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:
Three 8 Day Tiers (Saturday -Saturday)
Tentative Daily Schedule:
8:30am-11:30am: Morning Practice
11:30- 1pm: Lunch and study break
1pm- 5pm: Lecture & Practicum
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, a licenced trade school with the state of Michigan.
Reading Lists:
Links to amazon.com for purchasing convenience / we carry many of these books in the Sangha Yoga gift shop
Required Reading: (for Book Reports)
The Heart of Yoga, by TKV Desikachar (classical yoga)
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)
The Royal Path: practical lessons on yoga, by Swami Rama (Yoga Sutra's eight limbs)
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
