Pranayama is a collection of yogic techniques and practices often described as the art and science of breath control. It is a profound discipline in its own right, offering transformative benefits for the mind, body, and spirit. Here’s an outline of what you’ll explore in this subject:

• Introduction to Pranayama

• Benefits of Pranayama

• Understanding the Pranic Body

• The Relationship Between Prana and Lifestyle

• Breath, Health, and Pranayama

• Pranayama for Spiritual Growth

You’ll also learn and practice the following techniques:

• Kapalabhati: Frontal brain cleansing

• Nadi Shodhana: Psychic network purification

• Bhastrika: Bellows breath

• Ujjayi: The psychic breath

• Sheetali: Cooling breath

• Sheetkari: Hissing breath

• Bhramari: Humming bee breath

• Surya Bhedana: Vitality-stimulating breath

This module is designed to provide a deep understanding of pranayama and its role in enhancing overall well-being and spiritual development.Description text goes here

Mantras hold a profound place in daily yogic life, serving as sacred sounds and prayers imbued with powerful energy and vibrations. They are tools for focus, connection, and spiritual growth. In this program, you will learn to chant and understand the significance of the following mantras:

• Opening Mantra

• Om Chanting

• Gayatri Mantra

• Guru Vandana (Prayer to the Guru)

• Student and Master Mantra

• Patanjali Mantra (Ashtanga Mantra)

• Completeness Mantra

Through these practices, you’ll experience the transformative power of mantras and their ability to harmonize the mind, body, and soul.Description text goes here

Shatkarma refers to the six yogic purification techniques (kriyas) detailed in the ancient text Hatha Yoga Pradipika. These practices are designed to cleanse the body, keeping it strong, healthy, and free from toxins, while unblocking the flow of prana (life energy) within.

By practicing shatkarmas, the body is internally purified, creating an ideal foundation for pranayama and meditation. These techniques minimize distractions, discomfort, and fatigue, making advanced yogic practices more accessible and effective. Rooted in tradition, shatkarmas are powerful tools for preventing illness, releasing physical and energetic blockages, and enhancing overall well-being.

During the program, you’ll learn:

• Jal Neti (Water Cleansing)

• Rubber Neti (Rubber Thread Cleansing)

• Kunjal Neti (Saltwater Cleansing)

These traditional methods will deepen your practice and elevate your understanding of yoga’s holistic approach to health and vitality.

Hatha yoga, one of the oldest forms of Indian yoga, balances opposing energies ("ha" meaning sun and "tha" meaning moon, representing Yin and Yang). This physical practice cultivates stamina, flexibility, balance, and strength, making it a popular and beneficial style.

A typical Hatha practice includes:

• Joint Warm-ups (Pawanmuktasana Series A, B, and C)

• Sun and Moon Salutations (Surya Namaskara & Chandra Namaskara)

• Yoga Mudrasana

• Various Asanas (Postures):

  • Supine: Matsyasana, Gupta Padmasana, Baddha Padmasana, Kukkutasana, Garbhasana

  • Backbends: Saral Bhujangasana (Easy Cobra), Bhujangasana (Cobra), Tiryaka Bhujangasana (Twisting Cobra), Sarpasana (Snake), Ardha Shalabhasana (Half Locust), Shalabhasana (Locust), Saral Dhanurasana (Easy Bow), Kandharasana (Shoulder), Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon), Setu Asana (Bridge), Gomukhasana (Cow’s Face)

  • Forward Bends: Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend), Gatyatmak Paschimottanasana (Dynamic Forward Bend), Pada Prasar Paschimottanasana (Wide-Legged Forward Bend), Janu Sirsasana (Head-to-Knee), Ardha Padma Paschimottanasana (Half Lotus Forward Bend), Hasta Padangusthasana (Hand-to-Big-Toe), Padahastasana (Hand-to-Foot), Sirsha Angústia Yogasana (Standing Head-to-Big-Toe), Utthita Janu Sirsasana (Standing Head-Between-Knees)

  • Twists & Advanced Poses: Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Spinal Twist), Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana (Revolved Head-to-Knee), Poorna Bhujangasana (Full Cobra), Kurmasana (Tortoise), Poorna Salabhasana (Full Locust), Poorna Dhanurasana (Full Bow), Dhanur Aakarshan-asana (Archer), Chakrasana (Wheel), Hanumanasana (Splits), Poorna Matsyendrasana (Full Spinal Twist), Mayurasana (Peacock), Padma Mayurasana (Lotus Peacock), Gorakshasana, Astavakrasana, Vrschikasana (Scorpion)

  • Inversions, Balancing Poses, and Core Work

These classes will focus on developing effective teaching skills, including:

• Perfect Posture: Understanding and demonstrating correct alignment.

• Student Connection: Building rapport through clear verbal cues and appropriate touch adjustments.

• Injury Prevention: Recognizing common yoga injuries and implementing preventative measures.

