Philosophy and psychology of yoga based on the Yogasutras of Patanjali.
Theory of asana practice.

Function-oriented approach to movement in asanas: awareness, stability, alignment, stretching, mobilization, daily life application.
Traditional vinyasa system of Krishnamacharya, combining breathing and movement.

• Advanced asana approach.
• Nuances of using asanas in the larger yoga path.
• Core asanas essential for fitness and in a therapeutic setting.
• Preparation and balancing.
• Common and useful variations.

Principles of sequencing from the traditional approach of Krishnamacharya and further developments from there.
Foundations of personal course planning and sequencing for different needs.
Vinyasa Krama.

Principles and practice of working with your breath effectively.
Using asanas to prepare for pranayama.
Important types of pranayama with hands-on practice.
Advanced pranayama approach.

Using sound in asanas.
Using sound in meditation.

Theory of meditation and mindfulness: why, what, and how.
Practicing a core set of useful meditation techniques and skillful mindfulness.

Essential anatomy and physiology as applied to asanas.
Practical and functional points only, without forgettable and non-relevant theory.

Importance and theory of chanting.
Useful mantras for chanting and meditation.
Simple chants e.g. traditional Vedic peace chants.

Introduction to Ayurvedic doshas and prakrti.
Basic principles of Ayurvedic diet.

Mudras and bandhas: their importance and how to practice them.
System of Nadis, Prana, Chakras and their relevance to practice.

Establishing and refining one’s personal practice is a key element of this program.

A deposit of half of the total amount is due for registration. Please complete the application form and submit it. If you have any other questions, please contact us to complete your booking and deposit.

– Full payment is due for registration 40 days prior to arrival date.
– Payment plan available upon request. Please contact us.
–  Transfers are not included and can be arranged with Taxi (cost 35 Euro)

-Vat is included in the course cost.

Maximum participants 18

 A  fee of 4% of the total amount is charged for cancellation up to 40 days before confirmed arrival date. Any cancellation or alteration of dates  made within 40 days before arrival results in a charge of 50% of the stay, cancellation 14 days prior to the training, on the day of arrival, no show, or departure prior to the scheduled date results in a charge of the 100% of the total cost.

You can connect flight from Athens to Paros with Aegean Airlines.

Fly, You should arrive to Athens on the 4th before noon so you can take the bus to the Piraeus port and catch the 17:30 ferry to Paros with www.bluestarferries.com
– A bus shuttles from Athens airport arrivals to Piraeus port foe 10Euro every 20 minutes.
– Boats depart daily from Piraeus at 07.25 and arrive to Paros at 11.40 & 17:30 arriving to Paros at 21:45.
– Let us know the details of your arrival time in advance so we can arrange your transfer to the hotel.
– Boats depart daily from Paros at 19.15 and arrive Piraeus at 23.15
– Arrival date is September 4, course starting on the 5th and departing on September 25.

If you would like to extend your stay in Paros for a few days, we can help to arrange this
Flight and boat transfers not included

Transfers from the port of arrival to the Hotel are not included but can be arranged upon request. Cost per transfer is 25 Euro.

70% of the course is taught by Irana JiAn and 30% by other qualified teachers under her supervision.

Arrival date is Sunday. Yoga course starting Monday. Departure date Sunday.

Sundays are free days and meals are not provided on free days.