Onsite Yoga Teachers Training Course
Description
This four-week immersion offers a deeply personal journey while preparing you to share the knowledge of yoga with others. Through a balance of regular practice and inspiring teachings, you will explore the spiritual heart of yoga and develop a stronger connection to yourself and to the divine. Many participants also notice greater self-discipline, improved self-esteem, sharper concentration, and increased strength and flexibility.
On successful completion, students receive a teaching certificate from the International SYVC. Since 1969, the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center has trained more than 45,000 yoga teachers. The program covers asanas, pranayama, meditation, Vedanta philosophy, anatomy and physiology, the Bhagavad Gita, mantra, and kriyas. Please inquire for a brochure and application form.
Daily Schedule
5:30 am……………………..Wake Up
6:00 – 7:30 am……………Satsang: meditation, chanting and lecture
8:00 – 10:00 am………….Yoga Asana and Pranayama Class
10:00 – 10:45 am………..Vegetarian Brunch
10:45 – 11:45 am………..Karma Yoga (Selfless Service)
12:00 – 1:00 pm………….Kirtan or Bhagavad Gita Class
2:00 – 4:00 pm…………….Main Philosophy Lecture
4:00 – 6:00 pm…………….How to Teach Yoga Class
6:00 – 6:45 pm…………….Vegetarian Dinner
6:45 – 7:45 pm…………….Free time for Homework completion
8:00 – 9:45 pm…………….Satsang: meditation, chanting and lecture
1 day a week will be free, but satsang still must be attended.
Certification
After successful completion of the course, students receive the Certificate of the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers, entitled Yoga Siromani.
This training is registered by and fulfills the requirements for the 200-hour certification, for which graduates of the program are invited to register.
Curriculum
Hatha Yoga
- Hatha Yoga theory and the astral body
- The nadis (energy channels) and chakras (energy centers)
- Yoga asanas, the Sun Salutation, and the 12 basic yoga postures
- Advanced variations
- The effects of asanas on the physical and astral body
- Deep relaxation and release of blocked energy
- Pranayama Kapalabhati and Anuloma Viloma (alternate nostril breath)
Meditation
- Meditation and the twelve guidelines for meditation
- Mantras and mantra initiation, if requested
- Techniques of meditation
- Mechanics of the mind
- Positive thinking techniques
Yoga Philosophy
- Psychology of the spiritual aspirant
- The law of karma and Vedanta philosophy
- The four classical paths of yoga: Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Raja Yoga
- The eight limbs of yoga and Jnana Yoga, including Vedanta philosophy and techniques of self-enquiry
Anatomy and Physiology
- The effects of hatha yoga on major body systems
- Yogic diet and nutrition
- Ethical, health, and spiritual reasons for vegetarianism
Bhagavad Gita Study
Commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, the most widely read classical scripture, offering universal teachings on duty and right conduct in the battlefield of life.
Kirtan
- The positive emotional effects of chanting
- Correct pronunciation and mental attitude
- Mantra and sound healing
- Practice of opening the heart to the divine
Accommodation Prices
Tent – Bring Your Own – $2,400.00
Om Cabin – Double – $3,000.00
Om Cabin – Private – $3,500.00
Krishna Cabin – Double – $3,600.00
Siva Cabin – Double – $3,700.00
Krishna Cabin – Private – $4,600.00
Siva Cabin – Private – $4,800.00
Deluxe Shanti Cabin – Double – $4,200.00
Deluxe Shanti Cabin – Private – $5,400.00
All prices include $2,400.00 base amount.
** All options include 2 vegetarian meals, 2 yoga classes, and 2 satsangs.
Arrival and Departure
Arrival: The course begins on Saturday afternoon, with registration at 11:00 am. Please plan to arrive by Friday.
Departure: The Graduation Ceremony takes place on Saturday evening. You may plan to depart the following day.
Accommodation Options
Deluxe Shanti Cabins
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.
Tent - Bring Your Own (female)
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!
Tent - Bring Your Own (male)
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!
Om Cabin - Private or book with a friend (2 twin beds)
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.
Om Cabin - Double dorm share with another guest (2 twin beds)
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)
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.
Siva Cabin - Private (1 twin bed)
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.
Krishna Cabin - book with a friend (2 twin beds)
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.
Krishna Cabin, Double share dorm (2 twin beds)
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.
Deluxe Shanti - Private or Married Couples (Queen Bed + Futon)
Deluxe Shanti - Private or Married Couples (Queen Bed + Futon) - Pleasant, deluxe, lodging, our Shanti Cabins are placed in a peaceful, tranquil setting, on a gentle hillside overlooking the pond and are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Ashram. Includes private bathroom with shower, air conditioner, propane heater, ceiling fan, and attic space. Furnishings include a desk, table, chairs, dresser, wardrobe and a sitting area. A small refrigerator, dishes and cutlery are provided. Wifi is available.
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