500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course
“The 500-hour YTT combines 200-hour and 300-hour courses, from basics to advanced.”
The 500-hour YTT course is a combination of a 200-hour YTT course and a 300-hour YTT course. The 500-hour course allows you to learn from the basics to the advanced level in a single program.
Pranayama
Pranayama is an ancient breath technique that originates from yogic practices using which you can control every juncture of your life. Some pranayama techniques you will learn in this course are:
- Surya & Chandra Bhedana
- Ujjayi Breath
- Sitkari
- Sitali
- Bhramari
- Anulom Vilom
- Kapalbhati & Bhastrika
Teaching Methodology
- Teaching practice, receiving and giving feedback
- Instructions guidelines, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher
- Voice projection, and floor presence
- Planning and structuring a class
- Principles of demonstration
- Therapeutic tools in Alignment and hands-on-adjustments in Hatha Sun Salutation 12 Asanas, Ashtanga primary series & 24 yin yoga asanas
- Observing, assisting and correcting
- Dealing with injuries and safety precautions
Anatomy & Physiology
- Muscular System
- Skeleton System
- Respiratory System
- Nervous System
- Cardiovascular System
- Digestive System
- Endocrine System
- Immune System
- Reproductive System
- Excretory System
Philosophy
- Yoga Philosophy introduction
- Definition of Yoga
- History of Yoga
- Goals of Yoga
- Introduction to the main texts:
• Vedas (Rigveda, Atharvaveda)
• Ramayana (Yoga Vasistha)
• Mahabharata (Bhagavad Gita)
• Patanjali yoga sutras
• Hatha Yoga Pradipika - Bhagavad Gita in a philosophical view
- Pancha Koshas
- Focus on Hatha Yoga
- Raja Yoga
- Mantra Yoga related to Mantras from Vedas
Bandhas
In Yoga, you will discover three essential bandhas that harness subtle energies. These bandhas aid in breath retention, allowing for prolonged posture holding. They promote tranquility and composure throughout your Hatha Yoga practice, while also facilitating the smooth flow of Prana.
The four bandhas in Yoga are:
- Mula Bandha (Root Lock)
- Uddiyana Bandha (Abdominal Lock)
- Jalandhara Bandha (Chin Lock)
- Maha Bandha (great lock)
Practicum
Asana classes for up to 90 minutes or less. The teacher generally sets a goal for the class, which you have to accomplish. You will get adequate guidance in the sequence from a trained yoga expert at Shree Hari Yoga School.
- Practice teaching
- Receiving and giving feedback
- Observing others teaching
- Assisting students while someone else is teaching
