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Humanities
Philosophy, history, ethics & cultural context
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History
2
→ History overview
Origins & Sources of Yoga
Branches or Paths of Yoga
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Sanskrit
3
→ Sanskrit overview
Sanskrit: Introduction
Sanskrit Study & Teaching Tips
Sanskrit First Words
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Philosophy
6
→ Philosophy overview
Philosophy Intro
4
Eight Limbs
8
Yamas & Niyamas
11
Kleshas & Kriya Yoga
7
Yoga Sutras
5
More Philosophy
3
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Ayurveda & Yoga
6
→ Ayurveda & Yoga overview
Ayurveda & Yoga Intro
Doshas
Diet & Lifestyle
Vata-Balancing Asana
Pitta-Balancing Asana
Kapha-Balancing Asana
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Ancestral Narratives & Mythology
6
→ Ancestral Narratives & Mythology overview
Yoga Mythology Introduction
Gods, Divine Masculine Energies
Yoga Mythology: The Divine Feminine / Goddesses / Shakti / Devi
Yoga Mythology: Durga
Yoga Mythology: Lakshmi
Yoga Mythology: Saraswati
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Anatomy & Physiology
Body structure, muscles, bones & movement mechanics
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Anatomy & Biomechanics
8
→ Anatomy & Biomechanics overview
Anatomy General Considerations
2
Musculoskeletal System
7
Spine & Back Anatomy
4
Anatomy of Posture
3
Core Anatomy & Psoas
8
Pelvis & Hip Muscles
2
Knees, Legs, & Feet
9
Shoulder Girdle
2
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Physiology
9
→ Physiology overview
Physiology General
4
Nervous System
4
Respiratory Anatomy
2
Flexibility & Stretching
3
Brain
4
Immune System
4
Digestive System
5
Cardiovascular System
3
Endocrine System
3
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Teaching Arts
Pedagogy, communication & the craft of instruction
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Ethics & Equity
5
→ Ethics & Equity overview
Teacher-Student Relationships, Ethics, Abuse
Equity in Yoga – Inclusion & Diversity – Creating a Welcoming, Inclusive & Relaxing Space
Inclusive & Accepting Word Choice
Cultural Appropriation vs. Cultural Exchange & Honoring the Roots of Yoga
Body Acceptance, Larger Bodies, Body Dysmorphia
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Teaching Methodology
4
→ Teaching Methodology overview
Teaching Foundations
8
Presence as the Teacher
4
Alignment & Adjustments
7
Planning & Sequencing
7
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Personal Practice & Self Care
8
→ Personal Practice & Self Care overview
Personal Practice & Study + Embracing Suffering
Reaching Your Teaching Potential
Facing Imperfection + Feeding Your Passion & Inspiration to Teach
Self-Care & Burnout
Personal Practice and Study + Embracing Personal Wounds and Suffering
Facing Imperfection + Feeding Your Passion & Inspiration to Teach
Teacher Self-Care, Burnout & Self-Healing
Grief & Yoga
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Strategic Teaching
4
→ Strategic Teaching overview
Creating Strategic Teaching Plans
Strategic Teaching Plans
Self-Inquiry, Sacred Mission & Vision
Setting Measurable Objectives
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Business Planning
5
→ Business Planning overview
The Business of Teaching
Building Your Business & Revenue Streams
Marketing Your Yoga Business
Insurance & Continuing Education
Class Planning: Workshops, Courses, Series
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Yoga Techniques and Fitness
Methods, approaches & specialized practices
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Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga
7
→ Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga overview
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Asana and Count
67
Introduction to Tristhana Method
Introduction to Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga
Introduction to Counted Method
Sanskrit for Counting Ashtanga Asana
Asana in Ashtanga
The Ashtanga Pranayama
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Functional Range Conditioning
8
→ Functional Range Conditioning overview
FRC 101
4
Elbow Range Conditioning
4
Wrist Joint Range Conditioning
4
Spine Range Conditioning
4
Hip Joint Range Conditioning
6
Knee Joint Range Conditioning
3
Ankle & Foot Joint Range Conditioning
4
Shoulder Range Conditioning
10
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Asana
8
→ Asana overview
Asana Theory
4
Asana Categories
11
Poses
8
Surya Namaskar & Vinyasa Yoga
6
Strengthening Practices
2
Restorative Yoga Foundation
2
Yin Yoga
3
Stretches
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Meditation
3
→ Meditation overview
Meditation Foundations
5
Meditation Techniques
8
Yoga Nidra
2
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Breath & Pranayama
2
→ Breath & Pranayama overview
Breathing Foundations
6
Pranayama Techniques
13
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Bandha, Mudra, and Dristhi
3
→ Bandha, Mudra, and Dristhi overview
Bandhas
4
Mudras
4
Dristhi
3
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Chanting, Mantra, and Music
2
→ Chanting, Mantra, and Music overview
Yoga of Sound
2
Mantras
9
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Subtle Body
2
→ Subtle Body overview
Subtle Body Foundations
5
Chakras
9
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Strength and Conditioning
5
→ Strength and Conditioning overview
Applying Volume Training to Ashtanga
Strength & Conditioning Introduction
Volume, Overload, Specificity, and Progression
Periodization: Structuring Training Over Time
Integrating Ashtanga Practice with Strength and Conditioning
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Adaptation
Modifications, therapeutic applications & accessibility
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Adaptation in General
