Hatha Yoga & Meditation
~ Asana (physical practices & postures) ~ Pranayama (breath control / energy expansion) ~ Mudra & Bandha (energetic seals & locks) ~ Yoga Nidra (conscious deep sleep meditation & deep relaxation) ~ Meditation ~ Shatkarma (yogic cleansing) ~ Working with the subtle body Culture & Philosophy ~ Vedas and Upanishads; Buddhism and Jainism; Bhagavad Gita and Epics ~ Patanjali's Yoga Sutras ~ Sankhya and Vedanta Philosophy ~ Hinduism: What is Religion, What is Spirituality? ~ Sadhus/Yogis: Indian Practitioners ~ Tantra; Mysticism, Consciousness, Altered States ~ Medieval Yoga ~ The Development of Modern Yoga ~ Introduction to Sanskrit ~ Ayurveda Sadhana / Self-Enquiry ~ Self Practice ~ Cyclical Wisdom ~ Personal Transformation Anatomy & Physiology ~ Biomechanics ~ Anatomy in Action ~ Adjustments |
Ethics, Inclusion & Accessibility
~ Decolonization Toolkit ~ Queer Dharma ~ Body Positivity Trauma Informed Practice ~ Neuroscience of Trauma ~ Trauma Theory ~ Systems of Oppression ~ Attachment Theory ~ Power Dynamics & Practice The Subtle Body ~ The Chakra system ~ The Koshas ~ The Prana Vayu ~ Nadis Teaching Methods, Skills & Practice ~ Teaching & Learning Styles ~ Class Planning, Sequencing & Creativity ~ Instructions, Demonstrations & Adjustments ~ Teaching Practice, Support ~ Teaching Assessments - Audio Recordings, Session Leading & Written Work |
Payment includes:
~ All weekend sessions ~ Lunch at all weekend sessions ~ A mala (meditation beads) ~ Neti pot (nasal irrigation pot) ~ Course manual ~ Assessments ~ Residential Retreat - accommodation and food |
Not included in payment:
~ Travel & accommodation for weekend sessions ~ Books ~ Insurance ~ First Aid Course ~ Any extra teaching assessments that are required |