The Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Course (TTC) is limited to 15 people and it is offered by a team of experienced teachers. This is a comprehensive Yoga Instructor training program, designed in accordance with the 200 Hour requirements for registration with Yoga Alliance. After successfully completing the course you will be a Certified Yoga Instructor, eligible to register with Yoga Alliance and you will be qualified to teach Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga worldwide. All the modules taught meet and exceed yoga alliance requirements. Our comprehensive course schedule includes Asanas, Asanas Methodology (Adjustments & Theory), Pranayama and Meditation, Yoga Philosophy, Anatomy, Ayurveda and more. THEME OF THE COURSE The theme of the teacher training is Ashtanga Vinyasa flow. The course is a fusion between the set sequence of the Ashtanga Primary Series as derived from the ancient text Yoga Korunta and the creative flows and sequences of ‘breath synchronized movement’ found in the Vinyasa Flow style of asana practice. Students will be taught the Ashtanga Primary series in order to develop a solid foundation of asana and alignment practice on which to draw from in developing and sequencing a Vinyasa Flow class, where various other asana will also be incorporated. In these styles, asana are practiced in a sequence in a dynamic and flowing style using breath, drishti (gaze) and bandhas (energy locks). By the end of the course students will be able to teach Ashtanga primary series and also create their own Vinyasa Flow sequences. THE EIGHT LIMBS OF YOGA Yama - ethical disciplines Niyama - self obser Asana - posture pranayama - breath control Pratyahara - sense withdrawal Dharana - concentration Dhyana - meditation Samadhi - a state of joy and peace ASHTANGA YOGA Introductions and history The elements of Ashtanga yoga: Vinyasa (breath-synchronised motion), Ujjayi Pranayama (victorious breathing), bandhas (inner locks), dristis (gaze points) Primary series: Sun salutations, standing series, seated series, finishing sequence Jamb backs and jump throughs, Drop backs Students will practice primary series every morning three to five times in a week TEACHING METHODOLOGY AND TECHNIQUE Principles of demonstration, Observing, assisting and correcting, Instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher, Voice projection, floor presence The student’s process of learning Planning and structuring a class Alignment and hands-on-adjustment Dealing with injuries and safety precautions Business aspects of teaching yoga. PRIMARY SERIES Samasthiti Surya Namaskara A Surya Namaskara B Standing Postures Padangushtasana Padahastasana Utthita Trikonasana Parivritta Trikonasana Utthita Parshvakonasana Parivritta Parshvakonasana Prasarita Padottanasana A Prasarita Padottanasana B Prasarita Padottanasana C Prasarita Padottanasana D Parshvottanasana Utthita Hasta Padangushtasana Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana Utkatanasana Virabhadrasana (A & B) Sitting Postures Dandasana Paschimattanasana Purvatanasana Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimattanasana Tiriangmukhaikapada Paschimattanasana Janu Shirshasana A Janu Shirshasana B Janu Shirshasana C Marichyasana A Marichyasana B Marichyasana C Marichyasana D Navasana Bhujapidasana Kurmasana Supta Kurmasana Garbha Pindasana Kukkutasana Baddha Konasana Upavishta Konasana Supta Konasana Supta Padangushtasana Ubhaya Padangushtasana Urdhva Mukha Paschimattanasana Setu Bandhasana Finishing Postures Urdhva Dhanurasana Paschimattanasana Sarvangasana Halasana Karnapidasana Urdhva Padmasana Pindasana Matsyasana Uttana Padasana Shirshasana Baddha Padmasana Padmasana Uth Pluthi Savasana PRANAYAM The Mechanics of Breathing Four Aspects of Pranayama Introducing the practitioner to his natural breath Abdominal Breathing Thoracic Breathing Clavicular Breathing Full Yogic Breath Nadi Shodhana Bramhari Bastrika Kapalabhati Sheetali & Sheetkari Ujjayi BABDHA Moola, Uddhyana Jalandhara Maha Bandha. MUDRAS (YOGA IN YOUR HANDS) Namaskar mudra Chin Mudra Jnana Mudra Shambavi Mudra Nasikagra Mudra bhairava mudra YOGA PHILOSOPHY Definition of Yoga Discipline of Yoga Witnessing The essence of Yoga Five modifications of the mind Foundations of yoga Practice-Abhyasa Non-Attachment-Vairagya Eight limbs of Yoga THE YOGIC DIET Food Relationship between food and our emotions TYPES OF DIET Sattvic Tamasic Rajasic Yoga and vegetarianism YOGIC ANATOMY Cardiovascular System Respiratory System Endocrine System Digestive System Musculoskeletal System RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR READING : Yoga Mala - Sri Pattabhi Jois. Light on Yoga - BKS Iyengar. Asana, pranayama, Mudra, Bandha - Swami Satyananda Saraswati. Learn more about Pranayamas, Patanjali Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, vedas, upanishads and Yoga Anatomy SAMPLE SCHEDULE DAILY SCHEDULE MONDAY - FRIDAY 06.00 - 07.30 AshtangaVinyasa Asanas Practice (Mysore Style) 07.30 - 10.30 Breakfast & Study Break 10.30 - 11.30 Asanas Theory and Teaching Methodology 11.30 - 12.30 Yoga Philosophy / Hatha Yoga Pradipika 12.30 - 15.00 Lunch & Study Break 15.00 - 16.00 Pranayama 16.00 - 17.00 Asanas Alignment & Teaching Techniques 17.00 - 18.00 Meditation 18.30 - 19.30 Yoga Anatomy & Physiology / Ayurveda 19.30 - 20.30 Dinner