Course Modules

 

Each module can be taken individually for CEUs or as part of the Full 300 hour program

                      

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Each module can be taken individually for CEUs or is included in the 300 Hour YTT. 

Save $8 per credit hour by signing up for the full course. That is a difference of $2400!

If you pay in full you save an additional $300!

 

Graduates of the Aligned Flow® 200 Hour YTT get 10% off the full price.

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INDIVIDUAL MODULES

PRICES VARY

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Modules can be taken individually and/or put together toward the 300 hour training if you later decide to. 

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300 YTT PAY IN FULL

$5100

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  • Access to all modules
  • 2 Years of the Yoga Teacher Community Group
  • Guided Mentorship
  • Online Library of Aligned Flow® Classes
  • An extra Yoga philosophy course - either The Stories Behind the Asanas or the Bhagavad Gita study and a certificate for 5 CEUs with Yoga Alliance. 
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300 YTT PAYMENT PLAN

$225 / MONTH

for 24 months

  • Access to all modules
  • 2 Years of the Yoga Teacher Community Group
  • Guided Mentorship
  • Online Library of Aligned Flow® Classes
  • An extra Yoga philosophy course - either The Stories Behind the Asanas or the Bhagavad Gita study and a certificate for 5 CEUs with Yoga Alliance.
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The Teacher's Community Group 

 

The Community Group is the heart of the 300 Hour YTT and a true support to our teaching community. 

36 CEUs each year or included in the 300 YTT 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In this teacher's community group we meet one Friday a month for 12 months to discuss Yoga philosophy as it applies to modern life,  practice, teach, give, and receive peer feedback. 

Each monthly community group begins with a one hour practice taught by one of our teachers and themed around the reading from that month. This is an opportunity to teach in a safe and supportive space or practice an aspect of teaching that is new to you amidst peers. 

This is followed by teacher reflections and peer feedback. The last hour is an ethical  discussion based on reading and homework which were assigned the month prior. Teachers  engage in conversations and explorations about bringing Yoga to life, and how to live and teach ethically and authentically. 

There are 12 spaces to teach and receive peer feedback, and 8 spaces to participate through feedback and peer review (without teaching).

Hour One-

One Teacher instructs class based on the readings and we practice as a group

Hour Two-

10 minutes to fill out feedback form

50 minutes- instructor reflection/intent, peer feedback

Hour Three-

Discuss Yoga Philosophy from this month's chapters in small discussion and then in full group

 

The Community Group is live-streamed and recorded and all members receive access to the group's online library as well as the Community Feed where we connect to share resources, teachers upload their documents and playlists, and we ask and answer questions outside of class. 

 

Required Texts: 

Year One- The Path of the Yoga Sutras- Nicolai Bachman

Year Two- The Great Work of Your Life - Stephen Cope and your copy of the Bhagavad Gita 

 

Year One Schedule-   Classes are Friday evenings from 6-9pm

2024- 9/27, 10/25, 11/22, 12/27

2025- 1/24, 2/21, 3/21, 4/25, 5/23, 6/27, 7/25, 8/22

 

 Year Two Schedule- Classes are Friday evenings from 6-9pm

2025- 10/24, 11/21, 12/19

2026- 1/23, 2/27, 3/27, 4/24, 5/15, 6/26, 7/24, 8/21, 9/25

 

INVESTMENT

$900 each year, 12 payments of $75 each year, or included in the 300 YTT

          

Module One -

Anatomy 201 with Kelly Solloway

 

10 CEUs or Core Curriculum for the Aligned Flow® 300 hour YTT

 

Saturdays January 4 & 11, 2024

12:30-5:30pm

at Prana Yoga Center-  Denville, NJ

 

Knowledge of Anatomy is one of the most important gifts you can give yourself as a yoga teacher, and perhaps the most underrated.  A fundamental understanding of anatomy is essential to being an effective yoga teacher.  It will enhance both your teaching and your own practice.

In this module I hope to provide a greater understanding of what your body is actually doing as your practice the asanas, anatomically speaking.  We will highlight which muscles need to be engaged and which need to be relaxed or stretching to achieve proper alignment in each asana.  

We will take it asana by asana and get tuned in to what we are actually doing with our bodies in the posture.  We will cover how the big joints are moving and which muscles have to contract or lengthen to make this happen.   

Remember, as yoga teachers, if you are going to tell folks how to move their bodies, then you should know how the body moves.

