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DIPLOMA OF YOGA TEACHING

The Yoga Institute (formerly Yoga Sanga Institute) specialises in providing comprehensive yoga teacher training. Passionate about yoga, we pride ourselves on offering an educational experience that informs, inspires and nurtures students keen to deepen their personal and professional understanding of yoga.

• A comprehensive part-time 1 year (600 + hours) course
• A choice of 3 programs: Weekend course, Friday course, Intensive course
• A highly engaging and supportive learning experience at a dedicated yoga training organisation
• Ongoing personal guidance and study support from an experienced mentor-teacher
• Eligibility for full (Level 1) membership with the Yoga Teachers’ Association of Australia
• International certi?cation with the Krishnamacharya Healing & Yoga Foundation, India (with Advanced Diploma)
• Qualifications to be eligible for professional indemnity insurance (link to About/ Teaching Standards)
• Development of your personal yoga practice for physical and mental health
• Graduate teaching opportunities

The course is suitable for:

• Anyone interested in training to become a certified Yoga Teacher
• Yoga Teachers who wish to further their knowledge and experience of Yoga
• Anyone who would like to gain further understanding and experience of Yoga

Contact us if you’d like to receive a copy of the 2010 prospectus.

Curriculum

Based on the world-renowned teachings of Yoga that come from the tradition and lineage of T Krishnamacharya, the Yoga Institute diploma course will cover the following key learning areas:

Yoga History, Philosophy, Ethics and Lifestyle, including:

• Overview of the history and development of Yoga throughout the ages
• Study of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras – the ancient teachings considered to be the “Heart of Yoga”
• The application of these ancient teachings for modern living
• Introduction to other classical teachings of Yoga
• Yoga psychology and mental health

Yoga Anatomy, physiology and Subtle Energy Systems, including:

• Applied western anatomy and physiology
• Subtle yogic physiology and energy systems of prana, nadis, kundalini, chakras and mayas

Yoga Techniques and Integrated Yoga Practice, including classical and modern techniques of:

• Asana (yoga postures)
• Pranayama (breathing techniques)
• Meditation
• Mantra, sound and visualisation
• Principles of yoga practice
• Attendance at general yoga classes
• Development of a guided personal yoga practice
• Professional mentoring

Teaching Methodologies and Integrated Teaching Practice, including:

• Yoga practice planning and development
• Teaching group classes
• Teaching private classes
• Assisting teaching and supervised teaching practicum

Diploma Study Units

• History and Philosophy of Yoga
• Introduction to Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Asana I – basic theory and techniques
• Asana II – advanced theory and techniques
• Pranayama I – basic theory and techniques
• Pranayama II – advanced theory and techniques
• Principles of yoga practice
• Practice Planning (designing a yoga class or practice)
• Yoga Physiology
• Meditation
• Teaching Skills and Methodologies – teaching group classes
• Teaching Skills and Methodologies – teaching private classes
• Teaching Practicum – observation, assisting, supervised teaching
• Frst Aid Certificate also required (this course is not included in the diploma studies)

Contact us if you’d like to receive a copy of the 2010 prospectus.

Courses

The Yoga Institute will be running three identical diploma programmes in 2010.

• Weekend course
  
• Friday course
  
• Intensive course
  

To ensure graduate confidence and competence, each course if made up of the following elements:

Lectures and Experiential Learning

• 40 classroom-based training days
• 4 day residential intensive
• Web-based training components

Individual Mentoring Sessions

• Regular sessions with your mentor throughout the course (minimum of 6)
• Includes development and guidance of student’s personal yoga practice, study supervision, mentoring as a trainee teacher, and supervision of assisting & teaching practicum

General Yoga Classes

• Average of one classes per week, throughout the course
• At the Yoga Institute, Yoga Sanga (yogasanga.com.au), or affiliated Yoga centres

Regular Personal Practice (at home)

• Personal home practice developed and guided in individual mentoring sessions
• Including asana, pranayama and meditation
• In addition to attendance at general Yoga classes
• With written journal for guided self-reflection

Teaching Practicum

• Assisting teaching experience and supervised teaching programme

Graduation Ceremony

• Presentation of graduation certificates at a special ceremony

Weekend Course Structure

Includes:

40 Course Training Days at the Yoga Institute in Cammeray

• 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
• Including morning yoga class of integrated yoga techniques

2 weekends each month - total of 18 weekends (36 training days)

• Generally, 1st and 3rd weekend of each month, with some exceptions for school and public holidays

4-day long-weekend live-in residential intensive

• All participants from Friday, Weekend and Intensive courses

Friday Course Structure

Includes:

40 Course Training Days at the Yoga Institute in Cammeray

• 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
• Including morning yoga class of integrated yoga techniques

Every Friday, during NSW school terms - total of 36 training days

4-day long-weekend live-in residential intensive

• All participants from Friday, Weekend and Intensive courses

Intensive Course

Includes:

40 Course Training Days at the Yoga Institute in Cammeray

• 7:00 am to 5:30 pm
• Including morning yoga class of integrated yoga techniques

Series of intensive course modules

• 4 modules x 9-days
• 1 × 4-day long-weekend live-in residential intensive

All participants from Friday, Weekend and Intensive courses

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Application Form

Please click here to download application form.

The Diploma of Teacher Training Intensive Course commences in May 2010.

We are accepting applications now for enrolment in this course.

If you would like a copy of our 2010 teacher training prospectus please Contact Us.