What Will You Learn?
This certification program designed for those who aspire to learn the basics of authentic yoga as refed in yogic texts. Intermediate level practices are also included in this program.
I. Introduction
- Yoga – Meaning, Definitons, Concepts, Aim, Objects, Misconcepts.
- Historical development of Yogic Science,
- Ashtanga Yoga
II. Hathayoga
- Introduction to Hathayoga, Destructive and Constructives of yoga.
- Methods of Hathayoga Practice, Asana, Pranayama, Duration, Time, Gradation, Satkriya.
- Nadisuddhi, Varieties of Kumbhaka, Methods, Benefits, Hathasiddhi.
III. General Concepts
- Definitions of Health, Indian concepts, Modern concepts, WHO
- Yogic diet – Pathya, Apathya, Balanced diet, quantity, quality, eating time etc.
- Yogic Management of Health
Practical
I. Kriyas
- Kapalabhati
- Agnisara
II. Asanas
- Suryanamaskara- 9 Vinyasa
- Swastika, Vajra, Suptavajra, Urdhwavajra
- Tada 1 ,2 ,Katiparivartha, Ardhacandra
- Trikona, Parsvakona, Parsvotana, Virabhadra, Padangustha, Padahasta
- Pascimatana, Purvottana,
- Tiryanmukha ekapada, Janusirsha
- Pavanamukta, Bhujanga, Salabha, Dhanur, Makara,Ustrasana
- Vakrasana ,Upavistakona, Baddhakona,
- Bharadwaja, Ardhamatsyendra
- Jatharaparivartha, Viparitakarani, Padottana,Uttanapada
III. Pranayama Techniques
- Ujjayi, Anuloma-Viloma,
- Bhastrika ,
- Bhramari,
- Bahya Kumbhaka
IV. Meditation Techniques
- Soham
- Pranava
V. Relaxation
- Shavasana1, 2
Pre-requisites
- Basic knowledge of yoga is necessary.
- Open to all ages
- Participants should attend all the sessions.