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Program Content
Theory
This course provides a comprehensive explanation of classical eight limbed Ashtanga Yoga and Hatha Yoga systems, as well as supporting studies of:
- Patanjali's Yoga Sutras
- Ayurveda- an introduction to this system of health care derived from the Vedic tradition (basic concepts as related to yoga practice)
- History of Yoga
- Subtle Body Theory
- Anatomy and Physiology as they relate to Yoga
- Pranayama and Meditation Theory. See pranayama curriculum.
- Introduction to Sanskrit pronunciation
- Yoga Philosophy and Psychology
Practice
- Shat Karma (internal and external cleansing practices)
- Pranayama (breathing practices)
- Mudras and Bandhas (energy locks)
- Dharana and Dhyana (concentration and meditation as described in the Yoga Sutras)
- Asanas (yoga postures). See asana curriculum.
- Kirtan (mantra yoga and devotional chanting)
Asana Curriculum
The asana program develops two interdependent tracks of learning -
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The morning asana classes offer two to three different levels/styles to choose from, and are primarily to develop your practice by exploring a diverse range of postures with the classical aim of 'triputi', uniting body, breath and mind.
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The afternoon clinics lay the foundation to prepare you to teach a beginning level asana class. A core of 28 postures will be studied, covering the common principles underlying the classical actions of balance, twists, inversions, standing, sitting, reclining, forward, backward and lateral bends. Each clinic includes student-teaching exercises, covering the following aspects:
- The intent of the asana: alignment and biomechanics
- Modifications and the appropriate use of props
- Basic manual adjustments
- Skills in verbalizing and demonstrating the postures
- Integration of breath and mindfulness in the practice of asana
Specialty Classes
- Power-Hatha Flows, exploring a broader variety of asanas
- Asana and Ayurveda-classification of asanas according to one's constitution
- Restorative Yoga
- Chair Yoga
- Asanas for the female cycle - prenatal - premenstrual
- Health benefits and contraindications
- How asana affects the flow of Prana or life force
Teaching Skills
- Designing a balanced beginning class
- Principles of sequencing asanas
- Teaching beginners varying abilities
- Supervised student teaching
- Setting up classes in your community
- Evolving a personal teaching style
Pranayama and Meditation Curriculum
Pranayama purifies the body and mind, developing one's concentration for effective sitting meditation. The daily sessions are to cultivate a personal practice and to prepare you to teach beginning level pranayama and meditation. You will systematically learn a variety of classical pranayama drawing from the Hatha Yoga system, including the 4 Purifications and 3 Bandhas, covering the following aspects:
- Benefits and contraindications
- How pranayama affects the flow of Prana or life force
- Classification of pranayama according to Tridoshic Theory
- Teaching methodology and supervised student teaching
Home Assignments
There are written assignments, selected readings and quiz reviews that are provided at the end of the July session. These assignments are not graded, but required to be completed and handed in by the August Session in order to receive the Certificate of Completion. Approximate time spent on these assignments ranges between 5 - 8 hours.
Certificate of Completion
The Salt Spring Centre of Yoga is currently a registered school with the Yoga Alliance and our Yoga Teacher Training program qualifies anyone who completes it to register as an RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) at the 200 hour level. To receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the course, the following is mandatory:
- Full attendance and participation for the entire program
- Completion of all readings and assignments
- Attendance and participation in the final student teaching practicum for both the Pranayama and Asana sessions
Absenteeism due to medical reasons or other deemed emergency will need to be approved by the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga Program Director to remain eligible to receive the Certificate of Completion. Particulars of Absenteeism are outlined in the Student Agreement Contract.
Curriculum Questions
Andrea Kalpana Tabachnick 604.279.5465 aktabachnick@aol.com
Celeste Aradhana Mallett 250.537.2444
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