Kaia Yoga School

At Our Core

Etiquette

Kaia Yoga 200 Hour Teacher Training Overview

Final Class Schedule

Required Materials

Course Requirements

Kaia Yoga Trainers & Approved Teachers

Studio Manager Contact Information

Class Observations

One-On-One In Studio Adjustments

In Studio Assist

How to Take This Course Successfully

Assignments & Homework Overview

Start Your Home Practices

What now? : After the teacher training ends

Teaching, Yoga Alliance and Insurance

Homework

Assignment: Body Awareness Chart

The Origins

Kaia Vinyasa Yoga

The Yoga Sutras

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali | Books 1 and 2

Sutra Study Book II #28-45 | The 8 Limbs of Yoga

What is Prana?

Different ways to Breathe

Breathing Patterns

3 Part Breath vs. Full Complete Breath

Ujjayi Breath

Ujjayi Breath Video Instruction

Viloma 1 and 2

Kapalabhati

Nadi Shodhana

Sitali

Sutra Study: 1.34 pracchardana viddhāranābhyām vā prāņasya

Weekly Pranayama Practice: Add pranayama to your Home Practices

Make a Journal Entry

Take a bath

Energy Locks

The Winds

Read: The Wisdom Of No Escape

What is meditation?

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation By David Nichtern

Taking Your Seat

Awareness Meditation by David Nichtern

Loving Kindness Meditation by David Nichtern

Walking Meditation by David Nichtern

Weekly Meditation Practice

Kaia Methodology Instructional Video

The Art of Teaching

The 4 Themes

Centering & OM

Teaching OM Instructional Video

The Warm Up Vinyasa (WUV)

Peak Poses

Sequencing: Kaia Align

Kaia Align Video Instruction

Sequencing: Kaia Signature Flow

Kaia Signature Flow Video Instruction

Sequencing: Kaia Complete

Kaia Strong Flow Video Instruction

Sequencing Kaia Power Flow

Kaia Power Flow Video Instruction

Adjusting Students

Common Injuries & Issues

Assignment: (3) Ways To Teach OM

Review: The Sun Salutations

Assignment: Create a Warm Up Vinyasa (WUV)

Read: The Wisdom of No Escape & Science of Breath

Read: Tadasana versus Samasthiti

Read: Riding the Wave of Alignment by Cindi Lee

Universal Alignment Principles

The Principles & Poses of The Sun Salutations

Tadasana: Mountain Pose

Urdhva Hastasana: Upward Facing Worship

Uttanasana: Standing Forward Bend

Ardha Uttanasana: Standing ½ Forward Bend

Adho Muka Svanasana: Downward Facing Dog

Plank

Chaturanga Dandasana: Four Limb Staff Pose

Bhujangasana: Cobra Pose

Urdhva Mukha Svanasana: Upward Facing Dog

Uttkatasana: Chair Pose

Virabhadrasana: Warrior I

Homework: Learn the Sun Salutations

Principles of Standing Poses

Tadasana: Mountain Pose

Urdvha Hastasana: Upward Facing Worship

Utkatasana: Chair Pose

Uttanasana: Standing Forward Bend

Ardha Uttanasana: Standing ½ Forward Bend

Anjaneasnana: Crescent Lunge

Virabhadrasana I: Warrior I Pose

Parsvottanasana: Intense Side Stretch / Pyramid Pose

Prasarita Padottanasana: Expanded Foot Stretch Pose / Fan Pose

Virabhadrasana II: Warrior II

Utthita Trikonasana: Extended Triangle Pose

Utthita Parsvakonasana: Extended Side Angle Pose

Parivrtta Trikonasana: Revolved Triangle Pose

Parivrtta Parsvakonasana: Revolved Side Angle Pose

Wisdom of No Escape & Science of Breath

Principles for Balancing Pose

Vrksasana: Tree Pose

Ardha Chandrasana: Half Moon Pose

Urdhva Prasarita Ekapadasana: Standing Split

Garudasana: Eagle Pose

Virabhadrasana III: Warrior III Pose

Utthita Hasta Padangustasana: Standing Hand to Big Toe Pose

Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana: Revolved Half Moon Pose

Parivrtta Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana: Revolved Hand to Big Toe Pose

