A solid understanding of the various dimensions of Yoga
A toolkit of effective strategies & tactics to explore, practice, and teach Ashtanga & Vinyasa Yoga
Resilience, by shifting perspectives and approaching the day-to-day in a mindful, kind manner.
Devoted yoga practitioners with a consistent practice for at least 2 years, who have genuine desire to deepen the practice of yoga, on and off the mat, and/or are interested in stepping into the role of a yoga teacher
Yoga Teachers
who are looking to augment their teaching with philosophy, hands-on assists, asana exploration, dynamic methods like Ashtanga & Vinyasa, and more.
Developing a self-practice through self-paced ashtanga yoga. Exploring energetic alignment, movement patterns and the intention of each asana, through Vinyasa yoga and asana labs. Working with drishti, bandhas, and kriyas through focused workshops Nurturing a daily meditation and pranayama routine. Self-inquiry through exploration of the relationship between ancient knowledge and mythology, and today’s modern life. Exploring ourselves from a yogic perspective through studying ancient and modern texts from buddhism, classical and tantra yoga. Learning and implementing practical tools to integrate the yogi viewpoint and tools in our daily life.
Finding the appropriate modification for asanas through understanding the essence of the asana and the intention of each practice. Making challenging asanas accessible to all. Yoga for common injuries - modifications and specialized practices to support common injuries. Incorporating pregnant woman in std asana classes
Incorporating the yoga philosophy, contemplation and subtle practices into your teaching. Providing powerful and attentive hands-on assists Developing workshops, master classes and retreats Developing explorative and mindful asana sequences Finding the right voice, cueing, and sounds to clearly, authentically and harmoniously guide your students.
What we study we practice, and what we practice we share with others through the practice of teaching. Practicum includes teaching, exploring and hand-on assisting practices; guiding meditation & pranayama; leading a satsang; developing and teaching a mindful sequence; developing a workshop/retreat, teaching yoga nidra, working with mantras, building a practice/class playlist. Yoga for common injuries - modifications and specialized practices to support common injuries. Incorporating pregnant woman in std asana classesUnderstanding the foundation of Ayurveda and its relationship to the practices of Yoga. Exploring our relationship to the 5 elements of the phenomenal world, and the nature of sattvic living. More info soon.
An ancient spiritual practice often referred to as the yoga of sound, harnesses the transformative power of sound vibrations to deepen meditation and spiritual connection. We will explore where from and how to let our voice vibrate, the relationship between our voice and our emotional state, and the use of mantras and chanting in our practice and teaching.
Beyond the fundamental understanding of the human body anatomy on its various systems, this 30 hr module will explore an anatomy-based alignment approach that is based on four pairs of oppositional actions, to help us and our students access safe, healthy, integrated alignment. Learning how to apply the principal actions in your own body and in teaching, and to customise cues & internal actions in each pose for every body. Understand how different bodies & postures require varying degrees of emphasis on one or the other action within each pair.
