Sangha Yoga Teacher Training Reference Page
Teacher Training Topics:
This training program will offer a rich foundation of both information and experience from which to begin, or deepen a practice of teaching Yoga. Open also to dedicated practitioners looking for greater depth of knowledge. Lecture and practices will include:
• Classical Yogic and Tantric Philosophy
• Principles of Asana: and sequencing them for different purposes
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Verbal & Hands on Adjustments
• The Energetic Body: chakras, koshas, doshas, prana
• Pranayama & Meditation
• Shavasana / Yoga Nidra
Training Format:
Saturday -Saturday for each of the 3 tiers.
Tentative Daily Schedule:
8:30am-11:30am: Morning practice
11:30- 1pm: Lunch and study break
1pm- 5pm (or 6pm): Lecture & Practicum
All Morning Sessions will be held at Sangha Yoga. Some afternoon programs will be held at the Stadium Drive Community Garden Center. Details will be announced on the first day of training.
Certification:
A certificate of completion will be granted for this 200 contact hour program. These hours have been approved by the Yoga Alliance. Graduates are eligible for 200 RYT status if they apply to the Yoga Alliance. Students will have earned their training in the style of ParaYoga from the school of Sangha Yoga.
Reading Lists: links are to amazon.com for purchasing convenience
Required Reading: (for Book Reports)
The Heart of Yoga, by TKV Desikachar (classical yoga)
The Royal Path: practical lessons on yoga, by Swami Rama (Yoga Sutra's eight limbs)
The Art of Joyful Living, by Swami Rama (yogic philosophy, psychology)
Required References:
Yoga for Wellness, by Gary Kraftsow (physiology, yoga therapy)
Yoga Anatomy, by Lesile Kaminoff (anatomy, asana)
Yoga & Ayurveda, by Dr. David Frawley (ayurveda, energetic anatomy)
Suggested Reading:(must choose one to write a book report on)
Moving Inward: the journey to meditation, by Rolf Sovik (meditation)
Parts Work: an illustrated guide to your inner life, by Tom Holmes (psychology)-purchased at Sangha
Essential Ayurveda: what it is and what it can do for you, by Shubhra Krishan (ayurveda)
Tantra Unveiled, by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait (tantra)
Suggested Additional Asana Reference:
Hatha Yoga Illustrated, by Martin Kirk
Important Texts:
Four Chapters on Freedom, by Swami Satyanada Sarvaswati (Yoga Sutra)
Hatha Yoga Pradipika, by Swami Muktibodhananda (practices)
The Bhagavad Gita, by Eknath Easwaran (classical philosophy, mythology, spirituality)
Collections from Celebrated Publishers:
Bihar School: Yoga Publications Trust, Munger India
The Himalayan Institute: Himalayan Institute Press, Honedale, PA
