YOGA ALLIANCE PROFESSIONALS200 HOUR SYLLABUS OUTLINE AND HOURS
APRIL 11TH TO MAY 8TH 2018 –GOA, INDIA
Contact
Hours with
SYT/ CL2
155
Contact hours with other
teachers/specialists
57
Non
Contact
hours
30
Total
Hours
242
200 Hour Teacher Training Syllabus = Total Hours
1.Daily Chanting , Meditation and Pranayama (Combined ) Classes
1.1 Meditation
Description
In Level I Teacher Training we learn the concept of the way all paths of yoga untimely
lead to meditation. Trainees are taught techniques and a structure to enable them to
teach simple meditation to their students, invaluable in this present day and age of
workplace and daily living stress and tension.
Learning Outcomes:
 Understand how the human mind goes through the stages of Concentrating,
Meditating and Contemplating in pursuit of inner peace and stillness.
 Learn and apply in a practicum setting a traditional meditation model
 Understand correct sitting posture including variations for students with
physical limitations.
1.2 Chanting
Description
Chanting mantras is a central aspect of traditional yoga where there is a mantra for
every event of life- illness, celebration, challenges, relationships, education etc. During
the training through actively chanting mantras, trainees will experience and be able to
pass on to their students, the physical and physiological benefits of mantra chanting in
yoga practice.
Learning Outcomes:
 Understand the physical and the philological impact of chanting mantras on the
subtle and gross body
 Learn correct Sanskrit pronunciation and melody of group of mantras suitable
for opening and closing classes
 Application of mantras in a practicum setting
1.3 Pranayama
Description
Pranayama practice is about controlling the breath to produce physical, emotional and
mental effects and benefits. A competent yoga teacher aims to teach students to
incorporate a consistent pranayama practice in their daily lives for overall improved
health and wellbeing. In this Unit, in theory and practical classes, trainees learn to teach
pranayama techniques.
Learning Outcomes:
 Achieve a level of competency to teach basic pranayama techniques to
students
 Understand the contraindications and health benefits of pranayama
 Understand the elements of the pranic body
Practicum: With a peer trainee, deliver a 60 minute Chanting, Mediationa & Pranayma
session
Contact Hours with
Contact hours with other
Non Contact
Total
SYT/ CL2
teachers/specialists
hour
Hours
24
4
6
34
2. Yoga Asana
Personal Practice
Description
This is the first level of a two tiered approach to the asana component of the 200 Hr.
Training; whereby trainees are guided by Yogacharya Lalit in led classes derived from
the Ashtanga Primary Series as per his Lineage. The classes have an emphasis on
trainees’ personal progress relative to their own starting point. The asana practice will
be varied and include workshops on arm balancing, backbending, hip opening, twists,
inversions etc. The objective for trainees is to significantly deepen their personal
practice and improve their alignment, and to apply this personal growth to their
teaching practicums.
Learning Outcomes:
 To improve personal asana practice through understanding of bandhas, breath,
correct alignment and use of modifications and props.
Contact Hours with
Contact hours with other
Non Contact
Total
SYT/ CL2
teachers/specialists
hours
Hours
0
0
40
40
3. Teaching Practice
Description
This is the second tier whereby trainees learn the techniques and skills to teach a series
of approximately 45 asana from an ashtanga vinyasa inspired Teaching Series under the
expert guidance Yogacharya Lalit. The objective is to deconstruct, analyse and
understand each asana regarding alignment, bandhas, use of props, teaching cues, and
adjusting techniques as the platform from which to achieve safety, competency and
integrity as yoga teachers. There is a strong focus on applied learning through teaching
practicums.
Learning Outcomes;
 Learn to teach a series of asana safely, competently and with integrity
 Understand each asana on a pranic, physical, therapeutic and psycho-emotional
level with the aim of transferring this understanding to his or her students
Practicum: From the 2nd week of training, in a structured and sequential process, there
are ongoing asana teaching practicums from the Teaching Series ,with evaluation and
feedback from senior teachers.
Contact Hours with
Contact hours with other
Non Contact
Total
SYT/ CL2
teachers/specialists
hours
Hours
0
55
10
65
4. Asana Alignment and Adjusting Techniques
Description
Under the expert guidance of Yogacharya Lalit Kumar trainees develop their
understanding and teaching skills around common asana misalignments, correct
alignment and the application of physical and verbal adjusting cues. In line with
traditional yoga, trainees will learn to apply the use of modifications and props in asana
classes to assist their students to access depth and correct alignment in their yoga
postures.
