50 Hours Yoga Alignment Master Course (YACEP)

Inspired by Eclipse’s mission to awaken a love for the journey of life, this 50-hour master course is designed to support students at every stage of their path — whether they are deepening their personal practice or refining their teaching skills. It is more than a course; it is an invitation to meaningful transformation, grounded in authentic Yoga tradition and carried forward with clarity and purpose.

Drawn from the lineage of Himalayan masters, the program celebrates the highest expression of human potential. It bridges ancient wisdom with modern scientific understanding, offering a multidimensional exploration of Yoga alignment that speaks to the body, mind, and subtle energy system.

Rooted in both tradition and contemporary biomechanics, the course examines how alignment influences posture, movement efficiency, injury prevention, and focused mindfulness. Students also explore the energetic dimension of practice, including prana, nadis, and chakras, while gaining insight into how alignment can support stress regulation, neural plasticity, and cognitive function.

The curriculum is built around four essential pillars:

• Yoga Anatomy: Understand how the body works in practice, including the effects of postures on muscles, joints, and systems, so poses can be adapted safely and intelligently.
• Precision Alignment: Learn how subtle adjustments can transform the safety, stability, and benefits of each posture.
• Strategic Use of Props: Explore the use of chairs, Iyengar-style wall work, straps, and blocks to support different body types, abilities, and therapeutic needs.
• Yoga Sutras and Mindful Living: Study the philosophical foundations of Yoga to cultivate self-awareness, inner peace, and a more balanced way of living on and off the mat.

Core master course concepts include Upanishad, Yoga, Pratyahara, Dharana, and Dhyana, along with the definition and significance of alignment, the historical evolution of alignment principles, and key topics such as basic anatomy, biomechanics of movement, spinal alignment, pelvic alignment, core engagement, breath and alignment, chakra activation, and the anatomy of relaxation and restoration.

Students will also study alignment in standing and seated poses, forward bends and backbends, twists and spirals, inversions and arm balances, plus teaching methodology, common misalignments and corrections, safety and injury prevention, yoga philosophy, practical teaching application, and ethics and professionalism.

By the end of the master course, participants will have developed a comprehensive understanding of Yoga alignment, human anatomy, biomechanical awareness, spinal health, breath and mindfulness integration, pranic flow, emotional release, hands-on adjustments, verbal cueing, sequencing, and professional teaching conduct. They will also gain deeper knowledge of the threefold Yogic system: Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi.

Guided by Sankalpa — the power of resolve — this training invites participants to strengthen their understanding of life, restore harmony within the mental, physical, and psychic framework, and renew their Yoga journey through deeper alignment awareness. It is an opportunity to unwind, let go, and embrace self-transformation with intention.

International certification: RYS YACEP Course Certification, 50-Hour Yoga Alignment Master Course

Includes: In-depth Teacher Training Course Content & Bibliography/References (pre- and post-proposed reading material)