Courses offered by Yoga Aotearoa/ I.Y.T.A. (NZ) Inc.
Our Vision is To inspire unity through Yoga
The mission of the education courses of Yoga Aotearoa is to provide learning
experiences for all which:
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Honour the Yoga philosophies of original texts.
Provide a transformative path to health, well being and
oneness through Yoga.
Are relevant, broadly based and inclusive.
Raise consciousness.
Heighten awareness of contemporary research and
theories of Yoga
This booklet shows a summary of courses offered by Yoga Aotearoa/I.Y.T.A. (NZ) Inc.
Yoga Aotearoa/I.Y.T.A. (NZ) Inc. is abbreviated to IYTA in following text. Course costs,
required numbers and contents are subject to change. Please check web page for any
updates.
Course offered
Title
Introduction to
Yoga Mini
Course
Teaching
Diploma
Course
Level
1
2
Advanced
Teaching Tutor course
(Start 2014?)
3
Continuing
Professional
Development
Continuing
Personal
development
3
1,3
Levels These courses are taught at 3 levels, each level progressing from the
previous level. Note these are not equivalent to NCEA levels.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
CPD is offered to enable yoga teachers to further develop their theoretical and applied knowledge
and understanding of Yoga in their teaching practice.
There are four areas that are considered CPD
Area A = core modules offered by IYTA
Area B = Participation – attending non-core workshops course seminars,
conventions, research
Area C = Related studies – recognition of studies that enhance your yoga
teaching
Area D = Service to the yoga community – teaching yoga, tutoring yoga,
committee membership
Areas A and B are offered by IYTA
Introduction to Yoga Mini Course
Title
Level
Co-requisites,
prerequisites
Introduction to Yoga Mini Course
1
This 3-month mini-course is open to anyone who wishes to learn more
about the philosophy and practices of Yoga. It is suitable for beginners,
those who are planning to go on to the longer Teacher Training Diploma
or Yoga Study Course and those who would simply enjoy a Yoga refresher.
Current IYTA member
Course delivery mode
Length
Delivery mode
Course description
Aim
Learning outcomes
Content
Requirements
To meet the learning
outcomes of this course
you are required to :
Assessment:
1. Non graded
Costs
Face to face + home assignments
3 months
One Workshop and 3 one monthly assignments
This course is designed to give a broad introduction to classical Yoga.
To enable students to understand the fundamental principles of Yoga
By the end of this course students will have an understanding of:
 The meaning of Yoga
 The fundamental principles of Patanjali’s Sutras
 Insights into the nature of higher consciousness
What is Yoga
Nature of higher consciousness
 History of yoga basic
 Sanskrit
 Styles and paths of yoga
 Classic texts of yoga
Sutras: Patanjali , the eight limbs
 Yama and Niyama
 Asana
-Alignment, flexibilities
Standing poses, sitting kneeling poses, Salute to sun, balances, twists and
inversions.
 Pranayama
 Pratyahara
 Dharana,
 Dhyana.
Yoga Nidra.
Chakras
Sadhana
Attend the Introduction to Yoga weekend and to the satisfaction of the
Tutors , complete three monthly assignments
1. Non graded but tasks must be presented to an acceptable
standard
$570 Includes weekend accommodation with vegetarian food, tuition at
workshop, main text, course booklet and assignments plus IYTA
membership. (travel costs not included)
$50 deposit is due on enrolment, balance payable at workshop.
Course Review
Certification
Minimum numbers to
run course
This course is subject to regular appraisal in light of tutor and student
evaluation.
Certificate of participation
12
Teaching Diploma Course
Title
Level
Co-requisites,
prerequisites
Course delivery mode
Length
Delivery mode
Course description
Aim
Learning outcomes
Content
Teaching Diploma Course
2
Commitment to yogic life style. Completion of the questionnaire on
the student’s involvement with yoga in the enrolment form.
Acceptance of the IYTA code of ethics.
Acceptance of the requirements of the course.
Current IYTA member
Paper based or on line + tutorial system
18 months
Four workshop and 15 home based assignments (correspondence)
This course is designed for those wishing to teach Yoga to the general
public.
To enable students to extend their personal and professional
knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of Yoga
in a safe and professional manner.
By the end of this course students will demonstrate:
 In depth understanding of the key concepts covered in the
strands
 Apply this understanding in designing and teaching to
teaching in workshops and teaching a class from the
community to the satisfaction of an allocated IYTA observer
 Comprehension and application of the strands as listed under
contents
Strands:
Anatomy and physiology
Asana
Health and Wellbeing
Inner disciplines
Pranayama
Philosophy and History
Portfolio/ Research
Sanskrit and Sound
Teaching
Requirements
To meet the learning
outcomes of this course
you are required to :
Assessment:
1.Nongraded
Present and pass fifteen monthly assignments
Attend and participate in all four compulsory workshop weekends
Plan and teach aspects of yoga to peers at workshops
Teach a minimum of 60 hours of yoga in the community which is
observed and assesses by an accredited IYTA teacher
Present a portfolio and annotated bibliography of 10 books on an
approved yoga topic
Hold a current comprehensive workplace first aid certificate
1. Non graded but tasks must be presented to an acceptable
tertiary standard
2.Completion of each
aspect to an
acceptable
standard
3. Portfolio, Journal
and annotated
bibliography
4. Teaching
Costs (2013-14)
Course Review
Certification
Minimum number
2. Each assignment task is given a pass or a re-submit. A resubmit must be completed before the next assignment
3. Portfolio , journal and annotated bibliography
will be presented for final viewing at the last workshop
4a. Presentation of a yoga lesson to a community class is
observed and assessed by an accredited IYTA teacher
4b. Teaching at workshops
$3300 includes assignments and all four workshops (food
accommodation and tuition), IYTA membership but excludes travel
and text books.
