Yoga Therapy Course 300h

This 4 weeks residential Yoga Therapy Course is a wonderful possibility for certified yoga teachers to explore the healing potential of holistic yoga science. The course offers an understanding and integration of yoga therapy principles. It consists of the application of yogic methods and techniques for specific human ailments. By the end of this course students will have a solid and rich practical and theoretical knowledge and confidence for healing and handling the different diseases and general health issues plaguing humanity today.

What is integrated yoga therapy?

 

 

Yoga therapy is based upon the ancient Indian traditional science about human existence. According to this philosophy, human existence is comprised of 5 layers called Pancha koshas :

 

 

  • Annamaya kosha – the physical body
  • Pranamaya kosha – the energetic body
  • Manomaya kosha- the mental body
  • Vijnanamaya kosha –the intuitive  body
  • Anandamaya kosa – the bliss body

 

Each kosha has unique features and therefore requires a dedicated set of practices and techniques for balancing it. A disturbance in any one of the koshas tends to bring out imbalances in the other koshas. Likewise, a beneficial effect or healing in any one of the koshas, will have a corresponding beneficial healing in all other layers.

 

Yoga therapy cultivates total body-mind integration and has very specific techniques for each of the five koshas, which help to balance and integrate them. Yoga therapy is applicable to a great variety of increasingly common modern day conditions such as Back pain, Asthma, Heart diseases, Spondylitis, Migraine, Anxiety, Depression etc. This is something that Western medicine with all its advances, has been unable to achieve; serving to treat symptoms only, but not the underlying the root cause of the disease. The result of successful yoga therapy is the fully balanced personality, free from illness and health issues.

 

 

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Course content

 

Theory, philosophy and psychology :

  • Integrated approach of yogatherapy
  • Concept of health and yoga
  • Science of illness
  • Therapeutic description of panchakosa
  • Study of chakras
  • States of consciousness and work with them
  • Methods of yogic counseling
  • Yogic games for concentration

 

Disease & disorders :

  • Asthma and Nasal Allergy
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Ischemic heart diseases, Hypertension, Hypotension
  • Back pain, Spondylitis, Arthritis
  • Hernia
  • Headache and Migraine
  • Insomnia
  • Obesity
  • Eyes disorder,
  • Women’s disorder,
  • Dystrophy,  Bulimia & Anorexia
  • Psychiatric disorder
  • Epilepsy
  • Piles
  • Digestive disorders (Acidity, Constipations, Duodenal Ulcer, Leucorrhoea, Irritable bowel syndrome)
  • Depression, Anxiety
  • Skin problems and Eczema

 

Functional anatomy and physiology :

  • Systems of the body (muscular, skeletal, respiratory, circulatory, hormonal, nervous)
  • Diagnosis
  • Parameter of reading
  • Clinical record maintenance
  • Signs and symptoms

 

Yogic management through Asanas& Sukshma viyayamas:

  • Body alignment
  • Variety of specific modified asanas
  • Therapeutic use of props
  • Loosening practices for joints
  • Mukhasanas (gymnastic for the face muscles)
  • Assisting / ajustings
  • Special therapeutic technique
  • How to work in private sessions

 

Therapeutic technics with Shatkarmas:

  • Jala neti (cleansing of nostrils with water)
  • Sutra Neti (cleansing of nostrils with string)
  • Vamana Dhauti (yogic vomiting)
  • Agnisara (energizing of the belly)
  • Varisara Dhouti (Shankha prakshalana) (cleansing of digestive system)
  • Trataka (candle gazing)

 

Yogic management through Pranayama :

  • Kapalabhati
  • Bhastrika
  • Ujjai
  • Bramaree
  • Sitali
  • Sitkari
  • Nadi shodhana
  • Vibhagya
  • Kumbhakas
  • Synchronization of prana and mantra
  • Concentration on pranic mouvements

 

Yogatherapy for the Mind:

  • MSRT- Mind Sound Resonance Technique
  • PET – Pranic Energization Technique
  • CY – Cyclic Meditation
  • Yoga nidra
  • Ajapa japa
  • Chakra meditation
  • Advanced meditations

 

Sound practices and chanting for Healing:

  • Nadanusantana (A-U-M-AUM meditation)
  • Voice opening exercices
  • Mantras (for peace, for protection, classical mantras of Yoga, stotrams)
  • Kirtans
  • Bhajans

 

 

Exams & Certification :

 

  • 1 collectif examination at the end of the 2nd week
  • 7-8 case study
  • 1 oral final examination
  • 1 writing final test

 

Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a diploma registered with Yoga Allliance Professionals. This diploma is a highly valued and internationally recognized.

