yoga teacher training certification
Victoria BC Canada
Our Teacher Training Course is being offered only in Thailand
because the tropical environment and outdoor living have proven to be much more conducive to the holistic process.
Registered with Yoga Alliance
- www.yogaalliance.com
The Science
of Yoga Teacher Training
Integration of Body, Mind & Spirit
Based on the Science of Yoga
The Chakra Yoga Center is offering a 3 month intensive
Teacher Training Program in the Science of Yoga, Chakra
System.
Feb.2 - April 21th 2009
Pyramid Yoga Center - Thailand
$3450 Can. or US Equiv. ( www.xe.com )
Does not include airfare or accommmodation.
Class instruction will run Monday to
Thursday 7:00-4:30pm.
Friday 7:00 - 12:30 340 hours of instruction included - Now 12 Week Full-time Program
In Canada, Marina: 250 885-1364
Call Marina:66 85 784-2139 _ . _ . _ or David:66 8 990-8862 0(Thailand) Calling from within Thailand the numbers are 085 784-2139 and 089 908 8620
Who is this
program for ?
This program is for those interested in teaching Hatha Yoga (the physical postures and movements including power yoga) and Pranayama Yoga (breath training techniques), with a good understanding of the Chakra System. Also for those interested in developing an in-depth daily Yoga practice based on the whole Science of Yoga, including Meditation. For those who want to go beyond the minimum requiremnts and gain a deeper understanding of Yoga.
Reasons for choosing this program:
This program covers an in-depth study of the Science of Yoga -Chakra System as taught in India. Included are the classical 9 Forms of yoga which go into the detailed study of the energetic connections between the body & mind.
Study includes the psychological & physiological conncections of the Chakras
The primary teacher, David Goulet, has 36 years experience in teaching yoga, without incurring injuries to any student, due to a systematic way of teaching awareness of feelings first.
The method is gentle and progressive, from simple sitting postures to advanced headstands - without strain, with form and alignment.
One of few schools to teach a progressive sequence of pranayama (breathing) techniques synchronized with postures, including the many benefits of oxygen and prana.
One of the few schools that include Yantra Yoga, a mathematical system of chakra analysis and time cycles.
One of the few schools to teach advanced mudras, glandular controls to change, regulate and balance hormone production.
This program also emphasizes the teachings of the Science of Mantra Yoga and the physical & spiritual benefits of the practice of the sacred power of sound . Mantra sounds of the chakra energies
Concentration techniques and meditation are integral aspects of the program.
108 classical asanas plus variations on particular postures; basic form & alignment; sun-salutes; yoga flows; education in the physiological & psychological benefits of specific postures; breath training. Special sessions in Hatha Yoga Dandhal (link) - the ancient body building and empowering methods for warriors.
training in complete yogic breathing; specific pranayama breathing techniques such as Ekadhasi, Savitri, Nadi Shuddi, Kapalabhati, Nasarga Bhastrik breathing
intro to the history and practice of mantra; sanskrit seed sounds & petal sounds of the chakra energies; basic voice training; vowel toning; mantra chanting
introduction to the time cycles of the universal flow of energy; sacred geometry; mathematical calculations of personal birth-path chakra energies; psychological characteristics of chakra energies
study of cause and effect of actions and reaction to see what put you in your present situation - "creating your own reality"; teachings of selfless service; cause & effect ; karma yoga activities.
This course includes detailed physiology of the body and psychology of the mind according to the age old axiom of mind over matter; now called the mind/body connection. This program is based not only on theory but on the practical application of Yoga techniques to influence and adjust bodily functions, as well as balance the energies of the Chakras.
Our course covers the whole Science of Yoga, from the physical postures of Hatha, to the breath, energy work with the chakras, to the mind and spiritual levels. At the physical level we cover over 108 postures (asanas), movement coordinated with breath, and a variety of breathing techniques for specific purposes. Twelve weeks of practice bring these into an experience that you can feel and become confident with. To this we add music and dance in the style of Egyptian yoga, making it very enjoyable to do the exercises that usually require “discipline”. Cleansing and body detoxification are also covered in detail and followed up with discussions on various types of diets as well as supplements.
Dr. Nora Morcos giving a class on the physiology of the digestive system.
Mentally we look at a detailed explanation of physiology as seen through the Science of Yoga: energy, body chemistry, brain chemistry, and the role of mind, thought and emotion. Each week or two we delve into one of the chakras, its physiological location, glandular connection and function, the energy type and our emotional perception of that, and the mental characteristics that it manifests. In this way we develop a deep understanding of the whole mind-body relation. The mental side of yoga we elaborate on considerably, because in general it has received very little attention in most western schools. Consequently we not only go into great detail about how body and mind influence each other, but we also elaborate on focus, concentration and techniques to lead the mind through its maze so as to come to a meditative state.
Afternoon class
The practice of Pranayama Yoga in this outdoor setting is very effective for the absorbtion of Prana as well as for Oxygen.
The spiritual reality of conscious-awareness is examined in detail as our awareness expands through body feelings and levels of mind – without affinity to any religious doctrine. Through the physical practices we become mindful of many new feelings in our body, creating greater sensitivity of inner body processes and functions. Mentally this allows us to feel see and understand more of the greater picture. As the picture expands in our awareness we learn to see the connection between ourselves, the energy world, and the consciousness of the universe, providing us with a rather blissful spiritual experience.
At the philosophical level we discuss the roots of yoga and its past application in many of the cultures of the old world, while referring to texts and temples of ages gone by. The power of mind will be elaborated upon in this context. All of this is reflected back to what we are presently doing with body, mind and spirit.
If you are taking the course just to deepen your own experience, that is excellent. If you are planning to teach you will find you have enough confidence to do that as well. We cover many of the technicalities of teaching as far as setting things up and getting started. We also look at the mental, physical and energetic aspects of teaching as compared with simply practicing on your own. We also cover the logistics and business aspects of getting started as a teacher.
From the traditional Hatha Yoga postures like Trikonasana to the mandala drawing of Yantra Yoga used for concentration techniques, the program incorporates the full spectrum of yoga.
Three Month
Comprehensive Yoga Program:
12 weeks,
375 hours of instruction.
