MINDFULNESS YOGA AND YOGA THERAPY - TEACHER TRAINING COURSE - 200/500 HOURS

COURSE CURRICULUM

GOAL - The goal of this program is to produce quality teachers who can teach Holistic Mindfulness Yoga according to ancient scriptures by integration of all aspects of Human system.

Holistic Yoga promotes Positive Health.

To teach how to practice Yoga without ANY INJURIES (authentic yoga )

The curriculum based on the principles laid down by the main two ancient schools of Yoga and Bhagavat Gita. -

a. Patanjali's Asthanga Yoga school- Based on principles laid down in his Yoga aphorisms.

b. Hatha Yoga school

CURRICULUM DETAILS

  • PURPOSE OF PRACTICING YOGA . IMPORTANCE OF PRACTICING DAILY IN THIS MODERN WORLD.
  • CONCEPT OF YOGA
  • CONCEPT OF OUR HUMAN SYSTEM ACCORDING TO YOGIC SCIENCE - PANCHA KOSA. - FIVE BODIES CONCEPT - PHYSICAL BODY, ENERGY BODY, MIND BODY, KNOWLEDGE BODY, BLISS BODY.
THEORY AND APPLICATIONS
  • TWO SCHOOLS OF RAJA YOGA - 1. PATANJALI'S ASTHANGA YOGA 2. HATHA YOGA
  • INTRODUCTION TO BHAGAVAT GITA AND PATANJALI'S YOGA SUTRAS
    • 18 chapters of Gita -Introduction
    • Patanjali and Gita
    • Raja Yoga – The Path of Will Power- Introduction and summary of Raja Yoga - Purification of Mind, Avidhya/Ignorance, Kleshas,
    • Understanding specific Gita verses and Patnjali"s Yoga sutras relevent to various Yoga techniques and application.
      • Eligibility to learn and practice Raja Yoga
  • PATANJALI'S ASTHANGA YOGA
    • Bahiranga Yoga - Indirect way of controlling Mind
    • Antharanga Yoga – Direct way of controlling Mind
  • YAMA & NIYAMA
    • Yama and Nyama and how to practice these in our day to day life
    • How Yama and Nyama influences our Mind
  • ASANAS/ POSTURES
    • Purpose of Asanas
    • The key essence of Asanas
    • Two 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 holistic and Meditative way
    • Benefits of Asana - Physical, Therapeutic and Spiritual benefits
    • Complementary/counter postures and Limitations
  • PRANAYAMA
    • Two schools of Pranayama
    • Easy Pranayama
    • Purpose of Pranayama practice
    • Six steps of Pranayama practice
    • Physical, Therapeutic and Spiritual benefits
    • Safe methods of practicing Pranayama
    • Balance of Prana, Kundalani Sakthi and Chakras
  • PRATYAHARA
    • What is Pratyahara - Theory
    • Essence of Pratyahara
    • Practicing Pratyahara in our day to day life
    • How Pratyahara practice helps mastering the Mind
  • DIRECT WAY OF MASTERING MIND – ANTARANGA YOGA
    • What is Mind
    • The different states of Mind in our life
  • DHARANA/FOCUSSING
    • What is Dharana
    • Practice of Dharana
    • Characteristics of Dharana
  • DHYANA/DEFOCUSSING/MEDITATION
    • Concept of Dhyana
    • Practice of Dhyana
    • Characteristics of Dhyana
  • SAMADHI - THE JUMP
    • Concept of Samadhi
    • Practice of Samadhi
    • Characteristics of Samadhi
  • PREPARATORY EXERCISES FOR ASANAS
    • Synchronising Breathing Exercises
    • Yogic Physical exercises/ Sithilikarana Vyamas
    • Sukshma Vyamas and Sakthi Vikasas (Energising exercises)
    • Lumbar stretches
    • Sun Salutations/ Surya Namaskara
  • RELAXATION TECHNIQUES
    • Instant Relaxation Techniques ( I.R.T)
    • Quick Relaxation Techniques ( Q.R.T.)
    • Deep Relaxation Techniques ( D.R.T.)
    • Yoga Nidra
  • MEDITATION TECHNIQUES
    • Meditation and Silence
    • Simple process of Meditation
    • AUM Meditation
    • Mantras
    • Cyclic Meditation
    • Obstacles to Meditation and how to over come.
  • KRIYAS/ CLEANSING TECHNIQUES
    • Introduction
    • Objectives of Kriyas
    • Major Kriyas - Netti, Dhouti, Nouli, Basti, Kapala Bhatti, Trataka
  • ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
    • Organs & Organ Systems
    • Respiratory system
    • Digestive System
    • Circulatory System
    • Immune System
  • YOGIC DIET
    • Tamasika food, Rajasika food, Satvika food
    • How Yogic diet influence your Mind.
    • Yogic Diet and Balance Diet
  • AYURVEDA
    • Ayurvedic code , Fundamental doctrine
    • Tri doshas
    • Diagnosis methods
    • Purification Therapy, Alleviating Therapy, Panchakarma
    • Perspiration Therapy and Oil Therapy
    • Ayurveda Massages with medicated oils
    • Ayurveda Nutrition
  • BHAKTHI YOGA
    • Three types of love
    • Prema to Bhakti
    • Nine forms of Bhakti
    • Varieties of Bhakti
    • Practice of Bhakti - Kirtan chanting, Arati and Pujas (Traditional Indian methods)
  • KARMA YOGA
    • Karma Yoga Practices- Practice of selfless services
    • Working in Orphanages and teaching Yoga to children in the Orphanage
  • HATHA YOGA
    • Ethical and Moral principle
    • Body, Prana, Mind
APPLICATIONS OF YOGA

