Hatha & Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training Course
SWAN Yoga Retreat Assagao, Goa, India, in association with Bristol City Yoga
Presents
Hatha & Ashtanga Teacher Training Course
With an Introduction to Ayurveda, Yoga Nidra & Antar Mouna
28th January - 4th March, 2013
30 day intensive course, giving you a foundation in teaching Hatha and Ashtanga yoga. The course is residential, 6 days a week for up to 10 hours a day with Sundays completely free.
This course gives you the opportunity to develop your own practice in Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Yoga Nidra and Antar Mouna. You will also have an opportunity for an Ayurvedic consultation with a qualified Ayurvedic Doctor. This course is an opportunity for self- learning and a starting place for teaching yoga.
On this course we will establish the basics of teaching, communication, adjustments, sequencing, anatomy & physiology, yoga philosophy, pranayama & meditation and all aspects of yoga to give you a solid foundation. You will learn to teach and adjust both Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. You will be exploring all these topics on a personal level as well as for teaching purposes.
All the teachers at Bristol City Yoga are dedicated to teaching well and safely and this course will give you the basis for this. Teaching is a vocation and a journey of depth and richness. This course simply offers you a starting point.
Teaching yoga and maintaining a practice involves a lot of hard work and discipline and this course is designed to give you a foundation reflecting that. It is important you understand this is not a "yoga holiday" or a "retreat" before you apply.
Due to the intensive nature of this course it is essential that you are both mentally and physically well and stable before starting to study with us.
There are also non-contact hours included on this course. Some of these hours must be completed as pre-homework which consists of reading and report writing as well as some practical exercises to give you a good preparation and a look at what we will be working on. The homework will be sent to you once you have been accepted on the course and must be completed before the course starts. In addition, in order to qualify you will write three major assignments on completion of the course: an essay, an "open book" general exam and an "open book" anatomy exam.
On completion of the course we encourage you to apprentice yourself to a good and experienced teacher and we are willing to help you find such placements.
There is so much valuable experience to be gained working alongside knowledgeable teachers for an extended period of time that you cannot attain by attending a course. For those of you who already teach it will fine tune your skills and allow you an opportunity to delve deeper into your understanding of teaching.
Overview of the Course
Asana
We will start the course with asana suitable for complete beginners. You will learn to structure classes according to good energetic and physical principles, creating balanced asana classes. Later in the course we will look at how to teach the asana of the Ashtanga Vinyasa primary series in a manner suitable for beginner and improvers.
Self practice
You will have 3 practice sessions a day for your own personal development: starting with an early morning pranayama and meditation session; followed by an ashtanga mysore or led practice. In the evening you will be led through a hatha class. By the last 2 weeks of the course you and your fellow students will lead the evening sessions.
Study
There will be an additional 2 study sessions a day to cover the anatomy & physiology, philosophy and teaching techniques.
Personal Development
You will be expected to behave in a manner suitable for yoga student and trainees, with respect, self-study and reflection and abiding by the ethical standards we lay out, based on the yamas and niyamas of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras.
Subjects covered on the course are described below
Sample Daily Timetable
| 6.30 - 7.30 | Early Morning Pranayama and Meditation practice |
| 7.30 - 9.00 | Asana practice - Mysore self practice or Led Ashtanga |
| 9.00 - 10.00 | Breakfast |
| 10.00 - 12.00 | Morning study: These sessions will include sequencing, alignment and asana investigation, hands on adjustment work and teaching skills as well as Anatomy & Physiology and Yoga Philosophy, depending on the day. These sessions will be 6 days a week. |
| 12.00 - 1.00 | Two days a week open discussion: These sessions will be an opportunity to ask questions or share experiences that we might not always have time to address in the other sessions |
| 1.0 - 3.00 | Lunch Break |
| 3.00 - 5.30 | Afternoon study: Often time to study less "heady" subjects and to practice teaching e.g. study of asana/ hands on adjustment work /ayurveda/ yoga nidra/ teaching practice etc. |
| 5.30 - 7.00 | Practice/ study period: Hatha sessions to cover sequences such as restorative yoga/ hip openers/ or practice teaching session. |
| 7.00 - 8.00 | Supper |
| 8.00 | Evening sessions: Once a week we will have Bhajans/ tales from Hindu mythology |
Yoga Alliance
All Bristol City Yoga Teacher Trainings are registered with Yoga Alliance. This course fulfills 300 hours of the Yoga Alliance requirements. Once complete you may register with them at 200 hours and then you will eventually need another 200 hours of level 2 training to register with them at 500 hours. At present we offer courses in Bristol, UK to fulfill this criteria. The next such course starts in April 2013.
