Module I Syllabus
Learning Objectives
At the end of the module, students will:
• Demonstrate assessment skills (including structural and functional assessment, basic Ayurvedic constitution and imbalances assessment) for students or for themselves
• Demonstrate ability to create and evaluate individualised yoga practices using a variety of props (belts, blankets, blocks, bolsters, chairs, wall ropes and massage balls)
• Demonstrate a deeper understanding of anatomy, physiology and kinesiology
• Know how Yoga and Ayurveda work together to promote well-being of body, mind and spirit
• Demonstrate an understanding of the breadth of Yoga teachings (asanas, meditation, pranayama, diet, yoga philosophy, and more) and how they can be used to help one’s yoga practice
• Demonstrate understanding of the importance of the power of the mind – the use of affirmations, visualisations and mantra

Morning Intensives (9:30am - 1:00pm)
In each session, we will discuss and practise a specific family of yoga poses – standing, sitting and forward bending, balancing, backbends and twisting – together with a warm-up sequence and pranayama leading to Savasana.

Five elements in yoga – Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space – will also be included to theme the practices. Throughout the module, participants will get a taste of various practices from grounding and dynamic to healing.

Afternoon Lecture / Practicum (2:30pm - 7:00pm)
Beginning with a short practice of mild asanas and pranayama, the afternoon sessions refine participants’ skills and knowledge in three main categories:
A. Teaching Methodology
B. Techniques, Training & Practice
C. Anatomy & Physiology

A. Teaching Methodology
Being a good teacher is not about doing the perfect, most difficult pose. It is about having good energy, being passionate and sharing what you know with others. It is about knowledge and authenticity and being of service.

In this session you will:
• Gain practical client assessment skills (including structural and functional assessment, basic Ayurvedic constitution assessment)
• Learn to sequence individualised yoga practices using a variety of props (belts, blankets, blocks, bolsters, chairs, wall ropes and massage balls)
• Learn to refine the structure and content of verbal cues
• Learn to assist and adjust people in asanas

B. Techniques, Training & Practice
Experience the essence of yoga asanas by learning progressive steps using various props – belt, block, bolster, chair and wall rope – based on anatomical principles and muscular efforts, reinforcing the connection between mind and body, and using the body as a tool for getting into the present moment.

Each body is different and requires individual effort. There is no one-size-fits-all alignment or pose. By approaching yoga asanas with reference to the Ayurvedic principles, discussions will lead participants to make wise choices about props and modifications and teach them to work hard, stay present and surrender to the process, rather than focusing on the end result.

In this session you will:
• Learn to practise asanas using a variety of props (belt, blanket, block, bolster, chair, wall rope and massage ball) according to the principles of alignment
• Discover how Yoga and Ayurveda work together to promote well-being of body, mind and spirit
• Deepen your understanding of the breadth of Yoga teachings (asanas, meditation, pranayama, diet, yoga philosophy, intuition, lifestyle, and more) and how they can be used to help one’s yoga practice

C. Anatomy & Physiology
Deeply understanding the anatomy and movement principles of the body is an invaluable tool for yoga teachers and serious students. Not only does it help your teaching, it also enriches your own practice. In this practical session you will experience the below anatomical and kinesiological principles in asana practice:
• Structure Below the Skin: Bones, Joints and Nerves
• Muscular Movements relative to the Force of Gravity
• Upper Limbs (Neck, Shoulder and Back)
• Lower Limbs (Hip and Leg)
• Arm, Wrist and Hand; Ankle and Foot
• The Diaphragm

Module II Syllabus

Learning Objectives
At the end of the module, students will:
• Demonstrate the ability to teach classes across healing, grounding and dynamic modalities
• Demonstrate basic understanding and direction to sequence classes based on breathing awareness, classical pranayama, and mantra meditation techniques
• Demonstrate a greater context for, and understanding of, Yoga in its entirety, beyond the physical approach to asana
• Co-create a nurturing environment in which we can deepen our connection to ourselves, family, friends, and each other
Teaching Format

Morning Intensives (9:30am - 1:00pm)
In each session, we will discuss and practise a specific family of yoga poses – standing, sitting and forward bending, balancing, backbends and twisting – together with a warm-up sequence and pranayama leading to Savasana.

