This is an Education/Training for Yoga students that want an in-depth exploration, education and personal growth in the traditions of Hatha Yoga. Hatha Yoga is the general term applied to any practices of Yoga that involve Asanas, Pranayama (breathwork), Meditation, Kriyas (inner cleansing), Mudras, Devotion and the underlying Philosophies for approaching an inner and outer life.
The Svarūpa Foundation Yoga Teacher Training (FYT) gives students an in-depth study and practice of the Hatha Tradition. Asana is presented in dynamic form but with an understanding of alignment, modifications and adjustments.
Restorative/Therapy Asana, Pranayama and Meditation form a secondary support in the Training. The student will learn both traditional and modern techniques. The content of the course, final assessment and certification gives students a foundation level certification to teach Yoga.
The content of this Training covers:
- Level One Syllabus of Asana (Dynamic Asana and Restorative Asana)
- Introduction and Foundation of Pranayamas and Kriyas
- Foundation of Meditation
- Introduction to the Subtle/Energetic Body
- Basic Sequencing of Asana
- Working with common challenges and special conditions
- Introduction to working with Ayurveda
- Level 1 Functional Anatomy in relation to Yoga Asana
- Mantra and Devotional Practice
- Teaching Methodologies
- Yoga Philosophy Introduction