Yoga Teacher Training

Certification based on Ashtanga Yoga & Hatha Yoga (Indian Traditional Yoga)

Yoga Teacher Training, Certification Program For Beginners
   Duration - 250 Hour
   (Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation Training / Teaching Techniques / Philosophy / Applications of Yoga / Yoga therapy)

Program - 28 days or 4 weeks

Photo - Caron Boslor

Curriculum / Contents / Syllabus

· Basic movements - Preparatory movements (12 nos).
· Yogasanas - Total = 89 Asanas or Yoga positions.
· Pranayama - Deep breathing, Fast Breathing, Alternate nostril breathing (Anuloma   Viloma), Surya Bhedan (Right nostril breathing), Bhastrika (Bellow's breath), Bhramari   (Humming bee pranayama), Ujjayi (Psychic breath), Shitali, Sitkari (Cooling pranayama)
· Meditation including Chakra Meditation, Prana Meditation, So Ham Meditation and Revitalizing   Meditation.
· Surya namaskar - Sun Salutations.
  Cleansing processes - Jalaneti (Nasal cleansing), Kapalbhati (Frontal Lobe cleansing),   Tratak (Concentration), Dhouti, partial master cleanse or Lagoo Shankha prakshalana   from the Hatha Yoga Tradition.

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Theory lectures -

. Yam & Niyam (Ashtanga Yoga)
. Asana or Yoga Poses
. Different Types of Yoga (Karma Yoga / Bhagwad Gita, Bhakti Yoga, Mantra Yoga, Swara   Yoga)
. Pranayama (Based on Ashtanga Yoga & Hatha Yoga Pradipika)
. Pratyahar, Dharana, Dhyan & Samadhi (Meditation from Ashtanga Yoga)
. Ayurveda Diet & Yoga
. Lifestyle & Yoga
. Ayurveda I & II
. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology - A yogic perspective on the respiratory, digestive, excretory, circulatory, nervous, musculoskeletal & endocrine systems.
. Hatha Yoga Pradipika (Based on the Hatha Yoga traditional books like Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Gherand Samhita, Goraksha Shatakam, Shiva Samhita, Yoga Taravali, Hatha Ratnavali etc.
. Yoga techniques for Stress Management
. Yoga for Back problems,
. Yoga for Diabetes
. Yoga for Heart Problems
. Yoga for Hypertension
. Yoga for Asthma
. Yoga for Arthritis
. Prenatal Yoga (Yoga in Pregnancy)
. Yoga techniques for Obesity
· Yoga & Sports
· Kundalini Yoga
· Swara Yoga
· Yoga Nidra
· Yoga for Kids and students

Yoga Teacher Training -

Theory 4 Hours
Micro lessons 12 Hours
Trial Lesson 4 hours per student
Lesson Examination 1 hour per student

· This includes practical training, micro teaching lessons, practice sessions, workshops, Yoga lesson planning, Yoga education system, self study, Yoga class coordination, managing your Yoga class etc.


Examination : Practical Asana Assessment 300 marks, 4 written assignments each 50 marks, final lesson exam 200 marks (Yoga Teaching examination)

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Course Curriculum / Syllabus Books:-
· Yoga Sopan (Basic Course) - Rishi Dharmajyoti (Yoga Vidya Gurukul Publication)
· Yoga Pravesh (Beginners Course) - Rishi Dharmajyoti
· Yoga Parichay (Intermediate Course) - Rishi Dharmajyoti
· Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha - Swami Satyananda (Bihar School of Yoga)
· Yoga Teacher Handbook - Rishi Dharmajyoti (Yoga Vidya Gurukul Publication)

Certificate & Recognition to the Program - Certificate Course in Yoga Education

• The program is recognized by Director of Education, Government of Maharashtra (Under Government of India).
• Yoga Vidya Gurukul is affiliated to YCMOU (A Government of India University) to run the Diploma courses in Yoga.
• Certification to the successful student entitles them to teach in any part of the world and can also be used to register with other organizations outside India.

FEES: -
The fees for the above program / course
1. Lodging & boarding Charges - US $ 500
2. Course fees - US $ 150
(Including course material, syllabus books & other material)
3. Registration fees - US $ 100

Total Fees - $ 750 (500 + 150 + 100)

Fees can be paid with any of the following ways:
1. Travellers Cheques
2. Currency - USD $, Sterling £ , Euro € Yen ¥ or Indian Rupees Rs (INR).
3. Telegraphic Bank Transfer of Funds
Note - Foreign currency exchange is available.

Venue Of Course:- Vishwa Yoga Darshan - Vishwa Yoga Darshan is the perfect place for yoga and meditation. It is situated in the mountain range of Sahyadri. The ashram is surrounded by fascinating landscapes and natural beauty. It is an ideal location away from the city and stressful modern life.

