Asana - Form

1. In-depth study of over 84 asanas, beginner & intermediate poses
2. Alignment, variations, common mistakes and how to avoid injuries
3. Benefits and potential risks of each asana
4. Adjustments – physical and verbal

Vinyasa - Flow

1. Linking poses together
2. Moving with breath
3. Evolution of the Sun Salutation
4. Flow as moving meditation

Class Sequencing

1. Original Hot Yoga, traditional 26+2 classic sequence
2. How to evolve the classic practice to create unique static-hatha classes
3. How to expand the static-hatha practice to create unique, dynamic-vinyasa flow classes
4. Understand differences between hot and non-hot classes 
5. Yoga hieroglyphs – stick figure drawings for easy sequencing

Art of Teaching

1. Study classroom management
2. Develop confidence in public speaking
3. How to use your own body as a teaching tool
4. Using your voice, volume, tempo and pacing as tools
5. How to read bodies and correct postures
6. Demonstrations and “mirroring” techniques
7. Using your environment as a tool (music, incense, light)
8. Practise teaching one-on-one with fellow teachers
9. Practise teaching small groups of 2-5 students
10. Understand your motivation to teach and how it can give you strength

History and Philosophy

1. Basic history, philosophy and evolution of Yoga lineages
2. Traditional schools of Yoga (Karma, Bhakti and Jnana Yoga)
3. Eight limbs of Yogic development
4. Ancient texts: Bhagavad-Gita, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Hatha Yoga Pradipika and more

Hot Yoga Method

1. History of Hot Yoga and other ancient purification practices
2. How and why hot yoga is different from other styles of practice
3. Understanding the effects of heat and importance of hydration
4. Unique elements to hot yoga

Anatomy

1. Western anatomy and physiology
2. Review major systems of the body
3. Functional mechanics of movement
4. Mobility training

Energetics

1. Esoteric anatomy and functionality (Prana & Kundalini)
2. Review major systems of the subtle body (Marmas, Nadis, Chakras)
3. Energetics – application and manipulation (Vayus, Bandhas & Mudras)
4. Emotional management (Rasas)
5. Purification techniques (Kriya)

Pranayama Yogic Breathing

1. The use of breath as a transformative tool for self-awareness
2. Different breathing techniques and purpose
3. Benefits and potential risks
4. Balance/alter emotions
5. Regulate internal temperature

Meditation

1. What meditation is and why it is practised
2. Learn the benefits of deep relaxation
3. Variety of meditation techniques and tools
4. Quieting the mind to develop deeper levels of awareness
5. Practise Yoga Nidra
6. Zen

Sanskrit

1. General understanding of Sanskrit language
2. Review Sanskrit vocabulary

Mantras

1. What and why mantras are an effective tool for yoga
2. Chanting, use of sound, resonance, vibration/frequency and music

Yogic Lifestyle

1. Morals and ethics for yoga professionals
2. Self-practice

Diet, Nutrition and Hydration

1. Purification through food
2. Yogic diet guidelines
3. Understanding the importance and effects of water

Ayurveda

1. Introduction to Ayurvedic medicine
2. Understanding the five elements (earth, water, fire, air, space)
3. The three doshas (body/mind characteristics)
4. Study the importance of a Yogic diet - how to eat and live right for your Dosha type

Yoga and Business

1. How to build a resume and apply at studios
2. What’s needed to open your own studio
3. Yoga registration procedures
4. How to build a following
5. Balancing money vs materialism
6. Conflict resolution
7. Relationships in the studio
8. Sexual harassment
9. Insurance and injuries
10. Next steps for growth and development

Applicants must:

1. Have a minimum of one year of yoga practice, with at least three months of consistent hot yoga practice.
2. Have passion to learn and personally explore the deeper dimensions of yoga.
3. Be free of major injuries going into the programme (students with minor but recurring injuries must inform the teacher of their conditions).
4. Be fully committed to 100% attendance.
5. Be willing and able to forego most of their personal and professional commitments for the duration of the course.

Course Readings:

Required reading (prior to the course):

6. How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie (included in pre-work materials)
7. How Yoga Works by Geshe Michael Roach (not included)
8. Hot Yoga: Energizing, Rejuvenating, Healing by Marilyn Barnett (not included)

Suggested reading (all included in course materials):

1. Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff
2. Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar
3. Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha by Swami Satyananda Saraswati
4. Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, any version (Chip Hartranft’s version included) 
5. Bhagavad Gita, any version (Stephen Mitchell’s version included)
6. Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramhansa Yogananda

PURE Yoga Ngee Ann City

21 Oct – 17 Dec 2023
9-week Training, 3 Sessions a Week (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays)

Friday Sessions

6pm - 8:30pm

Saturday and Sunday Sessions

8am - 6:30pm

Full Training
First 10 Sign-Up Special $3,745
Early-Bird Offer $4,280
Regular Price $5,350

Training Tuition Includes:
1. Printed manual, pose guide, dialogue book, written by Copper Crow
2. 30GB of digital training resources (films, books, articles, pose & sequence notes, and much, much more)
3. Japa Mantra Mala
4. Canvas tote bag

- Photos and video may be taken, solely for PURE marketing purposes. 
- Early-Bird Price applies to all registrations sent in on or before 31 August 2023. 
- Regular Price applies to all registrations sent in from 1 September onwards.
- No refund or credit will be given for cancellation starting 1 September.
- All refunds are subject to a 10% processing fee that will be deducted from your refund. 

If there is any discrepancy between the printed and web versions, the web version shall prevail.