A. YOGA THERAPY & WELLNESS - INTEGRATED APPROACH OF YOGA THERAPY (I.A.Y.T.) -

  • Concept of IAYT based on Integrated Approach of Yoga practices (Holistic/ Mindfulness Yoga pracice)
  • Modern Diseases and IAYT- How IAYT can prevent and manage 80 % of our modern day Psychosomatic diseases.
  • Following diseases will be taken for these practices in our TTC -
  • Diabetes, Arthritis, Asthma, Anxiety & Depression, Heart Diseases, Insomnia, Back & Neck problems

B. YOGA FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT

C. YOGA FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

D. MEDITATION

E. YOGA FOR PREGNANCY

F. YOGA FOR CHILDREN

G. YOGA FOR SPORTS PERSONS

H YOGA FOR TREKKERS IN THE MOUNTAINS

TEACHING PRACTICE
  • Participants first will be experiencing themselves the Integration of all five aspects/Bodies and Mindfulness Yoga practice and therefore they will be able to confidently teach others.
  • Setting up a class
  • General guidelines on Teaching
  • Participants will teach each other under the guidance of the teacher.
  • Participants will be trained to teach various groups of people such as Elderly people, Pregnant Ladies etc..as mentioned above under the Application of Yoga.
DATE AND PLACE OF TEACHER TRAINING COURSES TTC 200/500 Hours

Place- Siem Reap, Cambodia

Date - Every Month 1st to 28th

For more details Send Mail to: himalayanecoyoga@gmail.com


DAILY SCHEDULE

6.00 a.m. - Wake up

6.30 a.m - 8.00a.m. - Theory/ Self study/ Yogic Walks/ Devotional songs

8.00 a.m. - Breakfast

9.00a.m - 10.00a.m Self study/Rest

10a.m - 11.15a.m - Theory/ Practicals

11..15a.m - Juice Break

11.25 a.m to 12.30 p.m - Theory Practicals

12.30 - Lunch

1.00p.m to 3.30 p.m - Rest/ Self study

3.30p.m - 5.30 p.m - Theory / Practicals

5.30 p.m - 7.00p.m - Rest/Free time

7.00p.m - Dinner

8.00 p.m - Question and answer session

10.00p.m Lights off
COURSE SUITABLE FOR
200 HOURS
  • Yoga students who want to become teachers.
  • Those who want to learn and practice mindfulness holistic Authentic yoga.
  • Yoga teachers who want to deepen their knowledge and understanding of Holistic Yoga to learn Traditional Holistic Astanga Yoga according to Patanjali's Yoga aphorisms and learn Traditional Hatha Yoga.
 500 HOURS
  • Those who want to Learn, Practice and Teach Yoga Therapy.
  • Physiotherapist,Psychologist,Occupational Therapist,Personal Trainer,Physical Trainers,Helathcare Workers etc, those who wants to incorporate Yoga Therapy to their professions.

CERTIFICATE COURSE IN AYURVEDIC ABHYANGAM MASSAGE - OPTIONAL

Abhyangam is an oil massage. This massage technique naturally stretches and promotes circulation to the entire body, another feature of Abhyangam, is that it is toxin removing. Abhyangam is part of the Purvakarma or preparatory measure of Panchakarma treatment in Ayurveda. It is one of the most rejuvenating treatments of Ayurveda. It is also a seasonal preventive care treatment and is most effective along with a steam bath. Performed by two therapists on either side of the client, the therapists work in tandem and synchronize their strokes and kneading according to the circulatory and marma points. Massage movements and strokes are focused primarily on lengthening and relaxing the muscles, opening all joints and improving blood circulation. This causes deep seated and stagnant toxins in the joints and tissues to be loosened and expelled into the elimination system of the body.

  • Treatment Benefits
  • Improves blood circulation
  • Beautifies skin
  • Promotes vitality
  • Removes toxins
  • Induces sound sleep
  • Reduces obesity
  • Relieves pain in the body
  • Overcomes sexual weakness
  • Minimizes fatigue
  • Delays aging
  • Promotes development of muscles
  • Enhances flexibility etc.