• Teaching Methodology: A core component of the course, covering:

  • Conducting a class

  • Classroom management

  • Safe entry and exit from postures

  • Providing effective assists and adjustments

  • Using appropriate language as a yoga teacher

  • Developing a unique teaching style

  • Recommending suitable asanas for various health conditions

  • Utilizing props (belts, bolsters, blocks, and chairs) for adjustments.

These classes and lectures will explore the history of yoga, including Patanjali's Yoga Sutras and the significance of yoga's origins in India. Each session will include a Q&A segment to address student questions and facilitate a deeper understanding of yoga.

Some of the concepts taught in these classes are:

The History of Yoga

Dharma and Karma

The 6 Darshans of Sanatan Dharma

Ashtanga Yoga - Patanjali’s method

Purusha & Prakriti - The cosmic dance

Anatomy classes will explore how asanas and breathwork influence the body, including the skeletal structure, internal systems, and respiration. Understanding the basic structure and function of these systems is crucial for yoga teachers to ensure safe and effective instruction for their students. These classes will cover:

• Complete Body Anatomy

• Skeletal System

• Muscular System

• Circulatory System

• Nervous System

• Respiratory System

• Endocrine System

• Joints and Movement

Ashtanga yoga, a rigorous and integral style, demands dedication and consistent self-practice. Our experienced instructors, advanced Ashtanga practitioners themselves, will guide you safely through even the most challenging postures. You will learn the complete Led Primary Series, which includes:

• Warm-up Sequences: Surya Namaskar A and B

• Standing Poses:

  • Hasta Padangusthasana & Pada Hastasana

  • Utthita Trikonasana

  • Parivrtta Trikonasana

  • Utthita Parsvakonasana

  • Parivrtta Parsvakonasana

  • Prasarita Padottanasana A, B, C & D

  • Utthita Parsvottanasana

  • Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana

  • Utthita Parshwa Sahita

  • Utthita Eka Padasana

  • Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana

  • Utkatasana

  • Virabhadrasana A, B, and C

• Seated Forward Bends and Other Poses:

  • Paschimottanasana A, B, and C

  • Purvottanasana

  • Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana

  • Tryang Mukha Eka Pada Paschimottanasana

  • Janu Sirsasana A, B, and C

  • Marichyasana A, B, and D

  • Navasana

  • Lolasana

  • Bhujapidasana

  • Kurmasana

  • Garbha Pindasana

  • Kukkutasana

  • Baddha Konasana A & B

  • Konasana A & B

• Intermediate Asanas:

  • Salabhasana A & B

  • Dhanurasana

  • Ustrasana

  • Kapotasana A & B

  • Supta Vajrasana

  • Bakasana A

  • Bakasana B (Jump)

  • Ardha Matsyendrasana

  • Yoga Nidrasana

  • Tittibhasana

  • Pincha Mayurasana

  • Vatayana Asana

  • Gomukhasana A & B

  • Hasta Sirsasana (Headstand)

• Advanced A (Optional):

  • Kasyapa Asana

  • Bhairava Asana

  • Urdhva Kukkutasana A

  • Galavasana

  • Eka Pada Viparita Dandasana

  • Viparita Salabhasana

  • Ganda Bherundasana

  • Hanumanasana

  • Natarajasana

  • Raja Kapotasana

Kundalini Yoga, introduced to the West by Yogi Bhajan in the 1960s, is an ancient Indian practice designed to awaken the kundalini energy, believed to reside dormant at the base of the spine. This practice is known for its powerful effects on physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual awareness.

In Kundalini Yoga classes, you will explore:

• Theory: The fundamentals of Kundalini Yoga, the tantric philosophical texts, the concept of kundalini shakti (coiled energy), and the nature and significance of the chakras (energy centers).

• Practice: Specific kriyas (practices) designed to activate each of the major chakras: Muladhara (root), Swadhisthana (sacral), Manipura (solar plexus), Anahata (heart), and Vishuddhi (throat).

Kundalini Yoga is generally safe and effective, but beginners should start slowly and gradually increase intensity. Consult your doctor if you have any health concerns.

Ayurveda, a natural healing system originating in India over 3,000 years ago, derives its name from the Sanskrit words "ayur" (life) and "veda" (knowledge), meaning "knowledge of life." This system views disease as a result of imbalances or stress within an individual's consciousness and promotes lifestyle changes and natural therapies to restore harmony between the body, mind, spirit, and environment. This module will explore:

• Ayurveda – Basic Concepts

• The Body Matrix

• Panchamahabhutas (The Five Elements)

• Health and Sickness

• Diagnosis

• Treatment

• Types of Treatment

• Diet and Ayurvedic Treatment

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This Sound Healing module offers a foundational initiation into the transformative world of sound therapy, corresponding to the first level of sound healing certification. This immersive experience will introduce you to the core principles of sound healing, exploring the science behind how sound frequencies affect the body, mind, and spirit. You'll learn practical techniques for using various instruments, including singing bowls, gongs, tuning forks, and other resonant tools, to create therapeutic soundscapes.

1 This module emphasizes hands-on practice, allowing you to develop your skills in facilitating basic sound healing sessions and experiencing the profound effects of sound on your own well-being.