YTTC Level III - 350 Hrs

Teacher Trainingin Chapel Hill, Queensland organised by Sri Ma Yoga School Australia

Sri Ma Yoga School Australia
Sri Ma Yoga School Australia
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Feb1920171:00 pmtoFeb1820181:00 pm

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21 Tangmere Street, Chapel Hill, Queensland, 4069, Australia
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Sunday, 19 Feb 2017 toSunday, 18 Feb 2018
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$5400/-
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Description

 This material covered in this course will foster an enhanced & further deeper understanding and experience as compared to the content of TTC 200 hrs Course in all the following modules:

1.       Yoga Techniques Training & Practice (TTP)

2.       Anatomy & Physiology (AP)

3.       Yoga Physiology (YP)

4.       Yoga Philosophy/LifeStyle Ethics (YPLE)

5.       Teaching Methodology

6.       Practicum

Following table included the content that will be taught in each module. Some of the content will be taught in 200 hrs TTC

A

KNOWLEDGE
 

 Module 1 Principles and Fundamentals of Yoga

1.1

Introduction to Yoga and Yogic practices 

 

Etymology of Yoga and definitions of Yoga in different Classical Yoga texts 

 

Brief introduction to origin, history and development of Yoga

 

Aim, Objectives and Misconceptions about Yoga  

 

General Introduction to Shad-darshanas with special reference to Sankhya and Yoga

 

General introduction to four paths of Yoga 

 

Principles of Yoga and Yogic practices 

 

Guidelines for Instructors

1.2

Introduction to Hatha Yoga

 

Distinction between Yoga Asana and Non-Yogic physical practices

 

Introduction to important Hatha Yoga Texts with special reference to  Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Gheranda Samhita 

 

Concept of Yogic Diet

 

Causes of Success (SadhakaTattwa) and Causes of Failure (Badhaka Tattwa)  in Hatha Yoga Sadhana

 

Concept of Ghata and Ghata Shudhhi in Hatha Yoga

 

Purpose and utility of Shat-kriya Hatha Yoga

 

Purpose and utility of Asana in Hatha Yoga

 

Purpose and importance of Pranayama in Hatha Yoga

1.3

Yoga Teachings and Philosophy

 

Familiarity with the evolution of the teachings and philosophy of the Yoga tradition and its relevance and application to the practice of Yoga.

 

Familiarity with the teachings of Vedas, Principle Upanishads, Shad-darshana, Agama and Purana.

1.4

Four schools of Yoga

1.4.1

Jnana Yoga

 

Four stages of Jnana (Viveka, Vairagya, satsangata, mumukshutva)

 

Stages of Jnana Yoga practice (shravan, manana, Nidhidhyasana)

1.4.2

Bhakti Yoga

 

Navavidha Bhakti

 

Qualities of a bhakta

 

The pronunciation, chanting, knowledge, benefits of Sanskrit chants, hymns, bhajans.

 

Satsang and the uplifting meaning of the chants helping to thin the activities of the mind

 

Mantra chanting, and their effect on the nadi and the chakras

 

Demonstrated ability to create a bhakti bhava during the chanting and singing

1.4.3

Karma Yoga

 

The concept of karma Yoga

 

Prerequisites for a sthita prajna

 

Sthitaprajna lakshana

 

The law of karma

1.4.4

 Raja Yoga

 

Concepts and principles of Patanjala Yoga

 

Concepts and principles of Hatha Yoga (by swatamarama)

 

Familiarity with the fundamental principles of Yoga (pancha kosha, pancha bhuta, pancha prana, shad-chakras)

 

Familiarity with examples of concepts and models from the above teachings and philosophy, relevant to the practice of Yoga.

