Yoga
UNM-Taos 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Curriculum
This 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Curriculum, revised in 2021, has been approved by Yoga Alliance. Students may choose to take this training on its own or as part of the Holistic Health and Healing Arts (HHHA) Certificate. Classes alternate between taking place in the Movement Studio (Room 128) at Rio Grande Hall on Civic Plaza, or being offered on Zoom, so that someone could complete the whole program remotely, in person, or a mix of each modality.
Students must take these 5 3-credit classes, all of which include both discussion and physical yoga practices:
| Required Courses | UNM Credit Hours and Yoga Alliance Contact Hours | Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| HHHA 2163 Yoga & Psychology of the Chakras | 3 credits (45 contact, 20 non-contact hours) Students read Anodea Judith’s Eastern Body, Western Mind and reflect on their own wellbeing, chakra by chakra. Students share their discoveries in discussions, essays, and class presentations. Instructor-led yoga sequences facilitate an awareness of the energetic centers of the body. | Kari Malen |
| HHHA 2162 Myofascial Yoga & Anatomy Trains | 3 credits (45 contact, 20 non-contact hours) Students refer to Tom Myers’ textbook Anatomy Trains to learn about anatomy with a focus on fascia. Gentle, instructor-led practices guide students toward greater self awareness. | Kari Malen |
| HHHA 1114 Hatha Yoga | 3 credits (45 contact, 20 non-contact hours) Students discuss philosophy and ethics through the lens of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. Practices led by instructors and by students build familiarity with essential, accessible poses. | Hollie Laudal Salazar |
| HHHA 1130 Yoga Styles and Safety | 3 credits (45 contact, 20 non-contact hours) Students explore the keys to several yoga styles (such as vinyasa, hatha, restorative, gentle) and have the chance to develop practices for themselves and others in those styles. Many dimensions of safety are emphasized throughout, including its relationship to cuing and sequencing. The different expectations of different yoga environments, a yoga instructor’s scope of practice, and yoga careers are also considered. | Hollie Laudal Salazar |
| HHHA 1131 Yoga for Common Conditions | 3 credits (45 contact, 20 non-contact hours) Reading from the book of the same name that was published by Yoga International, students learn how to create practices that are safe and helpful for those with underlying conditions. Along the way, students learn approaches that are beneficial for all. Anatomy and biomechanics are explored through discussion and movement. Inclusivity and accessibility are themes in this class. | Suki Dalury |
Total = 15 credit hours (225 contact hours and 100 non-contact hours = 325 hours of training).