Curriculum

Theory Session

Detailed Information about Abhyangam Massages

Practical Lessons

  1. Abhyangam Massage
  2. Head Massage
  3. Face Massage
  4. Foot Massage

100 HOURS / 14 DAYS CERTIFIED MINDFULNESS AND THERAPY YOGA TEACHER TRAINING COURSE

This course will cover all aspects of traditional, holistic, authentic yoga. It will be taught according to the ancient scriptures and coupled with modern medical and scientific explanations. You will also experience the holistic practice of yoga involving all five aspects of the human system and also understand and feel the benefits of this integrated holistic practice at physical, mental, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual levels. On completion of the course participants will be getting 'Yoga Alliance International' certificate.

Highlights
  • Yoga therapy and mindfulness
  • Preparatory exercises for asanas
  • Daily yoga and meditation classes
  • The practice of asanas, pranayama, mindfulness, and meditation
  • Theory and practice of yoga sutras
  • Daily vegetarian Ayurveda and yogic meals
  • 13 nights accommodation
  • Airport transfers
Skill level
  • Beginner
Yoga styles

14 days with instruction in English

Spoken languages: English

Airport transfer included: Siem Reap International Airport

Accommodation

Facilities

  • Air-conditioned rooms
  • Dining area
  • Kitchen
  • Lobby
  • Yoga shala/Hall

During the training course, you will be accommodated at the Himalayan Yoga Retreat and Ayurveda Center.

Program Details

Theory and applications

  • Concept of yoga, concept of human system, pancha kosa / five bodies concept, concept of mindfulness, concept of disease, concept of yoga therapy
  • Purpose of practicing yoga, why yoga practice is important in our modern-day life
  • Raja yoga - two schools of Raja yoga: (a) Patanjali's Ashtanga yoga and (b) Hatha yoga
  • 18 chapters of Gita - introduction, Panjali and Gita
  • Raja yoga - path of will power, 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 our day-to-day life
  • How yama and nyama influence the mind
Asana / postures
  • Purpose of asanas
  • Key essence of asanas
  • Two 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 holistic way
  • Deeper understanding of asanas as one aspect of yoga *Features of practicing the regular asanas mindfully and in holistic way
  • Practicing asanas and complementary / counter postures
  • Understanding the limitations of each asana
Pratyahara
  • What is Pratyahara
  • Theory
  • Essence of Pratyahara
  • Practicing Pratyahara in our day-to-day life
  • How Pratyahara practice helps mastering the mind
Dharana / focusing
  • What is dharana
  • Practice of dharana
  • Characteristics of dharana
Dhyana / meditation
  • Concept of meditation
  • Practice of meditation
  • Characteristics of meditation state of Mind
Samadhi
  • Concept of samadhi
  • Practice of samadhi
  • Characteristics of samadhi

Preparatory exercises for asanas and mindfulness yogic practice

  • Synchronizing breathing exercises
  • Yogic physical exercises / 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 balance 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
  • Bhakthi yoga
  • Jnana yoga
  • Raja yoga
Hatha yoga
  • Ethical and moral principle
  • 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 themselves the integration of all five aspects and mindfulness yoga practice, and therefore they will be able to confidently teach others
  • Setting up a class
  • General guidelines on teaching
  • Participants will teach each other, under the guidance of the teacher

Skill level

Please note that this course is suitable for open-minded people who want to learn and practice authentic traditional yoga and not for those who consider yoga as a mere physical exercise.

Included excursions

The training package includes visit to Lotus Farm and temple on the mountain.

Teachers

Krishna Raja

Krishna Raja, master teacher in meditation and yoga has been teaching meditation for the last 20 years. He started practicing meditation and traditional Indian mindfulness yoga at the age of 8 under the guidance of his uncle. He is from a family which lives a traditional Indian life including med...Read more

Bhawani

Ms. Bhawani has traveled widely in Europe and Asia teaching yoga, Indian cooking, and Ayurveda massage therapy. An expert in cooking Indian traditional food and yogic or Satvik food, she is also specialized and expert in menopause, pregnancy, and children yoga. She is a certified yoga teacher fro...Read more

Retreat location

This teacher training program will be held in the resort town of Siem Reap, always destined for great things. The center is next to the Siem Reap river and 5 minutes walk to the museum. The world famous Angkor Wat temple, which attracts tourists from all over the world is situated just five kilometers from the yoga retreat center.

Angkor Wat is the single largest religious monument in the world. One can explore the floating villages, a temple in the mountains, Lotus farms rare bird, sanctuaries or just cycle through the paddies and villages as an antidote to the bustle of the town. Siem Reap is a place with everything backpacker party pads to hip hotels, world-class wining and dining and sumptuous spas.

Distances
  • Angkor Wat, 5 kilometers
  • Siem Reap Riverside - 1 minute

The following meals are included:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Drinks
The following drinks are included:
  • Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
  • Vegetarian

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