– B. K. S. Iyengar
People who study yoga can find rewards of stress relief, pain relief, healthier breathing, greater flexibility, increased strength, weight management, improved circulation, cardiovascular conditioning, presence, and inner peace.
Those who enter the CSM Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour Yoga Alliance® Certification Program will train in:
- Techniques in Training and Practice
Asanas, pranayamas, kriyas, chanting, mantra, meditation and other traditional yoga techniques.
- Teaching Methodology
Principles of demonstration, observation, assisting and correcting, instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher, the student's process of learning and business aspects of teaching yoga.
- Anatomy and Physiology
Human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.)
- Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers
Yoga philosophies, yoga lifestyle and ethics for yoga teachers.
- Practicum
Practice teaching, receiving feedback, observing others teaching and hearing and giving feedback. Also includes assisting students while someone else is teaching.
