Yoga Teacher Training 200h

Course Content

Theory and philosophy :

• Introduction to yoga, it’s traditional meaning and goal
• History and origins of yoga
• Introduction to Vedas, Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita
• Introduction to Tantra Vidya
• Power of sanskrit and mantras
• Paths of yoga (Raja, Bhakti, Jnana, Karma, Mantra, Kriya)
• Study of Astanga yoga in Patanjali Yoga Sutras
• Study of Hatha yoga Pradipika of Swatmarama
• 5 koshas (layers of our beeing)
• 3 gunas (qualities of creation)
• 7 chakras and system of nadis (pranic body)
• 5 vayus (directions of prana)

Asanas & Sukshma viyayamas :

• Classical asanas with multiple variations
• Body alignment
• Stretching and strengthening movements
• Assisting / ajustings
• Surya namaskar variations
• Loosening practices
• Focal points during asana
• Props
• Benefits, precautions and limitations
• Sequencing of asanas in balanced way
• Prenatal yoga

Pranayamas :

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

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)

Mudras and Bandhas :

• Mula bandha
• Uddiyana bandha
• Jalandhara bandha
• Maha bandha
• Finger, face and body mudras for paranayama and meditation

Sound practices and chanting:

• Nadanusantana (A-U-M-AUM meditation)
• Mantras (for peace, for protection, classical mantras of Yoga)

Concentration and Meditation:

• Breath awareness
• Japa
• Ajapa japa
• Chakra meditations
• Yoga nidra

Methodology & Psychology :

• Principles of teaching
• Use of language
• Creating balanced sequences for different purpose and different durations
• Sequencing by topic
• Different teaching styles
• Holding space
• Teaching in holistic way
• Demonstration and observation
• Ethics

Anatomy and physiology:

• Skeleton
• Muscular system
• Respiratory system
• Respect of anatomical limitations
• Trauma prevention

Visiting teachers

During the course period, students will have an opportunity to study and interact with our guest lecturers from many different healing traditions. Our guest speakers will include doctors, philosophers, and other widely respected yoga experts.

Exams & Certification

• 1 collectif examination at the end of the 2nd week
• teaching of 10 sections of the class (asanas, pranayama, relaxation, meditation)
• create your sequence on specific topic
• sanskrit names of asanas
• 1 oral final examination
• 1 writing final examination

Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a diploma.

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