$825 deposit payable on enrolment
At end of course 2014 .This course is subject to regular appraisal in
light of tutor and student evaluation
IYTA Teaching Diploma –IYTA Dip. May be officially used after
graduation for advertising purposes. CPD and membership must be
maintained for this entitlement.
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Advanced Teaching – Yoga Tutor Course
Title
Level
Co-requisites,
prerequisites
Advanced Teaching -Tutor course
(Start 2014?)
3
Completed the IYTA Teaching Diploma or a yoga teacher training
course approved by the IYTA education committee.
Have submitted an application to become an IYTA tutor.
Current IYTA member.
Course delivery mode
Length
Delivery mode
Course description
Aim
Learning outcomes
Content
Requirements
To meet the learning
outcomes of this course
you are required to :
Assessment:
Costs
Course Review
Certification
Minimum number
Face to face + home assignments
3 months
One workshop and three monthly assignments
This course is designed for members of IYTA who have indicated an
interest in a tutor’s role on the Teaching Diploma course or any other
IYTA course.
To enable students to further develop their teaching and
communication skills in preparation for a role as an IYTA tutor.
By the end of this course students will be able to:
 Further their teaching skills
 Be able to teach in the Introduction to Yoga Mini Course
 Be a Teaching Diploma tutor for IYTA
 Present CPD modules for IYTA
 Present yoga to wider yoga circles
Teaching and learning
In depth study of the contents of the IYTA Teaching Diploma Course
Developing Portfolios
Assessing assignments
Techniques for working with groups
Course design and administration
Developing higher consciousness
Attendance at the workshop.
Complete any allocated assignments to the satisfaction of the
organising tutors.
A willingness to assume a role of tutor on IYTA courses
Completion of each aspect to an approved standard
$0 cost for tuition , own cost of weekend accommodation, food,
transport to venue and required texts
This course is subject to regular appraisal in light of tutor and student
evaluation
Certificate of Advanced Teaching – Yoga Tutor Course
6
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Title
Level
Co-requisites,
prerequisites
Course delivery mode
Length
Delivery mode
Course description
Aim
Learning outcomes
Content
Requirements
To meet the learning
outcomes of this course
you are required to :
Assessment:
Costs
Course Review
Certification
Minimum number
Continuing Professional Development
3
Completed a Yoga Teaching Diploma or equivalent
Teaching yoga
Current IYTA member
Various
Three hours to 3 months
Workshops and assignments
These courses are designed to further Yogic knowledge for those who
are in the yoga teaching profession.
To enable students to further develop their theoretical and applied
knowledge and understanding of Yoga in their teaching practice.
By the end of these courses students will demonstrate:
A heightened understanding and knowledge of contemporary
research, theories and practices of Yoga for applying in teaching yoga
and related disciplines.
See syllabus
Attendance of the whole course.
Complete any assignments to the satisfaction of the tutor.
Non graded but tasks must be presented to an acceptable tertiary
level
It is expected that the portfolio and Journal will be continued
Varied
This course is subject to regular appraisal in light of tutor and student
evaluation
Certificate of participation.
12
Continuing Personal Development
Title
Level
Co-requisites,
prerequisites
Course delivery mode
Length
Continuing Personal development
1,3
An interest in yoga
Current IYTA member
Varied
Varied
Delivery mode
Course description
Workshops / Yoga days
These courses are designed for general interest to anyone interested in
Yoga.
To enable students to further develop their theoretical and applied
knowledge and understanding of Yoga.
Have a heightened understanding and knowledge of contemporary
research and theories of Yoga.
See syllabus
Attendance of the whole course.
Complete any assignments to the satisfaction of the tutor.
Aim
Learning outcomes
Content
Requirements
To meet the learning
outcomes of this course
you are required to :
Assessment:
Non graded but tasks must be presented to an acceptable level
Costs
Varied
Course Review
Certification
At end of course. This course is subject to regular appraisal in light of
tutor and student evaluation
Certificate of participation.
Minimum number
15
An example of
Yoga Aotearoa/ IYTA (NZ) Inc. Professional Development Log sheet
www.iyta.org.nz
Name:
1.Date
of
activity
and
location
Year:
2. Description of
Professional development.
3. Quadrants
of Map of
Meaning*
applicable
Sheet: No ____ of _____
4. Duration
(e.g.
hours/days)
1
2
3
4
5
6
Current First Aid
certificate
* Map of Meaning © Marjolein Lips Wiersma 2000-20012
Table headings described below
5. PD
Area/Cate
gory
A,B,C or D
1. Date of activity, location. Please fill in the date or dates of the course/s attended
or service offered and location.
2. Description of Professional development. Give the title of the course and who
was leading it or area of service offered e.g. 3 hours attending branch committee
meeting.
3. Quadrants of Map of Meaning are, developing the inner self, unity with others,
service to others, expressing full potential.
4. Duration. Number of hours/days of participation
5. PD category:
A Core modules
Attending modules offered by YA/IYTA
B Participation
Attending non-core workshops, course, seminars, conventions,
research, written observations of colleagues’ teaching practice.
C Related Studies
Recognition of studies that enhance your yoga teaching
D Service to the yoga community
* Please refer to the Autumn Newsletter 2013 for information on the Map of
Meaning by Marjolein Lips Wiersma
The log sheet is for you to fill in for your own Professional development records. If
you are completing a Yoga Teacher Training Course or the IYTA Teaching Diploma
course we would like you to send this in with your membership fees from 2014
onwards.