| Teacher Training Program | ||
| User Friendly Yoga with Larry Payne, Ph.D. | ||
| Course Structure for Individual Training | ||
| I. | Definition of Yoga | |
| A. History of Yoga in the U.S. B. Critique of Other Yoga Schools C. Lineage of Krishnamacharya |
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| II. | Basics of the Desikachar System of Yoga | |
| A. Breath B. Breath in Asana C. Use of Sound C. Function Over Form D. Dynamic and Static E. Vinyasa |
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| III. | Pranayama | |
| A. Beginning Techniques | ||
| IV. | Yoga Nidra | |
| A. Relaxation Methods | ||
| V. | Body Mechanics | |
| A. Alignment B. Gait |
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| VI. | 25 Basic Asanas | |
| A. Variations B. Use of Props |
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| VII. | Establishing a Personal Practice | |
| A. Alternate Day programs | ||
| VIII. | Basics of a Group Class | |
| A. The Classic Class Outline 1 Beginner 2. Mixed Level 3. Yoga as a Work Out |
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| IX. | Partner and Wall Yoga | |
| A. User Friendly Format | ||
| X. | Hands-on Technique | |
| XI. | Teaching Technique | |
| A. Video Analysis | ||
| XII. | Business of Yoga | |
| A. How to Get Started B. How to Network with Other Health Professionals C. How to Put on Your Own Yoga Events |
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| XIII. | Introduction to Yoga Therapy | |
| XIV. | Review of Notes | |
| Student Requirements for Level I | ||
| 20 private hours,
20 group class hours, class notes, term paper or
project. Recommended frequency for private lessons:Once or twice per week. One to one and one-half hour sessions. Must be completed within one year. 20 group yoga classes to be taken during time of the course. Submit class notes in orderly form, preferably computerized, prior to certification. |
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| Fees and scheduling | ||
| Option 1 - Pay in Advance: Fee for entire course is $2,000 (if paid in advance). Includes 20 private lessons and 20 group classes with Dr. Larry Payne. | ||
| Option 2 - Two Payment Plan: Two payment plan - $1,100 (in advance) $1,100 (at mid point). Sorry, no refunds. | ||
| For further information call (310) 306-8845 or send us e-mail. | ||
| Required Texts | ||
| Yoga for
Dummies, Georg Feuerstein, Ph.D. and Larry Payne, Ph.D. Yoga Therapy Rx, Larry Payne, Ph.D. and Richard Usatine, M.D. |
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| Recommended Reading | ||
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The Heart of Yoga,
T.K.V. Desikachar |
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