Hatha & Class Management Workshop 01 – Introduction Session

Workshop Focus

This introductory workshop sets the foundation for understanding yoga as both a science and an art. Students are introduced to yoga history, philosophy, and the physiological principles behind the practice — discovering how traditional Hatha Yoga evolved into modern Hot Yoga.

Key Learning Areas

• Yoga History & Philosophy: Exploring the roots of yoga, its ancient purpose, and its modern transformation.

• Understanding Hatha Yoga: What defines Hatha and how it differs from Vinyasa or Yin.

• Hot Yoga Foundations: How heat affects the body, physiology, and mental focus.

• Breathwork (Pranayama): How breath influences body awareness, concentration, and energy flow.

• Teaching Sun Salutation A: First steps toward guiding movement with breath.

• Introduction to Class Management: Teacher presence, structure, and the flow of a well-organized class.