Asanas (yoga postures)
The daily in-depth practice with individual corrections comprises:
• Sun salutation
• Basic yoga postures
• Asana variations, from intermediate level to advanced
• Postural alignment
• Various Relaxation Techniques
• Release of blocked energy
Pranayama
• Ujjayi, Surya Bheda, Chandra Bheda,Bhastrika, Sitali, Sitkari, Sandanta, Nadisuddhi and Bhramari
Kriyas
• Tratak, Neti, Kapalabhati, Dhauti, Nauli and Basti:
• Yoga anatomy and physiology
• Introduction to the major body systems
• The effects of asanas and pranayama on: the cardiovascular system, respiration, digestion, skeletal and muscular systems, endocrine system
Teaching practice
• How to teach the basic postures and breathing exercises to beginners and intermediate students
• Detailed correction workshops
• In the second half of the training course, participants will teach each other under the guidance of an experienced instructor
Meditation
• Cyclic Meditation
• Om meditation
• MSRT (Mind Sound Resonance Technique)
Karma Yoga
• Concept of Karma Yoga
• The law of cause and effect
• Samsara – the wheel of birth and death
• Karma Yoga - selfless service
Jnana Yoga
• Basic concepts of Vedanta philosophy
• The 5 sheaths of existance
• The 3 levels of the mind
Raja Yoga
• Concept of Raja Yoga
• Ashtanga - the 8 steps of yoga
• Antahkarana - functions of the mind
• Concentration and meditation
Bhakti Yoga
• Concept of Bhakti Yoga
• Kirtan: chanting of classical Sanskrit mantras
Bhagavad Gita. Study of both the text and the commentary of this classical yoga scripture.
Teacher Certification
After careful assessment of performance, those students that meet the requirements for successful completion will receive certification from Sparsh Yoga Bangalore as an independent teacher. For certified teachers, postātraining support will be provided by us on various levels. A continuing training process may be required for teachers to maintain their certification on an ongoing basis.
Yoga Teacher Course information
- The course duration will be for four months
- Study materials will be provided from us.
- For any other information / clarification feel free to call us