Year One: Fall Semester

• Meru Institute Annual Retreat
• Yoga & Meditation Practicum (I)
• Yogic Scriptures (1): Bhagavad Gita
• Live the Eternal Way
• Introduction to Asana, Pranayama, and Pratyahara
• Meditation Intensive: Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi
• An Introduction to Indian Philosophy with an Emphasis in Samkyha
• History of Yoga in America
• Introduction to Sanskrit
• Chanting Sanskrit Mantras
• Introduction to Ayurveda
• Dinacharya: Spiritual Self-Care in Ayurveda and Yoga for Radiant Health
• Introduction to Ayurvedic Nutrition and Cooking
• Ethics & Boundaries for Teachers and Leaders
• Cohort Gatherings and Study Groups

Additional Course Topics Include:

• The Subtle Bodies: Energy Systems in Yoga Philosophy
• Karma Yoga, Seva, and Self-Realization
• Introduction to the Upanishads
• Healing Modalities: Prayer and Mantra
• Ritual and Worship for Enhancing Spiritual Awareness
• Stages of Life: Methods of Spiritual Care
• How to Lead Meditation
• Introduction to Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
• Introduction to Kriya Yoga
• The Role of Discipleship and Initiation
• Finding Solace and Strength in Scripture
• The Awakening Process: Stages of Self- and God-Realization
• Purushartha: The Four Aims for a Fulfilled Life
• Yoga Scriptures (2): Yoga Sutras Year-Long Study
• Introduction to Yoga Therapy
• Ayurvedic Nutrition and Cooking (II)
• Ayurvedic Foundations
• How to Offer Spiritual Direction
• Meditation Teacher Training (II)
• How to Lead a Spiritual Retreat
• Yoga and Youth
• Silent Meditation Retreat
• Hatha Yoga (Practical)
• Taking Yoga and Meditation into the Community
• Introduction to Teaching Skills
• Teaching Methodologies and Practicum
• Business and Marketing Skills
• How to Facilitate a Group
• Ayurvedic Skills and Competencies: Pathology and Diagnosis
• Ayurvedic Clinical Experience (practicum)