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YOGA FOR ATHLETES
40-HOUR ONLINE COURSE
Learn how to teach yoga to everyday athletes
ABOUT THIS 40-HOUR ONLINE COURSE
We help you successfully bridge the gap between yoga and sport
When you join our 40-hour online module you learn the art and science of teaching yoga to athletes. This module offers a comprehensive foundation in yoga and movement science, anatomy, and biomechanics, specifically tailored to meet the needs of both everyday enthusiasts and elite performers.
With evidence-based sequences and practical tools, you'll be equipped to start applying your knowledge right away.
Whether you're looking to specialise your yoga teaching, expand your career opportunities, or deepen your understanding of yoga and sports science, working with Hayley Winter in this module is the ideal next step forward.
PEEK INSIDE
YOU WILL LEARN TO 👇
- Discover the science behind teaching yoga to human athletes and the athletic population.
- Identify your own performance needs (or that of a hypothetical athlete) as it relates to your yoga practice, athletic training, or health and well-being.
- Explore how the YSS approach to the Science of Sequencing helps you design with confidence, competence, and creativity.
- Discover how the Science of Breathing enhances the experience within your practice.
- Deepen your understanding of the role body reading plays in creating a Primary Performance Objective and the application of this knowledge.
- Develop a practical understanding of biomechanics, and neuroscience through the application of sports-specific yoga.
- Explore the benefits of yoga in helping with injury prevention.
- Explore how to deconstruct poses and bring them to life through understanding the science, the application, and the benefit of sports-specific yoga.
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Aims, objectives + learning outcomes
- Introduction to the Course assignment
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Course roadmap
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Your worksheet
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Access to our Yoga techniques to immediately get you started
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The science of Yoga and sport
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Defining Yoga in Sport
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The art & science of teaching yoga to athletes
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Exploring your own athletic needs
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Your functional profile
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Access to our Performance Circle
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Access to our Functional Yoga Session for Athletes
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Recap Quiz
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Introduction to the Science of Sequencing
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Designing your own YSS Micro Sequence
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Introduction to the YSS principles of yoga warm-ups & cool-downs
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Contraindications & modifications
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Recap Quiz
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The science of breathing
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The biomechanics of breathing
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The physiology of breathing
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Access to our breathing techniques
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Recap Quiz
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Introduction to Biomechanics 101
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Functional screening and body reading skills
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Body reading & performance analysis
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Anatomical planes of movement
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Gravity & the neutral spine
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Finding your neutral standing position
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Finding your neutral seated position
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Access to our Sports-Specific Yoga Session for Runners
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Recap Quiz
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Brief introduction to the skeletal system
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Brief introduction to the musculoskeletal system
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Composition of bone
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Joint stability & mobility
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Yoga & injury prevention
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Common injuries in sport
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Points on pain
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Recap Quiz
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Analysis of yoga postures
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Analysis of yoga postures for different sports
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Examples of different types YSS Micro Sequences for sport
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Recap Quiz
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Yoga & the future of athletic training
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Yoga as the new marginal gain for high performance
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Examples of different types YSS Micro Sequences for sport
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Final Course assignment submitted via a quiz assessment & Micro-Sequence stick figure template.
Submit your assignment via the online quiz to receive your Continuing Education Credits with the Yoga Alliance (40 non-contact), and NASM (1.7). You will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Institute of Yoga Sports Science®.
- Receive professional feedback from the Team at The Institute of Yoga Sports Science®!
- Design a sports-specific Micro-Sequence for your own athletic / personal / professional needs and submit a 10-min demo video to receive professional feedback to help advance your teaching.
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We will give you feedback based on the following criteria:
- Your sequence design (based on the Course assignment)
- Your cueing and communication skills
- Your ability to demonstrate the benefits of the yoga sequence
- Your ability to demonstrate modifications and the use of props
HOW THE COURSE IS DELIVERED TO YOU
This 40-hour online course can be completed in just 2 months, or if you prefer a more relaxed pace, you can take up to 12 months to finish your studies at your own leisure.
Course Structure:
Every week for 7-weeks new course material will be automatically released, guiding you through the syllabus step by step.
Learn at Your Own Pace:
You can choose to follow the weekly course structure or take your time and study at your own pace. From the time you enroll you’ll have 12 months to complete your studies.
Study from Home:
This course is 100% online. You'll have 24/7 access to all the material, so you can study whenever it suits you best.
Our 40-hour online course includes the following:
👉 Over 20 video lectures + our evidence-based yoga techniques
👉 Over 40 lessons + lecture notes
👉 Downloadable yoga sequence plans
👉 YSS Certificate of Completion
👉 You can complete the course in 8-weeks
👉 Units released each week for 7 weeks + 12 months of access
👉 Expert community support.
👉 You have immediate access to yoga sequences that you can work with started right away.
MEET HAYLEY
Hayley Winter (BWY Dip, ERYT-500, YACEP, SYT) is the founder of the Institute of Yoga Sports Science® (YSS). For almost 30 years, she has worked as a yoga educator and Yoga Sports Scientist. Hayley specializes in sports-specific yoga, biomechanics, movement science, and provides continuing education and advanced yoga teacher training. She blends art (Animation degree) and science (Masters education in Sports and Exercise Biomechanics) into all of her courses.
In 2009, following the global economic downturn, Hayley transitioned her teaching to an online platform, becoming a pioneer in online yoga education.
In 2010, alongside Dr. Maggie Bunting, she developed a research method for yoga teachers to collect and interpret data from athletes of all ages and abilities. Over seven years, YSS conducted extensive case study research to understand yoga's impact on athletic performance, making a significant contribution to the field, and to the efficacy of yoga in sport.
Hayley is the author of the Yoga Sports Science syllabus and course publications. She also co-created "The Yoga Sequencing Solution" online course, and co-authored "The Yoga Sequencing Playbook" with her colleague Annelize Ferreira, consultant physiotherapist at YSS.
She is a passionate advocate for empowering yoga teachers with the scientific principles of yoga, helping them apply yoga to athletes, bridging the gap between the ancient art of yoga and modern exercise science.
Some parts of this course were filmed at St Mary's University in London. Hayley was joined by YSS faculty members Bonnie Strati and Anthea Sweet.
YOGA FOR ATHLETES FROM EVERYDAY ENTHUSIASTS TO ELITE PERFORMERS
Specialize your yoga teaching, expand your career opportunities, and deepen your understanding of working with athletes
Pricing Options
Immediate access to our evidence-based sequences and techniques.
TESTIMONIALS
"‘I loved this course! It was scientifically informative yet understandable, and the best continuing education program I've invested in during my yoga career!"
Karen Cutrona Turner
Yoga Teacher
"This is the only course I could find that ties in the physiology of sport & yoga."
Meredith
Personal Trainer
"Fabulous Course! I loved diving deep into the anatomy and understanding the role of sports- specific yoga"
Claire
Yoga Instructor / Athlete
"The most comprehensive & instantly applicable course, unavailable anywhere else, delivered by the most highly qualified, knowledgeable, experienced, kindest & supportive instructors."
Lisa
Yoga Teacher
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