Calyoga Ashtanga Teacher Certification Program 200 Hours.
This course provides the opportunity for Intermediate/Advanced Level Yoga Practitioners to receive a
Yoga Teaching Certification applicable for designated levels of Yoga Instruction. The course includes a
comprehensive overview of the origins of Ashtanga yoga, Pranayama breathing and study of Ayurvedic
holistic life sciences methodologies, as related to implementation of a modern day preventative health
maintenance program. Emphasis is placed on performing Ashtanga yoga asanas, breathing & flow
routines.
Required Text Books
Ashtanga Yoga The Practice Manual by David Swenson
Basic Ballet by Joyce MacKie
Conscious Breathing by Gay Hendricks
Optional-Partner Yoga by Jessie Chapman
Prior to Lesson 1 Jan. 27/2014
Required reading & physical practice homework
Ashtanga Yoga – Pages 1-15, 66-127…(20 Hours practice on Primary Series before the session
begins prior to September 6th 2010) Possible Partner Practice
Conscious Breathing Part 1 Pages 3-40 Practice, Practice, Practice…all day long.
Basic Ballet Pages 14-23,42-43 (5 hours practice before the first session begins prior to
September 6th 2010)
Lesson 1 Jan. 27/2014 Lecture./Discussion (30minutes)
Definition of Yoga Where did it all go wrong…East vs West Retrain mind & body…Instincts vs.Fear? .
Shortening the Breath,. Mind & Body separates….building tension breathe like a baby… no fear..4/6
inhale/exhale. Origins of yoga animals children 1200 years -5000…Hindus Buddhists
Muslims…Integrated Medicine Acupuncture Yoga Herbology Massage Western Medicine Vs Eastern.
Mirror vs. Real Health. Preventative Maintenance System Balance …Pranayama – The Art of
Breathing/Ayurvedic Breathing Ashtanga Yoga Not breathing, not doing yoga. Injuries..do not force/strain/
Fingers no wrists …drop the knife (example)…The Eight Limbs of Yoga/Grace/.Not a religion Chakras 17…Color Significance Healing & Energy Meridians. Physical Balance of Classical Ballet/ Details of
Career/Tantric Intimacy
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Demonstration & Practice
Ayurvedic Breathing descending exhaling, inhaling ascending… Learning real leg strength 1
legged yoga positions/glider & classical ballet positions 1-5, Arabesque. The safe way to learn to
do a headstand/3 Steps Intro to Primary Series
Homework 20 hours Practice Lesson 1 Postures
Lesson 2 Feb. 3 /2014
Required reading:
Ashtanga Yoga/Pages 15-20 …
Conscious Breathing/Part 2/Pages 44-114
Basic Ballet/ Pages 24-37 Haysa Yoga Laughing/Why? Principles of Flight
Review of Lesson 1 postures. Open Discussion
Lecture & Discussion (30 minutes)
Calyoga Power Point Yoga Review & Discussion Why Driste is important? Focus…don’t struggle or
strain, mind controls body…then body controls mind…then synchronicity.
Demonstration & Practice
Breathing routines from Conscious Breathing & Ashtanga Ballet Warm-up Yoga Surya
Namaskara Options A & B
Homework 20 hours Practice Lesson 2 Postures
Lesson 3 Feb. 10/2014
Required reading:
Ashtanga Yoga/Pages 20-44 …
Conscious Breathing /Part 3/Pages 119-164
Basic Ballet/Pages 38-39
Review of Lesson 2 postures.
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Lecture & Discussion (30 minutes) Path or Way..Chinese Tao Theory of Yin Yang Relativity. Downward
Dog work….Chakras & Tantric Discussion
What is balance? Why Meditate Total Acceptance 100 % of time whatever happens…good citizen…how
you treat other people…self analysis…looking inward to take stock..Life is short enjoy the moment.
Happiness…better as we get older
Demonstration & Practice
Classical Ballet Arm Positions & Ashtanga Yoga Standing Sequence Dandasana –
Parsvottanasana
Homework 20 hours Practice Lesson 3 Postures
Lesson 4 Feb. 17/2014
Required reading:
Ashtanga Yoga/Pages 60-65 …
Conscious Breathing/FAQ/ Pages 165-171
Basic Ballet/Pages 52-55
Review of Lesson 3 postures.
Lecture & Discussion
Physics of Flight & Ashtanga Yoga Flow Routines Standing Sequence – Move Like a Dancer/In Harmony
with Nature Classical Jumps Light as a feather
Demonstration & Practice
Classical Ballet Arm Positions & Lifts…Ashtanga Yoga Standing Sequence with Landing Gear &
Ashtanga Flow How many Teaching? Practice
Homework 20 hours Practice Lesson 5 Postures
Lesson 5 Feb. 24/2014,
Required reading:
Ashtanga Yoga/Pages 66-127 …
Review of Lesson 4 postures.
Lecture & Discussion Dry run / rehearsals & peer critiques..
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(Primary Series (15 minutes)
Demonstration & Practice
The Primary Series Vinyasa Option 1,2,3,4
Homework 20 hours Practice Lesson 5 Postures
Lesson 6 March 3/2014
Required reading:
Ashtanga Yoga/Pages 129-205 …
Review of Lesson 5 postures.
Lecture & Discussion (15 minutes)
The Intermediate Series Continue Dry Run
Demonstration & Practice
The Intermediate Series
Homework 25 hours Practice Lesson 6 Postures
Lesson 7 March 10/2014
Required reading
Ashtanga Yoga/Pages 206-241…
Review of Lesson 6 postures.
Lecture & Discussion (15 minutes)
The Finishing Series Final Dry Runs 30 minutes timed
Demonstration & Practice
The finishing series Backbends Inversions
Normal to be nicked continue
teaching…up/down jumping frog- Professional vs Flake instructors Teaching vs Leading a class.
Homework 25 hours Practice Lesson 7 Postures
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Lesson 8 March 17/2014
Review of Lesson 7 postures.
Demonstration & Practice
Complete review of Primary Intermediate Finishing Sequence
Final Written Exam (60 minutes)./Schedule 1/1 class private demonstration/rehearsal w Instructor.
Where do we go from here…marketing.. cards..future plans web site
Critiques of live performance with instructor.
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