STYLE

Vinyasa Yoga will be the theme of the asana program - we will follow the intelligent posture sequencing of Asthanga Yoga and bridge it with creative Vinyasa Flow sequencing. Our knowledge and guidance is based on authentic Ashtanga Yoga, Iyengar Yoga and traditional Hatha Yoga, as well as on modern Yin Yoga and Power Yoga.

This training will give you a clear understanding of how to practice and teach Vinyasa Yoga in a creative way, with deep respect for the traditional approach in which it was founded. We will go into detail through the practice, with emphasis on proper alignment, adjustment, intention of practice and the development of teaching skills. You will study the sequence and learn the intelligence behind every pose.

Students will learn how Yoga poses (asanas), breath (pranayama), gazing (dristhi) and yogi attitude (yamas & niyamas) create a synergy that has transformational power on physical, mental and spiritual levels.

CONTENTS

Living Philosophy
To reach the underlying processes that are the foundation of Yoga practice, we will study different philosophies of Yoga to understand how body-mind alchemy works, and how transformative processes take place. We will see how to apply Yogic experiential philosophy into daily life, moving away from the habitual mind toward the wisdom body.

Our philosophy lectures will be centered around classical texts such as Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads.

Philosophy classes will give you a clear idea how our basic thinking and attitudes underpin our relation to the world, ourselves, our students, as well as our Yoga practice and how it’s reflected (consciously or unconsciously) in our teachings.

Meditation, Pranayama and Subtle Body understanding
The process of meditation is a spontaneous one. We will teach you how to use some ancient Yoga techniques to induce that state with regular practice. You will also learn simple techniques that you can teach to others, and you will gain a clear understanding of how Yoga meditation works according to scriptures, as well as a contemporary understanding.

Pranayama practice is to focus on the flow of prana, or vital life force, through breathing techniques. You will practice certain selected pranayamas and understand how they relate to subtle body anatomy.

Physical Anatomy / Energetic Anatomy / Ayurveda
Our anatomy classes embrace Western and traditional Eastern approaches. Emphasis on subtle Yoga anatomy – energy body, chakras, nadis, vayus, koshas, as well as Ayurveda will be experienced and understood in relation to the process of Yoga. We will emphasize Yoga movement, discover the principles of yoga therapy and discuss medical conditions where Yoga poses are beneficial or not.

To understand how our constitution, food, behavior and actions all impact our mental state is beneficial for teachers who are assisting students in their process of self-discovery. Such a holistic approach to anatomy will equip you with enough understanding of human functioning to help you improve your practice and your confidence in teaching.

The Art of Teaching
When you gain spiritual, or any other knowledge, you are “obligated” to give it away. Our bodies and minds are instruments of graceful spiritual flow, and the more we surrender to it, the more we are able to be aligned to our true self and to the purpose of our lives.

To be a Yoga teacher, you do not need to be perfect in all aspects of Yoga, but you must keep up your curiosity, your intention of giving, your enthusiasm of sharing, and keep trying to improve at every level. You must continue to cultivate the eradication of ego and pride? A teacher must approach students without preconceived ideas, judgment or expectations? A teacher embraces life as it is and serves Yoga without hesitation, even when obstacles arise?

The art of teaching is the constant wisdom pouring from within.