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The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga 200-Hour SyllabusTo qualify for the Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga Teacher Training, the following stepsmust be completed:1. Enroll, complete, sign, and submit the application forms. A one page essay onwhy you would like to become a Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga instructor mustaccompany the application.2. Daily practice (two times a day) of Primordial Sound Meditation techniquelearned in your community or at a Chopra Center event.3. Daily practice of yoga.4. Complete the Seduction of Spirit or Seduction of Silence meditation retreat, as aparticipant. The Seduction of Spirit or Seduction of Silence meditation retreatmust be completed before attending Part A of the Seven Spiritual Laws of YogaTeacher Training.5. Complete the Journey into Healing workshop, as a participant. The Journey intoHealing workshop may be completed up to 18 months after Part B of scheduledtraining.6. Complete the Primordial Sound Meditation Home Study process. The HomeStudy Kit will be shipped to you after the required paperwork has been receivedand the participant has enrolled in the Seduction of Spirit/Seduction of Silencemeditation retreat and the Journey into Healing workshop.7. Complete a telephone interview with Chopra Center staff.8. Pass the at-home, online, open book pre-tests. These tests must be completedand passed three weeks before the start of the scheduled Seven Spiritual Lawsof Yoga Teacher Training.9. Complete a local CPR program and supply a copy of the certificate.10. Participate in required Teachers' Path conferences by phone or web inpreparation for the Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga Teacher Training.11. Participants have 18 months after acceptance to the program to complete theSeven Spiritual Laws of Yoga Teacher Training.12. In order to maintain your certification, you are required to attend the Seduction ofSpirit or Seduction of Silence meditation retreat once every two years. Discountsare available.1

The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga 200-Hour Teacher Training has three phases:PHASE IPHASE IIPHASE IIIREADING MATERIALSPRE-TEST AND CONFERENCESTEACHER TRAININGPHASE ONE - READING MATERIALSThe content in the Home Study Kit is the style and substance of the Seven SpiritualLaws of Yoga 200-Hour Teacher Training. Please become familiar and comfortable withthe writings of the books listed below and the materials on the CDs and DVDs.Home Study Kit:1. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga Instructor Manual2. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga by Deepak Chopra, M.D. and David Simon,M.D.3. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra, M.D.4. Perfect Health by Deepak Chopra, M.D.5. Vital Energy by David Simon, M.D.6. The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga by Ray Long, M.D.7. Free to Love, Free to Heal by David Simon, M.D.8. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali as translated by Alistair Shearer9. Shankara’s Crest Jewel of Discrimination as translated by SwamiPrabhavananda and Christopher Isherwood10. Three Key Points to Relaxation by Claire E. Diab11. Sanskrit Terminology CD12. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga Basic Class 1 audio CD13. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga Basic Class 2 audio CD14. Sun Salutations Yoga For Everyone DVD by Claire E. DiabNote - This phase requires that all assigned books be read and the CDs and DVDs bereviewed before proceeding to the next training phase.2

Suggested Study Plan:Everyone has their own individual study style and preference. We recommend thefollowing plan:First take a look at the whole syllabus to get acquainted with the program’sstructure. You will also get a better idea of how to divide your time during eachphase.Go through The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga Instructor Manual to review thelessons and information you will be instructing as well as to assess the mainpoints in each lesson.Read all the books provided in the Home Study Kit. There is no particular order.Review the CDs and DVDs in the Home Study Kit.Incorporate the information from these materials into your daily routine.Memorize the Sanskrit terms in The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga InstructorManual glossary and in the Sanskrit Terminology CD.You can also practice the Sanskrit terms through this educational website,http://www.studystack.com/menu-333347Based on what you read on The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success and TheSeven Spiritual Laws of Yoga books integrate the key points and mantra foreach law of the day into your daily routine.Practice pranayama techniques and asanas each day either at home or at yogaclasses in your area.Note that 20 hours of personal practice must be completed before attending thecertification program. Use the log in The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga InstructorManual to keep track of your hours.Continue to meditate twice daily using the Sutra technique learned at theSeduction of Spirit and Seduction of Silence seminar.Continue to log your hours in The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga InstructorManual.Continue to study and know the information contained in the materials in theHome Study Kit before you take the pre-tests and attend the certificationprogram.After you have finished reading all the books in the Home Study Kit and you havereviewed the other materials, you will be ready to request the pre-test.3