 

Required Text (included): 

The Yoga Anatomy Coloring Book: Pose by Pose by Kelly Solloway

 

INVESTMENT

$250 or included in the 300 YTT

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Module Two -

Foundations 1 & 2 with Christy Linson

 

22 CEUs or Core Curriculum for the Aligned Flow® 300 hour YTT

 

Saturdays / Sundays February 22 & 22, March 22 & 23

12:30-6pm

 at Prana Yoga Center-  Denville, NJ

 

In this immersive course, you will dive into the core foundations of the Aligned Flow® training. Through a combination of learning, practicing, and teaching, we will explore key concepts that form the backbone of the method. This module will provide you with the tools and understanding to apply these principles in both your practice and teaching.

Topics Covered Include:

  • Essential Actions
  • Component Parts of Postures
  • Lines of Energy and How to Apply Them to Keep Your Students Safe and Offer the Most Direct, Safe, and Helpful Adjustments
  • Effective Cueing Techniques
  • Intelligent Sequencing
  • How to Demonstrate, Assist, and Adjust Postures

By the end of the course, each participant will be equipped to integrate these foundational principles into their teaching practice and future modules of the Aligned Flow® training.

This module is a prerequisite for all other Asana-based modules in the Aligned Flow® 300-hour Teacher Training.

Required Text (Included): Each participant will receive a comprehensive manual to support their learning throughout the course.

   

INVESTMENT

  $550 or included in the 300 YTT

 

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"I had a great experience in the Aligned Flow YTT-200 program with Christy Linson. Christy is not only extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of yoga (including poses, philosophy, anatomy, history, etc.), she is an excellent teacher who responds to the needs, limitations, and goals of each individual student. If you are hesitating to enroll in teacher training because you don't feel adequately prepared or you're not sure it's the right time, I would encourage you to take a leap of faith with Christy. She will meet you where you are and work with your individual body and limitations to get you to where you need to be to improve your own practice and prepare you to teach yoga."
-Cristina

        

Module Three - Ayurveda 101 with Kaylin Devi Rose

 

10.5 CEUs or Core Curriculum for the Aligned Flow® 300 hour YTT

Saturdays April 5 & 26  

12:30 - 5:30 pm

 

Course Description:

Ayurveda 101 will cover the main principles of Ayurveda over 10.5 hours.  This course will include, but is not limited to sharing the Ayurvedic definition of health, the 3 Maha Gunas/3 Great Qualities, Pancha Mahabhuta theory/the 5 great elements, the 3 Doshas, the 20 Gunas/Attributes, Prakti and Vikriti.

 

Course Objectives:

  1. Students will learn a brief history of Ayurveda. 
  2. Students will understand the 3 Guiding Principles of this ancient science.
  3. Students will learn the Ayurvedic definition of health in Sanskrit and English.
  4. Students will understand and be able to identify examples of the 3 Maha Gunas/3 Great Qualities..
  5. Students will learn Pancha Mahabhuta/5 Great Element theory and be able to apply that in daily life.
  6. Students will learn the 3 Doshas and how determine their primary based on their characteristics.
  7. Students will learn the 20 qualities and how they impact the elements and doshas.
  8. Students will understand Prakrit and Vikriti.
  9. Students will apply gained knowledge in order to create a balancing Yoga practice for their primary Dosha.

     

    Required Text (included):  Each participant will be given a manual 

 

INVESTMENT

$250 or included in the 300 YTT

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Module Four -

The Yoga of Voice: Song of the Soul with Kaylin Devi Rose

 

15 CEUs or Core Curriculum for the Aligned Flow® 300 hour YTT

Saturdays May 3 & 17, June 7

12:30-5:30pm

 

15 CEUs or Core Curriculum for the Aligned Flowr® 300 hour YTT

at Prana Yoga Center-  Denville, NJ  

The Song of the Soul: Locate, Listen & Live Your Inner Voice

Course Description:

The Song of the Soul is a 15 hour course covering tools, practices, and philosophies that support the integration and expression of your authentic, Inner Voice.  This module is not specific to singing, although it offers foundational content for that application.  You will learn an ancient mantra to Ganesha, the archetype of obstacle removal and clear connections, passed down from my teacher, Dr. Vasant Lad.  You will discover methods for supporting vocal health, along with essential bijas, seed mantras, for power, creativity, and balance.  We will also discuss the Purusharthas, Four Aims of Life, and how to apply them to your Yogic Path so that you may live in accordance with Dharma and sing the Song of your Soul.