Learning Objectives:
 Understanding the Principles of Alignment and Adjusting
 Ability to provide effective adjustment, modifications, props and verbal cues to
help students in developing safety, benefits and access depth in their practice.
Contact Hours with
Contact hours with other
Non Contact
Total
SYT/ CL2
teachers/specialists
hour
Hours
6
0
0
6
5. Asana Sequencing
Description
This Unit concentrates on teaching trainees how to construct asana classes in a safe and
meaningful manner to meet the needs of their students. By understanding why and how
to sequence a class, yoga teachers can reach and retain a larger market of students. This
Unit will guide trainees to be able to competently and confidently construct sequences
for a myriad of classes when they are teaching in real time.
Learning Outcome;
 Demonstrated understanding of the purpose and intention of sequencing
 Ability to intelligently sequence classes for their students with the goal of
optimising the health and wellness
Contact Hours with
Contact hours with other
Non Contact
Total
SYT/ CL2
teachers/specialists
hours
Hours
3
0
0
3
6. Workshop Theming; Sequencing for specialised groups
Description
Developing appropriate class sequences for specialised groups of students is the
objective of this Unit. Trainees learn the fundamental tenets of sequencing a class for a
specific group /target by assessing the needs, fears, appeals of their target group . This
assessment model will consider what other aspects to include in their classes such as:
meditation, pranayama, chanting, music, props etc. Trainees will learn about using
creative ways to develop a sequence to ensure that the class is accessible to all students.
Learning Outcomes;
 To design and teach inclusive classes to specialised groups of students
 Competency in utilising the sequencing assessment model to include the
needs, fears, and appeals of their target group/students.
Contact Hours with
Contact hours with other
Non Contact
Total
SYT/ CL2
teachers/specialists
hours
Hours
4
2
0
6
7. Pregnancy Yoga Workshop
Description
This class has been developed for the purpose of raising awareness of trainnees how to
manage if a pregnant student unexpectedly presents in a class. It provides the trainee
with the basics in respect to adapting various asana that can be contraindicated for
pregnancy.
Learning outcomes;
 Understanding the basic safety precautions and contraindication for managing a
pregnant student in a class
 An understanding of the benefits that yoga practices can provide in alleviating
common symptoms experienced during pregnancy for referral to a trained and
qualified pregnancy yoga teacher
Contact Hours with
SYT/ CL2
1
Contact hours with other
teachers/specialists
1
Non Contact
hours
0
Total
Hours
2
8. Ayurveda
One of the most ancient medical and health systems in the world, Ayurveda has a
holistic approach to individuals physical, spiritual and mental health and the entire
environment that surrounds one. Trainees will learn about Ayurveda relative to age,
health, lifestyle and seasonal requirement. Trainees will learn how, based on Ayurvedic
dosha types, to develop a lifestyle program for vata, pitta and kapha types. Trains will
learn how to carry out basic kriyas for their personal practice.
Learning Outcomes:
 Introducing trainees to the science of Ayurveda, its history as a traditional
medical system, its relationship yoga and the basic concepts of Ayurveda
 Learn the techniques of basic kryias for personal use
Contact Hours with
SYT/ CL2
9
Contact hours with other
teachers/specialists
10
Non Contact
hours
0
Total
Hours
19
9. Philosophy
Description
This interesting Unit opens with lectures on the overview of the vast landscape of Indian
philosophy and the its various schools of philosophical thoughts developed over time.
The Unit is aimed at understanding ourselves and our daily lives using Patangalis Yoga
Sutras as the blueprint . In conjunction, trainees are introduced to Patanajai's 8 Limbs
of Ashtanga Yoga and the significance of the 8 Limbs in how we perceive and react to
the world around us.
Learning Outcomes;
 A basic understanding of the roots of yoga philosophy
 A working knowledge of the 8 Limbs of Ashtanaga Yoga
 A basic understand of Pathanjli and his development Yoga Sutras
Contact Hours with
Contact hours with other
Non Contact
Total
SYT/ CL2
teachers/specialists
hours
Hours
1
14
2
17
10. Anatomy
Description
Through the series of informative, interactive and engaging anatomy classes, trainees go
on an anatomical journey related specifically to yoga. The lectures are aimed at making
anatomy relevant to yoga teachers for application to their wide variety of student
unique body types, preventing injuries, and identify various asana to improve strength
and flexibility. During the lectures trainees can expect to cover a broad range of
anatomical topics.
