Diploma in Yoga

10 weekend seminars october to june,  plus 6 day seminar in April

One Year Course
The college is a registered yoga school with Yoga Alliance, so graduates can obtain Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) status with an international yoga association as well as being accredited with the Irish Association of Holistic Medicine. Demand for teachers of the physical and mental discipline of yoga has never been higher, in public and private classes, or as stress management providers in corporations. Our yoga graduates work in a huge variety of settings from community work in addiction and rehabilitation programmes to glamorous international spa resorts.

Yoga Techniques
Breathing/Pranayama: Benefits. Different types of yoga breathing; advantages of each.
Postures: Performance of four sequences of yoga postures from beginners to advanced.
Adapting exercises for special populations eg. pregnancy, children, mobility restricted.

Relaxation
Different approaches to relaxation training: physical and mental relaxation.

Nutrition
Covers the main aspects of nutrition with particular reference to fitness, flexibility and anti-aging. foods: proteins, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, minerals. Creating a balanced diet: combining foods correctly. Life force foods. Nutrition for body toning and weight loss. Nutrition for energy, stamina, stress control, hormonal balance. Advantages of acid and alkaline diets. The Glycemic index. Food Supplements.

 

Yoga Philosophy The word yoga means to yoke or join, the joining involved being with the life energy that underlies all things. Yoga is a system of stilling the chatter in the mind so that this life energy can flow through the person and bring about increased awareness, transformation and positive change. It is possibly the oldest holistic therapy in that it involves the joining together of body mind and spirit. Teaching Method Principles of demonstration. Adjusting postures for students. Learning to give talks and explain yoga concepts in a meaningful way. Class management. Ethics. Setting up in Business. Practicum: All students are required to undertake work experience under the supervison of a registered yoga teacher.