Course Objectives:

  1. Students will learn ancient Ganesha mantra passed down from my teacher, Dr. Vasant Lad.
  2. Students will learn the importance of implementing a daily practice, sadhana, and how that supports living a Dharmic life.
  3. Students will learn tools and practices for vocal health.
  4. Students will learn several Shakti Bija Mantras and their meanings.
  5. Students will learn bija mantras for the chakras/elements.
  6. Students will learn the Purusharthas, Four Aims of Life, and how to apply them to their lives.

 

 Required Text: Each participant will be given a manual

 

INVESTMENT

 $375 or included in the 300 YTT

 

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Module Five-Bhagavad Gita with Kelly Solloway

 

5 CEUs or Core Curriculum for the Aligned Flow® 300 hour YTT


Schedule:
  Saturday October 18th, 2025

12:30-5:30pm 

5 CEUs or Included in 300 YTT 

 

The Bhagavad Gita is considered one of the sacred texts of Hinduism and also of Yoga. There have been many translations and commentaries going back at least a millennium and up to this very day. With all that has been written on this relatively small piece of text, it becomes apparent that a lot is packed in to it. It takes place on the battlefield, just before the fight is to start. It is here Arjuna asks Krishna to tell him what to do, as he is at a loss and does not want to fight. What follow are the most sacred teachings of Yoga from Krishna himself. The Bhagavad Gita is found within the Mahabharata, a voluminous text. The Gita itself consists of only 700 verses divided into 18 chapters. In this session we will first set the scene on the battlefield and then make our way through the entire text. We will discuss the main themes of the text including Karma Yoga and Bhakti Yoga as the paths to Moksha (supreme joy).

Required Text:  We encourage you to read it before the class, but this is not a requirement. Please bring any and all copies you may have of the Bhagavad Gita.

Investment: Included in 300 YTT Program or $125 individually

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Module Six- Inversions with Christy Linson 

 

26 CEUs or Core Curriculum for the Aligned Flow® 300 hour YTT

Training - Saturdays / Sundays   - 12:30- 5:30pm  October 25/26,  November 8/9, 2024

Public Workshop- Wednesday Nights - 7:30-9pm Nov 12, 19, 26, and Dec 3, 2024

 at Prana Yoga Center-  Denville, NJ

This training includes training as well as a 4 week public Intro To Inversions workshop where we get the opportunity to practically apply what we have learned as we instruct, observe, and assist our students in the 4 main inversions. 

The inversions module focuses on the 4 main inversions:

Sirsasana 1 & 2 (Headstand 1 & 2) - October 25

Pinca Mayurasana (Forearm Balance) - October 26

Urdhva Mukha Vrksasana (Handstand) - November 8

Setu Bandha Sarvanghasana (the Shoulder Stand Cycle) - November 9th

 

In this 4 week workshop, we will prepare for and workshop the four main inversions:

Week 1- Nov 12 • Headstand (Sirsasana)
Week 2- Nov 19 • Forearm Balance (Pinca Mayurasana) 
Week 3- Nov  26 • Handstand (Adho Mukha Vrksasana

Week 4- Dec 3 • Shoulderstand (Salamba Sarvangasana)

 

Each week of training will include:

We break down the foundations, actions, optimal preparatory postures and intelligent sequencing to promote an understanding, steadiness, and confidence in our students, as well as how to make adjustments and assist students who are ready into the postures safely and with confidence. 

A specific sequence to warm up all of the component parts of that week's inverted posture
• Step by step instructions and demonstration of the featured pose as well as a discussion of the benefits
• Preparatory postures and modifications to make the stronger elements of the pose accessible to students of all levels and experience
• Handouts for home and continued study



Investment: Included in 300 YTT Program or $650 individually

Requirements: : Aligned Flow ® Foundations. Each teacher must sequence and teach 2 one hour long classes which include these postures outside of the group.

Required Text (included):  Each participant will be given a manual 

 

INVESTMENT

$650 or included in the 300 YTT

 

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"The Aligned Flow® Yoga Teacher Training was a fantastic experience. After practicing yoga for 20 years, I learned so much more than just asanas and breathing. Teaching yoga is totally different than practicing yoga and I now have the knowledge and confidence to teach others! This training was truly superb with a well written training manual and resource books, great schedule of 3-hour blocks and 6 hour blocks of time on the weekends,  teaching practice time, and a very experienced, loving, caring, professional yoga training teacher."

