Yoga Wisdom
Ancient Teachings for Modern Teachers
How do you successfully incorporate Indian wisdom teachings in modern yoga classes?
Yoga entails much more than asanas – but how do you access that more? How do you learn it, embody it, and teach it?
This 4-week online course is for yoga teachers who want to leverage the power of Indian philosophy, mythology and spirituality for ‘next level’ yoga teaching. Practitioners who aren't currently teaching are also welcome.
This course will build on, and enhance, what you learned in your YTT to help you properly embody and transmit Indian wisdom in your yoga teaching.
This course is taught by Dr. Raj Balkaran, seasoned scholar, storyteller and wisdom teacher. He is the author of The Stories Behind the Poses, and has a great deal of experience teaching in yoga settings.
***This course counts as 8 hours of Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credit***
Learning Outcomes
- Philosophical Teachings for Teaching Yoga
- Mythological Stories for Teaching Yoga
- Spiritual Teachings for Teaching Yoga
- Advanced Teaching Strategies
Classes Include
- Teaching Techniques
- Teachings: Philosophy, Mythology, Spirituality
- Lecture, Storytelling, Discussion
- Examples and Case Studies
- Personal Experiences
COURSE OUTLINE
Module 1
Teaching the Indian Worldview
Module 2
Teaching Yoga Philosophy
Module 3
Teaching Yoga Mythology
Module 4
Teaching Yoga Spirituality
Teaching the Indian Worldview
Module 1
- Key Elements of Karmic Theory
- The Significance of Karmic Theory for Yoga
- Key Karmic Theory Teaching Strategies
Teaching Yoga Philosophy
Module 2
- Key Elements of Yoga Philosophy (Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita)
- The Significance of Yoga Philosophy
- Advanced Yoga Philosophy Teaching Strategies
Teaching Yoga Mythology
Module 3
- Key Mythological Stories for Yoga
- The Significance of Mythology for Yoga
- Advanced Yoga Mythology Teaching Strategies
Teaching Yoga Spirituality
Module 4
- Key Elements of Yoga Spirituality (Subtle Body, etc.)
- The Significance of Spirituality for Yoga
- Advanced Yoga Spirituality Teaching Strategies
Course Instructor
Dr. Raj Balkaran is an expert in Indian traditions. Skilled at applying ancient Indian teachings to modern life, he dovetails academic training, live storytelling, and life wisdom to nourish his students’ hearts and minds alike.
He is also an avid spiritual practitioner and initiate into ancient Indian wisdom practices, which he has been engaged in for over two decades. He has extensive experience teaching academics, continuing studies learners, and practitioners alike, and is a seasoned online educator. See https://rajbalkaran.com for more information.
Questions about this course?
Contact him directly at [email protected].
