Yoga Ashram, Hatha Yoga, Yoga course, yoga training certification

Curriculum

Why intensive course of four weeks?
The traditional Indian system of Gurukul, in which the student lives with the teacher in an Ashram (residential spiritual center), is a traditional and proven way of learning. Closely supervised by the teacher, the student works physically and mentally and acquires the full experience of Yoga India. This way the rich tradition and wisdom of Yoga is being soaked up and integrated by the student and allows him to later transmit it to others, as his teachers transmitted it to him.

Daily Schedule

Satsang
The morning Satsang consist of one hour meditation and chanting and a talk or reading on yoga philosophy. Satsang helps to develop a consistent and strong meditation practice and calms your mind.

Asana and Pranayama
The goal of the morning asana class is to practice and improve your own asanas and to build the habit of daily yoga practice. This class focuses on proper understanding of all the aspects and effects of the asanas. In the afternoon asana class the focus is on learning the skills and techniques to teach asanas and pranayama to others. You will learn the most effective way to give corrections, to motivate and to communicate with your students.

Karma Yoga
Karma Yoga is the practice of selfless service which reduces selfishness and egoism. It gives immense joy and satisfaction. The students are asked to contribute to various tasks within the ashram like gardening, cooking, cleaning etc.

Main Lecture
The main lecture will deal the philosophical and practical aspects of the study of yoga India. This class requires homework and self-study. Please find below the overview of the study program.

Bhagavad Gita
The Bhagavad Gita is the divine discourse spoken by the Supreme Lord Krishna Himself and is the most popular and well known of all the sacred scriptures from ancient India. Always being revered as a true source of spiritual knowledge it reveals the purpose and goal of human existence.

Chanting
Chanting opens the heart, purifies the mind and connects to the cosmic self. With daily chanting a strong feeling of devotion and gratitude is developed.

Group discussions
The group discussions give the opportunity to exchange ideas, experiences and to discover connections and similarities between different believes, cultures and philosophies.

Study program

Asanas

• How to teach the twelve basic postures and the sun salutation
• Setting up of a proper environment for class
• General pointers on teaching a class
• The basic Yoga class
• Beginners' course
• Advanced postures
• Yoga for children
• Yoga for elderly people
• Yoga for pregnancy
• Deep relaxation

Pranayama

• Abdominal breathing
• Full yogic breath
• Anuloma Viloma
• Advanced pranayama

Bandhas and kriyas

• The three bandhas: Jalandhara, Moola, Uddiyana
• The six kriyas: Jala and sutra neti, Nauli, Dhauti, Basti Tratak, Kapalabhati

Meditation

• What is meditation
• Why meditate
• Guide to meditation
• Theory
• Mantras
• Mantra initiation

The Four Paths of Yoga

• Raja Yoga
• Bhakti Yoga
• Karma Yoga
• Jnana Yoga

Anatomy and Physiology

• The eight systems of the body
• Yoga and physical culture
• Energy zone system

Diet and nutrition

• What is Ayurveda
• Basic Ayurvedic remedies
• Yogic diet
• Effect of diet, nutrition and lifestyle on body.
• Body types and suitable diet

Karma and Reincarnation

• The law of action and reaction
• The law of compensation
• The law of retribution
• Destiny and self-effort
• Purpose of birth and rebirth

Bhagavad Gita

• Detailed study of sacred text and explanations.

Teaching Techniques

• Psychology of teaching
• Psychology of student
• Correction techniques
• Motivation techniques

Ethical Guidelines

• Ethical guidelines for a Yoga teacher.

Yoga Business

• How to setup a Yoga business.
• Common fallbacks and mistakes and how to avoid them.
• Practical tips for smooth running of Yoga business.