Teacher Training Curriculum
Module 1: Foundations of Embodiment
Overview and Introduction to the Somatic Approach through Yoga & Mindfulness through Led Practices, Introducing & Cultivating Developmental Sequencing, Exploring 1st Foundation of Embodied Mindfulness (Body & Breath) as the Foundation for Teaching Still Flowing Yoga
Dates: 29th June – 3rd July 2022 (5 days)
Teaching Faculty: Gemma Mallol & Ana Marcela Enriquez Wakeham
Module 2: The Art of Grounding through Yoga Asana & Experiential Anatomy & Physiology
Cultivating Standing and Balancing Postures through Developmental Sequence and Class Structure, Understanding Grounding from the Inside Out through Experiential Anatomy and Physiology of Nervous System, Bones & Joints and Fascia
Dates: 3 – 4th September 2022 (Weekend)
Teaching Faculty: Ana Marcela Enriquez Wakeham
Module 3: The Twists and Turns of Practice and Teaching
Content: Cultivating Rotations and Forward Bends through Led Practices, Developmental Sequence and Class Structure, Teaching Practice, Exploring 2nd Foundation of Mindfulness (Vedana) and The Hindrances
Dates: 4th – 6th November 2022 (3 days)
Teaching Faculty: Gemma Mallol and Marcela Enriquez Wakeham
Module 4: Establishing and Cultivating Core Awareness through Yoga Asana & Experiential Anatomy and Physiology
Cultivating Rotation and Back Bends through Developmental Sequence and Class Structure, Revealing and Uncovering Deep Core Awareness and Support through Experiential Anatomy and Physiology. Exploring Skeletal Muscles, Flexor and Extensor Tone, Psoas, Bandhas and Anatomical Positions.
Dates: 14th – 15th January 2023 (Weekend)
Teaching Faculty: Ana Marcela Enriquez Wakeham
Module 5: The Embodied Heart: Deepening Insights into Body, Heart and Mind through Practice and Teaching
Content: Cultivating Inversions through Developmental Sequence and Class Structure, Embodied Touch & Assists, Teaching Practice, 3rd Foundation of Mindfulness (Emotions, Thoughts) and Metta (Loving Kindness)
Dates: 24th – 26th February 2023 (3days)
Teaching Faculty: Marcela Enriquez Wakeham and Gemma Mallol
Module 6: Spacious Integration and Final Teaching Practicums
Content: This is the final Integrative Module bringing together The History and Philosophy of Yoga, 4th Foundation of Mindfulness (Opening to Interdependence and Spacious Awareness), Working with the Inner Critic, Teacher Ethics and Final Teaching Practicums
Dates: 19th – 23rd April 2023 (5 days)
Teaching Faculty: Neville Cregan, Marcela Enriquez Wakeham and Gemma Mallol
In between modules students will be offered 1:1 mentoring sessions, ongoing practical and written assignments and Somatic Experiencing Sessions (at an additional cost) with Gemma and Marcela.
