Curriculum & Requirements

Immersion

Weekend 1 – Foundations

Establishing Home Practice

Vinyasa: Bridging Breath & Movement

Mindfulness Fundamentals

Anatomy & Physiology: Bones & Muscles

Compassionate Touch

Weekend 2 – Connection

Refined Alignment: Standing Poses

Yoga History

Sanskrit Studies

A & P: Spine & Nervous System

Breath Basics

Weekend 3 – Revolution

Refined Alignment: Twisting Poses

Yoga Sutras

Bandha, Drishti and Mudra

A& P: Fascia & More

Ayurveda: Lifestyle & Nutrition

Weekend 4 – Expansion

Refined Alignment: Backbending Poses

Chakras, Nadis & Marma

Psychosomatics

Pranayama: Interacting with Breath

Weekend 5 – Reflection

Refined Alignment: Forward Folds/Inversions
Bhagavad Gita
Mantra & Meditation

Seva & Activism

Weekend 6 – Freedom

Arm Balance/Inversions

Yoga Karunta

Mandala Creative Project
Closing Ceremony

*This concludes the Immersion portion*

Teacher Training

Weekend 7 – Witness

Teaching Standing Poses
Sequencing Principles

Observation Skills
Practicum

Weekend 8 – Direct

Teaching Back Bending Poses
Theme Building
Verbal Skills
Practicum

Weekend 9 – Refine

Teaching Twisting Poses

Ethics
Assisting & Adjusting

Final Exam Preparation
Practicum

Weekend 10 – Inspire

Teaching Folds/Inversions

Heart of Teaching

Business
Written & Practical Exam
Closing Ceremony

*Note to Participants: This is a projected timeline. Specific weekends content is presented may be different than this outline, though all material listed will be covered in the course of training*

Program Requirements

Attendance to all sessions is MANDATORY.

Only in extenuating circumstances will make up sessions be scheduled, at the expense of the participant. Make up sessions are not included in program tuition. It is strongly encouraged that absences be avoided.

Immersion Requirements

Logged Home Practice
(At least 2 times per week during program)
Group Class Attendance
(At least once per week during program, up to 25 classes at Glowing Body included in tuition)
Journal Assignments
Outside Reading Assignments with Reading Guides
(Average 4 hours per month)

Teacher Training Requirements

Class Plan Portfolio
Outside Reading Assignments with Reading Guides
(Average 4 hours per month)
Journal Assignments
Teaching Practicum
(Average 1 hour per week)

Continue the Journey

Program Overview

Meet the Director & Faculty

Tuition & Schedule

Please email info@glowingbody.net with questions.