8 Day 50-Hour Traditional Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

This 8 days programme is focused on the traditional style of Hatha yoga along with the philosophy, anatomy and physiology of yoga. Daily cleansing, pranayams and meditation are also included in the program.

AAYAA Techniques, Training, and Practice

One of the most significant and necessary aspects of the training is yoga teaching techniques. This section of the course comprises training, practising, and teaching techniques of classic yoga practises such as asana (yoga postures) according to the various yoga styles that we will teach in the course.

• You will learn to witness, several asanas, their modifications, changes, contraindications and various methods to use props which with practice you shall master and teach.
• You will learn about the theory and practice of standing postures, sitting postures, inversions, backward extensions, arm balances and various other postures.
• There will be in-depth Study and practical teaching of mantras, kriyas, pranayama's and several techniques of meditation
• You will master the asanas on developing the standard of body alignment, witnessing and honing awareness of deeper physiological processes during the practice of each posture.
• You shall learn about Bhakti yoga which includes mantra chanting, Kirtans and Satsang
• Most importantly you will learn about Karma yoga. All these techniques help in cleansing, channelizing and locking energy in your body to the right principles

Anatomy and Physiology

This session will cover the following topics: general human body movement and terminology. The neurological, endocrine, respiratory, skeletal, and muscular systems, as well as their interrelationships, in the context of yoga practice.

• In this the main Learning will be detailing about the human system with specialization in bones, muscles, origin, and insertions of muscles with nerve impulse.
• You will learn the Basic summary of the structure and functions (anatomy and physiology) of various systems within the physical body.
• The most interesting part is anatomy of pranayama which specializes in energy systems, chakras, energy bodies and also the vascular system.
• With these lessons you will be an expert in Practical implementation of Anatomy and Physiology in yoga practices
• Yoga asana benefits and contraindications 'yoga's key muscles'
• The body's pranic energy channels
• The pancha koshas (sheath)
• The universe's five elements
• The chakras (seven energy centres)

Teaching Methodology & Strategy

This module's goal is to teach you the skill of teaching as well as the business and marketing sides of yoga: Develop traits of a competent teacher such as voice tone, timing, class planning, asana sequencing, and the art of correction and alignment. Get the chance to hone your skills by teaching in small and large groups with other students.

• You will be learning the art of alignment in asana poses and hands-on adjustment with the support of props
• Master the art of sorting and sequencing of asanas
• The training includes qualities and conduct of a yoga trainer capable of leading a session
• You will also be learning some Sanskrit language words to understand the basics of yoga

Yoga philosophy, Lifestyle & Ethics

In yoga philosophy, you will discover the purpose and goals of yoga, as well as the ethics and practises of living a yogic lifestyle because being a Yogi you need to have a understanding of

• What yoga philosophy entails: YOGAPRADIPIKA
• What yoga is defined as
• What yoga pathways (jnana, raja, bhakti and karma yoga)
• Why Patanjali Yoga Sutras have eight limbs
• How some yogis became notable yogis by reading their Biographies
• Understand the 'Bhagavad Gita' is an old scripture that has been studied
• Why yogic diet and way of life

Course Details

Traditional Hatha Yoga

• Learn asanas, the ancient Indian method
• Learn about Sivananda sequence: 12 basic asanas
• Practice traditional hatha yoga with the help of props
• Experience restorative yoga and its therapeutic benefits
• Learn the different aspects of Ashtanga yoga: pranayama, mudras, bhandas, kriyas
• Learn about the various parts of yoga, such as pranayama, mudras, bandhas, and kriyas
• Learn about Vedanta philosophy and the Bhagavad Gita, the most fundamental yogic literature

Meditation

• Daily morning meditation with intention setting
• Pranic meditation
• Study the Vedanta philosophy and the most important yogic text
• Yoga Nidra
• Trataka (candle light meditation)
• Meditation on a cycle (stress management)
• Meditation in motion

Bhakti Yoga

• Performing bhajan-kirtan with live music
• Havan (fire ceremony for invocating energy)
• Ajapa-japa (repetition of mantra)
• Dancing & Getting into a stage of Bliss
• Feel the path Bhakti yoga
• Live music is used to perform bhajan-kirtan

Sample daily schedule

• 06:30 - 07:00 Kriyas / pranayama
• 07:00 - 08:30 Hatha yoga practice
• 08:30 - 09:30 Breakfast
• 10:00 - 11:20 Philosophy / teaching methodology class
• 11:30 - 13:30 Asana clinic / adjustment / practicum
• 13:30 - 15:30 Lunch and recreational time
• 15:30 - 16:20 Anatomy / physiology class
• 16:30 - 18:00 Hatha yoga practice
• 18:30 - 19:30 Meditation / Kirtan / Ayurveda / group discussion
• 19:30 - 20:00 Dinner
• 20:00 - 21:00 Study time