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The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga 200-Hour Syllabus<br />
1. STUDY THE MATERIALS IN THE HOME STUDY KIT<br />
The content in <strong>the</strong> Home Study Kit is <strong>the</strong> style <strong>and</strong> substance of <strong>the</strong> Seven Spiritual<br />
Laws of Yoga 200-Hour Teacher Training. Please become familiar <strong>and</strong> comfortable with<br />
<strong>the</strong> writings of <strong>the</strong> books listed below <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> materials on <strong>the</strong> CDs <strong>and</strong> DVDs.<br />
Home Study Kit:<br />
1. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga Instruc<strong>to</strong>r Manual<br />
2. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga by Deepak Chopra, M.D. <strong>and</strong> David Simon,<br />
M.D.<br />
3. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra, M.D.<br />
4. Perfect Health by Deepak Chopra, M.D.<br />
5. Vital Energy by David Simon, M.D.<br />
6. The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga by Ray Long, M.D.<br />
7. Free <strong>to</strong> Love, Free <strong>to</strong> Heal by David Simon, M.D.<br />
8. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali as translated by Alistair Shearer<br />
9. Shankara’s Crest Jewel of Discrimination as translated by Swami<br />
Prabhavan<strong>and</strong>a <strong>and</strong> Chris<strong>to</strong>pher Isherwood<br />
10. Sanskrit Terminology CD<br />
11. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga Basic Class 1 audio CD<br />
12. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga Basic Class 2 audio CD<br />
13. Sun Salutations Yoga For Everyone DVD by Claire E. Diab<br />
2. TAKE PRE-TEST AND ATTEND CONFERENCES<br />
Articulate Online Pre-Tests: The Articulate online pre-tests are at-home, open<br />
book tests. These tests include multiple choice, matching, <strong>and</strong> essay questions.<br />
You will be tested on all information in <strong>the</strong> home study materials <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Journey<br />
in<strong>to</strong> Healing <strong>and</strong> Seduction of Spirit binders.<br />
Webinars: There will be several m<strong>and</strong>a<strong>to</strong>ry webinars <strong>to</strong> prepare for <strong>the</strong><br />
certification course. We encourage you <strong>to</strong> attend all <strong>schedule</strong>d webinars <strong>to</strong> stay<br />
connected. If you are unable <strong>to</strong> attend a webinar, you are required <strong>to</strong> listen <strong>to</strong><br />
recorded session. During <strong>the</strong> webinars we will provide information regarding <strong>the</strong><br />
course, answer questions, <strong>and</strong> review <strong>the</strong> curriculum.<br />
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3. ATTEND ON-SITE TEACHER TRAINING<br />
This portion of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga Teacher Training includes daily group<br />
meditations with practice of <strong>the</strong> sutra technique, daily yoga classes, lectures, individual<br />
presentations, testing, marketing suggestions, <strong>and</strong> Chopra Center instruc<strong>to</strong>r policies.<br />
The teacher training is divided in<strong>to</strong> three modules: Part A, At-Home Study (practice <strong>and</strong><br />
preparation for Part B) <strong>and</strong> Part B.<br />
There is usually a two- <strong>to</strong> three-month gap between Part A <strong>and</strong> Part B <strong>to</strong> provide you<br />
with sufficient time <strong>to</strong> complete <strong>the</strong> items in <strong>the</strong> At-Home Study module.<br />
Curriculum<br />
A wide variety of <strong>to</strong>pics will be covered during <strong>the</strong> teacher training <strong>to</strong> fully prepare<br />
participants <strong>to</strong> create <strong>and</strong> teach safe yoga classes.<br />
Ana<strong>to</strong>my <strong>and</strong> Physiology<br />
Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga Class<br />
Sun Salutations Sequences<br />
Flexibility, Balance, <strong>and</strong> Strength Poses<br />
Pranayama <strong>and</strong> B<strong>and</strong>has<br />
The Role of <strong>the</strong> Yoga Instruc<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Yoga Techniques Outside <strong>the</strong> Classroom<br />
Yoga <strong>and</strong> Pregnancy<br />
Note - There will testing during <strong>the</strong> certification course <strong>and</strong> a final test at <strong>the</strong> end of <strong>the</strong><br />
certification course.<br />
Student Life<br />
As an added bonus, <strong>the</strong> certification course takes place at <strong>the</strong> world-famous La Costa<br />
Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California. Within a quaint village setting, <strong>the</strong> La Costa Resort<br />
& Spa offers gourmet ayurvedic meals prepared specially for <strong>the</strong> Chopra Center guests,<br />
six sparkling pools amid 400 acres of lush garden space, state-of-art fitness center,<br />
tennis, golf, <strong>and</strong> many o<strong>the</strong>r amenities. In addition, <strong>the</strong> resort is just minutes from some<br />
of <strong>the</strong> nation’s <strong>to</strong>p-ranked beaches.<br />
Sample Daily Schedule<br />
The <strong>schedule</strong>s of our <strong>program</strong>s are designed <strong>to</strong> provide a profound immersion in yoga<br />
philosophy, practice, <strong>and</strong> teaching techniques. A typical daily <strong>schedule</strong> includes:<br />
7:00–8:00 am Yoga<br />
8:00–9:00 am Meditation<br />
9:00–10:00 am Morning Break<br />
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10:00 am–12:00 pm Program Session<br />
12:00–1:00 pm Lunch<br />
1:00–5:00 pm Program Session<br />
5:00–6:30 pm Meditation/yoga<br />
Note - The above <strong>schedule</strong> is subject <strong>to</strong> change. Program sessions may include<br />
lectures, workshops, interactive groups, <strong>and</strong> testing. Lunch is <strong>the</strong> only meal<br />
provided.<br />
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