Learning Outcomes :
 Understand the composition and function of the major planes , muscles, bones,
ligaments and tissues relevant to yoga
 Understand the importance of correct skeletal alignment and movement in the
role of injury prevention
 Understand the central nervous system, respiratory system, blood circulation
and the endocrine and lymphatic systems in relation to yoga practices .
Contact Hours with
SYT/ CL2
0
Contact hours with other
teachers/specialists
14
Non Contact
hours
4
Total
Hours
18
11. Ethics
Description
This Ethics Unit is developed to raise awareness of teaching in the real world where
ethical dilemma and situations can occur. By an exploration of common ethical issues
that may arise for yoga teachers in and out of the classroom, trainee understand the
importance of developing awareness, clarity of actions and solution-based scenarios
based on the principles of yoga.
Learning Outcomes;
 Recognise ethical responsibilities to maintain standards of Conduct and care in
the classroom
 Recognise the universal ethical standards in regard to issues of professional
conduct and teaching competence
 In a Forum setting, demonstate by discussions an understanding of different
ethical dilemmas or scenarios that can arise for yoga teachers and how to
manage them.
Contact Hours with
Contact hours with other
Non Contact
Total
SYT/ CL2
teachers/specialists
hours
Hours
2
0
0
2
12. Classroom Management
Description
By learning about professional and teaching Standards, trainees can demonstrate their
understanding that being a competent and safe yoga teacher is more than teaching
asana; it ensures that their yoga classes run smoothly by controlling internal and
external factors that can be disruptive in the classroom to one or more of the student
group. This Unit assists trainees how to appropriately manage given situations in
relation to group, individual and personal dynamics thereby adding another element to
their teaching skills.
Learning Outcomes;
 Achieve a heightened awareness to the broader and often complex scope of the
teaching role over and above delivering a class
 Develop appropriate measures to handle various situations that can arise in
most yoga classroom situations.
 Understand Teacher and Learner types
Contact Hours with
Contact hours with other
Non Contact
Total
SYT/ CL2
teachers/specialists
hours
Hours
0
2
0
2
13. Yoga Lifestyle
Description
An insightful class about preparation for post Teacher Training life. By bringing the
core aspects of the training syllabus together, this Unit raises awareness about elements
of a yoga that will sustain yoga teachers in maintaining their balanced spiritual, mental
and physical wellbeing.
Learning Outcomes;
 An awareness of the importance for maintaining a holistic personal yoga
practice as a determining factor to being an effective and authentic yoga teacher
Contact Hours with
SYT/ CL2
2
Contact hours with other
teachers/specialists
1
Non Contact
hours
0
Total
Hours
3
14. Yoga for Business
Description
Learn the Principles of Business for yoga business development, business
strategy, identification of target marketing, social media etc.
Learning Outcomes;
 A raised awareness for trainees of basic business principles to follow if they
wish to enter the yoga business market; being prepared to start their own to
adapt to changing market needs and create a foundation for a successful
career as yoga teachers.
Contact Hours with
SYT/ CL2
0
Contact hours with other
teachers/specialists
2
Non Contact
hours
0
Total
Hours
2
15. Chakras and the Pranic Body
Description
This Unit is a comprehensive coverage of the physiological aspects of the gross and
subtle levels of the energetic body.
Learning Outcomes;
Understand the composition and function of the Chakras as they relate to our pranic
energy
Understand the components of the Pranic Body – the Pancha Koshahs, Pancha Vayus,
Nadis and Chakras
Understand the interlinkedness of the Pranic Body elements with the our physical
health and mental health .
Contact Hours with
Contact hours with other
Non Contact
Total
SYT/ CL2
teachers/specialists
hours
Hours
4
0
0
4
16. Trainee Tutorials and Assignments
Description
Written Philosophy Assignment; Written Knowledge Check (2); Anatomy project and
class presentation.
Contact Hours with
SYT/ CL2
Contact hours with other
teachers/specialists
0
0
Non Contact
hours
8
Total
Hours
8
N. B Preequisite- applicants should have commenced yoga practice for 2 years prior.