HOT YOGA CURRICULUM

Ready to master the Bikram Yoga Sequence with precision and depth? Our comprehensive 26 + 2 curriculum is designed to not only enhance your understanding of Bikram Yoga but also equip you with the skills to inspire your future students. In this program, we delve into fundamental topics that are frequently overlooked in other training courses, ensuring you have a well-rounded education.

Our curriculum includes

Yoga History & Philosophy

• Basic history, philosophy & the evolution of yoga

• Yoga philosophy and it's practical benefits in your daily life

• Eight kinds of Yoga

• Eight steps of Yoga

• Five steps of Hatha Yoga

• Bhagavad-Gita

• The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

• Philosophy and lineage of Paramhansa Yogananda and Bikram Choudhury

Asana – Postures

• Daily classes

• Posture mechanics

• Knowledge of basic asanas

• Basic yogic anatomy & physiology

• Subtle Anatomy & Chakric System

• Alignment & how to avoid injuries

• Medical benefits

• Anatomy lessons

• How to read bodies

• Balance between body, mind and breath

Pranayama – Breathing

• The use of breath as a transformative tool for Self-awareness

• Breath control

• Different breathing techniques

• Exploration of benefits

Meditation

• What meditation is, and why it’s practiced

• Variety of meditation techniques and tools

• Quieting the mind to develop deeper levels of awareness

• Connecting with nature and the world you live in

• Connecting with the true Self

The Art of Teaching

• Teaching clinics

• How to address a group of students

• How to use your own body as a teaching tool

• How to use your voice, volume, tempo, and pacing

• How to correct postures

• Choosing the right words

• Energy, passion, confidence, humor

• Using your own presence and Self-awareness as a transformative teaching tool

The Business of Yoga·

• Teacher guidelines & etiquette

• Appropriate conduct inside and outside the yoga room

• How to apply for a teaching position

• Teacher expectations

• Student interaction

• Role playing

• Feedback

Our highly experienced teaching staff will develop a personalized learning path based on your individual needs, prior training, and teaching experience.

In addition, our commitment to you is that before your graduation, you will teach at least one full class, if not more.