Informed originally by the Hatha Yoga of B.K.S. Iyengar, Vajra Pani Yoga Training emphasizes balancing precision in alignment, fluidity in movement, and freedom in stillness. The Vajra Pani Yoga Teacher Training and Advanced Studies is a 200-hour in depth program developing practice, technique, and methodology in Yoga Asana, Pranayama, and Meditation. The curriculum also includes the study and application of Anatomy, Ayurveda, Nonviolent Communication skills, as well as, learning to see each individual holistically. Students develop insight into the heart of Yoga studying Patanjali's Yoga Sutras and Buddha's teachings on cultivating mindfulness, wisdom, and compassion. Through meditation, students work directly with their own mind and strengthen the inner capacities needed to live more meaningful lives. Towards the end of the Training, participants naturally evolve into the Craft of Teaching. A teaching Certificate will be given to participants who fulfill the 200-hour training.

 CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

• Anatomy & Applications to Yoga Practice
• Principles of Alignment
• Main Actions & Benefits of Postures
• The Wisdom of Sequencing, Use of Props & Injury Prevention
• Restorative Yoga
• Pranayama: The Foundations of Yoga & The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
• Yoga Philosophy as a Basis for Living & Teaching
• Meditation & the Foundations of Buddhist Teachings
• Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Skills
• Ayurveda & Applications to Yoga Practice
• Chanting
• Seeing and Understanding Bodies
• The Craft of Teaching
• Independent Assignments & Required Reading

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  and the Training Book List  Book_List

INTENTION

To train each aspiring teacher / student to become a pure, compassionate vehicle for the ancient teachings of yoga. To provide a high quality training with emphasis on deepening one's personal practice as the source from which grows inspired, creative teaching and lifelong learning.

YOGA ALLIANCE

To fulfill the requirements for certification with Yoga Alliance, the 200-hour Shasta Yoga Teacher Training will include a total of 180 contact hours, supervised by a Vajra Pani Yoga Teacher Training faculty member (see Faculty Bios), and 20 non-contact hours (reading and monthly homework assignments). Students who complete this 200-hour training will receive a certificate which may then be submitted to Yoga Alliance for registry. Intended to uphold the integrity of yoga, Yoga Alliance is the first national registry for establishing and maintaining standards for the education of yoga teachers. For more information: Yoga Alliance
 

"Teaching is a difficult art, but it is the best service you can do to humanity." 
-B.K.S. Iyengar