SYLLABUS
 

OUTLINE OF MODULES 

The content of each module is woven seamlessly throughout the training from foundations to taking flight as a yoga teacher, building confidence as we work through the material. Whilst sessions/weekends may cover the theme of a module you'll discover that concepts overlap and are explored in different ways in multiple sessions.

 

MODULE 1: Core Foundations

• Core Awareness & Awakening

• Core Philosophy

• CSV Lineage 

• What is yoga? What is your yoga? 

• Ancient Origins and Roots. Modern day interpretation

• History and the many Paths of Yoga

• Holistic Anatomy: Move Biomechanically not Traditionally 

• The Four Fundamentals in Dynamic Movement 

• Comparing Styles of Yoga. 

   

ANATOMY & BIOMECHANICS

1. Fluid Foundations 

• Why Fluid Foundations? Health is an ever changing, dynamic homeostasis

• What is anatomy? Different Perspectives on the Body & Asana

• The CSV Yoga® Perspective: Paving a new path in the 21st Century

• The Human Body from Cell to Organism

• Cells, muscles, fascia & bones

• CSV Wholistic Adaptation Principle

• Evolution

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MODULE 1: Restore 

• Introduction to Restorative Yoga & Meditation

• Philosophy

• Letting go and the intelligence of the cells

 

 

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MODULE 2: Core Connection

• Signature CSV Core Warm-up - the what and the why

• Intelligent Preparations - effective warm-ups

• Intro to basic sequencing - beginning, middle and end

• Sankalpa - the golden thread of intention

• Surya Namaskar - Sun Salutations

• Teaching the dynamic CSV breath 

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ANATOMY & BIOMECHANICS

2. Core Characteristics

• Facets of the Core Anatomy 

• Inner Body Support System

• Deep Core Line Myofascial Muscle Meridian

• Fluid Foundations Within The Core

• THE FUNDAMENTAL CUES: Biomechanics & Physics.

 

MODULE 2: Restore 

• Core Restore

• Philosophy: core values, core truth

 

 

 

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MODULE 3: Stand in Your Truth

• Standing poses - Neutral & Externally Rotated / Symmetrical & Asymmetrical.

• CSV Transitions - a journey through neutral - standing poses / broken giraffe.

• Standing Balances: Grow from your seed.

• Balanced Revolved Standing Poses: Earth to Core to Expression.

• Breath Exploration: Pranayama Techniques beyond the CSV Breath.

   

   

ANATOMY & BIOMECHANICS 

3. Anatomy of Breath & Lower Body

• Bandhas & The Deep Core Line.

• The Physics of Breath.

• Pranayama – Control or Release?

• Different Ways To Breathe

• The CSV Breath: Bio-Optimised Breathing.

• What is Supported Breath?

  Architecture & Biomechanics of the Lower Body

  • Channels of Force & Weight Transfer.

  • Solid Foundations: Ground Down to Rise Up

  • Anatomy of the Foot & Toga!

  • The Power of Pelvic Reset

     

     

MODULE 3: Restore 

• Pranayama

• Philosophy

• Mantra

• Savasana Scripts

 

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MODULE 4: The Golden Thread of Intention

• The Art of Sequencing: The Golden Thread of Intention.

• Building Kramas.

• Stretch, Activate, Energise, Restore - Psoas Techniques.

• CSV Transitions: The 4 Cues, Movement & Breath.

• Teaching Practice: Stretch, Activate, Energise, Restore - Psoas Techniques.

• Energy Systems: Chakras & Bija Sounds.

• Meditation Foundations.

 

ANATOMY & BIOMECHANICS 

4) The Powerful Psoas

• The Powerful Pair of Mystery Muscles.

• The Psoas, Fascia, Deep Core Line & Nervous System Relationship.

• The Psoas Minor.

• Walk Tall: Gait, Psoas & Centre Of Gravity

• Psoas in Action & at Rest.

