Students learn to teach 7 distinct classes; using the Iyengar Yoga "props" and including adding the dimension of sarvangasana (shoulder stand) to the classes. Creative exploration of the poses through Iyengar "rope work"; adds the gravitas of another Iyengar dimension to the classes.
Students learn to instruct 2 Vedic chants in Sanskrit (one sacred and one secular); a 10 minute relaxation technique (savasana); "hands-on" adjustments for correct body alignment of the poses; a basic overview of human anatomy; and, Vedic studies pertaining to the philosophy of yoga via "The Yoga Sutras" by Patanjali. These courses further emphasize the importance of a daily personal yoga practice and the use of the book "Light on Yoga" by BKS Iyengar as a guide to all the contents involved in the yoga classes.
Level 1: will prepare a student to teach a basic, 1 hour intro/beginner Iyengar-style yoga class, using NO props.
Each participant teaches a 1 hour class on the last days of the course
Level 2 evolves the basic poses of level 1 by adding the dimension of props: learning Iyengar "rope work".
5 approaches to Sarvangasana are explored.
Students learn to integrate working with props (including "rope work"); and adding Sarvangasana into the rhythm and order of a beginner/advance beginner 1 ½ hour "vinyasa" class.
Participants teach a 1 ½ hour class on the last days of the course.
All classes begin with the "Iyengar" Sanskrit chant-learning this chant is part of the Level 1 and Level 2 courses.
"The Rhythm of Yoga;Beginner Salutation" by Maggie Hughes; Iyengar Certified teacher;contains the beginner teaching details of these courses.

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