Hatha Yoga Training - Summer

Mondariz-Balneario

Course: Practice of Hatha Yoga Instructor Training

Code: HY-I

Dates: 2 - 23 of August 2010

Level: I

Hours: 240

Language Course:English and Spanish

Where:Mondariz-Balneario, Spain

Course starting time: 2/08/2010 at 17:00.

Checkout time:12:00 on 23th August, 2010

Our Residential Hatha Yoga Instructor Training Course

This year for the first time we will offer the course in English.In this particular course we will direct our attention to the practical areas of teaching and practicing Hatha Yoga.

Course Themes

1. Hatha Yoga
2. Pranayama
3. Kriyas
4. Meditation
5. Variations
6. Pedagogy
7. Hatha Yoga Pradipika

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for those who want to learn how to teach and practice Hatha Yoga with anatomical exactitude. The course is for those who do not need to know the Yoga tradition in all its variety and depth (see our stage II and III courses for the tradition)

The course provides the knowledge and skills needed to teach Hatha Yoga while greatly advancing your personal practice.

This course are also suitable if you are simply interested in improving your practice and deepening your knowledge of Hatha Yoga practice.

Objective of the Course

Its main objective is to train you in the pedagogical techniques that you need to teach Hatha Yoga with anatomical confidence sufficient to deal with the variety of student needs you will encounter.

Course Content:

Postures
breathing
relaxation
meditation
pranayama
kriyas
Kirtan

During the course you will study and analyze the postures, breathing, and relaxation, from anatomical and physiological perspectives.

1. Hatha Yoga

class preparation
class distribution
atmosphere
vocabulary
rhythm
teacher's body language
psychology of the teacher
learn to teach the postures (asanas)
correction and adjustment of postures (asanas)
benefits and contraindications
pedagogy of teaching
traditional asanas and their anatomical adjustments
the design of various classes
preliminary exercises
Development attention to the body and sensitivity to the practice
preliminary warm ups
exercises that substitute asanas
Hatha Yoga Pradidpika
the origins of Hatha Yoga
the Nathas
mudras
bandhas
other styles of Hatha Yoga pranayama
breathing techniques for daily life
learning breathing
basic Pranayama
prana and energy
advanced Hatha Yoga Pranayama Pradipika
Relaxation
classical deep Relaxation
Yoga Nidra
autogenic training (Schultz)
progressive relaxation (Jacobson)
Kriya (purification or cleansing exercises)
the six kriyas of Hatha Yoga Pradipika
anatomy and physiology
human physiology and how this relates to the practice of Yoga
muscle dynamics
the function of breathing

2. Tantra and Kundalini Yoga

Astral body: prana, nadis, chakras, kundalini
Opening the chakras
Psychic phenomena: clairvoyance, telepathy, psychokinesis.
Awakening of Kundalini: methods, experiences, dangers, precautions
Techniques of Kundalini Yoga: Mantra, Laya, Yantra, Nada, Hatha Yoga

3. Raja Yoga: Meditation and Mental Training

the human mind : subconscious, conscious, superconsciousness
thought and its power, positive thinking
self realization
development of will power, concentration, creativity and intuition
emotions and feelings
affirmations and visualization
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Concentration and attention
meditation techniques:
meditation with mantras
tratak
meditation on the chakras
vipassana
expansive meditation
creative visualization
abstract meditation
overcoming obstacles
experiences

4. Bhakti Yoga

Feelings and emotions
the miracle of love
kirtan, mantra and Rituals
experiences of the Divine
introduction to Mantra
Relationship between Guru and Disciple
Spiritual Preferences

Timetable:

06:30 Good morning
07:00 Meditation
08:00 Personal Practice and Pedagogy
09:30 Breakfast
11:00 Pedagogy
14:00 Lunch
16:00 Asanas and Pedagogy
20:00 Meditation
21:00 Dinner
22:30 Buenas Noches

General Information

Teachers

Location

You can find out more about Mondariz-Balneario here, where you will spend three very challenging weeks.

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Course Prices

If payment is received before the 15th of April, 2010:
Total; 1.798 € • (Reservation + Course)
Reservation: 150 € • (non-refundable deposit) - Course: 1.1648 €

If payment is received before the 15th of June, 2010:
Total; 1.984 € • (Reservation + Course)
Reservation: 150 € • (non-refundable deposit) - Course: 1.834 €

If payment is received after the 15th of June, 2010:
Total; 2.097 €• (Reservation + Course)
Reservation: 150 • (non-refundable deposit) - Course: 1.947 €

Hotel Costs

Room and Board: Double Room (2 beds)

If payment is received before the 15th of May, 20109: Total; 966 € • (46 € • per day)
If payment is received after the 15th of May, 2010: Total; 1,008 € • (48 € • per day)

Room and Board: Private Room (1 bed)

If payment is received before the 15th of May, 2010: Total; 1.302 € • (62 € • per day)
If payment is received after the 15th of May, 2010: Total;1.365 € • (65 € • per day)

To Register Now for the Course

You can download a registration form PDF. After printing it out you can fill it in and then mail it in or fax it to 911850398 with your deposit to reserve your place on the course.

Certification

Certification is obtained after passing the theoretical and practical assessments, resulting in a Practice of Hatha Yoga Instructor diploma accredited by AIPYS

Students may choose to resit the exams at one of the AIPYS centres if necessary, to complete their diploma requirements.

In the case of not passing the exams, a Certificate of Attendance will be awarded.

Departure

The hotel departure is organized for the day August 24,at 12:00. You may arrange to stay longer if you wish.

Course Terms of Agreement

When you sign up for one of our courses there are certain general conditions of agreement that will apply.

Note

We reserve the right to make changes to any of the above without further notice.