Yoga Meditation Aarsha Yoga Vidya Peetham

Teachers training course curriculum Techniques Training/Practice -125 Hours Includes asanas, pranayamas (breathing techniques), kriyas (detoxing/cleansing techniques), mudras (symbolic gesures), bandhas (energy locks), meditation, chanting mantras (optional) and basic Sanskrit. These hours are a mix between (1) analytical training in how to teach and practice the techniques, and (2) guided practice of the techniques. Teaching Methodology — 25 Hours Includes principles of demonstration, observation, assisting / correcting, instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher, help with setting up your own yoga classes. Yoga Anatomy & Ayurveda — 20 Hours Includes both human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and anatomy of the pranic body: chakras, nadis, etc. Includes both the study of the subject and application of its principles to yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns, etc). Philosophy, Lifestyle & Ethics — 45 Hours Includes the study of yoga sutras, historical evolution of yoga, living a yogic lifestyle in a materialistic society and ethics for yoga teachers. Basic Sanskrit and mantra translation classes will be offered. Practicum — 20 Hours Includes teaching practice, observing others teaching and receiving/giving feedback.

Advanced Techniques Training/Practice Includes asana, pranayama’s, kriyas (Shat Karma & Shankhaprakshalana – washing of intestines), chanting, mantra, meditation and other traditional yoga techniques. Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers The study of yoga philosophies (Patanjali Yoga Sutra & Bhagavad Gita), yoga lifestyle and ethics for yoga teachers.Anatomy & Physiology Includes both human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc)Practicum Includes practice teaching, receiving feedback, observing others teaching and hearing and giving feedback. Also includes assisting students while someone else is teaching.