Specialist Yoga Teacher Course

Course overview

Study of this course will equip you with the skills and techniques to work as a self-employed Yoga teacher. You will gain specialist expertise in several popular areas of Yoga – children’s Yoga from age three through to late teens; Yoga as an aid to conception through to pre- and post-natal practice – all of which will enable you to expand your Yoga teaching to a whole new range of students.

As a Hatha Yoga teacher you will gain an understanding of the development of Yoga, Yoga movements and contraindications, Yogic breathing and relaxation as well as class routines and management.

You will also be equipped with the knowledge required to adapt Yoga postures and to teach safe and supportive Yoga to all of your students. You will discover how to draw on the natural energy and imagination of children to teach them Yoga poses and games that they will love. A complete and comprehensive course of study for the conscientious, aspiring yoga teacher.

Syllabus

Lesson One
- Yoga Origins and Philosophy
  - Introduction
  - Origin of Yoga
  - Paths of Yoga
  - Limbs of Hatha Yoga
  - The Yamas and Niyamas
  - Philosophy of Yoga
  - The Seven Chakras
Lesson Two
- Human Anatomy and Physiology: Part One
  - Introduction
  - Systems of the Body
  - The Skeletal System
  - The Articulatory System
  - The Muscular System
Lesson Three
- Human Anatomy and Physiology: Part Two
  - The Respiratory System
  - The Circulatory System
  - The Digestive System
  - The Reproductive System
  - The Excretory System
  - The Endocrine System
  - The Nervous System
Lesson Four
- Breathing
  - Introduction
  - Benefits of Breathing Techniques
  - Yogic Breathing
  - Useful Prayanamas to Practise
  - Further Techniques
Lesson Five
- Relaxation
  - Introduction
  - Four Positions
  - What is Relaxation?
  - Using the Imagination
  - Progressive Relaxation
  - Yoga Nidra
Lesson Six
- Yoga Movements
  - Introduction
  - Positions
  - Zones and Aspects
  - Primary Extended Body Positions (PEBP)
  - Yoga Movements (Movements, Parts and Positions)
Lesson Seven
- Class Management
  - Introduction
  - Limbering up Exercises
  - Standard Version
  - A Class Routine
  - Points to Remember
  - Contraindications
Lesson Eight
- Sequences of Movement
  - The Salute to the Sun
  - Variations
Lesson Nine
- Lesson Planning
  - The Beginning, Middle and End
  - Specimen Lesson
  - Breathing Techniques
  - Limbering Up
  - Movements
  - Relaxation
Lesson Ten
- Teaching Specialist Groups – Pregnancy: Conception
  - Introduction
  - The Start of the Journey
  - Postures to Aid Conception
Lesson Eleven
- Teaching Specialist Groups – Pregnancy: The Changing Body
  - Some Changes and Suggested Management
Lesson Twelve
- Teaching Specialist Groups – Pregnancy: Pre-Natal
  - The First Trimester
  - Postures Suitable for the First Trimester
  - The Second Trimester
  - Postures Suitable for the Second Trimester
  - The Third Trimester
  - Postures Suitable for the Third Trimester
  - Postures Not to be Included During Pregnancy
  - The Pelvic Floor
Lesson Thirteen
- Teaching Specialist Groups – Pregnancy: Post-Natal
  - Introduction
  - Soon After Giving Birth
  - Six Weeks after Giving Birth
  - Four Months after Giving Birth
  - Yoga for Mothers and Babies
  - Infant Development
  - Movements for Babies
  - Working Together
Lesson Fourteen
- Teaching Specialist Groups: Pre- and Post-Natal
  - Adapting a Regular Class
  - Class Formats for Pre- and Post-Natal Yoga
Lesson Fifteen
- Teaching Specialist Groups: Children
  - Introduction
  - Why do Children need Yoga?
  - What is Children’s Yoga?
  - What Age to Start?
  - Benefits of Children’s Yoga
  - Planning the Session
  - The Elements
Lesson Sixteen
- Teaching Specialist Groups – Children: Aged 3-5
  - Introduction
  - Chanting
  - Breathing Exercises and Games
  - Warm Up
  - Yoga Poses and Games
  - Relaxation, Meditative Awareness and Conclusion
Lesson Seventeen
- Teaching Specialist Groups – Children: Aged 5-8
  - Introduction
  - The Routine
  - Chanting, Breathing Exercises and Breathing Games
  - Warm Up
  - Yoga Poses and Games
  - Relaxation, Meditative Awareness and Conclusion
Lesson Eighteen
- Teaching Specialist Groups – Children: Aged 8-11
  - Introduction
  - The Routine
  - Chanting, Breathing Exercises and Breathing Games
  - Warm Up
  - Yoga Poses and Games
  - Relaxation, Meditative Awareness and Conclusion
Lesson Nineteen
- Teaching Specialist Groups – Children: 11 to Teens
  - Introduction
  - Chanting and Breathing
  - Postures
  - Sitting
  - Kneeling
  - Standing
  - Lying
Lesson Twenty
- Teaching Specialist Groups – Children: Planning the Course
  - The Leader’s Role
  - Using Equipment and Space
  - Using Sequences
Lesson Twenty One
- Becoming a Business
  - Introduction
  - Let’s Talk About Money
  - Money as Energy
  - Have a Plan
  - Finances and Budgeting
  - The Bumps and Hassles
  - Bookkeeping
  - Income Tax
  - National Insurance
  - Value Added Tax
Lesson Twenty Two
- Marketing Yourself and Finding Clients
  - Introduction
  - Identifying your Market
  - Reaching People
  - Using Outside Organisations
  - Press and Public Relations
  - What Happens Next?

Practical training

1 day of Practical Training is essential for this course. For further information please call us on 01409 220 400. Your practical training is a valuable opportunity to learn directly from an experienced practical training tutor with specialist skills. Additional fees apply*.

*BSY currently charges £85 per day. For any practical training workshop or assessment organised independently of BSY, BSY shall have no liability to any person for any loss or damage, whether direct or indirect, resulting from the workshop or assessment, any fees due will be agreed between you and the assessor.

Prerequisites

Previous experience of Yoga is essential.

Level

On successful completion of this course you will have received professional training at level 4. This is ideal if you wish to start a practice, or expand a career. Graduates of this course wishing to start their own practice can also obtain professional liability insurance. It has also been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme and graduates will receive the QLS Certificate of Achievement as above. This course has been designed by BSY to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes.

Certification

On successful completion students will receive dual awards: Award 1- The professional BSY Specialist Yoga Teacher Diploma and will become a Registered BSY Specialist Yoga Teacher.

Award 2- Certificate of achievement at QLS Level 4 from Quality Licence Scheme. Registration through BSY is essential with this course.

How the course works

Upon enrolment you receive your first course lessons.

You can study in your own time, at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. If you have any questions, or would like feedback or encouragement about your course or your studies then you can contact our friendly tutors by phone, email or post.

At the end of each lesson are a set of questions. Completing these can aid your learning and help you master each step before moving on to the next. Your next lesson will then arrive for you to continue when it suits you. This allows us to continually assess understanding and competence of the subject.

Having progressed through each lesson you can take your final examination at home, and at a date and time that suits you. Then, on successful completion you will be awarded your BSY certificate.

Support

Your tutor will mark your lessons, giving valuable, constructive feedback - helping you to master each step before moving on to the next. You can contact them for support or advice throughout your studies.

You can also contact the support team who are here to help you Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

We are proud of our friendly, caring ethos and aim to do all we can to help you succeed.