1.5

GURUS AND MASTERS

 

Familiarity with the concepts of teacher, guru, master, lineage

 

Familiarity with the contribution of the yogis like Patanjali, Adishankarachrya, Aurbindo, Swami Vivekananda

1.6

Introducton to Patanjali

 

Definition, nature and aim of Yoga according to Patanjali

 

Concept of Chitta and Chitta Bhumis

 

Chitta-vrittis and Chitta-vrittinirodhopaya (Abhyasa and Vairagya)

 

Concept of Ishwara and Ishwara Pranidhana

 

Chitta Vikshepas (Antarayas) and their associates (Sahabhuva)

 

Concept of Chitta Prasadana and their relevance in mental well being

 

Kleshas and their significance in Yoga

 

Ashtanga Yoga of Patanjali : its purpose and effects, its significance

 

 
 

 Module 2 Applications of Yoga (Human Anatomy, Physiology and Psychology)

2.1

Human Anatomy Physiology

 

a. Familiarity with the major systems in the body – skeletal, muscular, respiratory, nervous, cardio-vascular, endocrine, excretory, digestive and reproductive

 

b. Familiarity with the effects of Hatha Yoga as compared to other forms of exercise - on the joints, bones, muscles, heart, brain and so on, and therefore on health and well-being.

 

c. Familiarity with the benefits of various asana on different parts of the human body

2.2

Obstacles

 

a. Familiarity with obstacles in Yoga practices

 

b. Familiarity with limitations and contra-indications of specific Yoga practices

2.3

Yogic diet

 

a. Familiarity with the Triguna

 

b. Familiarity with an Ayurvedic approach to diet and nutrition; and the ethical and spiritual reasons for a saatvik vegetarian diet.

 

c. Familiarity with the different diets, and its effects on the anatomy and physiology, Yogic diet – a lacto vegetarian, saatvik approach to food.

 

d. Familiarity with the benefits of Yogic diet on the physical and mental well-being and as an enabler for further practice of Yoga
 

 Module 3 Psychology (YPLE)

3.1

Familiarity with

 

a. Concepts of cognition, perception.

 

b. Theories of cognition and non-cognition

 

c. Personality traits and classification

 

d. Familiarity with the Indian Psychology

 

Psychology as per Bhagavat Gita

 

Psychology as per the Yoga sutras of Patanjali

3.2

Chakra & Prana body system

 

Seven major chakras, and its correlation to states of consciousness

 

The concepts of ida, pingla and the sushumna the central channel of energy running along the spine.
 

 Module 4  Introduction to basic Yoga Texts

4.1

The Yoga sutras of Patanjali

 

a) Yoga anushasana

 

b) Concept of citta

 

c) Citta vritti

 

d) Citta prasadana

 

e) Panch Klesha

 

f) Ashtanga Yoga

4.2

The Bhagavat Gita

 

a) The context of the Bhagavat Gita

 

b) Principles and concepts of the streams of Yoga as per the Bhagavat Gita

 

c) The concept of karma, sthitha prajna, bhakti in the Bhagavat Gita

4.3

Hatha Yoga theory

 

a) Introduction the hatha Yoga parampara

 

b) General introduction to hatha Yoga texts

 

c) Concept of mitahara, pathya, apathya, types of Yoga aspirants

 

d) Badhak tatva and sadhak tatva, principles to be followed by Hatha Yoga practitioner.

 

e) Shatkarma, asanas, pranayama, bandhas, mudras, pratyahara, dhyana and Samadhi as described in Hatha Yoga Pradipika.

B

SKILLS
 

 Module 5 Yogasana

 

a. In-depth knowledge & demonstration ability to perform standing, seated, twisting, back bend supine & inversion yogasana sequence of level I & II

 

b. Knowledge of the Sanskrit names of the postures and breathing exercises, detailed benefits and caution.

 

c. Knowledge of the five spinal movements – inverted, forward, backward, lateral twist and lateral bend and neutral positions of the spine

 

d. Knowledge of 360 degree, all round, Yogic exercise through the practice of asanas, proper relaxation, proper breathing, contra-indications, cautions and medical considerations; obvious and subtle benefits; and modification in basic postures to accommodate limitations
 

 Module 6 Pranayama

 

a. Knowledge and Demonstrated ability to perform advanced pranayama bhramari, surya bheda, sheetali and seetkari and sadanta and ujjayi. Chandrabheda, Suryabheda and the knowledge of its benefits, limitation and applications.

 

b. In-depth knowledge of human body anatomy & yogic physiology behind pranayama
 

 Module 7 Meditation

 

a. Knowledge and Demonstrated ability to perform Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana and to demonstrate allied practices like Mudras, Japa Mala, Mantras, relaxation.

