25 Day 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, Goa

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Organizer: Preksha Yoga Ashram
Type: Yoga TTC
Starting From: 07-February-2021
Duration: 25 Days
Area: Goa, India
Food: Vegetarian,Organic
Surrounding area: Near to Beach,Close To Nature

Overview

Preksha Yoga is rooted in the traditional practice of Hatha Yoga while embracing innovation of the current day, conducting inclusive teachings on yoga asanas, philosophy, anatomy, physiology, mantra chanting, chakras, ayurveda, mudras, kriya, pranayama and meditation.

We are heavily focused on teaching methodology and techniques to ensure our students merge from their ttc into the professional world of yoga as competent, self-assured, poised newly qualified teachers.

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Teachers

Nitin Jain

Core Subject: Yoga Instructor

Nitin Jain has been teaching Hatha yoga & meditation for last 18 years. Based in Mumbai, he has been trained at Sivananda ashram, Kerala, Mumbai University, and under several yoga teachers in various parts of India.
Anjali Singh

Core Subject: Hatha Yoga

Anjali is a dynamic and peaceful individual with progressive and practical in-depth knowledge of Yogic practices. She has been trained in various streams of yogic practices including Ashtanga, Hatha, Vinyasa, and Iyengar. She has deep practical insights into Kriya yoga techniques mentioned in Hatha Yoga Texts such as Gherand Samhita & Hath Yog Pradipika.

Location

This retreat will take place at Junos Vaddo, Mandrem, Goa, India. Located with the purpose of enhancing the yoga experience, Goa with its beaches surrounded by greenery and tropical climate presents a perfect backdrop for learning and practicing yoga.

Program Description

Mantras and Chanting

Practiced daily.

Meditation

Twice daily practice.
What is meditation, how do we meditate, why we do it and its benefits.
Introduction to various methods of meditation.

Satsang

Meaning Company of Truth; in the company of your teachers and fellow peers you are given the opportunity to ask and discuss any questions you may have.

Shatkriyas (Cleansing rituals)

The different types of shatkriys and what they are.
Why we use them.
Their effects and benefits.

Pranayama

What is Pranayama.
What is Prana?
The different types of Pranayama and when do we use them; Nadishodhan, Sheetail, Shitkari, Bhramari, Ujjayi, Bhastrika, Suryabheda, Moorchha.
Techniques of Pranayama.
Why we practice Pranayama.
Pranayama effects and benefits.

Physical Practice/ Asana Practice

Develop your personal practice.
180 Classical Yoga poses including 84 beginnerss asanas and 35 advanced asanas shall be covered during your asana practice.
Daily hands on modifications and variations given during your asana practice. All modifications given are specific to your body anatomy.
Observation and feedback given on your practice to help improve your posture and alignment. Corrections, modifications and variations will be given.

Teaching Skill, Technique and Methodology

Hands on teaching from day one. You will teach fellow students from the first day of your course, slowly building your confidence and expertise, preparing you for real world teaching.
Experienced teachers will demonstrate and guide you through teaching methodologies, principles and how to instruct a class.
Experienced teachers will demonstrate and guide you on how to adjust, modify and correctly align students.
How to teach a class safely. Addressing and preventing injury.
Teaching styles and the presence of a teacher in a class.
Students will undergo daily observation on their teaching progress and be given constructive feedback.

Specialist Teaching Techniques:

Children’s Yoga.
Pregnancy yoga.
Gentle Yoga.

Vedic and Yogic philosophy and history

The 4 paths of yoga

Karma yoga
Jnana yoga
Bhakti yoga
Raja yoga

Yogic diet and nutrition

Introduction to Ayurveda

Curriculum

Daily schedule

06:00 AM: Satsang, meditation, chanting, and mantras
07:30 AM: Breakfast
08:15 AM: How to teach yoga classes
11:30 AM: Lunch
12:00 PM: Karma yoga
13:00 PM: Main lecture (philosophy, anatomy, and philology)
15:30 PM: Asana or pranayama class
18:00 PM: Dinner
21:30 PM: Meditation
22:00 PM: Lights out

Accommodation

Preksha Yoga Ashram provides an elegant and comfortable staying facility for their students, nurturing sanctuary for spiritual seekers from around the world, where they will have safe food, clean water, and guidance for their yogic journey. The rooms are clean, well ventilated, surrounded by gardens, and provided with dedicated silence zones.

Food

During this teacher training course, you will be served three pure vegetarian meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and herbal tea.

What Makes This Program Special?

200 hours of intensive Hatha Yoga training over 25 days.
A well-rounded understanding of 150+ yoga asanas, yogic philosophy, anatomy, physiology, mantra chanting, chakras, ayurveda, mudras, kriya, pranayama and meditation.
Teaching methodology for multiple asanas to enable you to compose sequences.
Build confidence as a yoga teacher due to comprehensive teaching methodology class and hands on teaching throughout the course.
Experience the traditional yogic lifestyle in an authentic yoga ashram in Goa, India.