours
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11th Feb 2023
| Workshop 4 (PART A) · The Neuroscience of Mindfulness based practices | 8am- 5pm / 8 hours
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12th Feb 2023 | Workshop 4 (PART B) · The Neuroscience of Mindfulness based practices | 8am- 5pm / 8 hours
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24nd March 2023 | Workshop 5 (PART A) · Inversions | 8am- 5pm / 8 hours
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25th March 2023 | Workshop 5 (PART B) · Inversions | 8am- 5pm / 8 hours
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20th June 2022
| Workshop 1 · Yoga Philosophy | 6pm-8.30pm x5 12 hours |
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