FOUNDATION

10 HOURS

Overview of Ancient Text & Historical Overview
Introduction to Yoga Theory
Basic Practice: Bandhas, Purifications, Neti
Self Awareness & Personal Growth

2
2
3
3

PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE

134 HOURS

Asana I
Asana II
Pranayama
Meditation
Anatomy & Physiology
Medical Benefits of Yoga
Developing Personal Practice
Applied Principles
Mudras & Kriyas

20
20
20
10
40
3
8
10
3

GENERAL THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

100 HOURS

Eastern:

History & Culture
Patanjali's Yoga Sutras
Intro to Ayurveda
Samkhya Philosophy
Ayurveda II

1
15
6
5
6

Western:

Ancient Texts
Holistic Health
The 6 Darshanas
Hatha Yoga Pradipika
The Main Paths
Bhagavad Gita
Eastern Ancient Texts
Western Philosophy
Psychological Thought
Nutrition

10
10
2
5
3
4
10
3
10
10

PROFESSIONAL

100 HOURS

Asana III
Asana IV
Warm-up, Toning, Relaxation Technique
Communication & Language Clarity
Yoga Therapy
Program & Class Design
Sanskrit I & II: Pronunciation & Terminology
Internship & Private Instruction
Ethics (ethical practice, life)
Ethics (student/teacher/peer)
The Art of Teaching

20
20
4
2
15
3
6
18
2
2
8

ELECTIVES/MAJOR FIELDS OF STUDY

160 HOURS

Ayurveda    
Yoga Philosophy
Energy Systems
Yoga Therapy
Asana & Ayurveda
Sanskrit
Vedic Studies
Meditation
Pranayama
Special Populations
Physiology
Yoga Psychology
Restorative Yoga
Ancient Texts
Research

*Selection of other topics for electives or Major subject to IYS approval.

TOTAL TEACHER CERTIFICATION HOURS

504 HOURS