LECTURES ON
- Yogic Philosophy, its History and Origin.
- Meaning, Values and definition of Yoga.
- Different schools & Branches of Yoga.
- Role of Ashtanga yoga & Hatha Yoga in healing
- Definition of Yoga and its interpretation.
- Brief background about Veda, Vedanta, Upanishad & Bhagavad Gita.
- The psychology of Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita
- Four paths of Yoga (Jnana, Raja, Bhakti, Karma Yoga).
- What is Hatha Yoga, its lineage & different components of Hatha Yoga.
- Ashtanga Yoga and description if its eight components.
- Patanjali Yoga Sutras, modifications of the mind, the meaning of OM.
- Lifestyle and ethics for a yoga practitioner and teacher.
ASANA PRACTICE INCLUDING
- Different styles of Suryanamaskar (Sun Salutations) with bija mantra series.
- Different styles of Chandra Namaskar (Moon Salutations)
- Asana variations & modifications to suit all needs & requirements.
- Chair Yoga Surya Namaskar.
- Hatha Yoga and Vinyasa Yoga
- Restorative Yoga with and without props. (Blocks, Straps, Bolsters, etc.)
- 12 basic Sivananda Asanas.
- Core Principles of Hatha Yoga Practice.
- Full health assessment on Asanas.
- Meditative Postures.
- Alignment and Adjustments of Hatha Yoga and Yoga Therapy.
- Practice of traditional and modern concepts Vinyasa.
- Workshops on hip opening, back bending, forward bending, side bending, balancing,
twisting, inversions and arm balances Asana (postures).
MEDITATION
- Regular guided meditation classes.
- Omkar / Prana / Kundalini meditation.
- Study and practice of several meditation techniques.
- Techniques of visualization to improve meditation and wellbeing.
- How to use meditation to understand our own nature and that of others.
RELAXATION TECHNIQUES
- Point to point full body relaxation technique.
- Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep) and its role in Yoga Therapy.
- Guided Shavasana.
- Minor and major chakra relaxation.
- Deep causal body relaxation.
PRANAYAMA (Science of Breath.)
- What is Pranayama?
- What are types of Prana.
- What are ida, pingala and shushumna?
- Types of Kumbhaka
- Role of Kumbhaka and Bandhas in the recovery of health.
- Pranayama (breath control) - Sitali, Sitkari, Ujjayi, Bhramari, Bhasrika, Surya Bhedan, Chandra Bhedan, Nadi Shodhan Pranayama (total 42 different techniques related to Pranayama)
- Importance of yogic breathing.
- Study of the benefits of the different pranayamas and their application in therapeutical Yoga.
- Different ratios of breathing with the practice of Kumbhaka and Bandhas.
- Meaning, types and practice of Mudras and Bandhas.
SHAT KRIYAS ( CLEANSING TECHNIQUES)
- Study of all traditional Shatkriyas (Yogic Detoxifications) and their applications in Yoga Therapy.
- Practice of Neti (Jala Neti and Sutra Neti), Shankhaprakshalan (master cleansing), Agnisar, Kapalabhati, Trataka and Vaman Dhouti kriya/ Kunjal Kriya from Hatha Yoga.
- Importance of practising Shatkriya for the purification of the nadis and achieving the balance between body, mind and soul.
MANTRA YOGA
- What is OM?
- What is mantra mean?
- Mantra Chanting and learning to read Devnagiri Script
- Types of starting and closing Mantras for Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa and Vinyasa Yoga.
- How to create positive vibration or energy with mantra yoga.
- Study of the effect of Mantra Chanting in Yoga Therapy.
ANATOMY
- Includes both Eastern anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs etc.), and Yogic/Ayurvedic anatomy
and physiology (chakras, nadis etc.)
- Yoga for back problems, Yoga for diabetes, Yoga for Hypertension, Yoga for Arthritis, Yoga for Obesity, Yoga for Gynacological problems,Yoga for Thyroid disorders, Yoga for Mental disorders, Yoga for HIV, Yoga for cancer, Yoga for Asthma, Yoga for Digestive problems, Yoga during pregnancy
- Physiology of issues (Back Problems, Heart conditions, Diabetes, Arthritis, Hyper tension, High & Low Blood Pressure, Asthma, common cold, Obesity, Gynacological problems, Thyroid disorders, Mental disorder like Anxiety, Mood disorders including uniploar & bipolar depression, Stress disorders, Childhood problems including ADHD, Autism, MR etc)
- Anatomy & Physiology - Including Respiratory system, Digestive System, Excretory system, Nervous system, Endocrine system, Blood circulatory system, Skeleto muscular system
- Benefits and contraindication of asanas, prayama and meditation techniques.
- Principles and techniques of Ayurveda and its relation with Yoga.
TEACHING METHODOLOGY
- Principles of demonstration.
- Observing, assisting and correcting.
- Teaching in pairs, small groups and big groups.
- Instructions, teaching styles, qualities and responsibility of a yoga teacher.
- Structuring and sequencing a theme based practice.
- Grouping the Asanas as per following types: standing asanas, balances, side bending,
forward bending, back bending, twisting, arm balances, inversions, finishing postures, relaxation asanas.
- Sequencing and teaching Creative Vinyasa Flow.
- Teaching Practice: Includes teaching practice, receiving feedback, observing others teachings,
hearing and giving feedback, assisting students while someone else is teaching.
- Adjustment & Alignment workshops and lectures on "hands on" adjustments.
- Special classes on Ayurveda for Pre-natal, Partner Yoga, Yoga Therapy.
- Voice projection and floor presence.
- Planning and structuring a class.
- Dealing with injuries and safety precautions.
- How to effectively set up the elements of the shala according to the theme of the class.
- Learn how to adapt the different yoga postures according to the required level of practice.
YOGA AS SUSTAINABLE WAY OF LIFE
- Business and Legal Aspect of Yoga.
- Career as a teacher.
- Setting up your own studio.
- Marketing strategy, advertising and PR.
- Ethics in yoga business.
- Building network with other yoga teachers,
schools, studios, etc.
