TEACHER TRAINING COURSEBEGINNERS (RYT-200) | ADVANCED (RYT-500)

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DECLARATION

As a student of this School, I agree to uphold the following ethical principles :

Conduct myself in a professional and conscientious manner.

Acknowledge the limitations of my skills and scope of practice and where appropriate, refer students to seek alternatives instruction, advice, treatment or direction.

Create and maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the practice of yoga.

Encourage diversity by respecting all students regardless of age, physical limitations, race, creed, gender, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation

Respect the rights, dignity and privacy of all students.

Avoid words and actions that constitute sexual harassment.

Adhere to the traditional yoga principles as written in the Yama and Niyama.

I hereby state that I have read and understood the rules and guidelines and all informationprovided in connection with this application

I understand that photography and Audio/Video recording by means of any device in the classroom is not permitted

I understand that the successful completion of the course depends on observance of code ofconduct, maintenance of required attendance and performance in the end-examination.

I further understand that awarding of certificate and Grade is at the sole discretion of the Teacherand faculty.

I further understand that the Traditional Yoga reserves the right to reject my application with orwithout assigning any reasons there for.

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Course Details & Code of Conduct

Eligibility

Any aspirant or yoga teacher with a strong determination to pursue the course is eligible.

Certification

Traditional Yoga is registered with the Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga School (RYS). Uponcompletion you will receive a 200 hour Traditional Yoga Teacher Training Certificate (Beginners). Ifyou wish, you will be eligible to register your training with the Yoga Alliance. For details of theircertification policy please see:http://www.yogaalliance.org/Credentialing/Credentials_for_Teachers

Course Objectives

To restore an understanding of the progressive relationship of the different limbs of yoga forthe purification of the body and mind.

To gain a broad knowledge of the diverse systems that comprise and inform the yogatradition.

To understand the principles that underlie the correct sequencing of Asanas in order toimplement this in the designing of yoga classes.

To introduce important Kriya, Pranayama, Mudra and Bandana techniques not commonlypracticed in the West.

To give an overview of alternative health therapies and dietary treatments, includingAyurveda, so that yoga teachers are better equipped to guide their students towards goodhealth.

To learn therapeutic yoga techniques that can be used to treat others, particularlyKayachikitsa and Kayasamvadhana.

To understand the function and purpose of different types of meditation, from subjectivethrough to objective techniques, in order to make informed choices for one’s own practice orwhen teaching meditation.

To explore through both theory and practice raja yoga as taught by Patanajali.

To progress on the path of yoga

To learn to spread the teachings of yoga and practice teaching yoga through teacher roleplaying activities

To become a true yogi

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Daily schedule

5.00-7.00 am (usually) on all days or as convenient to the group,

5.00-9.00 am on few Sundays and Public Holidays with a break in between for breakfast(the stude n t s may have to volunteer to bring fruits to share among all fellow students)

Sunday or Monday, being the weekly day off

The Schedule is totally at the discretion of the teacher.

Course Contents Overview

• The course will include both theory and practice and equal importance will be given to yoga ofthe body and yoga of the mind.

• The course is designed on the basis that participants will already have reached a basic level ofproficiency in asanas and teaches a methodology that provides a framework of understandingfor asana practice. About 100 asanas will be practiced with beginner level to advanced level.

• The yoga sessions will focus mainly on asana, pranayama, mudra and bandhana practice.Kumar will demonstrate the importance of correct sequencing using the system of vargas andthe energy flow principle based on the five elements. Theory will cover a range of subjectsthroughout the course.

• The external yoga aspect of the course is based on the ancient texts such as Hatha YogaPradeepika, Hatha Ratnavali, Siva Samhitha, Gheranda Samhitha, Kurnataka Yoga andKapala Kurnataka Yoga and informed by Kumar’s experience of studying in 37 yoga schoolsthroughout India.The internal yoga aspect of the course is based on the teachings of Buddha,Patanjali, and Shankaracharya. Kumar will also refer to the Yoga Vasishta Saara andBhagavadgita, the Brahmasutras and the Vedas.

• The course includes a two day intensive residential meditation course in addition to regularmeditation practice.

• An understanding of Kaya chikitsa and kaya samvadhana therapeutic yoga and massage (BioNeuron Feedback Mechanism) will be given to the students.

External Yoga

• The definition of Yoga

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Shat Kriyas ( Six cleansing techniques),

Chair Yoga / Charnadasa / Jeeva Mukthi Yoga / Iyengar / Ashtanga Vinyasa / Vini Yoga.

• Suryanamaskaras from various traditions and related mantras

• Asanas, the importance of correct sequencing using the system of vargas and the energyflow principle based on the five elements.

• Angabandanas and angachalanas

• Asanas as treatment for disease ( disease index from Hatha Ratnavali)

• Mudra and Bandhana

• Pranayamas, including lesser known and advanced techniques, both external and internalrespiratory techniques. (More than 100 Pranayamas)

• Cyclic Breathing Technique

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• Visualization Techniques and Kundalini

• Chakra balancing

• In depth analysis of each chakra

• The system of nadis

• The hatha yoga lineage, historical and contemporary systems of yoga.

• Introduction to Laya Yoga, Swara Yoga, Japa Yoga, Ajapa Yoga, Nada Yoga

Internal Yoga

• The Tantra system including mantra yoga, the relationship of mantras to different parts ofthe body.

• An overview of meditation practices, their context and purpose.