 

b. Demonstrated ability to perform meditation

 

c. Knowledge of the environment for meditation

 

d.  Demonstrated ability to perform meditation

 

e. Knowledge of the environment for meditation and the benefits of meditation on health and its practical application in modern life
 

 Module 8 Shat Kriyas (cleansing techniques)

 

a. Knowledge of Shat kriyas the six classical exercises for purifying the body and mind and demonstrated ability to perform the same

 

i. Kapalabhati

 

ii. Neti (Jal neti – with water and Sutra neti with a catheter)

 

iii. Dhauti which includes vatasara, agnisara and kunjal kriyas

 

iv. Trataka and pratyahara by gazing at a candle flame, or a specific point of concentration).

 

b. Knowledge of the shat kriyas to cleanse the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual body as a way to move from gross experiences to more subtle experiences
 

 Module 9 Communication

9.1

Teaching environment

 

a. Knowledge and demonstration ability to prepare the class room with cleanliness, proper laying of the mat, sufficient spacing, decorum

 

b. Knowledge and Demonstrated ability

 

i. To prepare the course schedule giving due weightage to various aspects of the practice of Yoga

 

ii. To teach to a pre-defined script through a standard teaching process

 

Describing the practice (name, meaning, justification, category, type, counts, complementary postures)

 

Demonstration (silent demo, demo with counts, demo with counts breathing and explanation)

 

Benefits and limitation

 

Single group practice

 

Practice in pairs

 

Explanation of Subtle points

 

Whole group practice

 

Question answers

9.2

To teach as per the daily plan and the course schedule

9.3

To keep records of aspirants enrolled, their attendance and their progress report during the programme

9.4

To obtain feedback from the aspirants and make course correction as appropriate

9.5

Knowledge and Demonstrated ability to use the four teaching techniques of observation, instructions, touch and demonstration.
 

 Module 10 Teaching Practice

10.1

In-depth knowledge of

 

a. The scope of practice of Yoga and how to assess the need for referral to other professional services when needed

 

b. Observed capacity for, well-developed communication skills: listening, presence, directive and non-directive dialogue.

10.2

Demonstrated ability

 

a. To recognize, adjust, and adapt to specific aspirant needs in the progressive classes.

 

b. To recognize and manage the subtle dynamics inherent in the teacher - aspirant relationship.

10.3

Principles and skills for educating aspirants

 

a. In-depth knowledge of and demonstrated ability to apply effective teaching methods, adapt to unique styles of learning, provide supportive and effective feedback, acknowledge the aspirant's progress, and cope with difficulties.

 

b. In-depth knowledge of and demonstrated ability to transmit the value of self-awareness and self- responsibility throughout the process.

 

c. In-depth knowledge of and demonstrated ability to develop and adjust appropriate practice strategies to the aspirant.

10.4

 Principles and skills for working with groups

 

a. Familiarity with and Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and evaluate group programs.

 

b. Familiarity of group dynamics and allied techniques of communication skills, time management, and the establishment of priorities and boundaries.

 

c. Familiarity with techniques to address the specific needs of individual participants, to the degree possible in a group setting.
 

 Module 11 Practicum

 

Supervised teaching practice, observation of teaching, assistance in classes taught by qualified teacher, receiving and giving feedback. For full members, this includes professional ongoing mentoring and supervision under a more senior teacher.

 

 

Included for $5400/-

Method & mode of payment can be discussed at the time of registration.
Included:
Asana, Pranayama Mudra Bandha, Yoga Publication Trust Book ;
E-copy of the weekly presentation;
A4 size laminated asana charts;
A little customized book of yoga asana;
Yoga Mat & Block; & Meditation Tulsi Rosary

Schedule / Itinerary

Mode of Delivery

Part-Time; Non-residential  

 

Contact Hours

280 Hours Contact Time + 70 Hours Self-study; (6 hours/day/week x 35 weeks) + (2 hours hatha yoga class/week x 35 weeks)

Note: Including 200 hrs of YTTC

 

Start Date
We believe that “YOGA COMES TO YOU, YOU DON’T GOTO YOGA”
There is no specific date as all our long term courses are taught in a highly individualized & customized atmosphere, tailored to suite you. So that you can start when you are ready on the life-long journey of YOGA. 

 

For morei information visit our web site at http://www.srimayogaschool.com.au/100-hrs-yfc-level-i.html or send an email to info@srimayogaschool.com.au