Students will gain extensive knowledge on yoga postures and will increase their physical strength, inner strength and naturally their flexibility. Some asanas are connected to certain mind patterns and throughout the training this body/mind connection will get more clear in many ways. There will be assistance with the asanas and space for alignment. The focus is on Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga.

Pranayama is an ancient yogic breathing technique that is used as preparation for meditation and is a vital aspect of practising yoga. It improves the respiratory system and purifies the body and mind. Pranayama topics include an introduction, aspects of pranayama, different types of prana and types of yogic breathing. Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) Ujjayi (the psychic or victorious breath) Shitkari (hissing breath) Sheetali (cooling breath) Kapalabhati (frontal brain cleansing breath) Bhramari (humming bee breath) Bhastrika (bellows breath) Suryabheda (vitality stimulating breath) including advance variations.

The purpose of mantra chanting in yoga is to generate vibrations and connect with the universe. Each mantra has it’s unique vibration. Pratah Smarana (morning prayer) Ratri Smarana (evening prayer) Swadhyaya Prarthana (study prayer) Maha-mrtyunjaya mantra and gayatri mantra AUM chantings Shiva chantings Ganesha chanting Mantras for Chakras

The practice of mudra is an ancient facet of yoga. Performing gestures effects the energy flow of the body and can change a person’s spiritual and mental characteristics. Jnana mudra Chin mudra Yoni mudra Bhairava mudra Shambhavi mudra Khechari mudra Khechari mudra Asvini mudra Bhairavi mudra Dhyan mudra Apaan mudra Samaan mudra Vayu mudra.

Meditation is a systematic practice that promotes physical, mental, and emotional tranquillity. It increases the vital energy in the body and gives you more aliveness, good blood circulation and a relaxed nervous system. Breathing awareness meditation AUM (Om) or mantra meditation Trataka Tips for developing concentration Silence practice Cathartic meditation Kundalini meditation Chakra meditation Sufi Meditation Dance meditation.

A yoga teacher should efficiently perform the practical applications of class planning and preparation. At Jiva Yoga, students will learn how to create a positive and peaceful class environment for an enjoyable and transformative experience. You will learn: How to plan and structure a yoga asana class Principles of demonstration Qualities of a teacher and teaching styles How to use the breath and voice while teaching Observing, assisting and correcting Verbal cues Functional modifications, injuries and safety precautions Guidelines for each asana (as per manual) Assisting inversions.

Students will take turns practicing their teaching skills by performing in front of their peers and teachers. There will be demonstration, alignment, and instructions. You will learn: Symptoms of a good teacher Clear instruction Demonstration Proper alignment Individual care of each student.

Proper understanding of the physical body will help to prevent injury before, during, and after practice. Physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc). Includes both the study of the subject and application of its principles to yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns). Practical anatomy with a major emphasis on muscular and skeletal structures and in-depth study of anatomical and skeletal differences (i.e. compression, tension, and proportion and orientation theory) Introduction to different body systems Proper alignment Skeletal system, muscular system, connective tissue, nervous system, major kriya of the body, digestive system, endocrine system, circulatory system Breathing and respiratory system Practical applications of anatomy into postures Therapeutic applications of postures and working with injuries in asana class.

Yoga philosophy is the foundation of our yoga practice and is the key to earn yogic strength. Through the path of yogic philosophy, you will establish a solid, well-rounded yoga practice. Meaning of yoga, concepts, history Four paths of yoga (Jnana, Raja, Bhakti, Karma Yoga) Ashtanga Yoga & Hatha Yoga Prana (bioplasmic energy) The chakra system, its qualities, activating and balancing techniques Energy or nadi system Meditation: introduction, practices, meditation and mind, removal of mental problems Guru and disciple relationship Kriya Yoga Five types of bodies (sheaths or koshas) Patanjali Yoga Sutras Bhagavat Gita Hath Yoga Pradipica.

When a yoga practitioner moves through the various internal states of Yoga Nidra, a profound experience of relaxation occurs. This is called “turiya,” a sensation of pure bliss. This will cover basic relaxation, tension relaxation, and full body relaxation In this 300 hrs Yoga Teacher Training Course at Triguna Yoga you will practice all levels of Yoga Nidra as we divide this proces into beginner, intermediate and advanced practices (Level I, II and III). In Yoga Nidra advanced practices you will learn to guide your body/mind into a certain rythm.