Five elements in yoga – Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space – will also be included to theme the practices. Throughout the module, participants will get a taste of various practices from grounding and dynamic to healing.

Afternoon Lecture / Practicum (2:30pm - 7:00pm)
Beginning with a short practice of mild asanas and pranayama, the afternoon sessions refine participants’ skills and knowledge in four main categories:
A. Techniques, Training & Practice
B. Teaching Methodology
C. Yoga Philosophy & Psychology, Lifestyle & Ethics for Yoga Teachers
D. Practicum

A. Techniques, Training & Practice
Experience a range of styles through practice, from healing and grounding to dynamic. Student-teachers will be taught in a variety of physical and breathing methods to further engage themselves in practice.
In this session you will:
• Learn to practise asanas in various healing modalities in gentle, yin and restorative classes from both classical old-style grounding hatha yoga as well as modern restorative forms
• Learn to practise asanas in various vinyasa class sequences and more creative expressive vinyasa forms

B. Teaching Methodology
Learn how to accurately see different bodies and identify misalignments and congestion to safely assist students in removing dysfunction that causes pain and unnecessary discomfort. Through discussion and practice, the student-teachers will learn how to safely and intelligently sequence yoga classes.

In this session you will:
• Learn to refine the structure and content of verbal cues according to different styles of practices
• Learn to assist and adjust people in asanas

C. Yoga Philosophy & Psychology, Lifestyle & Ethics for Yoga Teachers
Study Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra through discussion, mantra and meditation. Learn the deeper meanings of the definitive text of yoga by breaking down these pearls of wisdom beyond their rudimentary translations.
In this session you will:
• Deepen your understanding of the breadth of Yoga teachings (asanas, meditation, pranayama, diet, yoga philosophy, intuition, lifestyle, and more) and how they can be used to help one’s yoga practice

D. Practicum
In this session you will:
• Practise teaching as the lead instructor
• Receive and give feedback
• Observe others teaching

Will I be able to teach right after I graduate from this programme?
Yes. All the course materials taught in this course prepare students with all the foundational knowledge and skills needed to become yoga teachers. Some students take it to deepen their own personal practice, kick-start a life transformational experience, while others do it to immediately start a teaching career. Others who do not want to proceed into teaching immediately would immerse into further trainings. More than half the students from our graduate programmes begin teaching friends, family, moving into part-time teaching in studios and then full-time teaching.

Will I be able to teach at PURE Yoga after graduating from this programme?
PURE Yoga is always open to applications and supports graduates from our programmes. We do have many teachers at PURE Yoga currently that are previous graduates. While we encourage graduates to apply with us, there is never a guarantee of job placement due to availability of openings or space within our studios. However, any graduates that apply with us are kept in our database and are advised if there are openings available.

Will PURE Yoga help with my Yoga Alliance application?
Upon successful graduation of our teacher training programmes, PURE Yoga will send the students a link to where they can apply for the Yoga Alliance certification. Our programmes and our school are Yoga Alliance accredited, meaning that students graduating from our programmes will “automatically” be approved when they apply to Yoga Alliance. From there, students will take their own steps in applying for Yoga Alliance – whether you are applying for 200-hour certification, 500-hour or so forth.

If I miss one day, will I be able to make up for it?
Students undergoing this programme must be fully committed and understand that 100% full attendance is required. They must also be willing to forgo most other personal or professional commitments for the duration of the programme – only with 100% attendance and completion of the course will students receive a certificate and no make-up of work will be given. Should there be any problems with this, students must speak with the faculty prior to the course and only under very special circumstances will it be considered.

Will I receive a certificate after the programme?
Upon successful completion, 100% attendance, and following the code of conduct – students will receive a Certificate of Completion from PURE Yoga for this teacher training programme.