Discover the Heart and Soul of YOGA

Gather a comprehensive idea and understanding of yogic philosophy and lifestyle. This course will be taught with the intention of delivering an authentic teaching of yogic philosophy as possible in our current contemporary conditions: so there will be an emphasis of outlining traditional and scriptural ideology based on Patanjali. However, a practical philosophical perspective will be adopted in accordance with current trends and so many ideological variations in regards to lifestyle. ​

ASANAS​

Learn to teach safely, effectively and with confidence

• Detailed study of yoga postures (asanas) 
• Learning and understanding sanskrit names of postures
• Adjustments, Enhancement and Variations
• Postural alignment, modifications, corrections 
• Physical and energetic benefits and contradictions
• Creating intention, grounding, awareness
• Learn safe hand on adjustments and enhancements
• Postures for Chakra opening
• Art of sequencing and intelligent movement
• Classical Hatha poses are covered to include therapeutic benefits with precision and proper alignment
• Yoga for Seniors,  Pregnancy, and Kids will be discussed​      

PRANAYAMA (BREATHING TECHNIQUES)

 Pranayama is the study of breath control, the “Prana” is life energy. Learn to teach 8 various pranayama breathing techniques and learn the benefits of each and contradictions. Learn to direct, enhance and build life force.  Study Energy Locks and Channels, Bandhas and Nadis.   

• Pranayama and 8 breathing techniques
• Cooling breathwork - Shittali, Shakiri, Sadantha
• Kumbhak  
• Kapalbhatti  ​​
• Bhramari Pranayama
• Ojjayi

MEDITATION & MANTRAS

Learn to teach a variety of meditation techniques to quiet the and focus the mind. Daily meditation and journaling is a recommended 200 hour yoga course. Meditation teaches us to stop identifying with the body, the mind, and its ceaseless thoughts. When this happens, then there is yoga, which is identification with the true Self, Samadhi, happiness, bliss.

• What is meditation?
• Effects of Meditation
• Controlling the body to control the mind through meditation
• Guided daily practice

• Mantras and spiritual energy and sounds
• Mudras with meaning and benefits ​

YOGA HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY​

Description: 
This class focuses on introducing you to basic principles of yoga, philosophy, concepts, and history of yoga. Learn various traditional and scientific viewpoints in which this holistic life view is integrated for our healthy and perfect lifestyle. 

• ​History, philosophy & evolution of yoga
• Overview of Philosophical schools
• Four paths of Yoga
• Pancha Koshas
• Pancha Pranas
• Seven Chakras
• Ashtanga Yoga – Eight limbs of yoga 
• Nadis and its energies 
• Granthis and its sounds
• Mudras-Gestures
• Bandhas-Locks 
• Bagavad Gita – Karma Yoga 
• Patanjali Yoga Sutra’s 

YOGIC DIET & AYURVEDA

Ayurveda is a personalized approach to health, and knowing your mind-body type allows you to make optimal choices about diet, exercise, supplements, and all other aspects of your lifestyle. 

• The 3 Doshas and their 5 Elements
• Your constitution
• Lifestyle recommendations
• Nutritional support for your dosha
• Effects and how to use essential oils correctly
• Understanding the subtle effects of foods on our bodies
• Harmonizing foods

  YOGIC ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 

Experience and discover the energetic and physical effects of yoga, benefits and risks. Human anatomy and physiology, body planes, alignment and body systems. Fascia/muscle and skeletal are key focus areas.  Learn the energetic effects of yoga on the body and therapeutic properties of  accurate movement, benefits of practices in relation to muscles, joints and organs, to include nadis, chakras, and auyrveda principles. 

• Basic Biology & Anatomy of the human body: 
• Respiratory system 
• Digestive system 
• Cardiovascular System 
• Muscular System 
• Skeletal System
• Endocrine system 
• Reproductive System 
• Nervous System 
• Integumentary System 
• Excretory System 

SHAT KRIYA

Shat means (six) and kriya means ‘cleansing. Yogic kriyas remove the waste materials our internal organs to help purify the physical body and internal organs and thereby create harmony between the major pranic flows attaining physical and mental purification and balance. 
(discussion only, demonstration and practice is done under supervision)

• Kapalbathi
• Jala Neti
• Jala Dhouthi
• Trataka
• Vasti
• Dhouti

THE BUSINESS OF YOGA & MARKETING YOUR TRADE

• Next steps as a Certified Yoga Instructor
• How to market yourself
• Creating a community circle 
• Building your brand
• Opportunities in expanding yoga 
• Insurance, Registrations, Compensations
• What to expect as a Yoga Instructor
• Gain experience working for us to expand your experiences
• Mentorship, Development and  Growth as a New Teacher
• Steps and support to open your own Studio 
• How to Partner with us! 

All rates are in Canadian dollars. Balance MUST be paid before program start date unless otherwise determined. No REFUNDS once program start date has begun. Dates are subject to change based upon student demand. 

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