TEACHER TRAINING IN TRANSFORMATION HATHA YOGA 200h YOGA ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL

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1 TEACHER TRAINING IN TRANSFORMATION HATHA YOGA 200h YOGA ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL FLORENCE, 18 MARCH - 08 APRIL 2017 A 200h Yoga Alliance International certified Training that will equip you with the knowledge, confidence, and inspiration you need to become an outstanding yoga teacher and a balanced serene individual who is ready to lead others in their yoga practice. Transformational Hatha Yoga is a powerful system of yogic techniques that helps us center and balance our lives in a way that keeps us naturally happy, healthy and emotionally stable. A carefully selected set of asana postures is practiced in order to stretch the physical body. This sequence of asanas opens and cleanses the seven chakras (life energy centers) that regulate our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well being. While hatha yogic postures are practiced to strengthen the physical body, pranayama breathing techniques, meditation and mantras are also an essential part of this complete yogic system. These techniques work simultaneously in order to purify and energize the chakras and balance the subtle prana energies. As a result, the effects of Transformational Yoga practice are felt immediately and are carried over into your everyday life bringing equilibrium and serenity into the physical body, emotions, mind, and soul. Transformational Yoga is an integral approach to physical health, emotional balance, and mental and spiritual clarity founded and created by Swami Vidyanand, a renowned yoga master. For more information see Key components of the Transformational Yoga Teacher Training course: Asana: Hatha yoga training is your opportunity to examine the asanas in depth, learn safe hands-on adjustments, modifications, and precise alignment. You will come away with a thorough knowledge of the asanas and the physical aspects of yoga, such as anatomy and physiology. Two asana classes a day are taught; one for your personal practice and development and one teaching you how to teach others. These asanas can be modified and are suitable for everyone from beginners to advanced. You also have the opportunity to get supervised teaching practice.

2 Pranayama: Discover the healing potential of your breath. Breathing techniques are an essential component of Hatha Yoga. Benefits include improved concentration, more energy, deeper sleep, and reduced stress levels. Not only does it feed the brain, but revitalizes the body, since breath is the bridge between the body and the mind. Mantra: The science of vibration will be explored during the teacher training. Mantra chanting generates vibrations that are fundamental tools for altering the psyche, and producing a tranquil and balanced mind. In yogic practices, the growth of our awareness progresses with the help of these vibrations. By cleansing our minds with mantras, decision-making becomes clearer, observation power is awakened; purification leads to improved concentration and a calm focused mind. Mantras will be translated and clearly explained. Meditation: Meditation, Yoga Nidra, and other relaxation techniques are included in the Transformational Yoga teacher-training course in order to give us an experience of our pure natures, in which our egos dissolve and we find inner silence. 200h TEACHER TRAINING COURSE SYLLABUS Practice of Transformational Hatha Yoga Asanas Basic Transformational hatha yoga asana sequence includes over 80 positions Techniques of transformational yoga within the asanas Surya Namaskar and Chandra namaskar (sun & moon salutations) Basic preparatory joint movements to warm up & prevent injuries Sanskrit names of all positions Mantras: building awareness with vibrations & chanting Seed Sounds for chakras: relaxation, purification, and activation Five Element mantra Invocation technique with mantra Gayatri Mantra Sanskrit training includes: chanting mantra, asanas, pranayama & other yoga vocabulary Theory for Transformational Yoga

3 Functions of 7 chakras 5 bodies and Koshas Pranic body and 5 pranas and their functions Impurities of the 5 bodies, effects and purification techniques for each Energy mechanics of Transformational yoga History and Philosophy The Wheel of Yoga Comparison and brief history of main branches of yoga Patanjali s Yogic philosophy and the 8 limbs of yoga Intro to Yoga Sutras, Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita & the yoga tradition History of Hatha Yoga Pranayama - Control of the prana Kapalabhati (cleansing breaths) Nadi shodana (alternate nostril breathing) Bhramari (humming bee breath) Ujjayi (victorious breath) Shitali & Sitkari (cooling breath) Discussion on bad breathing habits and correction techniques Conscious breathing techniques Kewal Kumbhanka (peaceful pause) Science of Swara Yoga Introduction Breathing techniques for 5 Prana activation Bandhas Moola Bandha Uddiyana Bandha Jalandhara Bandha (throat lock) Maha Bandha (the great lock) Mudras 3 Granthis Meditation Techniques Meditations from the Tantras Walking Meditations Five body medtiation Eating Meditiation Observation and awareness techniques Yoga Nidra relaxation techniques Karma Yoga

