Claire Missingham Yoga Teacher Training

Vinyasa Flow Yoga: A Living Tradition

Teacher Training Programme 2010-2011
200-Hour Certified Training
To Begin September 2010
London, UK

 

Claire is delighted to offer yoga students the opportunity to take part in Vinyasa Flow Yoga Teacher Training. This is a fantastic opportunity for students of yoga to delve deeper into the specific skills required to become a world-class teacher of Vinyasa Flow Yoga. This programme aims to allow you to develop excellent knowledge of a dynamic, flowing, deep asana practice, formed with love and intention. It is also the aim to equip you with the skills to teach Vinyasa Flow yoga to a very high standard and leave room for personal style and further development, plus to begin to teach with skill, confidence and grace.

Whether you would like to be a great teacher or a great practitioner, we will cover every aspect of Vinyasa Yoga Flow, plus yogic philosophy, Sanskrit language & chanting mantras, alignment of asana, hands-on assists and theory of assisting.  


The course includes:

Theory and practice of Teaching:

  • *How to cultivate safety and intelligence as a teacher
  • *How to be a facilitator of sacred space for transformation
  • *Helping to turn confidence, clarity and innovation into excellent teaching
  • *How to inspire, motivate & create discipline in your students
  • *How to teach all levels and all body types
  • *Discerning the use of modifications and variations
  • *Use of voice, body language and the important principles of using touch
  • *Foundations  of intelligent sequencing and asana choreography  

 

Theory and practice of Asanas:

  • *Claire Missingham’s base principle postures for Vinyasa Flow Yoga
  • *Precise physical alignment in postures Learning to see and understand bodies & esoteric alignment
  • *Theory and detailed principles of Hands-on adjustments
  • *Designing a personal practice
  • *Prevention and treatment of injuries
  • *Purpose and use of props, how and when to use them 

 

Also covering for use in teaching:

  • *Pranayama
  • *Meditation
  • *Kriyas
  • *Anatomy and Physiology including esoteric anatomy
  • *Theory of the Chakras
  • *Philosophy
  • *Ethics
  • *Mantras & Chanting
  • *Relaxation Techniques
  • *Yoga for private sessions (Claire’s unique TOUCH YOGA sessions)
  • *Lessons and Course Planning 

 

Pre–Requirements for the Intensive Teacher Training course:  

  • *A regular Hatha, Iyengar, Ashtanga or Vinyasa Yoga practice for a minimum of 2 years
  • *A good general understanding of the principles of Vinyasa
  • *A distinct interest in teaching Vinyasa Flow Yoga to a high standard
  • *Be self motivated yet able to take direction and be part of a group
  • *Possess a genuine enthusiasm and dedication to your own practice

     


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