How to teach the physical practice in a way that’s smart, safe, and supportive.

• Break down foundational poses with alignment that works for real bodies.
• Learn how to adapt postures for different abilities, injuries, and levels.
• Understand intelligent sequencing—not just throwing shapes on a timeline.
• Explore the difference between effort and ego (spoiler: they’re not the same).
• Learn to demo, cue, and adjust without turning into a drill sergeant.

Functional, approachable body science that makes you a better teacher—not just a walking anatomy app.

• Learn the basics of skeletal and muscular systems as they relate to yoga.
• Explore joints, movement patterns, and common misalignments in class.
• Understand the nervous system’s role in relaxation, stress, and resilience.
• Unpack how fascia, breath, and body awareness intersect on the mat.
• No previous science degree required—we’ll keep it clear, visual, and relevant.

The soul of the practice—minus the dogma, plus a bit of respectful questioning.

• Dive into the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, and origins of yogic thought.
• Explore the Eight Limbs of Yoga and what they actually mean in daily life.
• Understand cultural appropriation, modern yoga’s evolution, and how to honour the practice with integrity.
• Learn how to talk about philosophy in a way that’s grounded, relevant, and inclusive.
• Expect a few existential crises. That’s normal.

Because teaching yoga isn’t just talking through a sequence—it’s holding space for transformation.

• Practice cueing with clarity, warmth, and a sprinkle of humour.
• Build confidence through practice teaching (yes, you’ll actually teach people).
• Learn to read the room, manage group energy, and teach who’s in front of you.
• Explore how to give adjustments (or not), use props, and modify sequences.
• Develop your own teaching style—not just copy your favourite teacher’s playlist.

The inner landscape of yoga—where things slow down and get real.

• Practice classic pranayama techniques (that go way beyond “just breathe”).
• Learn accessible meditation techniques that don’t involve levitating.
• Explore the chakra system, nadis, koshas, and subtle energy with nuance.
• Understand the role of these practices in mental health, stress, and emotional wellbeing.
• Discover how to integrate these elements into your classes without sounding like a fortune cookie.

• The principles of Yin Yoga: finding stillness, appropriate edge, and staying for time.
• The difference between Yin and Restorative (spoiler: you’re not always supposed to feel like you’re melting).
• Fascia 101: we get nerdy about connective tissue, and why your hamstrings sigh with relief (or mild protest) in dragon pose.
• Skeletal variations: because not everyone’s hips are going to look Instagram-perfect, and that’s completely okay.

• Traditional Chinese Medicine basics: how your energy (Qi) moves through the body.
• The 12 main meridian lines and which Yin poses stimulate each one.
• Organ health, emotions, and energy balance: why your liver might be holding onto your frustration.
• Element theory: Fire, Water, Earth, Metal, and Wood aren’t just for your feng shui consultant.

• The art and science of Yoga Nidra and other deep relaxation techniques.
• Crafting scripts that don’t sound like you’re reading from a robot manual.
• Voice, pacing, and tone: how to talk people into bliss.
• The neuroscience behind relaxation: how you’re helping people hack their nervous systems (in a good way).

• Vayus, Koshas, and Prana: understanding the layers beyond the physical.
• How to guide students (and yourself) into deeper internal awareness.
• Emotional processing through stillness: holding space for what comes up.

• Sequencing safe and effective Yin classes.
• Adapting for injuries, emotional states, and different student needs.
• Hands-on adjustments (when appropriate), prop mastery, and creating cozy, safe containers for practice.
• Holding space with confidence, compassion, and a sprinkle of humour.

• Expect plenty of practice hours where YOU get to receive and embody everything you’re learning.
• Journaling, reflection, and maybe a few tears (all completely normal and welcome).
• Building your confidence as a teacher, practitioner, and human.

• The art and science of intelligent sequencing.
• How to build classes that feel like a journey, not a random playlist of poses.
• Creating peak pose roadmaps: how to get people to that juicy Camel or Bird of Paradise safely and effectively.
• Layering themes, breath, and intention into your sequences.
• Creative but safe transitions that don’t leave your students tangled like pretzels.

• The 7 main chakras: what they actually represent and how they show up physically, emotionally, and energetically.
• How to design sequences that target specific chakras.
• Balancing the nervous system using chakra awareness.
• Practical tools for teaching chakra-inspired classes that feel grounded, not like a trip to a crystal shop after too much coffee.

• The 5 Koshas: physical body, energy body, mental/emotional body, wisdom body, and bliss body.
• How these layers impact practice and teaching.
• Sequencing that moves beyond just muscles and bones, tapping into deeper layers of experience.
• Helping students feel seen, supported, and spacious on all levels.

• How to weave themes without sounding cheesy or forced.
• Guiding your students through physical, emotional, and energetic journeys.
• Creating classes that feel both intentional and inspired.
• Building series and workshops from your sequencing superpowers.

• Language upgrades: cueing that lands.
• Reading the room: adapting your plan based on who shows up (and what state they’re in).
• Fine-tuning hands-on assists, voice, pacing, and presence.
• Empowering students to self-regulate and explore their own experience.

• Personal practice time to embody what you're learning.
• Journaling, reflection, and lots of 'aha' moments.
• Honest conversations about your growth as a teacher and practitioner.
• Space to refine your unique voice and teaching style.

• What yoga philosophy is (and isn't).
• How these ancient texts connect to modern life (yes, even your inbox and grocery runs).
• The difference between asana practice and the deeper inner work yoga invites.

• The story of Arjuna, Krishna, and that awkward battlefield chat that turned into one of the most important spiritual texts ever.
• Understanding dharma (your life’s purpose) and how to deal with life’s messy choices.
• Karma yoga: how action without attachment helps you stay sane when things don’t go as planned.
• Bhakti, Jnana, and Raja yoga: the many paths to spiritual growth.
• How to apply these teachings when your toddler is throwing spaghetti at the wall or your boss is sending you passive-aggressive emails.

• The 8 Limbs of Yoga: a clear map for spiritual growth (and why it’s more than just nailing a headstand).
• The famous Sutra 1.2: "Yoga is the stilling of the fluctuations of the mind" (aka: how to stop your brain from acting like a caffeinated squirrel).
• Exploring the obstacles (kleshas) and how to work with them.
• Samadhi, enlightenment, and what these lofty concepts mean in regular-person language.

• How to weave philosophy into your classes in a way that lands.
• Crafting themes that feel authentic, accessible, and inspiring.
• Helping your students (and yourself) explore the deeper side of yoga without
  feeling overwhelmed.

• Journaling and personal inquiry exercises to integrate the teachings.
• Group discussions that go beyond surface-level (and are usually full of lightbulb moments).
• Developing your own practice of svadhyaya (self-study) to stay grounded as a teacher and student.