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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 Australia (formerly YTAA)
  • Additional training available through our Advanced Diploma course
  • Qualifications to be eligible for professional indemnity insurance
  • Development of your personal yoga practice for physical and mental health
  • Graduate teaching opportunities

The course is suitable for:

  • Anyone interested in comprehensive 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

Read graduate testimonials say about the course. Contact us if you’d like to receive a copy of the 2011 prospectus.

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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 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 2011 prospectus.

Courses

The Yoga Institute will be running three identical diploma programmes in 2011.

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

Lectures and Experiential Learning

  • 36 classroom-based training days
  • 4 day residential intensive
  • 4 days of elective workshops allowing you to explore areas of applied yoga of interest to you
  • Guided home study 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 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

The next weekend course commences on Saturday Feb 26 2011. It Includes:

40 Course Training Days at the Yoga Institute in Cammeray

• 2 weekends each month – total of 18 weekends (32 training days)

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

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

• 4-day long-weekend live-in residential intensive (with Friday and Intensive courses)

• 4-days of “applied yoga“ elective workshops. Options include: Introduction to Pre-Natal yoga, Introduction to Post Natal Yoga, Yoga for Children, Yoga for Backcare and Introduction to Yoga Therapy.

Contact us if you’d like to receive a copy of the 2011 prospectus.

Friday Course Structure

The next friday course commences on February 2011.

40 course training days in total
• Every Friday, during NSW school terms (total of 32 training days)
        - 6:30 am to 3:30 pm
        - Including morning yoga class of integrated yoga techniques

• 4-day long-weekend live-in residential intensive
• 4-days of “applied yoga“ elective workshops. Options include: Introduction to Pre-Natal yoga, Introduction to Post Natal Yoga, Yoga for Children, Yoga for Backcare and Introduction to Yoga Therapy.

Contact Us if you’d like to receive a copy of the 2011 prospectus.

Intensive Course

40 course training days in total

• Series of 4 modules x 9 day intensive course modules
     - 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
     - Including morning yoga class of integrated yoga techniques

• 4-day long-weekend live-in residential intensive

• 4-days of “applied yoga“ elective workshops. Options include:Introduction to Pre-Natal yoga, Introduction to Post Natal Yoga, Yoga for Children, Yoga for Backcare and Introduction to Yoga Therapy.


Contact Us if you’d like to receive a copy of the 2011 prospectus.

Australian Yoga Training Standards

DID YOU KNOW...

That the peak body Yoga Australia has determined that to meet minimum training standards for full membership, a yoga teacher needs to have completed at least 350 hours of tuition over at least 12 months.

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Time has proven that Yoga Works

Yoga is not a one-size-fits-all practice.

Yoga views the human system as multi-dimensional including the physical body, the breathing body, the personality, the intellect and emotions. All dimensions are interconnected.

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