Teachers

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Saji

Teaching theory and practice of yogatherapy

Saji is practicing yoga since the age of 17 and he graduated in 2001 from VYASA University (Bangalore, India), where he studied Yogic Sciences, Yoga Therapy and Naturopathy. But Saji’s background in the traditional lineage of Bihar school of yoga (founded by Swami Satyananda Saraswati) has given him the deepest experiences which goes way beyond the academic knowledge. Since more then 20 years of teaching with open heart, Saji helped to grow to many very dedicated yogis and teachers all over the world. Travelling with different seminars, retreats and workshops Saji also gives a place that brings more balance and upliftment with tools of holistic yogatherapy to people who come to his private consultations.

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Shajesh

Teaching tantric healing Japa Meditation

Shajesh started traditional tantric study in 1993 under Nath tradition with his master in Kerala. Now he is practicing and share Tantra wisdom and techniques since more then 20 years. The Nath tradition is a timeless lineage of spiritual teachers, connected with infinite consciousness through the greatest yogis of all ages. Ancient practices of Tantra Vidya have been deformed in the western world and Shajesh cherishes the idea to bring back the purity and power to authentic teachings mainly through the practice of mantra japa and meditation.

Course venue

We are blessed to conduct our yoga courses in the beautiful and peaceful ashram belonging to the Chinmaya Mission, located 45 km from Kochi airport (Kerala / south India).

 

The ashram has a very peaceful atmosphere suitable for yoga and meditation, nature will wakeup early morning sunrise with the singing  birds, mantras and bells from temple refresh the mind,  ashram library is intellectual sanctuary with spiritual knowledge, students has an opportunity to introduce  various courses on Vedanta & Sanskrit. This is a sacred birth place of the great saint Adi Sankaracharya’s one can feel a calm, spiritual energy during their stay in ashram.

 

 

Accommodation

The accommodation is generally a shared room for 2 students but we try as much as possible to give you single room accommodation (when there are other courses running in the Ashram you will be asked to share). In case you don’t like to share we will provide you single room upon special request and subject to availability. The rooms are clean and simple with fan, attached toilet and shower with hot water. Laundry facilities and wifi are available in commun area.

 

 

 

Food

The food is a simple vegetarian south indian diet and includes various seasonal fruits. Filtered drinking water is safe for health is freely available in the ashram.

 

 

Rules & guidelines for students

· Dress code suitable to the ashram environment is advised.
· Smoking and alcoholic drinks are strictly prohibited.
· WIFI: The ashram charges for wifi.
· In order to receive your course certificate, the course must be completed in full.

 

 

Course fees & reservation

Course fee includes only course materials, food & accommodation in shared twin room

In order to reserve a place for this course, please complete this application form and return it with a deposit of 300 Euros, which will form a part payment of the full course fee, mentioned above. This course is limited to a small number of students and we cannot guarantee a place until the full deposit has been received.

Should enrolment be cancelled by a student for any reason, the deposit is non-refundable. In the unlikely event our course is cancelled, 100% of the payment/deposit will be refunded.

 

 

What is included in the course fee ?

  • Food and accommodation
  • All tuition fees
  • 5 course books, notebooks and pens
  • Bag and yoga belt for practice

Course Dates

16th February to 15th March, 2024

Course Location

Kerala, South India

Course Fee

1950 Euro

Course Shedule

6h - 7h

Pranayama, Meditation, Arati

7h - 9h

Sun salutation, Asana, Kriya

9h - 10h

Breakfast

10h - 10h30

Karma Yoga

10h30 - 11h30

Mantra yoga

11h30 - 13h

Philosophy / Theory class

13h - 15h

Lunch & rest

15h - 16h

Technics / Therapeutical case study

16h - 18h30

Management of diseases

18h30 - 20h

Practice based on therapy

20h - 20h30

Light dinner

The organisation and payment of flights to India is the responsibility of the student.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this course please write to vasiyoga@gmail.com.

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