Learn a wide range of poses that you can use to design fantastic classes. Manual: 251 pages.

Spiritual influences in Classical Yoga and Hatha Yoga (Proto-Yoga / Vedic-shamanic Yoga / Upanishads / Epic Period / Classical Period / Medieval Period), Philosophical schools or Dārśanas, Classical paths of Yoga, Paths of Yoga

What is Modern Yoga?, Transmitters of Indian Knowledge, Styles of Modern Yoga, Holistic Yoga® Methodologies

General Terms, Skeletal System, Muscular System, Myofascial System, Nervous System, Respiratory System, Other Physiological Systems

Bandhas and Kriyas (Shatkarmas) in Hatha Yoga

Breath awareness and Pranayama exercises (breathing in yoga)

Yoga and Ayurveda – Ayurveda’s Contributions to a Yogi or Yogini, History and Philosophy of Ayurveda, the Five Elements and Doshas, Dosha Test, AyurYoga® HY Tips

Introduction, Vedic deities, Male post-Vedic deities, Female post-Vedic deities

Physiology of stress, Physiology of relaxation, Brain waves, States of consciousness, Teaching relaxation, Guided relaxation

What is Meditation?, Buddhism, Mindfulness, Meditation in Yoga, Neurobiology and Physiology, Essential Aspects of Meditation, Teaching Meditation, Meditation Techniques, Guided Meditations, Visualisations

The Power of Words, Affirmations in Yoga Classes, What Are Mantras?, Teaching Mantras, Some Hatha Yoga Mantras

The Nature of the Mind (Gunas), The Five Sheaths or Koshas, Pranas (Energetic Movements), Energy Channels

What are the Chakras? Physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of the Chakras, and Asanas for each of the 7 Chakras

Responsibilities of a yoga instructor, leading a yoga class, using the voice and body, fostering spirituality, alignment, sequencing, manual adjustments