Schedule

Daily schedule 06:30 - 08:00 Meditation theory and practice 08:00 Breakfast 09:30 - 11:30 Theory and practice 12:00 Lunch 14:30 - 16:30 Theory and practice 16:30 - 17:30 Self-practice and assignments 19:00 Dinner 22:00 Lights off *Subject to change. Certification Students who complete this training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance International as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT). Theory and applications Concept of yoga, concept of the human system, pancha kosa or five bodies concept, concept of mindfulness, concept of disease, concept of yoga therapy Purpose of practicing yoga, why yoga practice is important in your modern-day life Raja yoga - two schools of Raja yoga: (a) Patanjali's Ashtanga yoga and (b) Hatha yoga 18 chapters of Gita - introduction, Patanjali, and Gita Raja yoga - the path of willpower, understanding Patanjali's yoga sutras relevant to various yoga techniques and application Understanding specific Gita verses relevant to various yoga techniques and application Eligibility to learn and practice Raja yoga Patanjali’s eight-limbed Ashtanga yoga Yama and niyama How to practice these in your day-to-day life How yama and niyama influence the mind Asanas or postures Purpose of asanas Key essence of asanas 2 schools of asanas Classifications of asanas Dynamic asanas Practicing asanas with deep awareness and deep relaxation Deeper understanding of asanas as one aspect of yoga Features of practicing the regular asanas mindfully and in a holistic way Benefits of asanas - physical, therapeutic, and spiritual benefits Practicing asanas and complementary or counter postures Understanding the limitations of each asana Pranayama 2 schools of pranayama Easy pranayamas Purpose of pranayama practice Six steps of pranayama practice Physical, therapeutic, and spiritual benefits Safe practice of pranayama Balance of prana, Kundalini sakthi, and chakaras Pratyahara What is pratyahara Theory Essence of pratyahara Practicing pratyahara in your day-to-day life How pratyahara practice helps to master the mind Dharana or focusing What is dharana Practice of dharana Characteristics of dharana Dhyana or meditation Concept of meditation Practice of meditation Characteristics of meditation Samadhi Concept of samadhi Practice of samadhi Characteristics of samadhi Preparatory exercises for asanas and mindfulness yogic practice Synchronizing breathing exercises Yogic physical exercises or sithilkarana vyamas Sukshma vyamas and energizing exercises Lumbar stretches Sun salutations Relaxation techniques Instant, quick, and deep relaxation techniques Yoga Nidra Yogic diet Tamasika food Rajasika food Satvika food Food influence on the mind Yogic diet and balanced diet Mindfulness Concept of mindfulness Mindfulness training How to practice mindfulness in our daily life Detox Concept of detox Various detox techniques Detox drinks and food Four streams of yoga Karma yoga Bhakti yoga Jnana yoga Raja yoga Hatha yoga Ethical and moral principles Body Prana Mind Applications of yoga Yoga Therapy Integrated approach of yoga therapy (IAYT) Modern-day diseases and IAYT Teaching practices Participants will be experiencing the integration of all five aspects and mindfulness yoga practice, and therefore, they will be able to confidently teach others.