Yoga Teacher Training Course Preparation
Clayton Yoga believes early preparation is one of the great keys to success in this field of study.
Before the start of each yoga teacher training course, it is required therefore, that every student complete the following pre-course work. For more details about our preparation, contact claytonyogastudio@gmail.com or 314-630-1677.
In our 13 years of experience, the best learning happens, when groups come together, to cooperate and really add value to the course curriculum. That happens when you take the necessary steps to better prepare.
In sum, the more you prepare for the course, the greater the likelihood that you will both enjoy the process as well be very pleased with our results.
Pre-course requirements include:
The following material is required for purchase and to be reviewed by each student before the first day of the training course!
Please note, this material will need to be covered by each individual student before day one of the yoga teacher training course.
Click the following links for specific instruction on how to purchase material today!
Yin Yoga: Principles and Practice – by Paul Grilley
Anatomy of Yoga by Paul Grilley (DVD)
Ashtanga Yoga by David Swenson (Book)
Yoga Nidra with Richard Miller
Bhagavad Gita Boo
Before the start of each yoga teacher training course, it is required that every student completes the following pre-course work:
1- Go to our Private Membership Yoga site, www.claytonyogateachertraining.com. Having a private portal allows you to go at your own pace as you absorb up to date, relevant and key yoga articles, photos and anatomy. Please note, this portal is available only to registered Clayton Yoga students! And this site is available for 4 months after the course concludes.
2- Purchase and review requested materials by instructor. All links available on this exact webpage above!
3- Secure for yourself a 3 ring notebook with 8- separate subject folders: Breathing, Restorative, Yin Yoga, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Modifications + Adjustments, Anatomy and Advanced Postures. Many interesting handouts will be given the day your sign up. You will want to keep your 8 subjects categorized neatly.
4- Write 500 word Passionate Why Essay. This exercise helps to developing your own unique voice. Instructions will be provided in an email when you sign up!
5- Learn about the Yin Yoga Postures offered in the handout and read about the benefits of Yin Yoga Postures in the teacher training manual.
6- Complete the discovery and goal setting handout sheet found inside the private membership site! www.claytonyogateachertraining.com. Here you will get an awesome opportunity to transform your hopes, dreams, wishes into do able practical everyday steps.
7- Understand that the first 10 minutes of yoga class is essential. Learn 4 of the breathing meditations located in the 200 page Clayton Yoga Teacher Training Manual provided to you.
8- Comment on a total of 12 blogposts! 4 of your favorite blogposts on each three websites: www.claytonyoga.com, www.claytonyogainternational.com, www.stlouiscorporateyoga.com.
9- Listen to the Yoga Nidra Practice CD by Richard Miller and practice 3 times.
10- Know Your Sanskrit and Sequence for the Sun A and Sun B. Be ready to teach day one! Instructions will be provided upon acceptance to our course!
Bring a winning attitude and big smile to class!
Yoga in particular will shape itself to support and inspire you, adding new depths, and wisdom to your experience. When you apply and practice the steps required in advance, you bring more to offer in terms of lively discussion and communal group support.
Namaste!