Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
Course overview
1. Yoga postures (Asana Practice)
- Extensive knowledge of yoga postures. Refresh your knowledge and advanced poses
- Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga
- Increases strength, flexibility, and discipline
- Further deepen your knowledge of alignment and technique
2. Anatomy and physiology
- Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous, Endocrine, Respiratory, Circulatory, Digestive Systems
- Safe Alignments
- Common Injuries and Prevention
- Adjustment Techniques
3. Meditation (dhyana)
Meditation is a systematic practise that promotes physical, mental and emotional tranquillity with the purpose of reaching Samadhi (self-realization).
Introduction to different meditation techniques
Everyday meditation practice
4. Pranayama (breathing practices)
- Breathing techniques
- Nadi Shodhana
- Kapalabhati Breath
- Progressive relaxation
5. Teaching methodology
- Class preparation
- Step by step class structure
- Positive communication
- Friendship and trust
- Time management
- Use of voice in class
6. Teaching practice (adhyapanam)
- Demonstration
- Alignment
- Instruction
- Correction
- Observation
7. Mudras (yoga gestures)
Performing gestures affect the energy flow of the body and can change a person's spiritual and mental characteristics.
8. Recitation of sacred sound (mantra chanting)
Generate vibrations and connect with the universe. Each mantra is special and rich with spiritual energy.
9. Yoga Nidra (psychic sleep)
Moves through the various internal states of profound relaxation. This is called "turiya," a sensation of pure bliss.
10. Yoga cleansing (shatkarma)
Removes blockages in your energy channels.
11. Yoga bandhas (energy lock)
- The practise of Bandhas expands the lung capacity and breathing capabilities during yoga.
- Strengthens the entire body from the inside out.
12. Yoga philosophy (yoga darshana)
- It is the key to earning yogic strength you will establish a solid, well-rounded yoga practice
13. Subtle body energies
- Prana, Chakras, Koshas
- The training has a maximum capacity of 2 groups of 25 students
- In the daily schedule below are quoted the practice courses for which the groups are split between the Yoga Shala and the Ashram so that the teachers could ensure a personalized follow-up and the theoretical courses for which the 2 groups are combined.
Daily Schedule
- 06:30 - 09:00 Asana practice, meditation, pranayama (shala and ashram)
- 09:00 - 09:30 Breakfast/rest
- 10:00 - 13:00 Theory (shala)
- 13:00 - 14:30 Lunch/rest
- 14:30 - 16:30 Yoga Nidra and learning session (shala week 1/shala and ashram week 2 and 3)
- 16:30 - 18:30 Yoga (shala and ashram)
- 18:30 - 19:30 Meditation (shala)
- 19:30 - 20:30 Dinner/rest
Please note that the first training day is the check-in day (arrivals and free acclimatization time) and the opening ceremony. The last day of the training is a closing ceremony in the morning and check-out time (departures and free time)/
During the training, you will have two days off (2-day free activity).