History and Philosophy

The Yoga Sutras, Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita
The eight limbs of yoga
The main systems of yoga: Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Mantra, Yantra, Laya and Kundalini, Tantric, Hatha, Raja, Prana
The Synthesis of yoga
The Mother and Sri Aurobindo
Transformational Yoga Theory

Introduction to Transformational Yoga

Apara and Para dimensions of consciousness
The seven chakras – muladhara, swadisthana, manipura, anahata, vishuddhi, ajna, sahasrara
The four bodies or koshas – physical, emotional, mental, psychic
The relationship of the chakras and the bodies
Energy flow and the functions of the five pranas – apana, samana, maha, udyana, vyana
Impurities, effects and purification techniques for the chakras and bodies
Awakening of the spiritual body
Energy mechanics of Transformational Yoga
Difference between Transformational Yoga and other types of yoga
Introduction to meditation

Kundalini, nadis and the nervous system
Endocrine system and the chakras
Health benefits, contraindications and therapeutic use
Exploration, alignment, modification and individual expression
Ayurveda, body types, diet and lifestyle
Teaching Methodology

Principles of demonstration and observation

Assisting, modifications, adjusting, guiding
Finding your own teaching style
Ethical guidelines for yoga teachers
Student teaching and observing
Lesson planning
Classroom safety

Practice of Transformational Yoga

Basic Transformational Yoga sequence
Surya Namaskar and Chandra Namaskar (Sun and Moon Salutations)
4 Transformational Yoga asana sets – chakra activation, stomach, back and standing
Joint warming and cleaning practices
Observation and awareness techniques
Pranayama

Transformational Yoga breathing practices

Kapalabhati (cleansing breath), Nadi Shodana (alternate nostril breathing), Bhramari (humming bee breath)
Other useful pranayama practices: Ujjayi (victorious breath), Shitali and Sitkari (cooling breath)
Importance of healthy breathing
Conscious breathing techniques
Bandhas (locks): Moola (root), Uddiyana (abdominal), Jalandhara (throat), Maha (great)

Mantra

Invocation Mantra
Seed sounds for the chakras: relaxation, purification, activation
Mantras for the 5 elements: earth, water, fire, air, space
Setting intention

Meditation

Meditation methods and techniques
Observation and awareness techniques
Yoga Nidra relaxation techniques
Yogic energy awakening science (Kriyas)
Dynamic meditation techniques: walking, dance, etc

Teaching Skills

-Comunication Skills-Yoga Therapy- Lower back issues, prevention to injuries and therapy-Yantra & Mandala energetics in class- Creating sacred space

Also included in your course

Yoga Alliance International certification
Transformational Self Purification Yoga training manual
Accommodation
Delicious vegetarian meals
One-to-one guidance with your lead tutor :Personal practice developement

Suggested reading before the course

PublicationsYoga Anatomy – Leslie Kaminoff
Wheels of Life: A User’s Guide to the Chakra System – Anodea Judith, Ph.D.
Eastern Body Western Mind – Anodea Judith, Ph.D.
Bringing Yoga to Life – Donna Farhi
The Hatha Yoga Pradipika – Swami Swatmarama
Yoga Nidra – Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Meditation: The First and Last Freedom – Osho
The Power of Now – Eckhart Tolle
Freedom from the Known – J Krishnamurti
Kindle Life – Swami Chinmayananda