GET BENT - YOGA TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM

Get Bent's Yoga Teacher Training Program - Level One is a course designed for serious students who want to enhance their own practice and deepen their understanding of yoga.  As well, it is for individuals who would like to instruct yoga at Get Bent.  Even people who do not wish to teach will find this challenging program full of fresh ideas and valuable techniques.

Although learning is self-paced and adaptive, this 11 part program typically takes one year to complete as it thoroughly covers information on: asanas, anatomy, teaching practices, and psychology.

This specialized program was  designed specifically to teach how yoga is practiced and delivered at Get Bent Yoga.  Please note, this course is not affiliated with the Yoga Alliance, and it is not a Registered Yoga Teacher course.  Instead, this program captures the unique spirit and precision found at Get Bent Yoga.

• Enrollment is limited; however, all are encouraged to apply. 

Please contact Get Bent Yoga if you would like

more information about this program:

(250) 462-1025

wendy@getbentyogaandbellydancing.com

Course Outline - Get Bent Yoga Teacher Training Level One

(1)  Understanding Yoga

• Physical Process

• Mental Process

• Spiritual Process

• Bridging Gaps, Overcoming Plateaus, Staying Interested 

• Different Styles of Yoga

(2)  Anatomy

Basic knowledge of system functions and reactions to specific posturing

• Skeletal System

• Muscular System

• Nervous System

• Body Organs

• Circulatory System

• Respiratory System

(3)  Asanas (43 Postures)

Preparation, propping, cautions, mechanics, anatomy application, technique, purpose

•  Standing Postures (10):

Tadasana – Mountain Pose

Virabhadrasana 1, 2 &3 – Warrior 1, 2 &3

Utthita Trikonasana – Extended Triangle

Utthita Parsvakonasana – Extended Side Angle Stretch

Parsvottanasana – Intense Chest Stretch

Utkatasana – Lightening Bolt Posture

Vrksasana – Tree Pose

Ardha Chandrasana – Half Moon Posture

• Forward Bends (5):

Uttanasana – Intense Forward Posture

Paschimottanasana – Intense West Stretch

Janu Sirsasana – Head to Knee Pose

Kurmasana - Tortoise

Prasarita Padottanasana – Expanded Leg Intense Stretch

• Seated Postures (6):

Sukasana – Happy/Simple Posture

Dandasana – Staff Posture

Virasana – Hero Pose

Upavista Konasana – Seated Wide Angle Stretch

Navasana – Boat Pose

Baddhakonasana – Bound Angle Posture

• Twists (4):

Bharadvajasana – Torso Stretch

Marichyasana – Spinal Twist

Utthita Marichyasana – Standing Spinal Twist

Jathara Parivartanasana – Abdomen Twist

• Supine Postures (5):

Savasana – Corpse Pose

Supta Baddhakonasana – Reclining Angle Bound Posture

Supta Virasana – Reclining Hero

Supta Padangustasana – Relining Big Toe Posture

Chaturanga Dandasana – Four Point Staff

• Back Bends (7)

Salabhasana – Locust

Danurasana – Bow

Ustrasana – Camel

Urdhva Dhanurasana – Upward Facing Bow

Eka Pada Rajakapotanasana – Pigeon

Bhujangasana – Cobra

Urdhva Mukha Svanasana – Upward Facing Dog

• Inversions (6)

Adho Mukha Svanasana – Downward Facing Dog

Viparita Karani – Inverted Lake Posture

Salamba Sarvangasana – Shoulder Stand

Salamba Sirsasana – Head Stand

Halasana – Plough Posture

Setubandha Sarvangasana – Bridge Posture

(4)  Aliments, Injuries and Other Challenges

How to modify for almost anyone

• Common Problems with the Spine, Back and Neck

• Arthritis

• Bursitis

• Common Muscular Problems

• High or Low Blood Pressure

• Heart Disease, Angina or Heart Attack

• Common Digestive Disorders

• Poor Circulation

• Tendon or Ligament Damage

• Seniors

• Pregnancy

• The Very Stiff

• The Very Flexible

(5)  Pranayama and Meditation

• Beginner Pranayama

• Smokers

• Beginner Meditation

(6)  Structuring a Session

• Goal/Purpose of Session

• Choosing the Poses

• Preparation for Poses

• Timing

• Relaxation

• Structuring the Session Appropriate to Students

(7)  Pre-Session Work

• Being Prepared and Confident

• Student Comfort and Trust

• Atmosphere

• How to Position Students in a Classroom

(8)  How to Teach

• Explaining Asanas (how much detail is really important)

• Demonstrating Asanas

• How People Learn (and how to teach so everyone understands)

• Verbal Clarity (use of voice and choice of words)

• Where to Place Your Self within the Class

(9)  Making Corrections

When corrections need to be made (or should be over looked)

• Verbal Adjustments

• Physical Adjustments

• Demonstrating Adjustments

• Appropriate Corrections and Timing (being aware of student’s feelings)

(10)  How to Handle Student Situations

• Late Arrivals

• Clothing and Hygiene

• Talkers/Non-Talkers

• Ambitious Achievers

• Low Self Esteem

• Personal Issues

(11)  Morality and Ethics

• Personal Practice

• Practice vs. Teaching in Class

• Teacher/Student Relations

• Realizing Teacher Influence

• Sharing Student Information