• Theoretical Knowledge of Yoga and Meditation
• Ashtanga Yoga (Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi)
• Yogasana, Kriyas (Cleansing Processes), Shatkarma, Pranayam and Dhyana
• Bandhas, Chanting, Mantra and Meditation
• Anatomy and Physiology: A basic knowledge of various body systems. Functioning of various organs and other systems which are affected by yoga practices. Health benefits of yoga techniques, precautions / contraindications.
• Yogic practice according to different concepts
• Presentations and teaching techniques of different Yogasanas (Postures)
• Teaching Methodology: Principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting, instruction, teaching styles, and qualities of a teacher and the student’s process of learning.
• Philosophy/Ethics/Lifestyle: Study of yoga scriptures (Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, etc.), ethics for yoga teachers, ‘living the life of the yogi’, etc.
• Yoga Lifestyle: Applications of Yoga, Yoga for back problems, obesity, heart problems, diabetes, hypertension, stress, digestive disorders, prenatal yoga, yoga psychology etc.

• Ashtanga Yoga (Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi) – Demonstrations
• Practice of Yogasana, Kriyas (Cleansing Processes), Shatkarma, Pranayam and Dhyana
• Practice of Bandhas, Chanting, Mantra and Meditation
• Yogic practice according to different concepts
• Practical: Theoretical teaching as well as observing and assisting in classes taught by others. Hours are a combination of supervised and unsupervised.
• Teaching Methodology demonstrations: Principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting, instruction, teaching styles, and qualities of a teacher and the student’s process of learning.