Yoga
Teachers Training / Yoga Holiday
5pm
Saturday 24 July 12 :00 Saturday 14 August 2010
Syllabus ; Daily Schedule ; Location ; How
to get there
This 200 hour Yoga Teachers Training course has an interdisciplinary
approach that will draw from several mainstream traditions as well as the
instructors own wide experience.
As a teacher you need to guide people so that they can not only do the
poses without injury but do them in a way suited to their own present condition.
Its not only important to know how to adapt any pose but also to know which
alternatives may be better suited. Emphasis is on getting prana (or energy) to
flow while doing the poses, to understand their therapeutic benefits and for
each person to practice with enjoyment, correct breathing and sincerity.
Course Syllabus - 200 hours
Yoga Asanas 60 hours
Basic postures and variations ; sun salutation ; relaxation ; abdominal breathing ; full yogic breath ; 2 pranayama ; basic routines and variations ; advanced postures ; meditation
Practice and Teaching 60 hours
Beginners and intermediary classes ; the elderly ; children and yoga for pregnancy ; teaching techniques : guiding, coaching, leading ; use of language and communication ; use of props ; assisting hands-on ; finding personal style in teaching ; designing for mixed level classes ; how to teach new posture in depth ;
assessing individual needs
Anatomy, Physiology 15 hours
Basic anatomy and physiology
Physiological and energetic effects of asanas, pranayama, meditation and
relaxation
Benefits and contra-indications for all techniques
Effects of structural and postural alignment on health
Physiological and emotional effect of stress
Philosophy 15 hours
Prana (Qi) Nadis (Meridians) and chakras (energy centres)
The human energy field
The 4 paths of yoga
The 8 limbs of yoga
Principles of self-development
Teacher student relationship
Introduction to the Bagavad Gita
Karma and reincarnation
Homework and group study 30 hours
Various activities 20 hours
Includes more meditation and chanting, discussions, DVDs, introduction to
Shiatsu, link between Yoga and Chinese Medicine etc
Daily Schedule
07h00
09h00 Asanas,
Relaxaton (main asana class)
09h15 11h00 Meditation,
Chanting, Philosophy
11h00 12h00 Brunch
12h00 16:00
Free study period and break
16h00 17h00 Anatomy &
Physiology
17h00 18h15 Asanas
(detailed explanations of asanas and teaching method)
18h15 19h30 Group
Practice (students teaching each other)
19h30 20h30 Dinner
20h30
22h30 Various
activities including meditation, chanting, DVDs, discussions, Shiatsu practice
All meals are prepared by our cook at the house and will include a completely
vegetarian option.
Make sure you bring swim wear as you will have enough free time each day to go to the beach.
Languages
The course will be taught in English but Gerry also speaks
fluent German and French so even if your English is very basic you wont have a
problem. You may read the necessary literature in your own language. The
practical part will be evaluated by continual assessment and you may write the
final exam in your own language.
Location
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Skoutari - Peloponnese - Greece
Skoutari is a little
fishing village in the southern Peloponnese 15 km south of Gythion which is 45
km south of Sparta. It is the point of entry to the mani peninsula from the
east. The region is graced by endless sandy beaches, a turquoise sea and rugged
mountains. Its ancient history is ever present.
Accommodation : The apartments are situated on a hill opposite
the village of Skoutari, facing south with a clear view of the sea. The nearest
beach is only 15 minutes walk from the house. Shared double
rooms in fully equipped apartments. For
photos and more info check owners own webpage:
www.sonnenseite.net
How to get to Skoutari
Fly to Athens, then by bus from Athens to Gythion (via Corinth and Sparta) approx. 5 hours. Then take a taxi from Gythion to Skoutari.
Info:
00 33 (0)663 177 501
Email : holidays@holidayoga.com
www.holidayoga.com