Yoga Teaching Resources

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The following resources from the Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) manual and the Kripalu Yoga Teachers Association (KYTA) will help keep you up-to-date on what is being offered in our yoga teacher training programs at Kripalu and provide you with general support in your career as a yoga teacher. Some of the items are available only to KYTA members and are password protected, while the items below are available to anyone.

Kripalu Yoga Teaching Resources

Yoga Teaching Resources

• A list of postures by movement type–A breakdown of the postures taught in YTT grouped by type of movement.
• Benefits and contradictions–Basic guidelines for benefits and contraindications by types of postures
• Health information form–Sample form for requesting health information from students
• Kripalu conscious communication–Principles of conscious communication
• Lesson planning form–Outline for planning a class
• Lesson planning–Principles of planning a class
• Principles of promotion–How to get the word out about your classes
• Sample disclosure form–A letter for students to sign to demonstrate that you have advised them of your credentials and their responsibility for self–care
• Sample welcome letter–A letter to give to new students at the beginning of a class series
• The Kripalu approach to yoga–A concise description of what the Kripalu approach to yoga is and what you can expect to find in a Kripalu Yoga class
• Press Release for New Yoga Teacher Training Graduates – This marketing material can be a great asset to the start of your local yoga teaching interests. Simply modify the document for your needs and submit to your local paper or other publications. Modify the pieces and make them your own. The process is designed to make your life easier!

Note Please let us know if there are additional documents that you would find helpful to your practice and/or teaching.