4 Teaching Methodology Principles of demonstration & observation Assisting, modifications, correcting, instructing Finding your own teaching style Lesson planning Ethical guidelines for yoga teachers Classroom safety Basic healthy yogic lifestyle Anatomy and Physiology Physical Anatomy and Physiology- basic knowledge of body systems including respiratory, digestive, circulatory, nervous, musculoskeletal, endocrine systems Psychic Physiology of yoga: Ida, pingala, shushumna Kundalini theory Nadis and the nervous system Endocrine system and the Chakras Health benefits of yoga techniques, contraindications, and theraputic use Intro to Ayurveda: body types & diet Kinesiology & mechanics of body movement DAILY SCHEDULE Monday to Friday 9:00 10:45 Pranayama & Hatha Asanas 11:00 13:00 Theory 13:00 15:00 Lunch & Free time 15:00 17:00 Theory 17: Evening practice /workshops Saturday Free Sundays 10am 5pm Provided Reading Material: 'Asanas Pranayama Mudra Bandha' by Swami Satyananda 'Transformational Hatha Yoga Handbook' 'Anatomy Handbook' Suggested Readings: Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff Chakras: Wheels of Life' and 'Eastern Body Western Mind

5 by Anodea Judith, Ph.D. Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Swami Swatmarama The Power of NOW by Eckhart Tolle Freedom from the known by Krishnamurti Yoga Nidra by Swami Satyananda Saraswati Meditation: the first & last freedom by Osho Bringing Yoga to Life by Donna Farhi The Body keeps the score by Bessel van der Kolk LANGUAGE Language of this Training is English. However Italian & German are spoken. LOCATION Florence is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in Due to Florence's artistic and architectural heritage, it has been ranked by Forbes as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and the city is noted for its history, culture, Renaissance art and architecture and monuments. The city also contains numerous museums and art galleries, such as the Uffizi Gallery, Pitti Palace and Palazzo Strozzi, amongst others, and still exerts an important influence in the fields of art, culture, cuisine, fashion and politics. The training is centrally located in the area of San Frediano, just 3 min from Porta Romana. A beautiful, lively and authentic Florentine neighborhood next to the Boboli garden and walking distance from the center. ACCOMODATION We want to be sure the teacher training program is accessible to everyone and have therefore decided not to include accommodation in the overall package of the training. There are many different options nearby and we are happy to share and recommend some selected places we know. PRICE Total for the 200h CERTIFIED TRAINING IN TRANSFORMATIONAL HATHA YOGA : per person 3 month in advance Early-bird booking: per person The price includes:

6 Coverage of 200h teacher training syllabus as listed above 200-hour certificate from Yoga Alliance International. Transformational Yoga handbook, teacher training manual and journal Personal one to one training and guidance from certified instructors PAYMENT POLICY For all Yoga teacher-training programs a 500 euro deposit is required upon booking to secure your place. The balance is due on arrival. Payments can be made by bank transfer to the account indicated in your reservation confirmation or through PayPal to:. Cancellation and Postponement Due to the advanced planning of our programs at various locations and small batch sizes, the following policy is applied: Cancellations received 30 days or more: 50% of your deposit is refunded. Cancellations received less than 30 days before the the arrival date: deposits paid are non-refundable, but may be applied in part to another teacher training or retreat (see below). If you wish to change your program to a later date, there is a 100 Euros administration fee per reservation with an advance notice of 15 days. If less than 15 days, you would be charged 50% of the deposit to postpone. For more information or any specific questions, please us at balance@opusballet.it In the unlikely event that one of our courses is cancelled you would be given at least one month notice and be entitled to a 100% refund of your deposit. We reserve the right to cancel any yoga course due to inadequate participation. We are not responsible for any external expenses incurred in preparation for any canceled course including airline tickets, loss of work or any other costs associated in preparing for the trip. Purchasing travel insurance for your protection due to unforeseen occurrences is highly recommended.