PHASE II – PRE-TEST AND CONFERENCESArticulate Online Pre-Tests:The pre-tests are at-home, open book tests. These tests include multiple choice,matching, and essay questions.You may start to request your pre-tests as early as three months prior to the certificationprogram date. Note that the pre-tests must be completed and passed 30 days prior toattending the scheduled certification program.When you are ready to take the pre-tests, please send an email to ccu@chopra.com.After receiving the information to start the pre-tests, you will have four days to take thetest and notify the Chopra Center that you completed the tests. Therefore, pleaserequest the pre-tests with sufficient time to have it completed and passed before the duedate. No Exceptions.If you devote some time every day to the materials, we are confident that you will beready for the pre-test.Note - You must pass the pre-tests before attending the certification program.Passing scores are as follows:You will need to know the curriculum to achieve the required passing score of90%.If you do not pass a pre-test on the first trial, you may take it again after speakingwith a Chopra Center University staff. In addition, you must have a passing scoreof 100% for the second testing.If you do not pass the second time you will be asked to wait until you are morecomfortable with the curriculum.Conferences:There will be several mandatory conferences by telephone or web to prepare for thecertification program. We encourage you to attend all scheduled conferences to stayconnected. If you are unable to attend a conference, you are required to listen torecorded session.You will be notified by email of the dates, times, and instructions. We will scheduleseveral conferences to help accommodate all schedules and time zones. Allconferences will be recorded for later review and reference before the certificationprogram.During the conferences we will provide information regarding the program, answerquestions, and review the curriculum. The duration of each conference may be from 60-90 minutes.4

PHASE III – TEACHER TRAININGThis portion of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga Teacher Training includes daily groupmeditations with practice of the sutra technique, daily yoga classes, lectures, individualpresentations, testing, marketing suggestions, and Chopra Center instructor policies.You will receive a sample schedule when it gets closer to the scheduled certificationprogram.The teacher training is divided into three modules: Part A, At-Home Study and Part B.There is usually a two- to three-month gap between Part A and Part B to provide youwith sufficient time to complete the items in the At-Home Study module.All participants are required to attend all sessions and the duration of the teacher trainingand pass all testing to become certified.Preparation for Part A:Part A1. 20 hours of personal practice must be completed and logged in The SevenSpiritual Laws of Yoga Instructor Manual before attending Part A.2. Sanskrit terms in The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga Instructor Manual glossaryand in the Sanskrit Terminology CD should be memorized prior to Part A to allowyou properly follow and understand the lectures and workshops.Part A is a preparatory training with no formal testing. There will be daily yoga classes,meditation, lectures, and workshops covering the materials in the Home Study Kit.Some of the topics covered are pranayama; Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga classes; SunSalutations; anatomy and physiology; yoga philosophy; and flexibility, strength, andbalance asanas.There will be ample opportunities to practice teaching to adequately prepare you for thenext module.At-Home StudyThe following items must be completed after Part A and before attending Part B. Youwill usually have from two to three months to complete the At-Home Study modulebefore attending Part B. Use the log in The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga InstructorManual to keep track of your hours.1. Complete 30 hours of personal practice.2. Complete 20 hours of teaching yoga to 10 different students.3. Complete 10 hours of yoga classes with other yoga instructors (at least fivedifferent yoga instructors or DVDs).4. Complete 50 hours of study time.5

5. Be able to teach a one-hour Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga class.6. Complete CPR requirements. Please bring a copy of the CPR certificate alongwith your logs to Part B.7. Attend the Journey into Healing workshop, if available.8. You must complete all the required hours in the logs listed in The Seven SpiritualLaws of Yoga Instructor Manual such as personal practice, teaching practice,study time, other yoga classes, and seminars/workshops/books or DVDs.Part BThis module includes practical and written testing as well as lectures and workshops.1. Some of the topics covered are bhandas; anatomy and physiology; yoga andpregnancy; business of yoga; and flexibility, strength, and balance asanas.2. Practical tests throughout the week include:a. Teach 20 minute sections of the Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga classsequence - you will teach introduction to yoga, two poses, and relaxation.b. Teach the three variations of Sun Salutations: Variation I, II, and III asnoted in The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga Instructor Manual.3. Written tests throughout the week include:a. Anatomy written testb. Sanskrit written testc. Yoga philosophy written testRequirements for certification:1. Submit all required paperwork, such as completed logs and CPR certificate.2. Complete and pass all testing:a. Practical tests on Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga class sequence and thethree variations of Sun Salutations.b. Written tests must be passed with an 85% score or higher to becomecertified. No Exceptions.3. Complete all prerequisites and requirements.4. Full attendance at Part A and Part B.6

Faculty:Center Certified Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga Instructors on staff will also be teachingand assisting throughout the program.Instructors include:• Dr. David Simon - Co-Founder of the Chopra Center• Dr. Valencia Porter - Chopra Center Medical Director, Ayurvedic Physician, andVedic Master• Claire E. Diab - Director of Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga Program• Davidji - Lead Educator and Dean of Chopra Center University• Teresa Long - Senior Teacher Trainer and Director of Chopra Center University• Local Master Instructors7