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Yoga Asana Techniques -  100 hours
Demonstrate  skills competency of assigned postures
Sequence  postures for a beginners class
Demonstrate standing postures and recite the sanskrit names
Demonstrate seated postures and recite the sanskrit 
Demonstrate balance postures and recite sanskrit names
Demonstrate prone postures and recite the sanskrit names
Demonstrate supine postures and recite the sanskrit names
Demonstrate inverted postures and recite the sanskrit
 Develop a daily personal sadhana practice
Demonstrate pranayama breathing exercises
Demonstrate mudra hand positions
Describe kriyas used in yoga for cleansing the body
Complete homework assignments and discuss material
Yoga Methodology - 30  hours
Prepare a  yoga class for children
Prepare  a yoga class for prenatal mothers and mommy and baby yoga
Prepare a yoga class for seniors
Prepare a partner yoga, restorative yoga, yogassage, yoga with weights and props, yoga with a chair, and a class for beginners.

Yoga Anatomy and Physiology - 30 hours
Describe the subtle energy system
Locate specific organs in the body
Locate specific muscles in the body
Locate specific bones in the body
Describe the anatomy of movement
Describe the A&P of each yoga posture

Yoga Philosophy  - 30 hours
Describe a brief history of yoga
Describe at least four branches of yoga
Describe at least four styles of yoga
Describe the eight fold-path of Patanjali
Describe the general contents of the four books of Patanjali's Sutras


Student Practicum Experience - 10  hours
Students must teach 10 hours of yoga prior to graduation

EXAMPLES OF THE YOGA CARDS YOU RECEIVE IN THE COURSE ARE BELOW.

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