Virtual 100HR Ayurveda for Yoga Teachers Training (1)

PROGRAM CURRICULM

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HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY 

• Introduction to Yoga & Ayurveda
• The Four Vedas
• The Samkya Philosophy & Involution of Consciousness: The Journey from the Doshas to Samadhi
• The 4 Karmas: Balancing Laws of Cause and Effect - Sanchita, Prarabdha, Kriyamana and Agami 
• Ashtanga - The Eight Limbs of Yoga
• Ashtanga Hridayam - The Eight Limbs of Ayurveda
• The Yamas and Niyamas 
• The Six Branches of Yoga: Hatha, Raja, Bhakti, Jnana, Karma, Tantra
• The Bhagavad Gita & The Hatha Yoga Pradipika
• Patanjalis Yoga Sutras
• The 5 Kleshas

​YOGA ASANA​

• The Ayurvedic Approach to the Teaching and Practice of Yoga 
• Sequencing & Leading Yoga for Kapha Dosha
• Sequencing & Leading Yoga for Pitta Dosha
• Sequencing & Leading Yoga for Vata Dosha
• Sequencing & Leading Yoga group classes based on the seasons and the Doshas

AYURVEDA

• The Pancha Maha Bhutas: The Five great element & the 20 Gunas (qualities)
• Introduction to the Tri-Dosha Theory: Dosha Prakruti and Vikruti
• Introduction to the Tri-Guna Theory: Sattva, Rajas & Tamas
• Dinacharaya and Ritucharaya – Daily Lifestyle Routines 
• The Indriyas – The Senses, The Organs of Action and Cognition
• Sensory Care
• Leading and Sequencing group classes for the Dosha Prakruti  
• Shad Rasa - The 6 Tastes: Ayurveda Diet & Nutrition
• Agni, Ama & Digestion
• Diets for your dosha

PRANA & KRIYAS​

• Dirga Pranayama – The 3 Part Breath
• Brastrika, Brahmari, Ujjayi
• Nadi Shodhan, Kapalbhati, Agni Sara Dhauti   

SUBTLE ANATOMY

• The Three Bodies
• The Pancha Kosha Theory
• The Chakras, Kundalini, Ida & Pingala
• The Panch Pranas (see section on Prana)

MANTRA & MUDRA

• Mantra to balance the Doshas
• Mudras to Balance the Elements, Vayus and the Doshas  

COLOUR & SOUND THERAPY

• Balancing the Elements and Doshas with Sound & Color
• Shabdha Jnana (Knowledge of Sound Healing: Mantra, Mauna, Satya, Music)
• Healing the body through ratna: gems
• Aromatherapy recipes and concoctions for the Doshas​

MEDITATION

• Balancing the Elements and Doshas with Meditation
• Mauna, the practice of silence
• Walking meditation, Sitting Meditation, Contemplation, Japa Mantra Meditation, Retrogression
• Nidra, Loving Kindness, Auto-genic practices, Visualization, Journeys, So Hum Meditation  

PRACTICUM & FACILITATION SKILLS

• Formal Practice Teaching
• Refining your Teaching: Languaging, Guiding, & Transitioning
• Assisting, Supporting, & Modifying Poses
• Sequencing, Transitioning, & Sustaining Postures
• How to Consult and Support
• Leading Private Sessions
• Theming & Cohesion
• Preparing for final practicum

Recordings will be provided for each person for the duration of the course

**Students have a series of assignments to complete during each section including class observations, written assignments, and practicums *Final practicum will involve leading a holistic ayu-yoga class.

** This course is open to all students. Students who already have a 200HR teacher training certification will qualify for Yoga Alliance CEU credits.