500 Hours YTTC

The 500 hours of yoga teacher training is a combination of 200 and 300 hour training. This training consists of beginner and advance level training. One can enroll and learn immediately one after another or in two separate modules. Benefits of 500 hour training is that both training can be finished in a shorter period. A student who need more practice and time to absorb the teachings of 200 hour level before they can grasp the teachings of 300 hour course, they can join after few time.

Techniques, Training and Practice

This segment of ttc emphasis on analytical training to teach & practice multi style Asana training practice of Hatha and Ashtanga, Pranayama, Meditation, Kriyas, chanting. Every student will be guided through the techniques which will also allow them to practice themselves.

In Asana the focus will be on alignment and correct way to perform each technique. Initial first week will be foundation and gradually built awareness and strength and also develop flow. Teaching of different Pranayamas, its subtle practice and effects on respiratory and nervous system.

Teaching to withdraw senses i.e. Pratyahara ( base of meditation practice ) and different meditation technique will be taught and experiencing its effects on mind  like om chanting, heart meditation, yoga nindra.

Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers

In this segment we give brief introduction of background and history of yoga. Teachings of Yoga Sutras, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Bhagvad Gita. In lifestyle and ethics we will explore the eight fold paths of yoga. Teaching values of yoga as a Karma yogi. More than 2 hours will be spent on living yogic lifestyle. Learning on how to reduce power of kleshas which we all human beings are born with. This segment of learning involves spiritual and practical aspects of the course.

Teaching Methodology

Teaching Methodology segment emphasis on alignment for the asana and its sequence. Principle of demonstrating asana in the class and its effectiveness. Explore different aspects of teaching, communication skills, time management, and designing class according to age, group and any special needs. In business aspects of yoga we teach how to use individual professional and marketing skills.

Anatomy and Physiology

This segment of teaching includes the study of physical anatomy of a human body such as skeletal, muscular, respiratory, Digestive, nervous system and organs. This segment also includes study of pranic body (subtle energy) chakras, nadis, bandhas. Further all this learning will be related to its application to yogic practice.

Practicum

Student will ask to demonstrate yoga technique taught during the course with necessary adjustments and teaching skills. With open heart everyone will learn to give and receive feedback.