Modules

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Yoga history & philosophy

The history and origins of yoga 
The different disciplines of yoga 
The symbols and chakras of yoga and their meaning
‘The Bhagavad Gita’ and aspects of conflict and ego
‘The Upanishads’, Atman, Brahman and Self
Ohm, the divine.
Buddha and yoga

Yoga sutras & the 8 limbs

A study of Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pratyahara, Pranayama, Dharana, Dhyana, Samandhi.

Meditation and Mindfulness

Science and yoga hold hands as we weave through a scientific explanation of stress and anxiety, we explain meditation and mindfulness, and we practise different meditations, on our way to understanding and welcoming aspects of the collective consciousness. 

Anatomy and physiology

This is anatomy and physiology based on what you need to know for alignment, adjustment and safe teaching. An exploration into the body, an examination of skeletal and muscular structure, a journey into asana from an anatomical and physiological perspective, an investigation into this amazing body and its desire and ability for complexed, beautiful, movement.  

Teaching methodology and structure

Using props, safe adjustment, good practise, safe boundaries. This module will include a wonderful experience to get ‘hands-on’ with lesson planning and to learn from each other with adjustments and use of props.

 The Subtle body 

An interesting, thoughtful, and blissful delving inside the koshas. Understanding, feeling, arriving. 

Business and Marketing 

Jackie launched the award-winning ‘The Orange Grove Complementary Health Clinic’, and the international teacher training school ‘ZenMuma and Zenkids’, the successful retreat and yoga training ‘Freedom Yoga and Retreats’, and runs a community interest company called ‘The Freedom Wellbeing Project’. Jackie has worked as a consultant for Premier Sport and West Lexham retreat centre. She had 11 years’ experience of working in TV at the BBC, ITV and Channel 4, and consistently appears in Om magazine and on the radio. Jackie holds a Masters in Global Social Development. We reflect on the balance of being business owners, and yogis, in terms of ethical standards and integrity, cultural referencing and promotion and PR. An interesting and invaluable module essentially designed to help you start your business and make it work for you.