Course Content This course focuses on the practice and teaching methodology of the Primary Series of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. The Primary Series includes over 70 asanas (postures), linked sequentially by Vinyasa (breath-initiated movements between the asanas). The course begins with detailed instruction of the Primary Series' practice and then continues with a morning Mysore style or Led Primary Series class for the remainder of the course. Practice: To practice a particular pose into its deep, one needs to know intelligent way of using the muscles, the appropriate way of breathing, meditative state of the mind and spiritually rooted soul. Practice of postures is a moving meditation. In the session “Teaching Methodology” we try to explore the concepts on which a particular posture is developed, how it can be practiced into a deeper level, the benefits and contra indications. We also discuss the usage of props, the balance between the strength and flexibility and so on. The Sanskrit names of the postures are explained elaborately and how to teach an Ashtanga Yoga Led class effectively is evaluated in detail. The benefits of the specific sequencing and the principles of Vinyasa (the movements between postures), Ujjayi Pranayama (the sound induced breath), Drishti (the gaze) and Bandhas (the three locks or seals) are included as essential elements of the practice and teaching of Ashtanga Yoga during the course. Intensive Vinyasa The evening session explores the different sets of Vinyasa flow. A variety of Vinyasa flow including standing, sitting, twisting, back-bending, hip opening and inversions will prepare the aspirants to explore their inner potentialities. These evening practices explore the theme based practices which in turn aids the participant to cater the need of his/her students back home as a teacher. The participants will also have an opportunity to practice the glimpses of the second series (Intermediate series of Ashtanga Vinyasa) in the last week. Art of hands on Adjustments: Teaching methodology sessions will focus on alignments, art of hands on adjustments, corrections with the benefits and limitations of each pose. Art of Adjustments is one of the significant fields where in a Yoga teacher has to work constantly to grow and to keep his/her class special. Hence we try to explore it with all details. The importance of encouraging students to continue with a regular practice and preparing them for Mysore style is emphasized. For more details, please visit Art of hands on Adjustments Group Classes: Group class is one of the inevitable parts of the training. Starting from day 2 you will be taking a class every day based on what was already given to you by your teacher for your group which builds the confidence, tones up the teaching skills and other required criteria to be a teacher. This class will always be supervised by one of the main teachers and there will be a feedback session after every group class session to improve the quality of the participant's teaching. Leading the whole group: After building the confidence, skills and other required criteria, you will be taking a class for the whole group in the last week. This prepares you to get ready to teach once you go back. Class Modules You will be asked from the second week to design a yoga class module based on what you have been practicing since a week under the guidance of a teacher. You will be preparing the class modules once in a week from week two – week four. By practicing the class modules, you will be able to teach your class back home effectively with creativity catering the needs of different types of people coming to your classes. Yoga Anatomy We will have an introduction to Yoga anatomy, in which we will discuss the anatomical aspects of Yoga practice. It is important to know how to engage/relax the muscles, deepening the stretches yet not injuring ourselves physically and so on. It is also important to understand the structure of our respiration to improve the quality of the breathing by pranayama techniques. A whole new world of Yoga Anatomy which improves the quality of our Yoga practice will be explored during the Yoga anatomy sessions Theoretical sessions Sessions on Yoga Philosophy including The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the history and fundamentals of Ashtanga Vinyasa tradition, Vedic chanting with their meaning, Hatha Yoga Pradeepika, the sourcebook of Hatha Yoga style, Chakras and their psychological influence, the philosophy behind the practice of Bandhas and Mudras etc. are discussed in detail. A variety of meditation techniques are taught to gain control over the mental fluctuations. Maintaining a holistic lifestyle & vegetarian diet, which is conducive to yoga practice, is offered throughout the course. This teacher training explores the depth of the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga practice by revealing its teaching techniques.

Topics Covered

Topics Include: ? Practice of Ashtanga Vinyasa Primary Series ? The principles of Vinyasa, Bandhas, Drishti and Ujjayi Pranayama ? Teaching Methodology of Postures and Pranayama ? Art of hands on Adjustments ? Assisting and supervised teaching ? The Anatomy of the postures of the Primary Series ? Practice of Ashtanga Mysore style ? Introduction to Vinyasa Flow ? Introduction to Intermediate series of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga ? Practice of Yogic cleansing techniques ? Introduction to Tantra, Pranic Energy, Chakras and Nadis ? The Mantras, their chanting and their impact on human system ? Different meditation techniques ? The Chanting and Philosophy of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras ? Essence of Hatha Yoga Pradeepika

Who should attend

. Those who are aspiring to become world class yoga teachers

Pre-requisites

People practicing Yoga for atleast two years, fit, maintained good health

What you need to bring

Just an Open Mind

Key Takeaways

International Yoga Teacher Certification from Samyak Yoga, eligibility to register as RYT 200 with Yoga Alliance USA. DVDs on Art of Hands on Adjustments,