Pranayama TT
This is a Training for Yoga students/teachers that want an in-depth exploration, practice and study in the profound tradition of Pranayama, Kriya and Dharana.
Stage One (can be taken alone)
Stage One is a 5‑month personal journey through these subtle practices. You should have enough experience and time to be ready for that journey. There is an expectation that you practice regularly between the modules. Otherwise, you miss the depth and effect this work can have.
Modules 1 – 5 can be attended live on the ZOOM, OR watched as a recording at your convenience
at your own time. Recorded material is sent between the Modules to follow along.
Stage Two (Stage One must be completed fully)
If you wish to teach Pranayama, Stage 2 (Modules 6 – 7) course is available directly after with 2 longer Modules and recordings specifically looking at how to teach, sequence, and working effectively with Pranayama in a course or private setting. There is also some homework and personal follow up in this module.
You will be certified by Stephen Thomas SVARUPA YOGA (E‑RYT). The combination of the
detailed course Manual, contact Training hours, recorded material and group study, gives one the
clarity and confidence to offer this work in group and/or private settings. There are follow up
studies and support offered through SVARUPA YOGA along with a growing community of
students & teachers working in this area.
The content of this Training covers:
- The content of this Training covers:
- In-depth technique of the Traditional Pranayamas and Kriyas of Hatha Yoga
- In-depth look at various Dharana/Meditation techniques relate to breath and Prana Vidya*
- In-depth study of Bandhas, Kumbhakas, Timing, Ratios
- Work with some Modern techniques vs. Traditional Yoga Practices
- Sequencing for yourself — how to grow your practice over time, respond to seasons, life, etc
- Key Asanas to open Breath Body, influence proper breathing, stabilize the seated position
- Merging Asana and Pranayama
- Working with common challenges (eg. tightness of breath, imbalances, stress, poor sleep)
- Working to help with certain conditions (eg. hyper-tension, depression, insomnia)
- Morning versus Evening considerations, working with Moon Cycles and Seasons
- Using the Internal Cleansing Kriyas — the Shatkarmas of Hatha Yoga
- in-depth Ayurvedic perspectives relative to breath
- Anatomy of Breath
- Pranayama and the Nervous System
- Pranayama and the Chakra System, Vayus, Nadis
- Supine Pranayama and Savasana techniques
- Chanting and Mantra
Course Details & Dates TT 23/24
~ Course Details & Dates TT24/25 coming soon ~
Foundation YT
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 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
Course Details, Dates & Fees FYT 2024
Advanced YT
This is a Sadhana and an Education/Teacher Training for Yoga teachers and experienced 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 Advanced Yoga Teacher Training (AYT) gives students a Continuing Education Program in practices of the Modern and Ancient Hatha Tradition.
Asana is presented in dynamic form but with a deeper understanding of alignment, modifications and adjustments. One can expect to see growth in all the practices of Yoga but also to learn the deeper subtle aspects of the practice. How to make it more complex and advanced is only one aspect. Allowing the work to be simple but to move into deeper layers of the conscious is another.
Therapeutic Asana, Pranayama, Breathwork, Yoga Nidra/Prana Vidya and Meditation support this Training.
The content of the course, final assessment and certification gives students a chance to take a deep
Sadhana over the length of the course, to have a sangha (a group of dedicated students working together)
and to improve in teaching and facilitation skills, planning and holding space in group and 1 – 1 settings.
The content of this Training covers:
- Level One + Level Two Syllabus of Asana (Dynamic Asana and Restorative Asana)
- Foundation and Level 2 Pranayamas and Kriyas
- Inner work of Yoga Nidra/Prana Vidya & Meditation
- Continuing studies in Subtle/Energetic Body
- How to evolve Sequencing of Asana, Pranayama for teachers and self-practice
- Key support as a teacher/facilitator
- Working with challenges and special conditions
- Evolved studies in Ayurveda
- Anatomy and simple Therapeutic applications Yoga Asana
- Mantra and Devotional Practice
- Evolving the Teaching Methodologies
- Yoga Philosophy — exploring philosophy across the ages and wisdom traditions