Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
Daily schedule
A typical day during the program will look like this:
- 06:00 Morning meditation
- 07:30 Morning pranayama
- 08:30 Morning Hatha-style asanas; methodology and adjustment
- 15:00 Evening yoga philosophy, anatomy, and natural cures
- 16:10 Evening Ashtanga Vinyasa style asanas; methodology and adjustment
Yoga philosophy
The main philosophy of yoga is simple: mind, body, and spirit are all one and cannot be clearly separated. Yet there is a multitude of philosophical ideas developed by looking into the deeper dimensions of the body, mind, and spirit.
During this course you will deepen your knowledge about the main yoga philosophies, such as Patanjali yoga sutra, karma yoga, bhakti yoga, and gyan yoga. This will help you understand better who you are and what you can be, and how to achieve your hidden potential and possibilities.
Iyengar yoga
Named after and developed by B. K. S. Iyengar, this is a form of Hatha yoga that has an emphasis on detail, precision, and alignment in the performance of posture (asana) and breath control (pranayama). The development of strength, mobility, and stability is gained through the asanas.
Iyengar yoga often makes use of props, such as belts, blocks, and blankets, as aids in performing the asanas. The props enable students to perform the asanas correctly, minimizing the risk of injury or strain, and making the postures accessible to both young and old.
Ashtanga Vinyasa
Vinyasa essentially means movement synchronized with breath and is a vigorous style based on a rapid flow through sun salutations. You may also see a Vinyasa yoga class referred to as a flow class, which refers to the continuous flow from one posture to the next. On the other hand, Ashtanga is a system of yoga that was brought to the modern world by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois.
During an Ashtanga class you will be led nonstop through one or more of the Ashtanga series while being encouraged to breathe as you move from pose to pose. Each series is a set sequence of asanas, always in the same order. It is typically fast-paced, vigorous, and physically challenging.
Pranayama
On subtle levels prana represents the pranic energy responsible for life or life force, and ayama is controlling. Best known as the formal practice of controlling the breath, which is the source of our prana, or vital life force, pranayama exercises are specially designed to control the rhythms of pranic energy and achieve a healthy body and mind.
Bandhas
In Sanskrit bandha means to lock, to hold, or to tighten. It also refers to lock-in and of itself. There are 3 principle bandhas in the body, and a fourth that ties them all together. Bandhas conduct breath through the body, working against the force of gravity and achieving lightness. They allow energy to flow.
This is technically something very subtle, therefore physical action and muscle contraction are only a small part of bandha. The bandhas help you regulate and control all your internal systems; hormonal, sexual, metabolic, digestive, and more.
Kriyas and mudras
Kriya is a Sanskrit word that means 'action'. In the context of the risen kundalini, kriyas refer to involuntary movements which result from increased life force pranic energy in the body. Those who meditate or do yoga regularly may also experience kriyas during their practice. On the other hand, mudras are sacred hand movements described in some yogic texts. They can be seen in classic statues of Buddhist and Hindu deities.
Daily practice of kriyas and mudras helps attain better health, cure different diseases and it also helps to go deeper into meditation.
Meditation
There are many things in life that are beyond our control. However, it is possible to take responsibility for our own states of mind and change them for the better. Meditation is a means of transforming the mind. It helps develop concentration, clarity, emotional positivity, and a calm seeing of the true nature of things.
A regular meditation practice will help you understand the patterns and habits of your mind, and create more positive ways of being. With regular work and patience, these focused states of mind can deepen into profoundly peaceful and energized states of mind.
Ayurveda and naturopathy
You will learn about Ayurveda and naturopathy for a better, healthier life, and natural remedies to cure different diseases. You will also learn about diet control and the different types of food that are best for you, which are not good or might be harmful; all this to improve your health and eating habits. In Ayurveda, you will learn about the different body constitutions or doshas, such as prakrithi vatta, pitta, kapha, and much more.
Teaching methodology
Knowing how to teach yoga is as important as learning to do yoga for our self-growth and benefits. You will learn how to give knowledge and present yourself as a teacher with positive body language as adequate use of voice for motivating and create respect and trust in the hearts of students.
You will cover all the aspects of the body language as well as the adequate use of the voice, to create a motivating positive atmosphere as well as to build the trust and respect of the students. You will also learn how to teach in a better and proper way, how to give instructions, how to create an ideal class, and the different styles of teaching and techniques to adapt to different types of students which will help you win their respect and trust.
Important information
Important information
- Deposit is non-refundable but you can change the arrival date according to your comfort.
- Please be informed that Yoga with Divya's main focus is on your growth and transformation in yoga. They welcome you to come and choose the yoga place, room, and food. Rooms and restaurants are just about 5 to 10 minutes walking distance and if you did not enjoy the room and food given by Yoga with Divya, you are welcome to choose according to your taste and liking.
