Course Name: Sports Yoga Teacher Training

Course Duration: 200 hours / 2 months

Eligibility: Completion of 10th grade and either a Certificate Course in Yoga (CCY) or Yoga Teacher Training Certification (YTTC)

Description: The Sports Yoga Teacher Training program is specifically designed to provide specialized training in yoga practices tailored for athletes and sports enthusiasts. This comprehensive course combines traditional yoga techniques with sports science principles to enhance athletic performance, prevent injuries, and promote overall well-being. Participants will learn how to adapt yoga practices to meet the unique needs and challenges of athletes, making yoga an integral part of their training regimen.

Key Topics Covered:

• Understanding the Physiology and Psychology of Sports Performance
• Adaptations of Yoga Asanas, Pranayama, and Meditation for Athletes
• Yoga for Strength, Flexibility, Balance, and Endurance
• Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation Through Yoga
• Yoga for Mental Focus, Stress Management, and Emotional Resilience
• Sports-Specific Yoga Sequencing and Class Structure
• Teaching Methodologies for Sports Yoga Classes
• Ethical Guidelines and Professional Practices in Sports Yoga Teaching

Course Format: Duration: 200 hours / 2 months Delivery: Comprehensive training through lectures, practical sessions, workshops, sports-specific yoga practices, teaching practicums, and self-study. Assessment: Evaluation through practical teaching demonstrations, written exams, assignments, and participation in teaching sports yoga classes. Certification: Upon successful completion of the course requirements, participants may receive a Sports Yoga Teacher Training Certification.

Outcomes: Upon completion of the Sports Yoga Teacher Training program, participants will:

• Develop a deep understanding of the relationship between yoga and sports performance.
• Gain proficiency in adapting yoga techniques to meet the specific needs and goals of athletes.
• Be equipped with a toolkit of yoga practices to enhance strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance in athletes.
• Learn strategies for injury prevention, rehabilitation, and recovery through yoga.
• Help athletes cultivate mental focus, stress resilience, and emotional well-being through yoga and mindfulness practices.
• Create and deliver effective and engaging sports-specific yoga classes for athletes of all levels.
• Foster a supportive, inclusive, and empowering yoga environment for athletes.
• Adhere to ethical guidelines and professional standards in teaching sports yoga.

The Sports Yoga Teacher Training program empowers participants to become skilled and knowledgeable yoga instructors specialized in serving the unique needs of athletes, enabling them to enhance athletic performance, prevent injuries, and promote holistic well-being through the integration of yoga into sports training programs.