Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training at Kovalam

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Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training at Kovalam

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About the Activity

This course focuses on the practice and teaching methodology of the Primary Series of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. The Primary Series includes over 70 asanas (postures), linked sequentially by Vinyasa (breath-initiated movements between the asanas). The course begins with detailed instruction of the Primary Series' practice and then continues with a morning Mysore style or Led Primary Series class for the remainder of the course.

The ability to give adjustments and to assist students in deepening their postures and practice is developed throughout the course. The Sanskrit names of the postures are explained elaborately and how to teach an Ashtanga Yoga Led class effectively is evaluated in detail.

The benefits of the specific sequencing and the principles of Vinyasa (the movements between postures), Ujjayi Pranayama (the sound induced breath), Drishti (the gaze) and Bandhas (the three locks or seals) are included as essential elements of the practice and teaching of Ashtanga Yoga during the course. The importance of encouraging students to continue with a regular practice and preparing them for Mysore style is emphasized.

Topics Include

Practice of Ashtanga Vinyasa Primary Series

The principles of Vinyasa, Bandhas, Drishti and Ujjayi Pranayama

Adjustments and Teaching Techniques

Assisting and supervised teaching

The Anatomy of the postures of the Primary Series

Introduction to Vinyasa Flow

Introduction to Mysore style practice

Practice of Yogic cleansing techniques

Introduction to Ayurveda

Introduction to Tantra, Pranic Energy, Chakras and Nadis

The Mantras and their influence on the human system