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
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
III. Pranayama
A. Beginning Techniques
IV. Yoga Nidra
A. Relaxation Methods
V. Body Mechanics
A. Alignment
B. Gait
VI. 25 Basic Asanas
A. Variations
B. Use of Props
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
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
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.
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.
Recommended Reading

The Heart of Yoga, T.K.V. Desikachar
The Business of Teaching Yoga, Larry Payne, Ph.D.
Yoga for Body, Breath, and Mind, A.G. Mohan
Yoga for Your Life, Margaret and Martin Pierce
Yoga for Wellness, Gary Kraftsow
Learning Through Yoga, T.V. Ananthanarayanan
Yoga for a Better Life, David Schonfeld
Yoga Traditions, Georg Feuerstein, Ph.D.

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