- MZ

                 

Module Seven -Re-Align with Christy Linson

RE-ALIGN: GENTLE RESTORATIVE

22 CEUs or Core Curriculum for the Aligned Flow® 300 hour YTT


Schedule:
 12:30-6pm   January 10/11, 24/25, 2026 

In this module, we will focus on the key elements of teaching Gentle and Restorative Yoga classes. You will practice and learn how to teach the individual postures, appropriate modifications, and intelligent sequencing tailored for students seeking a more calming and rejuvenating practice. The emphasis will be on creating a nurturing and supportive environment, where students can experience profound relaxation, healing, and deep rest.

What You Will Learn:

  • Postures and Modifications: You’ll explore the core postures of Gentle and Restorative Yoga, along with specific modifications to support students with injuries, chronic conditions, or special needs.
  • Sequencing for Relaxation: Learn how to design classes that promote relaxation, alignment, and mental clarity, using thoughtful sequencing to guide students into a state of deep rest.
  • Breathing and Concentration Techniques: You will learn how to incorporate pranayama (breathing) and concentration techniques to facilitate a shift in the nervous system, helping students transition into a more parasympathetic state—one of rest, repair, and calm.
  • Props and Adjustments: We will cover how to use props effectively (bolsters, blankets, straps, etc.) to support relaxation and proper alignment in each posture. You’ll also learn how to offer safe, thoughtful adjustments to help students feel fully supported in their practice.

By the end of this module, teachers will feel confident in their ability to lead Gentle and Restorative Yoga classes, as well as modify practices to suit the unique needs of individual students. You will leave with practical tools to help students access deep states of relaxation, healing, and mental clarity through mindful, restorative movement and breathwork.

Required Text (Included): Each participant will receive a detailed manual to support their learning and guide them in implementing these teachings.

INVESTMENT

$550 or included in the 300 YTT

 

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Module Eight- The Stories Behind the Asanas with Kelly Solloway

 

5 CEUs or Ior Core Curriculum for the Aligned Flow® 300 hour YTT

Schedule: Saturday, Feb 21, 2026 

12:30-5:30pm 

 

The Yoga tradition is rich in stories which have survived the ages. Many of the postures we practice today are steeped in history and can be traced back the ancient stories of the Hindu gods, Vedic sages and sacred animals of India. 

In this workshop we will hear the stories behind the asana, and then practice the asana inspired by the legend, to discover what each story can teach us as we practice the posture. Much like using a prop to help us accomplish a particular posture, being aware of the inspiration behind the posture can add a deeper dimension as we practice. For instance, most practitioners are aware that Hanumanasana (the Split) is named after the Hindu monkey god Hanuman, but few may know how the determination of Hanuman and his loyalty to Ram has inspired the posture.

INVESTMENT

$125 or included in the 300 YTT

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Module Nine- Subtle Body

 

22 CEUs or Core Curriculum for the Aligned Flow® 300 hour YTT


Schedule:  
TBD, Winter of 2026

 

In this transformative course, you will learn how to align with the subtle body by integrating energy tools, meditation practices, pranayama (breathing techniques), and mantras into your daily life and teaching practice. This module is designed to empower you with practical techniques to not only care for yourself but also offer profound tools for stress reduction, emotional balance, and self-reflection to your students.

By engaging with these practices, you will develop a deeper understanding of the energetic systems within the body and how they influence both your physical and emotional well-being. This knowledge will help you guide your students to greater balance, clarity, and peace, both on and off the mat.

Key Skills and Techniques You Will Learn:

  • Setting Boundaries to Protect Your Energy
    As a teacher, it's vital to maintain clear boundaries so that you can care for others without feeling drained or taking on their emotional or energetic burdens. This course will provide you with the tools to establish and maintain strong energetic boundaries, ensuring you can give from a place of abundance rather than depletion. You’ll learn how to energetically protect yourself while remaining open and compassionate to others.

  • Building a Sustainable Meditation Practice
    Meditation can be one of the most powerful practices for self-care, but many people struggle to maintain a regular routine. In this course, we’ll explore various meditation techniques, helping you find a practice that not only supports you but is so nourishing that you crave it every day. You'll learn how to incorporate mindfulness and meditation into your life in a way that feels accessible, grounding, and deeply fulfilling.

  • Breathing Techniques & Pranayama for Balance
    Breathing is a powerful tool to regulate the nervous system, calm the mind, and create balance in the body. You will explore various pranayama techniques that help balance your brain and nervous system, reduce stress, and create mental clarity. These practices will also be tools you can teach your students to support their own well-being.