Natarajasana: Dancer Pose

Assignment, Create a Sequence: Standing & Balancing

Principles of Back-Bending

Setu Bhandasana: Bridge Pose

Ustrasana: Camel Pose

Salabhasana: Locust Pose

Dhanurasana: Bow Pose

Dhanurasana: Upward Facing Bow Pose

Matsyasana: Fish Pose

Principles of Hip Openers

Eka Pada Rajakapotasana: One Foot King Pigeon Pose

Hanumanasana: Split Pose

Padmasana: Lotus Pose

Gomukhasana: Cow Facing Pose

Malasana: Garland Pose

Agni Stambhasana: Fire Log Pose / Ankle to Knee Pose / Double Pigeon Pose

Principles of Twisting

Ardha Matsyendrasana: Half Lord of the Fishes Pose

Parvrtta Utkatasana : Twisted Chair Pose

Jathara Parivartanasana: Reclined Twist Pose

Marichyasana C: Marichi's Pose III / Ray of Light Pose III

Marichyasana D: Marichi's Pose IV / Ray of light Pose IV

Bharadvajasana I: Bharadvaja's Twist Pose

Principles of Seated Poses & Seated Forward Bends

Dandasana: Staff Pose

Virasana or Vajrasana: Hero’s Pose

Paschimottanasana: Intense West Pose

Upavistha Konasana: Seated Wide Leg Forward Bend

Parivrtta Upavishakonasana: Revolved Wide Angle Forward Bend

Janu Sirsasana: Head to Knee Pose

Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana: Revolved Head to Knee Pose

Baddhakonasana: Bound Angle Forward Bend

Marichyasana A: Marichi's Pose I / Ray of Light Pose I

Marichyasana B: Marichi's Pose II / Ray of Light Pose II

Assignment, Create a Sequence: Backbend, Hips, Twists & Forward Bend

Class Observation Guidelines & Record

Class Observation Form

Assignment 1: Class Observation Kaia Signature Flow Class

Assignment 2: Class Observations Kaia Yoga Signature Flow

Assignment 3: Class Observation Kaia Align

Class Observation Record

Principles of Inversions

Pincha Mayurasana: Forearm Stand

Sirsasana: Headstand or The King of Asanas

Adho Mukha Vrksasana: Handstand / Full Arm Balance / Upward Facing Tree

Salamba Sarvangasana: Shoulder Stand

Halasana: Plow / Plough Pose

Principles of Arm Balances

Vasisthasana: Side Plank Pose A & B

Bakasana: Crow Pose

Parsva Bakasana: Side Crow Pose

Bhujapidasana: Shoulder Squeeze Pose

Tittbasana: Firefly Pose

Dwi Pada Koundinyasana: Straight Leg Side Crow Pose

Savasana: Corpse Pose

Read: Wisdom of No Escape & Science of Breath

Thai Massage Exersise

Hands on Adjustments

Homework: Hands on Adjustments

Assignment: One-On-One In Studio Adjustments

Assignment: Full Class In Studio Assists

Ayurveda

The Dosha Philosophy

The Human Constitution

The Wheel

What is your DOSHA 2.pdf

The Koshas

The Chakras

The Nadis, Ida, Pingala and Sushama

The Circuitry of the Subtle Body

The Main Chakras.pdf

The Chakra Chart

Chakra Balances and Imbalances

Mudras & Mantras for Chakra Cleansing and Balancing

Chakra Imbalances

Sutra Study

Assignment: Philosophical Theme

Homework: Sutra Project

The Business of Yoga

Ethics

Anatomical Terminology

Joints and Connective Tissues

Bone Tissue

Muscle Function

The Foot

The Knee

The Hip

The axial skeleton

Respiratory system and core muscles-Kaia Yoga 200 hr anatomy

Shoulder anatomy-Kaia Yoga 200 hr anatomy

Elbow and wrist-Kaia Yoga 200 hr anatomy

Homework Assignment: Anatomy Final Exam

Homework: Anatomy of Movement

Mentoring

Final Paper

Kaia Yoga Written Final Exam

Anatomy Final Exam

Final Class Outline: 60 Minute Singature

Final Class: 60 Minute Signature Class

60 Minute Final Class

Course Requirements

Assignments & Homework Check List

(3) Ways To Teach OM

Create a Warm Up Vinyasa (WUV)

Philosophical Theme: Subtle Body

Create a Sequence: Standing & Balancing

Class Observation Form

Create a Sequence: Back Bend, Hip Opener, Twist & Forward Bend

One-On-One In Studio Adjustments

In Studio Class Assist

Final Paper

Kaia Yoga Written Final Exam

Anatomy Final Exam

60 Minute Final Class

Homework Checklist