Level 2 Teacher Training

Established 2012

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Yoga University-EastCoast

59 Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway, Port Jefferson Station, NY, USA

Port Jefferson Station, NY

Purpose

The purpose of this course is to provide a deeper education of yoga. It is the equivalent of getting more education after your bachelors degree. In this course we will delve deeper into intermediate, advanced asana, meditation, and yogic philosophy. We will also learn the niche courses of: restorative yoga, pre-natal yoga, and partner yoga. After this completion of this course you will have a comfort level in teaching in all of these niche areas.

What to expect

In this course already certified teachers will have the opportunity to take advantage of the knowledge of Melissa Boyd a teacher with over 30 years experience in teaching movement and explore her expertise in dealing with injuries in a post rehab environment. We will further explore the teaching through the lens of B.K.S. Iyengar's exploration of asana, form and alignment, as well as take on Eknath Easwaran's interpretation of the Bhagavad Gita, and the Upanishads.

Style/Lineage

Melissa Boyd's course is created with her experience in the methodology of B.K.S. Iyengar and her experience with studying under the tutelage of Judith Lasater, as well as the Hatha lineage of Lex Gillan, and the meditations of Ram Das. She also has an extensive background in post rehab experience in Polestar Pilates, and is a trained dance teacher.

Additional Information

In this course you are given a manual, and you have Light on the Yoga Sutras from the 200 hour yoga training. You also receive the Bhagavad Gita and the The Upanishads from Eknath Easwaran.

Core competencies

By the end of this program, graduates will be able to…

General Knowledge

Discuss the basics of Yoga Philosophy and History including the 8 Limbs of yoga, and the different branches/schools of Yoga, including key ideas, historical context, and typical practices.
Discuss the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by accurately explaining its core definitions from "Light on Yoga Sutras" by B.K.S. Iyengar
Discuss the Bhagavad Gita and The Upanishads using the interpretation by Easwaran and relating the concept to a modern life challenge

Professional Knowledge

Discuss the principles of adult Stroga listing methods and techniques to adapt it to a yoga with kids partner practice
Describe how to support late pregnancies by listing the contraindicated poses, alternative poses, and modifications that are appropriate for this stage.
Discuss aspects of pre-natal yoga, including the anatomical changes occurring during conception and three key changes in each trimesters
Describe restorative yoga and the physiological understanding of relaxation by accurately describing how supported poses activate the Parasympathetic Nervous System and reduce cortisol and muscular tension

Practice Skills

Practice intermediate and advanced asanas with proper alignment, risk mitigation, and appropriate support for the pose's functional goal
Practice a restorative yoga class specified for different conditions With modifications to clearly address their unique needs.
Practice partner yoga for kids, integrating the principles of adult stroga for a safe and skillful practice

Teaching Skills

Lead prenatal yoga classes using safe alignment principles, appropriate modifications, and supportive prop use tailored to each trimester
Teach intermediate and advanced asanas using appropriate alignment, clear cuing, and inclusive language in Hatha and vinyasa based classes
Design customized restorative yoga sequences for specific conditions such as stress, anxiety, and fatigue.
Adapt the adult version of Stroga principles, for a Yoga With Kids class that supports bonding, physical strength, and stretching ensuring safety and engagement.

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Program Emphasis

Evaluation methods

Program evaluations

Written exam
Teaching evaluation

In this advanced yoga training you are required to take a written test answering questions about each category. You are also required to teach 4 separate 35 minute classes in the following categories: intermediate/advanced asanas, restorative yoga, pre-natal yoga, and partner yoga.