Yoga Teacher Training in Vilamoura, Portugal

·History, philosophy & evolution of yoga

·Practical and tangible yoga philosophy

·Eight Limb Path of Yoga

·Bhagavad-Gita

·The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

·Daily classes

·Posture mechanics

·Knowledge of asanas

·Foundational yogic anatomy & physiology

·Subtle Anatomy & Chakra System

·Alignment & how to avoid injuries

·Modifications & adjustments

·Medical benefits

·How to read bodies

·Balance between body, mind and breath

·Sequencing

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

·Breath control

·Different breathing techniques

·Exploration of benefits

·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

·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

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