SYLLABUS 2019Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training

with Heather Greaves ofBody Therapies Yoga Training

June 2019

SYLLABUS 3

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION 4

Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training Program 4

Learning Outcomes 4

At the end of Level 1: 4

At the end of Level 2: 4

At the end of Level 3: 4

At the end of Level 4: 4

PREREQUISITES 4

RESOURCES 5

Required Materials 5

Recommended Resources 5

FACULTY 6

COURSE SCHEDULE 8

COURSE TOPICS 8

Level 1 – Explore Uniqueness: Asana, Body-Mind 8

Level 2 – Exploring Energy Body: How to Shift Energy 8

Level 3 – Exploring Mind and Emotions: How to Move your Mood 8

Level 4 – Relationships: Creating the Environment for Your World 9

ASSIGNMENTS & ASSESSMENT 9

Level 1 – Basic Asanas 10

Level 2 – Exploring Energy Body 10

Level 3 – Delivering a Yoga Program 10

Level 4 – Expressing Your Uniqueness in the Business of Yoga 10

Methods of Teaching and Learning 11

Attendance and Make-Up Work 11

Classroom 12

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Administration Contact Information 13

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SYLLABUS[IYT Therapeutic Yoga Training Program]with Heather Greaves[July 2019 – August 2019]

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONTherapeutic Yoga Teacher Training Program

This holistic teacher training program deepens the mind body spirit connection and develops self-care skills.

Learning OutcomesAt the end of Level 1:Improvement of attention skillsGain insight into your uniquenessExplore and teach techniques for stress reduction

At the end of Level 2:

Explain the mind-body connectionDevelop yoga classes for relief and easeGuide students of varying abilities to move with grace and ease

At the end of Level 3:

Teach subtle yoga techniques like pranayama, mudrasDesign a wellness program with meditation and restorative posesModify poses to accommodate varying strengths and limitations

At the end of Level 4:

Demonstrate an understanding of the mind-body connectionDesign therapeutic yoga classes that are engagingRespond with increased calmness to life's challengesTeach with authenticity to the whole person in private or group

PREREQUISITES

● 6 months practice of asana or meditation in any style

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RESOURCES

Required Materials● Integrative Yoga Therapy YTT manual

● The Heart of Yoga, Developing a Personal Practice – T.K.V. Desikachar

Recommended Resources

● Integrative Yoga Therapy toolbox

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FACULTY

Heather Greaves E-RYT 500 is certified as a Professional Yoga Therapist at the 1000-hour level with Integrative Yoga Therapy - 2005. In 1998 she received her certification as a Hatha Yoga teacher from the Esther Myers Yoga Studio. She is also certified as a Kundalini Yoga Teacher.Heather started her journey with yoga in 1969 and has been training yoga teachers in a Yoga Alliance certified program since 2005. Her practice and teaching are also influenced by her training in Polarity Therapy, Somatics, and Ayurveda. Heather successfully completed a Mindfulness Foundation

course. She is a professional member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists.

Charlene Rennick BA, 500 Hour E-RYT, YACEP & Earth Wisdom Leader

Charlene integrates the gnostic teachings of Earth-based wisdom with the spiritual and physical teachings of yoga. She leads thoughtful classes integrating pranayama, (breathwork), mantra (repetition), meditation (focus) with asana (posture) that build strength, flexibility, and a deep sense of well-being. Her goal is to help students re-claim their own internal body-mind wisdom so that they can connect to a yoga practice they will want to continue on a daily basis for the long-term.

Laura Young is currently in her fourth year of study at the Canadian College of Osteopathy (D.O.M.P & D.Sc.O Program consists of five years of study followed by a thesis). Laura is an active Registered Massage Therapist. Laura graduated from Dalhousie University in 2002 with an Honours B.Sc. degree in Microbiology and Immunology. Following graduation, she began her career in the field of pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Over fifteen years, she successfully held various roles within the industry including, Clinical Project Manager, Product Manager, and Key Account Manager and acquired extensive experience in numerous therapeutic areas including cardiology, neurology, oncology, and endocrinology. Laura graduated from the

Integrative Yoga Therapy program in 2008 as a Certified Yoga Teacher. She is a certified Project Management Professional with PMI since 2010.

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Dr. Parmjit Singh is an Assistant Clinical Professor (A) with the Department of Family Medicine at McMaster University and has a Ph.D. in psychology. He has Clinical Training in Mind-Body Medicine from Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA and has participated in an intensive retreat on Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in mind-body medicine under the direction of Drs. Jon Kabat-Zinn and Saki Santorelli. He is also a Certified Yoga Teacher and a dedicated Vipassana (mindfulness) meditation practitioner. He did his Post-doctoral training in psychology from the University of Southern

Queensland, Australia and McMaster University, Canada.He was one of the invited speakers at TEDx McMaster University for 2013 where he spoke about how mindfulness meditation practice initiates deep structural changes in the brain thereby establishing support for healthy habits and mental patterns.He teaches in the Faculty of Health Sciences courses such as Body, Mind, Spirit and Health, Attitudes and Behaviors, Professional Transitions and Deceptions in Decision Making. He is involved in the MD program’s professional competencies stream in the area of self-care. Since 2011, he is running an eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course for medical students at McMaster University.

Manish Trivedi, Vd. Manishkumar Trivedi (Ayurvedic consultant), B.A.M.S.(Bachelor of Ayurvedic medicine and surgery); P.D.C.R.(Professional diploma in clinical research); R.H.(Registered Herbalist, Ontario), Licensed Holistic practitioner, Ontario, Panchkarma specialist; Pranayama instructor.