3
→ Adaptation in General overview
How Yoga Supports Health & Physiology
Adaptation / Customization Principles
Key Underlying Health Issues & Core Principles of Healing
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Menstruation and Menopause
2
→ Menstruation and Menopause overview
Menopause
Menstruation
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Wrist Pain & Issues
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Safety
4
→ Safety overview
Injuries & Conditions in Yoga
About Sensation & Pain
About Contraindications & Alternatives
Referring Students Out for Diagnosis or Individual Assessment
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Student Types
2
→ Student Types overview
Beginners
8
More Student Types
3
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Pregnancy
4
→ Pregnancy overview
Yoga Practices for Pregnancy / Prenatal Students
Pregnancy & Prenatal Yoga Cautions & Safety Suggestions
About Pregnancy & Prenatal Yoga
Pregnancy & Yoga: Adaptations by Trimester, Cautions & Safety Suggestions
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Pain
3
→ Pain overview
Working with Pain in Yoga
About Chronic Pain
Yoga for Chronic Pain
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Back & Spinal Issues
5
→ Back & Spinal Issues overview
Back & Spinal Conditions Introduction
Back & Spinal Conditions Introduction
Upper Back, Neck & Shoulder Issues
8
Low Back Pain
3
Issues of the Spine
3
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Hip Issues
5
→ Hip Issues overview
Hip Issues Introduction
Sacroiliac / SI Joints Anatomy, Pain & Issues
Sciatica & Piriformis Syndrome
Hip Strengthening Exercises to Prepare for Asana & Hip Stabilization in General
Yoga Poses & Adaptations for Hip Health and Hip Issues
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Mental Health
9
→ Mental Health overview
Mental Health Introduction
Yoga & Mental Health
Yoga & Anxiety: Introduction
Yoga & Anxiety – Practices to Consider
Yoga & Depression: Introduction
Yoga & Depression: Practices to Consider
The DSM & Diagnosable Mental Health Disorders
Sleep Issues & Yoga
Addiction, Recovery & Yoga
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Trauma & PTSD
5
→ Trauma & PTSD overview
Trauma Introduction How Trauma Affects Physiology & More
Healing Trauma & PTSD
Trauma-Informed Teaching Guidelines
Trauma-Informed Yoga Teaching Going Deeper
Healing Trauma & PTSD: More Trauma Therapies
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Inflammation & Arthritis
6
→ Inflammation & Arthritis overview
Inflammation & Rheumatism
About Arthritis
Arthritis & Yoga
Yoga & Arthritis of the Knees
Arthritis of the Wrists & Hands
Arthritis of the Spine, Hips, Shoulders
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Neurological Conditions
3
→ Neurological Conditions overview
Headaches, Migraines & Yoga
Yoga & Epilepsy
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) & Yoga
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Research, Systems, and Inspiration
Evidence-based studies, systems & modern insights
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Research on the Impact of Yoga
6
→ Research on the Impact of Yoga overview
Using Research
Yoga Research: Brain Structure & Function
Yoga Research: Mental Health & Trauma
Yoga Research: Immunity & General Health
Pain, Inflammation & Specific Conditions
More Research
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Systems Thinking
2
→ Systems Thinking overview
Introduction to Systems Theory
Ashtanga Yoga as a System
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More Inspiration
1
→ More Inspiration overview
Inspirational Yoga Stories
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Themes
Cross-cutting themes spanning multiple domains
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Introductory Themes
6
→ Introductory Themes overview
Wise Practice Introduction
Transitions (as a theme)
Present Moment Awareness
Inner Attention
Yoga & Balance
Yoga & Balance
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Emotions & Feelings
5
→ Emotions & Feelings overview
Emotions & Feelings Introduction
List of Feelings, Words for Naming Emotions
The Anatomy, Physiology & Biochemistry of Emotions
Negative Emotions, Emotional Suppression & Triggering
Emotional Well-Being / Emotional Intelligence, Feeling Feelings, Emotions & Yoga, Intuitive Knowing
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More Themes
4
→ More Themes overview
Causes of Suffering
Surrender / Allowing / Accepting / Changing Perspective / Letting Go / Creating Space
Personal Power, Taking Your Power Back, The Power to Choose, Facing Challenge, Questioning Victim Consciousness
Courage, Vulnerability, Perfectionism, Fear of Failure, Willingness to Fail, Taking Risks
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Seasons & Natural Rhythms
4
→ Seasons & Natural Rhythms overview
Wheel of the Year
9
Seasonal Yoga Themes
6
Moons & Eclipses
7
Seasonal Dosha Balancing
4
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Subconscious & Shadow Work
7
→ Subconscious & Shadow Work overview
Hero’s Journey
Samskaras & Habits
Beliefs & Vikalpas
Why Thoughts & Beliefs are So Powerful & How They Create & LIMIT Our Reality
Allegory of the Cave
Subconscious & Shadow
Cognitive & Subconscious Reprogramming
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Consciousness & Quantum Mechanics Science
6
→ Consciousness & Quantum Mechanics Science overview
Physics Terminology, Aether, and an Introduction to the Nature of Reality & Science of Oneness
What is Consciousness?
The Nature of Reality & The Science of Oneness Part 1 – Introduction & Terminology
The Nature of Reality & The Science of Oneness Part 2 – Overcoming an Outdated Worldview
The Nature of Reality & The Science of Oneness Part 3 – The Science
Consciousness Expansion, Raising Your Vibration, Ascension