This Advanced Yoga Teachers Training Course offers graduates of the Sivananda Yoga Teachers Training Course a meaningful opportunity to deepen their spiritual practice and expand their study of Hatha yoga, Vedanta philosophy, Raja yoga, anatomy, and Sanskrit. It is designed as a supportive space for continued practice under the guidance of experienced yoga practitioners and teachers, some with up to 30 years of experience. Rather than being reserved for experts only, the program is comparable in structure to a 200-hour yoga teacher training and is intended to bring renewed energy and clarity.
ASANAS
Detailed study of the twelve basic postures
Practice of classical advanced variations
Precise corrections
Deeper understanding of Hatha Yoga
PRANAYAMA
Extended practice of Anuloma Viloma
Advanced pranayamas
Proper use of the Bandhas
VEDANTA
The philosophical schools of India
Analogies of the supreme reality
Study of Vedantic meditation techniques
Explanation of Vedantic mantras
RAJA YOGA
In-depth study of the Yoga Sutras from Patanjali
The mind, its mystery and control
Detailed study of the eight steps of Raja Yoga
BHAKTI YOGA
The nine types of Bhakti
The five attitudes of devotion
SANSKRIT
Learning the Sanskrit alphabet
Correct pronunciation and spelling of the mantras and hymns
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Study of the nervous system, brain, endocrine glands and their relationship to asana, pranayama, and meditation practice
KIRTAN (MANTRA CHANTING)
Positive effects on the emotions
Correct pronunciation and mental attitude
Learning of classical Sanskrit songs
DIET
Subtle aspects of the vegetarian diet
Proper nutrition according to the three-Dosha theory of Ayurveda
4:30 a.m. — Wake up
5:00 a.m. — Advanced Pranayama class
6:00 a.m. — Satsang (meditation, chanting and lecture) or silent walk
7:45 a.m. — Asana class – 1 hour
9:00 a.m. — Anatomy and physiology lecture
10:00 a.m. — Vegetarian brunch
11:00 a.m. — Karma Yoga
12 noon — Raja yoga or Sanskrit lecture
2:00 p.m. — Main lecture (Vedanta, bhakti yoga, karma yoga)
4:00 p.m. — Advanced asana and pranayama class
6:00 p.m. — Vegetarian dinner
8:00 p.m. — Satsang (meditation, chanting, and lecture) or special program
CERTIFICATE OF YOGA ACHARYA
After successful completion of the examination, participants receive an internationally recognized diploma from the “Yoga Vedanta Forest Academy” of Rishikesh, located in the Himalayas, and the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres and Ashrams, headquartered in Val Morin, Quebec, Canada. The title Yoga Acharya means master of Yoga.
YOGA ALLIANCE
Certified by the worldwide Yoga Alliance for the 500 hours standard for Registered Yoga Schools (RYS).
Successful completion of the Sivananda Teachers Training Course (TTC).
The course is offered in English with simultaneous translation into Mandarin Chinese and Japanese.
These extremely comfortable and spacious cabins are tastefully furnished and decorated. Watch the deer wander by from the front porch with sun shade. For your comfort, an air conditioner, propane heater and ceiling fan are provided; furnishings include a desk/table and chairs, dresser/wardrobe and a sitting area. A small refrigerator, dishes and cutlery are provided.
Guests may bring their own tent and gear and camp on the land. Sleep closer to nature in the fresh, open air. There are deck platforms designated for tenting. If you want more than one tent, book with us multiple times!
Guests may bring their own tent and gear and camp on the land. Sleep closer to nature in the fresh, open air. There are deck platforms designated for tenting. If you want more than one tent, book with us multiple times!
Book your own private Om cabin. Pleasant and simple lodging, our Om Cabins are the original tent cabins that were built about 20 years ago. They are placed in a peaceful and tranquil setting, on a gentle hillside overlooking the pond and surrounded by the natural beauty of the Ashram. Each cabin is named for a different virtue, such as happiness or contentment. Each cabin is furnished with a dresser, desk, night stand, ceiling fan and propane heater. Om Cabin guests share a nearby bathhouse. Wifi internet is available.
The double is a shared room, and the cost is per person. If you are not booking with a friend or family member, a roommate will be assigned. Pleasant and simple lodging, our Om Cabins are the original tent cabins that were built about 20 years ago. They are placed in a peaceful and tranquil setting, on a gentle hillside overlooking the pond and surrounded by the natural beauty of the Ashram. Each cabin is named for a different virtue, such as happiness or contentment. Each cabin is furnished with a dresser, desk, night stand, ceiling fan and propane heater. Om Cabin guests share a nearby bathhouse. Wifi internet is available.
Om Cabin - Private (1 twin bed) - Pleasant and simple lodging, our Om Cabins are the original tent cabins that were built about 20 years ago. They are placed in a peaceful and tranquil setting, on a gentle hillside overlooking the pond and surrounded by the natural beauty of the Ashram. Each cabin is named for a different virtue, such as happiness or contentment. Each cabin is furnished with a dresser, desk, night stand, ceiling fan and propane heater. Om Cabin guests share a nearby bathhouse. Wifi internet is available.
Our Siva Cabins are newly built and are placed in a peaceful, tranquil setting, at the base of Siva hill on a gentle hillside overlooking the pond and surrounded by the natural beauty of the Ashram. They feature an outdoor porch, bamboo wood flooring, ceiling fan, and are built with high grade materials and furnished with a side table, dresser and propane heater. Includes a private bathroom and shower. Wifi is available.
Our Krishna Cabins are newly built and are placed in a peaceful, tranquil setting, at the base of Siva hill on a gentle hillside overlooking the pond and surrounded by the natural beauty of the Ashram. They feature an outdoor porch, bamboo wood flooring, ceiling fan, and are built with high grade materials and furnished with a side table, dresser and propane heater. Includes a private bathroom and shower. Wifi is available.
The double is a shared room, and the cost is per person. If you are not booking with a friend or family member, a roommate will be assigned. Our Krishna Cabins are newly built and are placed in a peaceful, tranquil setting, at the base of Siva hill on a gentle hillside overlooking the pond and surrounded by the natural beauty of the Ashram. They feature an outdoor porch, bamboo wood flooring, ceiling fan, and are built with high grade materials and furnished with a side table, dresser and propane heater. Includes a private bathroom and shower. Wifi is available.
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