• Spanning Three Chakras: The Core Chakras.

 

MODULE 4: Restore 

• Psoas Restore

• Philosophy 

• Chakra Meditation

• Energy & Light

 

 

 

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MODULE 5: In Service of the Spine

• Flexibility & Mobility.

• Better Backbends from your Core: Trinity Alignment.

• Forward Folds: Creating Space Within.

• Deeper Twists.

• Exploring Pranayama in Seated Poses.

• Sequencing and counterposing seated twists.

• Sankalpa & Sequencing Tools.

• Sequencing a Complete Class.

• Communication Skills: Group Class Dynamics, Time Management,

 

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5) Prioritise Your Spine

• Architecture of the Spine

• Protection & Possibilities: Twist Don't Break

• Movements of the Spine: Limitations & Freedom

• Injuries & Common Complaints

• Human Evolution of the Spine

 

MODULE 5: Restore 

• Spinal Reset

• Philosophy

• Having your own back

• The energy of the spine

 

 

 

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MODULE 6: Building Relationships

• Healthy Hip Openers.

• Restful Seated Poses - Counterbalancing an active practice.

• Core Truth: Sitting with Self.

• Teaching Skills - teacher observations observing bodies - relationships of parts

• Ayurveda: The Sister Science of Yoga; Constitution: Doshas.

• Your Learning Process as a teacher: Taking the Teachers Seat: Building Relationships.

• Music & Ambience.

 

 

ANATOMY & BIOMECHANICS 

6) Full-Body Relationships 

• Finding Purpose

• Healthy Tissue Relationships

• Sthira & Sukha

• Anatomy of a Joint 

   

MODULE 6: Restore 

• Creating Restore Sessions

• Philosophy  

 

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MODULE 7: Courage & Containment

• Empowering Stages in Arm Balances: Inclusivity

• Manifest Courage in Arm Balances

• Smart Anatomy and Safety in Arm Balances

• Teaching Skills: Holding Space, Staying in Your Magic & Containing Your Energy.

• 10 Steps to teaching your BEST classes.

 

ANATOMY & BIOMECHANICS

7)  Injuries & Common Complaints

• Injuries & Common Complaints.

 

MODULE 7: Restore 

• Creating Restore Sessions

• Philosophy  

 

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8: Shifting Perspectives

• Inversions for Every Body

• Flipping Perspectives: Inversions - What holds us back?

• Tools to free your mind

• Shifting Perspectives with Inversions: Effects on the Nervous System.

• Business of Yoga: Evolving Your Core Message.

• Teaching inversions. Empowering yourself and students to take flight (even if your feet never even leave the floor).

• Philosophy, Lifestyle & Ethics Dharma - Being Your Yoga.

 

ANATOMY

8)  Architecture & Biomechanics of the Upper Limbs

• When Our Hands/Arms Meet The Earth

• Physics of Arm Balances & Inversion.

• Inversions for Every Body: Inclusivity

 

MODULE 8: Restore 

• Mudras

• Philosophy

• Teaching your restore session

 

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MODULE 9: Bringing Your Magic

• Energetic & Holistic Touch.

• Time to SHINE: Practical Teaching Assessments.

• Teaching Different Populations.

   

 

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MODULE 10: Claiming the Teacher’s Seat

• Teaching Online

• Workshops, Retreats & Private Sessions

• Next Steps

• Level-up Your Social Media

• Marketing

• Graduation Celebration!

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Sacred Cycles 

 

SESSION 1: Connecting to the Moon & Seasons

• The power of the moon

• Lunar flow

• Sacred Cycles of the Seasons

• Nature’s Wheel

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SESSION 2: The Elements and The Wheel of the Year 

• The Earth Element 

• The Water Element 

• The Fire Element

• The Air Element 

• Working with the Wheel of the Year

 

TEACHING PRACTICE 

• Teaching practice is integrated throughout your training.  You will also be required to log 10 practice sessions in your teaching journal.