Vd. Manish Trivedi has more than twelve years of working experience and is the pioneer of Atharva Ayurvedic Wellness. He is an Ayurvedacharya from the University of Poona, India. He has experience of working in different hospitals as an ayurvedic physician in India as well as he had his own private clinic in India. His deep knowledge of Ayurveda and yoga has encouraged many people to live healthier and happier lives.

COURSE SCHEDULE

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Summer Intensive weekday sessions in Hamilton, Ontario.

Level 1 – Explore Uniqueness: Asana, Body, and Mind Weekdays: July 22-26, 2019

Level 2 – Explore Energy Body: How to Shift Energy Weekdays: July 29-August 02, 2019

Level 3 – Explore Mind and Emotions: How to Move Your Mood Weekdays: August 5-9, 2019

Level 4 – Relationships: Create the Environment for Your World Weekdays: August 12-16, 2019

Practicum: Internship of 4 weeks with online mentoring completes the certification.

COURSE TOPICSLevel 1 – Explore Uniqueness: Asana, Body-Mind1. Learning through Teaching Yoga2. Importance of Body Awareness3. Ayurveda, Yoga, and Self Care4. Principles of Asana Practice5. Five Bodies within Yoga Poses6. Compression vs. Tension in Asana7. Introduction to the History of Yoga

Level 2 – Explore Energy Body: How to Shift Energy1. Designing an Asana Practice2. Pranayama3. Principles for Ease in Asana4. Asana Variations: Why and How5. Stress Management6. Mudra and Bandha in Asana7. Chakra Therapy

Level 3 – Explore Mind and Emotions: How to Move your Mood 1. Yoga and Mind-Body Health2. Wellness and Stress Reduction3. Design a Yoga Wellness Program4. Eightfold Path for Stress Reduction5. Meditation, Imagery, and Relaxation6. Yoga Nidra for Mastery

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7. One-to-One Experience

Level 4 – Relationships: Creating the Environment for Your World1. Create Safer Spaces and Teaching Essentials 2. Ethics and the Yoga Teacher3. Identify your Unique Gifts4. Chair, Restorative and Partner Yoga5. Healthy Aging, Knee Replacements, and Resilience6. Yoga Alliance and other Resources7. The Business of Yoga

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ASSIGNMENTS & ASSESSMENTLevel 1 – Basic Asanas

Assignment Assessment MethodLO01 Case StudyLO02 ObservationLO03 Observation

Level 2 – Exploring Energy BodyAssignment Assessment Method

LO01 ObservationLO02 Short AnswerLO03 Observation

Level 3 – Delivering a Yoga Program

Assignment Assessment MethodLO02 ObservationLO03 Case StudyLO03 Observation

Level 4 – Expressing Your Uniqueness in the Business of YogaAssignment Assessment Method

LO01 Case StudyLO02 Anecdotal ResponseLO03 Poster

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Methods of Teaching and LearningTeaching and learning methods include group discussion, small group activities, yoga classes, small group practice teaching, observation, peer-assisted learning, assessment and feedback, large group practice teaching, and problem-based learning.

Attendance and Make-Up WorkPrograms allow 10% of the sessions to be missed without affecting the completion of the program. If a practice time is missed, a makeup session is required; this may include teaching a make-up session to illustrate comprehension of the material. If a lecture component is missed, tutoring sessions are required to make up the material missed. A student is liable for any tutoring costs requested at $80 per hour or can receive assistance from peers.

The student is responsible for getting class notes from a classmate.

Absences are recognized for the following reasons:

1. Absences for family or personal emergencies2. Absences for medical reasons (discussed with the instructor)3. Absences for work-related travel (discussed with the instructor)

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ClassroomAs we embark on this journey together, we propose the following guidelines for our work together. We will review them together as a group for your feedback and support.

Yoga is about self-awareness, self-respect, and self-control. When we begin the study of yoga there is an inherent understanding that an individual knows, first and foremost, to be responsible to and for self. As we practice yoga, remember to do that which feels correct or appropriate for your body.

1. Ask questions along the way.2. Students must honor their energy. It is okay to be alone or as inward as one wishes. Students must honor their resistance; it is the opening for new growth and awareness. Look for subtle changes, not dramatic shifts.3. Students must take responsibility for their own experience.4. Support each other. Commit to using “I” statements when sharing together.5. Let the instructor know about any physical limitations so appropriate supports and touch may be suggested.6. Honor confidentiality. Anything shared in the room, stays in the room.7. Students must come to class with appropriate materials: attire, books, and completed homework.8. Students will be held responsible to complete all assignments and reading the material will reflect in-class participation.9. Possession of weapons, illegal drugs, and alcohol of any kind are not allowed on the property.10. No texting during classroom lecture and practices is allowed. Please turn cell phones off and leave them outside the classroom.11. No recording of class lectures is permitted.12. Please come prepared to practice even if the class sounds more like a lecture. Please wear comfortable clothing that allows unrestricted movement. No hats in class.13. No chewing of gum in the class.14. Wear jewelry in moderation or take it off during classes.15. Do not wear perfumes, bath oils, strong smelling shampoos, lotions, aromatherapy or fragrances. Be on time for morning, breaks and lunch.16. Tardiness of more than 15 minutes counts as a class absence unless you have contacted and discussed the situation with the teacher.17. Attendance in all activities is required unless arrangements have been made with the teacher prior to class. The makeup of missed materials will be required before graduation.18. Help clean and tidy up at the end of each session.19. Communicate ahead of time if support is needed in completing reading assignments or home explorations.

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Administration Contact Information

Heather GreavesHamilton, Ontario 905-525-2426; 289-260-9601heather@yogatogo.com

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