  • Releasing Stagnant Energy
    Many of us hold on to energy that no longer serves us, which can leave us feeling weighed down and stuck in repetitive patterns. Through energetic tools, visualization, and breathwork, you will learn how to release this stagnant energy, allowing you to move forward from a more clear, grounded, and rejuvenated place.

  • Calling Back Your Own Energy
    We often give our energy away—whether through our work, relationships, or emotional labor—leaving us feeling depleted. You will learn how to call back your energy, reclaiming your own life force to restore balance and vitality. This practice will allow you to show up as your fullest, most vibrant self, both in your personal life and in your teaching.

  • Holding Space for Meditation
    As a teacher, learning how to hold space for meditation is an essential skill. You will practice creating a supportive and safe environment for your students to enter into deep states of meditation. You will also learn the nuances of guiding students through different types of meditation techniques, helping them access inner stillness and clarity.

 

By the end of this course, you will feel confident in your ability to use energetic tools, meditation, pranayama, and mantras to support yourself and your students in reducing stress, increasing clarity, and creating a more balanced, energized life. You will have a deeper understanding of how to align with your subtle body, cultivate a sustainable meditation practice, and hold space for transformative experiences both for yourself and in your teaching.

 

Required Text (Included):
Each participant will receive a comprehensive manual that outlines the tools, techniques, and practices covered in this module. The manual will serve as an invaluable resource as you continue to deepen your personal practice and share these teachings with others.

 

Investment:  $550 or included in 300 YTT Program 

        

Module Ten- Yoga As Active Recovery for Athletes with Shawn Weiss and Christy Linson

 

YOGA FOR ATHLETES AND INJURIES

25 CEUs or Core Curriculum for the Aligned Flow® 300 hour YTT

Schedule: TBA, Spring of 2026

In this specialized module, you will explore the intersection of yoga and athletic performance, focusing on how yoga can support athletes in achieving peak performance, recovering from injuries, and preventing future injuries. With a deep dive into the anatomy and physiology behind common athletic injuries, this course will provide you with the knowledge to teach yoga in a way that addresses the unique needs of athletes, whether they’re recovering from an injury or looking to enhance their training.

Course Overview:
Throughout this course, you will learn how to design and modify yoga practices that are tailored to the athletic body. The focus will be on understanding how yoga can be applied to support athletic performance, as well as the role it plays in active recovery and injury prevention. You will gain an understanding of anatomy, physiology, and the benefits of specific postures in relation to the demands of different sports. Additionally, we will explore how the timing and sequencing of yoga practices can be adjusted to best serve athletes at different stages of training.

Course Highlights:

  • Understanding Yoga for Athletes:
    You will learn how yoga can benefit athletes by improving flexibility, mobility, strength, and balance, while also helping to release tension and speed up recovery. The course will also explore the role yoga can play in preventing overuse injuries and addressing imbalances commonly seen in athletes from repetitive movements.

  • Common Injuries in Athletes & How to Address Them:
    We’ll focus on the most common injuries faced by athletes—such as shoulder, knee, and lower back issues—and explore how specific postures and modifications can help to heal and prevent them. You will develop a deeper understanding of the risk factors of individual postures and how to tailor practices to avoid aggravating certain injuries while promoting healing.

  • Postures for Specific Athletic Benefits:
    You’ll learn which postures are particularly effective for athletes to address specific areas of the body that are commonly overworked or underdeveloped. Whether it’s releasing tight hamstrings, opening up the hips, or strengthening the core, you’ll understand how to strategically incorporate poses to create balanced, functional bodies that perform better and recover more quickly.

  • Sequencing for Athletes:
    Timing plays an important role in how athletes should practice yoga. We will explore how to sequence classes based on the athlete’s training cycle (e.g., pre-season, in-season, off-season) to optimize performance and recovery. You will also learn how to sequence classes for different athletic needs, whether the goal is active recovery, injury prevention, or performance enhancement.

  • Applying What You’ve Learned in a Real-World Setting:
    As part of this course, you will apply your knowledge in an in-person, four-week group workshop with athletes at RedShed CrossFit in Mount Olive. This hands-on experience will give you the opportunity to observe, assist, and practice adjustments with real athletes. You’ll gain experience teaching athletes, making modifications based on their individual needs, and guiding them through yoga practices designed to support their training and recovery.

  • Teaching & Modifying for Athletes:
    By the end of this course, you will have the tools to teach yoga classes designed specifically for athletes and those with injuries. You will be able to intelligently sequence classes that target athletes’ unique needs, provide modifications for different levels of experience and flexibility, and use your understanding of anatomy to make safe, effective adjustments.