• Conditioning and deconditioning.

• Techniques, tools, advantages, experiences and obstacles

• Subjective meditation and Objective meditation techniques

• Different Streams of Yoga – Bhakti, Karma, Jnana and Raja Yoga

• Pathanjali Yoga Sutras, in depth analysis

• The 7 stages of purification as given by Patanjali

• The law of dependent origination as given by Buddha

• Antakaranas- the 5 aspects of Mind

• Buddha’s Ashtanga Magga and Patanajali’s Asthanga Yoga

• The works of Sankarcharya, focusing on Viveka Chudamani

• Yoga Vasishta Saara & Bhagavadgita (Chapters on Atma Samyama Yoga/KshetraKshetragna Vibhaga Yoga)

• An intensive two or three day residential meditation course.

Diet, Nutrition & Healing

• Diet and nutrition including PH balancing and glycemic index

• Healthy and unhealthy food combinations

• Alternative dietary therapies for common problems including hypo thyroidism, obesity,arthritis, hypertension and diabetes.

• Introduction to Yoga Kayachikitsa

• Introduction to Yoga Kayasamvadhana

Complementary and Alternative Medicine

• Introduction to CAM

• CAM for Chronic Ailments – a) Diabetes; b) Cardio Vascular Diseases (CVD); c) Hypothyroidism; d) Arthritis; e) Obesity.

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• Women related problems and therapies – Hormonal imbalance – Breast Cancer –Premenstrual Syndrome – Other problems – PCOD – UTI – Men related problems andtherapies – Lack of testosterone – Enlarged prostate – lagging libido and potency problems– Prostate Cancer – Healing incurable hurts – Attention Deficit Disorder – Soothingsolutions for anxiety – Chronic fatigue – Best treatment for varicose veins

External faculty classes include

• Yoga Anatomy and Physiology

• Ayurveda / Astrology

(Note: addition or deletion of any topic is at the sole discretion of Dr. Kumar and the faculty) Please note: Dr. Kumar and the faculty reserve the right to award the certificate and grade basedon the eligibility of the student at the end of the course. The student’s level of attendance andmaintenance of the code of discipline and performance in the end-examination will be consideredbefore certification. In order to receive a certificate 85% attendance is required. If non-attendanceis due to illness or for any other genuine reason, certification would be at Dr. Kumar’s discretion.

OUR CODE OF CONDUCT

We expect our students to maintain high standards of personal conduct. This includes personalhonesty, discipline, integrity, ethics and values. Our code of conduct is a declaration of acceptableethical and professional behavior by which all registrants agree to conduct the teaching of yoga. Itis not intended to supersede the ethics of any school or tradition but is intended to be a basis foryoga principles.

Observance of YamaFor the duration of the course all students resolve to practice Yama, the code of conduct outlinedby Patanjali. Yama involves maintaining Ahimsa (non violence/abstaining fromharming/abusing/using harsh words); Satya (speaking truth/abstaining from lies/frivolous talk);Asteya (abstaining from stealing); Brahmacharya (abstaining from sexual activities other thanspouse); Aparigraha (abstaining from intoxicants including tobacco and alcohol)

PunctualityAs a mark of respect for the teacher and as a practice of self discipline, students are required to beon time and to remain for the duration of each class. In the event that you need to be absent fromany class or to leave the class early, permission should be obtained from the Teacher/CourseCoordinator in advance. Latecomers (Coming lat after the commencement of the class) without

prior permission will be marked absent for that class. And all latecomers should enter the class quietly, without disturbing the othe r students or altering the provided mat spaces. Classes missed during the course cannot be mad e up.

Noble SilenceStudents are expected to maintain noble silence during the teaching hours and on the premiseswhere the course is taking place. This means students should avoid communication with fellowstudents and instead maintain mindfulness throughout the class. Communication is only permitted

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with the teacher and volunteers unless the class is interactive. The aim of this is to allow focusand awareness to stay within in order to deepen the meditative aspect of the practice. When themind is calm and quiet it increases the ability to absorb information and learn.

Mobile PhonesAll mobile phones to be switched off or to be kept in silent mode before entering the class.

FootwearPlease leave your shoes footwear neatly outside in a row in the place earmarked for them.

Prohibited itemsPhotography, Video, Audio recording during classes is only permitted with the prior permission of theteacher.

ClothingWear loose comfortable clothing for asana practice. To maintain the sanctity of the class, modestdress is required, with shoulders, midriff and legs covered. Transparent and revealing clothing isnot permitted.

ValuablesThe centre will not accept responsibility for any loss or damage of your belongings in the centre.Please keep your valuables with you at all times.

Medical conditionIf you have a medical condition, please consult your Course Coordinator to take the advise of theteacher about the problem.

Class rules & requests• Seek the guidance of the volunteers to place your asana mats in the class.• Always place the mats without making any sound or causing any disturbance to your fellow

student.• Do not alter the position of the asana mats in a class to suit your convenience.• Students must not assist each other during class without prior permission of the teacher.• When the class has ended, please fold the mat and carry it back.• Any feedback, comments or suggestions for the teachers should be reserved until the end of

the class.

SUMMARY

To maintain the pure vibration we request you to abide by the above rules in a spirit of cooperation.Students are reminded that the teacher and staff are mostly volunteers with varying experiencewho offer service as part of their spiritual disciple. Your understanding and patience is appreciated.The spirit behind the discipline and rules is to enabling you to obtain maximum benefit from youryoga practice.