Cost
£2500 sterling. This covers accommodation and all teacher training hours. Travel to and in India, as well as travel insurance are not included in the course fees.
£750 non-refundable deposit is payable once you have been accepted in order to reserve your space. The balance for the course is due before the 1st November 2012.
Requirements For The Course
- You must have been practicing Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga regularly (4-6 times a week) for at least 2 years with a senior teacher.
- You must have a good basic understanding of alignment for the most common asanas.
- You must have a good understanding of how the breath works with movement.
- You must have a recommendation from your regular teacher that you are ready to embark on an intensive training course (see application).
- You must be open minded and prepared to learn different techniques and approaches to teaching and learning.
An outline of the course
Asana & Pranayama
- Support of your personal practice through 3 daily sessions covering Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga, Hatha Yoga, Pranayama & Meditation
- Standing poses- principles & practice
- Forward bends - principles & practice
- Twists - principles & practice
- Backbends- principles & practice
- Teaching Inversions
- Review key asana principles, practices & postures
- More seated postures and hip openers
- Adjusting asana safely
- Talk-though teaching of the Ashtanga Vinyasa primary series
- Breaking down the sun salutations for complete beginners
- Adjusting asana in Mysore-practice (Ashtanga Vinyasa self practice)
- Practice of simple pranayama: Full Yogic breath, Ujjayi
- Practice of Anuloma Viloma, Sama Vritti pranayama, Introduction to Antara Kumbhaka
Anatomy & Physiology
- Dynamics of the breath & its effect on body & mind
- How to read students bodies
- Anatomy & physiology: The spine & understanding postural alignment, anatomy and physiology of the foot, knee, hip and pelvis
- Understanding body types and the mobility/stability of the body
- Overview of cardiovascular & nervous system with reference to asana/pranayama
Teaching Techniques
- Teaching methodology - demonstration, verbal instruction, visual cues and adjusting
- Creating a balanced asana practice
- Class sequencing
- Teaching beginners: Introductory course structure
- Safety in asana & pranayama and teaching safely
- Teaching breath awareness and simple pranayama techniques
- Teaching meditation
- Review of safety guidelines for asana, pranayama & meditation
- Theory relevant to teaching Ashtanga Vinyasa led and Mysore classes
Ethics & Philosophy
- Overview of the History of yoga
- Yoga Literature: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali- Yamas & Niyamas & the 8 limbs
- Bhagavad Gita- the yoga of love and union
- Overview of Literature including The Vedas, Upanishads, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Patanjali, Bhagavad Gita
- Chakras & koshas - theory & practice
- The role of the yoga teacher
In Addition the Course Offers:-
- One to one sessions you will receive 2 x 15 minute sessions: one to review your personal practice and give guidance where needed, and one to help prepare your final essay
- Career development, ethical business skills and marketing
- Course review and sharing
- Closing ceremony
Quotes from Courses taught at BCY in the UK (the India course covers the same syllabus of the Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa courses)
Brilliant quality of teaching, this course provides a full and thorough training for anyone that would like to teach Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga or deepen their own practice." Caroline, Intensive student 2009
"Top class Teachers sharing their years of experience in a patient and generous way... Teacher training at it's best." Amanda, Intensive student 2009
"The hand out materials were exceptional- well written and of real practical use."
''A highly practical course that will deepen your knowledge of the primary series, improve your self practice and prepare you to teach and adjust the series'' Lucy, Intensive Student 2011
"An exceptional teacher training course. Laura's experience and knowledge gave me a broad insight into the world of yoga, giving me confidence and inspiration."
"Detailed handouts which were very useful and helped my practice too" "The workshops were amaxing and transforming"
"The assignments made me think and reflect on a studied theme and gave the opportunity to go deeper into a subject"
"Laura wants us to be the best we can be and the assignments reflected thisRefund and Cancellation Policy
In extenuating circumstances, such as bereavement or serious illness, the course can be deferred to a later date, subject to availability and deferral fee. NO REFUNDS, CREDITS OR TRANSFERS ARE AVAILABLE ON CANCELLATION PRIOR TO, DURING OR AFTER THE START DATE OF ANY TEACHER TRAININGS.
For more details about our yoga classes and courses please visit our website:-
http://www.swan-yoga-goa.com or visit our center.
Address:-
SWAN Yoga Retreat
101/4 Bairro Alto, Assagao,
Bardez, Goa- 507403
Phone: +91 9623755024
