Module detail - areas covered for each module

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   2. Functional anatomy of yoga
      

   3. Following completion of the online training course we will be applying anatomy and physiology to asana, pranayama and relaxation.  Ensuring  effective and safe teaching this subject will form part of continual assessment.
      

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   5. Asana
      

   6. The history and development of postures
      

   7. Analysis and deconstruction of posture
      

   8. Alignment, strengthening, stretching and limbering,  mobilising
      

2.     Warm ups, preparation, cool downs and counterpose
   

    Flow

    Sun Salutes

   “Power” yoga

    Vinyasa

    Breath and posture both static and dynamic

    Benefits, cautions and contraindications

   Demo modification, adaptation

    Yoga for common injuries

    Lesson plans and sequencing

    Course plans

    Progression

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   2. Breathing and Pranayama
      

2.     Breath awareness
   

    Anatomy and physiology

    Use in physical practice and movement

    Use in meditation

    Foundation breath

    Pranayama

    Sounds and chanting

    Caution and contraindications

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   2. Energy systems and related practices
      

2.     Prana - Subtle energy, Kundalini
   

    Chakras

    Mudras & Bandhas

    Koshas

    Purification

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   2. Relaxation, concentration and meditation
      

2.     Yoga nidra
   

    Mindfullness

    Savasana

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   2. History, philosophy and the definitions of yoga, key figures and schools
      

2.    What is yoga?
   

    Definitions

    Purpose

    Timelines

    Sanskrit

    Science

    Gurus, schools and influential teachers and practitioners

   

    Key texts:

    Hatha yoga pradapika

    Baghavad Gita

    Patanjali

    Upanishads

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   2. Teaching
      

2.     The nuanced language of instruction
   

    Demonstration

    Teaching methods - varying and differentiating

    Lesson planning

    Schemes of work

    Meeting the needs of individuals

    Small groups

    Large groups

    One to one

    Specialist yoga

    Yoga therapy

    Adjustments

    Props

    Music

    Role and responsibility

    Ethics

    Codes of practice (refer to policies)

    Data protection and confidentiality

    Health and safety, questionnaires, first aid etc

    First aid

    Risk assessment

    Record keeping

    Updating own training, reflect on strengths and weaknesses

    Own practice

    Equipment

    Personal presentation

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   2. The Business of teaching
      

2.     The business of yoga
   

    Promotion, social media

    Venues and environment

    Self-employment

    Adult education

    Studios and gyms

    Personal practice and development

   Personal practice log

    Converging histories

    Special project

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