200 Hours Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Manual

• —History and origins of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
• —The traditional Mysore method
• —Understanding Vinyasa and the connection between breath and movement
• —Principles of the traditional Ashtanga sequence

• —Study and practice of the Primary Series in sequence
• —Surya Namaskar A & B
• —Standing Asanas
• —Seated Asanas
• —Forward Bends
• —Twists
• —Hip Openers
• —Arm Balances
• —Backbends
• —Finishing Sequence
• —Savasana

• —Breath – Ujjayi Pranayama
• —Bandhas – Mula Bandha and Uddiyana Bandha
• —Drishti – Focused Gaze
• —Integration of breath, bandhas, and drishti throughout the practice

• —Understanding the traditional Vinyasa counting system
• —Coordination of inhalation and exhalation with movement
• —Linking postures through Vinyasa
• —Vinyasa transitions between seated postures

• —Study of the traditional Drishti points
• —Application of Drishti in different Asanas
• —Using focused gaze to develop concentration and awareness

• —Mula Bandha
• —Uddiyana Bandha
• —Introduction to Jalandhara Bandha
• —Integration of Bandhas with breath and movement

• —Independent practice within the traditional Ashtanga sequence
• —Progressive learning of postures
• —Individual student observation and guidance
• —Verbal and hands-on adjustments
• —Understanding when and how to progress students safely

• —How to teach the Ashtanga Primary Series
• —Teaching Ashtanga to beginners
• —Modifications and adaptations
• —Hands-on adjustments
• —Safe transitions and jump-throughs
• —Adapting the practice to different student levels

• —Learning the traditional opening mantra
• —Learning the traditional closing mantra
• —Correct pronunciation and appropriate use during practice

• —Regular practice of the Ashtanga Primary Series
• —Gradual memorization of the sequence
• —Integrating breath, Bandhas, Drishti, and Vinyasa
• —Developing confidence in personal practice and teaching

• —Lectures on Yoga Philosophy
• —Recorded lectures
• —Students are required to watch the recorded lectures
• —Students must prepare summaries of the lectures
• —Summaries must be submitted to the teacher for review and assessment

• —Lectures on Yoga Anatomy
• —Recorded lectures
• —Understanding anatomy and its relationship to yoga practice
• —Students are required to watch the recorded lectures
• —Students must prepare summaries of the lectures
• —Summaries must be submitted to the teacher for review and assessment

This section covers the essential professional knowledge and skills required for a yoga teacher, including:

• —Teaching methodology
• —Class planning
• —Sequencing of yoga postures
• —Communication skills
• —Professional practice
• —Essential teaching skills and techniques

The 15 elective hours are allocated to additional subjects that allow students to expand their knowledge and develop specialized skills.