Asana
Ashtanga Vinyasa Series – 1
Core principles of Hatha Yoga practice
Structuring and sequencing the postures
Backward bending pose
Traditional Sun Salutation series with Beej (root) mantras
Moon Salutation series
Sookshma Vyayam (basic & preparatory movements)
Standing pose
Sun Salutation with root mantra series
Forward bending pose
Twisting pose
Inverted pose
Meditative pose
Kneeling pose
Sitting pose
Relaxation pose
Technique, teaching, method, application, contra-indication, and benefits of Asana
Relaxation Techniques
Point to point full body relaxation technique
Yoga Nidra for insomnia
Emotional body relaxation
Minor and major chakra relaxation
Deep causal body relaxation
Science of Breath ( Pranayama )
What is pranayama?
What are five sub prana in yogic science?
What is Ida, Pingala, and Sushumna nadi?
What is nadi?
Psychological effect of yogic breathing?
Importance of diaphragmatic breathing
Bhramari Pranayama
Ujjayi Pranayama
Sheetali Pranayama
Nadi Shodhana
Kapalbhati Pranayama
Bhastrika Pranayama
Mudras and Bandhas
Yogic Gesture for stress related problems
Internal Mudra
Healing Gestures for physical blockages
Bandha for energy leakage
Pranic Gestures for awakening energy
Importance of root lock
Eye Mudra
Types of locks in Yogic science
Finger Mudra
Yoga Philosophy
Introduction of yoga, origin and its history
Principles of yoga
What is Hatha yoga?
What is Raja yoga?
Pancha Koshas: The 5 sheaths of existence
What is mind?
What is chitta (vrittis)?
What is Ashtanga vinyasa yoga? (Eight stages of self-balancing and realization)
Four foundational pillars of life
What is chakra?
What is Kundalini?
Pancha Kleshas (five sources of pain)
Prakriti and Purusha (the observer and observed)
What is celibacy and sex in yogic life
What are the Gunas – Prakash, Kriya, Stithi (characteristics of mind)
Three states of consciousness in yogic science
Elements of universe (the process of evolution according to Samkhya Darshan)
Meditation and Concentration
Chakra meditation
Kundalini meditation
Mantra awareness meditation
Breathing awareness meditation
Inner light meditation
Full moon meditation
Art of Alignment and Adjustment workshops
Workshop on hip opening
Workshop on backward bends
Workshop on forward bends
Workshop on twisting asanas
Mantra Yoga and its importance
What is the meaning of Mantra?
How to create positive vibrations or energy with Mantra Yoga?
Mantra for wisdom and fearless living
6 specific mantras helpful to live a yogic life
Yoga Anatomy
Yogic anatomy of spine and its importance
Yogic respiratory system
Muscular system
Yogic joints and skeletal system
Nature of lunar and solar energy and neutral flow energy
Yogic physiology
Yoga safety while doing asana and pranayama practices
Yoga Anatomy
Positive & conscious communication, friendship, and trust
Time management
Qualities of a teacher
Principles of demonstrating, observation, assisting, correcting
Use of voice in class
Mental & emotional preparation for teaching
Class preparation
Step by step class structure planning