The new ashram is becoming more popular as it offers a stress free Yoga lifestyle in a natural environment.

The ashram is in the vicinity of Lord Trimbakeshwara, one of the 12 most important and auspicious Shiva Temples in India. Lord Shiva is the origin of Yoga Tradition and this makes the location of the ashram more significant. Millions of devotees visit the Shiva temple annually. The surrounding mountains are considered heaven for Yogis, allowing them to perform Yoga & Mediation practices.

(Photos taken at Vishwa Yoga Darshan)

Facilities -
Yoga & Meditation facilities, medical facilities including emergency services are also provided. Herbal treatment to various problems is also provided.

Lodging-
The ashram provides lodging facilities to students. A student is provided with an independent compartment in a house. Every house has 4 compartments, the house is self contained with an attached toilet block. An independent wardrobe with a locker is provided to every student. A bed, mattress, blankets, sheets and pillow are also provided.
A laundry service is available in the ashram at cost.

Note - Staying arrangements for Ladies and Gents are different.

No of Students per batch are about 38

Boarding-
Yogic Food
The dining room serves pure vegetarian food in accordance with the yogic life style. The food is non spicy and rich in raw vegetables. The daily diet consists of various seasonal fruits and vegetables. Herbal drinks are provided instead of tea and coffee.
The food supplied is strictly organic and minimally processed. We place great emphasis on maintaining a highly nutritional and balanced diet.
The diet is suitable for all, however if a student has any allergies then their needs will be catered for.

Water - We provide mineral water to all our students for drinking purposes.

Note - Complete silence is maintained in the dining room during the meals.

Library -
A good collection of books in the library is a valuable resource to aspiring Yoga students. It includes various books on Yoga, Meditation, Tantra, Vedas, Upanishadas, Indian philosophies, Ayurveda, naturopathy etc.

Personal Guidance - Personal guidance for medical problems using Yoga Techniques, Herbals and Ayurveda techniques is available for all the students.

Store-
The store provides the following services at cost:

• Books and CD's on Yoga
• Various Yoga Accessories (Including mats, T Shirts etc.)
• Soaps, shampoos, Stationary, Incense sticks
• Medicines, Mosquito repellents
• Foreign currency exchange
• Train / Flight reservation facility
• International Phone call facility

What to Bring?

• Clothing - Loose & comfortable clothes for summer & warm ones for winter.
  Note - You are kindly requested to wear T-shirts / shirts covering the shoulders and long pants below the knees.
• Receipt of Online registration fee (If you have paid it via Internet payment gateway)
• Photos - 4 passport size photos & 4 photocopies of your passport and Indian visa.
• Valuables - You can bring valuables at YOUR OWN RISK. We are not responsible for any loss or damages. Lockers are supplied.
• Yoga Mats - Please bring your own mats. You can buy mats in the shop.
• Miscellaneous - Your own medicines & personal toileteries.

20 & 21 September 2008 -
Yoga Guru BKS Iyengar visits Yoga Vidya Gurukul, Trimbak, Nasik ashram -

On 20th September, BKS Iyengar Guruji, His Excellency ESL Narasimhan (Governor Chhattisgarh State, Govt. of India), Sri Guruji (Vishwas Mandlik), Mr.B.P.Bam (Retired Inspector General of Police) & Dr.Vasant Pawar (MLA)addresed the public function, which was attended by over 1000 people in Nasik city. BKS Iyengar in his speech highlighted the spiritual path shown by great sage Patanjali in his Yoga Sutras. He talked on applications of yoga in making the life easy, happy and spiritual.

On 21st September, BKS Iyengar visited Yoga Vidya Gurukul ashram in Trimbak, and addressed the Yoga teachers and students attending Yoga teacher training course and talked on his own experiences and various Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, he enlightened the students with his great guidance on the Yogic path..

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BKS Iyengar on Ashram

"I am taken to heaven at Yoga Vidya Gurukul as the place is blessed with the bounty of nature and yoga being a natural method in evolving each individual in yogic sadhana, those who practice here are already blessed by God with good environment."
"May yoga flourish in these beautiful surroundings."
"May Patanjali’s blessings be upon all Sadhakas."

-- BKS Iyengar

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Yoga Vidya Gurukul International Activities - Please click here to see our latest activities out of India.

Seva Activities -
Yoga Vidya Gurukul with our Yoga teachers have initiated a noble acivity to help the people of the local area near our ashram in Trimbak. An educational fund was initiated to assist the local village school & students by raising funds to supply children with necessary educational kits. The fund will continue to grow in size as the momentum builds and inspirations spreads.

• Seva Activities