Course AimsThis course offers participants the opportunity to develop the knowledge, abilities and qualifications required to become competent Yoga Instructors, Trainers and Teachers and to provide them with the basis from they can deepen the study of Yoga philosophy and principles as well as the science and art of Yoga techniques. Successful graduates will be able to pass on Yoga methods to their students, so as to help them understand the true essence of Yoga, to improve their physical, mental and spiritual well-being.Course ContentsYoga teachers should be faithful to the Ancient teachings, while being conscious of the modern developments in Yoga today. This requires studying and analyzing the various traditional paths of Yoga in order to promote the invaluable qualities of suppleness and tolerance which have always been the prerogative of the Yogic thought.Introduction to FIT Hatha Vinyasa Yoga 20 ้hours• Origins, history and philosophy of Yoga The 4 Paths of Yoga including the 8 Limbs of Raja Yoga • Introduction to Yogic breathing (Pranayamas) techniques • Introduction to meditation techniques • Introduction to Yoga postures (Asanas) and Sun Salutation • Introduction to relaxation technique (Yoga Nidra)FIT Hatha Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training ( Part 1) 70 ้hours (Practicum &Theory: 60 hrs., Observation: 5 hrs., Homework: 5 hrs.) • Yoga anatomy, Internal body systems and chakras • Putting together a yoga session • Introduction to posture regression/progression • Nutrition and Yoga (3 Guna ) • Additional Yoga postures, breathing and meditation techniques • Introduction to breath-synchronized movement flows (Vinyasa) • Yogic mind and body cleanliness practices (Kriya Yoga) • Introduction to body locks (Bhandas) FIT Hatha Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training ( Part 2) 110 ้hours (Practicum &Theory: 75 hrs, Assistant Teaching: 5 hrs, Teaching Classes: 20 hrs, Project work: 10 hrs.) • Code of ethics for Yoga teachers • Skill and method to teaching yoga classes • Injury prevention • Yoga Asana Adjustments • Managing your Yoga business • Yoga teaching techniques, class management and problem solving • Review and discussion of practice teaching experiences Student assessment is ongoing and graduation is determined by successful completion of monthly assignments, two written examinations and a practical assessment of the student teaching a Yoga class. Part I (185 hours): Participants will be physically in class either with the instructor (155 hours), observing (5 hours), assistant teaching (5 hours) or teaching (20 hours). Part II (15 hours): Non-contact or independent study hours may include assigned reading or other homework, non supervised study groups, observing yoga classes, etc. Total hours: 200 hours

This course is intended to provide participants with the minimum core knowledge and skills required to provide basic life support care to suddenly ill or injured persons prior to the arrival of professional EMS personnel. You will learn how to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automatic external defibrillation (AED) to unresponsive individuals and emergency assistance to conscious and unconscious choking victims. This course is required for all personal trainers and should be required of all fitness professionals.