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Practice Skills
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Practice foundational pranayama techniques—including kapalabhati, viloma, ujjayi, bhedana, and nadi shodhana— by demonstrating safe technique, appropriate pacing, and breath ratios, and accurately
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Practice foundational asana within the yoga tradition, by demonstrating stability (sthira), ease (sukha), breath integration, purposeful alignment, and articulating how these principles support safe, effective, and sustainable practice
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Demonstrate safe and functional execution of foundational and intermediate postures across all major postural families with skillful breath coordination and alignment, and with modifications and support of props where appropriate
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Discuss how a consistent practice of mindfulness meditation, yoga nidra, and classical pranayama techniques is supported by appropriate structure, pacing, and safety considerations that support regulation, awareness, and integration
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Describe the foundational principles of meditation practices (such as mindfulness, feeling tone, concentration, loving kindness) including their purpose, mechanisms, and how each supports well-being
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Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics
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Explain the structure and function of the spine, core, breath, hips, knees, shoulders, and feet in relation to common yoga postures
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Define active range of motion, passive range of motion, end-range strength, and common compensatory movement patterns, by accurately explaining each concept and identifying how these patterns may appear within yoga practice
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Discuss best practices and common pitfalls in yoga-based movement, by identifying factors that reduce injury risk and promote long-term practice sustainability, and articulating how informed choices in alignment, load management, pacing, and progression support healthy movement over time
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Yoga History & Theory
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Explain the 5 yamas and 5 niyamas by accurately describing each ethical principle, outlining their traditional meanings, and articulating how they function as practical guidelines for personal conduct, self-awareness, and ethical decision-making
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Discuss the benefits of an asana and pranayama practice by explaining how physical postures and conscious breathing practices support strength, mobility, balance, breath efficiency, nervous-system regulation, and overall well-being, using clear, and scope-appropriate language
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Compare and contrast pratyāhāra, dhāraṇā, dhyāna, and samādhi by explaining the distinct purpose of each stage within the meditative process and articulating how they represent progressive refinements of attention, awareness, and integration, taking us deeper from the gross to the subtle
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Teaching Skills
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Apply progressive teaching strategies to safely build beginner capacity over time designing coherent, progressive class series (e.g., multi-week formats) that support consistency, learning retention, and confidence-building
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Demonstrate exceptional verbal cueing by delivering clear, concise, and actionable instructions that support learning and embodiment
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Design and deliver beginner-focused yoga classes by identifying the unique needs, learning styles, and common limitations of new practitioners, and creating supportive, accessible entry points into yoga practice
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Describe the foundational principles of asana within the yoga tradition, including stability, ease, breath integration, and purposeful alignment.
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Apply effective modifications, regressions, and progressions to adapt asanas safely for varying bodies, abilities, practice goals and functional integrity
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Demonstrate understanding of the master sequencing template by accurately explaining its structure and purpose, and applying its principles to organize a coherent, balanced yoga class
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Teach at least one of three set sequences by accurately applying the template’s structure, pacing, and progression while delivering clear cueing, breath coordination, and safe transitions
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Apply peak-pose sequencing strategies by designing logical, progressive, and purposeful class structures that appropriately prepare the body, manage load, and support safe access to a selected peak posture
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Cue sun salutations and individual postures with skillful pacing by delivering clear, concise instructions that coordinate breath and movement
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Business Skills
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Describe foundational considerations for teaching yoga online by explaining best practices related to safety, communication, accessibility, consent, and clear instruction in a virtual environment
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Describe strategies for developing a student base by explaining how consistency, reliability, clear communication, ethical outreach, relationship-building, and quality teaching contribute to trust, retention, and sustainable growth over time
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Level 3