 

By the end of this module, you will:

  • Have a comprehensive understanding of how yoga benefits athletes, from injury prevention to performance enhancement.
  • Be able to design and modify yoga classes that address the unique needs of athletes, using anatomy, physiology, and injury prevention principles.
  • Gain hands-on teaching experience with athletes, preparing you to confidently lead group classes, workshops, or one-on-one sessions specifically tailored for athletes.
  • Be equipped to integrate yoga into an athlete’s routine, helping them recover, perform, and stay injury-free.

This course will leave you ready to teach athletes in diverse settings, whether in group classes, workshops, or individual one-on-one sessions, while applying the principles of yoga to optimize their physical training and overall well-being.

 

Required Texts (Included):
Each participant will receive the following texts to support your learning and application of yoga for athletes:

  • The Concise Book of Muscles
  • Yoga for Athletes by Ryanne Cunningham

These resources will deepen your understanding of the muscles, joints, and connective tissues that are crucial to athletic performance and recovery, as well as offer practical insights on how to design yoga practices that align with an athlete’s physical demands.

 

 

 

Investment: Included in 300 YTT Program or $625 individually

        

Module Eleven- Advanced Postures

 

22 CEUs or Core Curriculum for the Aligned Flow® 300 hour YTT

Schedule: TBA, Spring/Fall of 2026

In this module, we will dive into advanced variations of postures and transitions, exploring the deeper layers of arm balances, binds, backbends, forward bends, and standing poses. The goal of this course is to equip you with the knowledge and tools to not only understand these advanced poses but also integrate them into your teaching with clarity and confidence. Whether you're refining your personal practice or preparing to guide students through more complex postures, this module will help you understand how to approach these postures safely and intelligently, while also focusing on sequencing that supports students’ progress.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this module, you will have a deeper understanding of advanced postures, including how to:

  • Understand Advanced Postures:
    Gain a more thorough understanding of the anatomical, physiological, and biomechanical aspects of advanced asanas, such as arm balances, binds, backbends, forward bends, and balancing poses. This will include experiential anatomy and an exploration of the component parts of each pose, helping you recognize how to engage and align the body for safety and effectiveness in these more challenging poses.

  • Intelligent Sequencing for Advanced Poses:
    Learn how to sequence intelligently to prepare students for more advanced poses by gradually building strength, flexibility, and awareness. You’ll understand how to structure classes in a way that progressively warms up the body, develops the necessary skills, and encourages confidence to approach advanced postures.

  • Modifications & Variations for Accessibility:
    Recognize that not all students will be able to access advanced poses immediately, so you'll learn how to provide modifications and variations that can make these poses more accessible, while still challenging the student in a safe, aligned manner. Whether through a different approach or a different intensity, you will learn how to offer tools for students at varying levels of ability.

  • Prop Use for Alignment and Support:
    Props are essential tools for making advanced postures more accessible and helping students maintain proper alignment. You’ll explore how to use props, such as blocks, straps, bolsters, and blankets, to support students in achieving optimal alignment and to guide them toward more advanced variations. Additionally, props can help students practice aligned actions safely and effectively while building strength and mobility at their own pace.

  • Incorporate Advanced Poses into Your Classes:
    With the understanding gained in this module, you’ll be able to incorporate advanced poses and transitions into your classes in a way that feels natural and accessible. You will also have the background to safely guide students through these postures, teaching them not only how to move into the poses, but how to approach them with mindfulness, alignment, and intentionality. Whether in your personal practice or while teaching, you’ll be prepared to approach advanced postures in a thoughtful, supportive way.

 

By the end of this course, you will have the tools and confidence to safely and effectively incorporate more advanced poses into your teaching and personal practice. You’ll be able to guide your students through arm balances, binds, backbends, forward bends, and standing poses, helping them explore their edge while fostering strength, flexibility, and alignment. Through intelligent sequencing and mindful instruction, you'll be prepared to take your teaching to the next level and offer more challenging, transformative practices for your students.

Required Text (Included):
Each participant will receive a manual, The Yoga Asana Index by Bruce Bowditch, which will serve as an essential resource for understanding the technical aspects of asanas, offering in-depth descriptions, variations, and modifications for many poses. This text will be an invaluable tool to reference as you deepen your knowledge of advanced yoga postures and transitions.

 

Investment: $550 or included in the 300 YTT