ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN YOGA TEACHER TRAINING (RYT 300)

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

Upon successful completion, learners will be able to:

• Teach advanced yoga classes safely and professionally
• Design specialized yoga programs
• Apply therapeutic yoga principles
• Demonstrate deeper knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics
• Teach pranayama, meditation, mudra, mantra, kriya
• Understand traditional yogic philosophy in depth
• Conduct online and offline yoga teaching
• Lead workshops, retreats, and teacher training support sessions
• Build a professional yoga teaching career

COURSE STRUCTURE (300 HOURS)

MODULE 1: ADVANCED ASANA PRACTICE & ALIGNMENT

Hours: 70

Topics:

• Advanced standing postures
• Advanced seated postures
• Backbends
• Hip openers
• Twists
• Arm balances
• Inversions
• Restorative yoga
• Yin yoga fundamentals
• Functional movement principles
• Intelligent sequencing
• Safe modifications
• Props for advanced teaching
• Assisting principles (online adaptation)

Learning Outcomes:

Students will:

• Demonstrate advanced posture proficiency
• Teach alignment cues effectively
• Modify practices for different body types

MODULE 2: PRANAYAMA, MUDRA, BANDHA & KRIYA

Hours: 30

Topics:

Pranayama

• Nadi Shodhana
• Bhastrika
• Kapalabhati
• Ujjayi
• Surya Bhedana
• Chandra Bhedana
• Sheetali / Sheetkari
• Bhramari
• Viloma
• Ratio breathing

Bandhas

• Mula Bandha
• Uddiyana Bandha
• Jalandhara Bandha
• Maha Bandha

Mudras

• Chin Mudra
• Jnana Mudra
• Prana Mudra
• Apana Mudra
• Hridaya Mudra
• Yoga Mudra

Kriyas

• Jala Neti
• Trataka
• Kapalabhati (cleansing)
• Agnisara
• Dhauti (theory)

MODULE 3: MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS

Hours: 25

Topics:

• Breath awareness meditation
• Body scan meditation
• Mantra meditation
• Chakra meditation
• Yoga Nidra
• Mindfulness practice
• Loving-kindness meditation
• Visualization techniques
• Silent sitting practice
• Meditation teaching methodology

MODULE 4: ADVANCED ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY & BIOMECHANICS

Hours: 45

Topics:

Musculoskeletal System

• Skeletal anatomy
• Joint mechanics
• Muscle actions
• Fascial systems

Functional Anatomy

• Spine biomechanics
• Shoulder complex
• Hip joint mechanics
• Knee safety
• Wrist protection
• Neck alignment

Physiology

• Respiratory system
• Nervous system
• Cardiovascular system
• Endocrine overview

Application

• Contraindications
• Injury prevention
• Common dysfunction patterns
• Yoga adaptations

MODULE 5: YOGA PHILOSOPHY, HISTORY & SCRIPTURAL STUDIES

Hours: 35

Topics:

• History of yoga
• Evolution of modern yoga
• Patanjali Yoga Sutras
• Eight limbs of yoga
• Bhagavad Gita
• Hatha Yoga Pradipika
• Gheranda Samhita overview
• Upanishadic concepts
• Koshas
• Gunas
• Pancha Vayus
• Chakra theory
• Karma, Bhakti, Jnana, Raja Yoga

MODULE 6: TEACHING METHODOLOGY & CLASS DESIGN

Hours: 35

Topics:

• Advanced cueing
• Voice training
• Observation skills
• Class pacing
• Theme-based sequencing
• Workshop planning
• Specialty class creation
• Trauma-sensitive teaching
• Inclusive yoga teaching
• Teaching online classes
• Student communication
• Feedback methodology

MODULE 7: YOGA THERAPY APPLICATIONS

Hours: 25

Topics:

Yoga for:

• Back pain
• Neck pain
• Stress management
• Anxiety
• Office workers
• Elderly adults
• Beginners
• Obesity support
• Women’s wellness
• Menstrual health
• Sleep improvement
• Lifestyle disorders (introductory level)

Note: Non-clinical educational scope unless separately licensed.

MODULE 8: PROFESSIONAL ETHICS & BUSINESS OF YOGA

Hours: 10

Topics:

• Yoga teacher ethics
• Scope of practice
• Professional conduct
• Student confidentiality
• Boundaries
• Branding
• Social media presence
• Pricing strategy
• Online business setup
• Legal basics
• Teaching contracts

MODULE 9: PRACTICUM / TEACHING PRACTICE

Hours: 20

Components:

• Practice teaching
• Peer teaching
• Recorded teaching submissions
• Live online demo teaching
• Mentor feedback
• Self-evaluation
• Teaching observations

MODULE 10: RESEARCH PROJECT / ASSIGNMENT

Hours: 5

Examples:

• Therapeutic yoga case design
• Sequencing project
• Philosophy research paper
• Online class design project

ONLINE DELIVERY MODEL

Synchronous (Live Sessions)

• Live Zoom classes
• Live practice teaching
• Q&A mentorship
• Group discussions
• Philosophy seminars

Suggested Hours: 120

Asynchronous (Self-paced)

• Recorded lectures
• Reading assignments
• Practice logs
• Reflection journals
• Anatomy study modules