The main focus of the course is Therapeutic yoga for beginners, the anatomy, subtle anatomy, safety rules, asana alignment, breathing techniques, philosophy of yoga, and meditation are described in detail. PDF and video materials will be provided.
07:00 - 08:30 Hatha yoga practice / morning pranayama classes
08:30 - 10:00 Breakfast
10:00 - 11:30 Free time
11:30 - 13:30 Anatomy and asanas alignment theory and practice
13:30 - 14:30 Lunch
14:30 - 16:30 Yoga Philosophy
16:30 - 17:00 free time
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM Hatha yoga practice
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Evening meditation practice
At Satva our aim is focused mainly on the physical and energetic bodies.
Our yoga is alignment-based with core movement integration, which is extremely important in order to unwind the patterns that we’ve accumulated over the years. Thus freeing the body and mind.
We teach students to understand and detect their individual and unique imbalances. Using props like inversion slings, a bamboo wall, physio balls, foam rollers……..etc…we can get started on the path to a balanced body. For people with long-term chronic problems, structural bodywork is extremely helpful.
We have trained in Iyengar Yoga. Integrative Yoga Therapy, Pilates Therapy, Soma Structural bodywork (based on Rolfing), Therapeutic Thai Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Shiatsu, Cranial Sacral Therapy (Upledger).
Part 1: Yoga Anatomy
Physical Anatomy: This section consists of a knowledge of main muscle groups and their functions, skeletal variation, and the influence on yoga asana performance, spinal health, and most common injuries. How to deal with various health problems during a yoga class is described. Here are some topics: neck and lower back issues, scoliosis, pain in the knees, incorrect posture, problems with digestion, reproductive system problems, etc. You will learn about the human skeleton, Joint-segments with movement and functions, muscle tissue, and fascia theory.
Human Physho-physiology: How are the health problems linked with our emotions and breath? You will get a detailed answer during a course
Safety rules: Simple safety rules for your yoga practice can be easily applied to various asanas. Those rules will help you to adapt your session to the different skill levels of your students.
Part 2: Subtle Yoga Anatomy
Subtle Anatomy consists of a knowledge of Chakras, Nadis, Energy bodies, and Kundalini.
Part 3: Yoga techniques, training, and practice (pdf and video materials support every topic)
Asanas: Asana is a classical yoga pose. You will learn 70 asanas and their physical, energetic, and healing effects during the course. You will discuss their modern additions and variations from intermediate level to advanced.
Pranayama: Breathing yoga practices are the heart of health yoga. You will learn morning pranayamas for energizing the body and evening pranayamas for relaxation.
Mudras and Bandhas: For centuries Energetic locks and specific gestures were secret techniques of yoga. This practice aims to control the prana, life energy in a body. Now you will learn these practices in detail.
Kriyas: Kriya - means «to purify» Classical purification exercises are a potent detoxication method. You will learn the most important of them, such as Kapalabhati, Agni Sara Dhouti, etc.
Building a sequence: You will learn how to build therapeutic yoga sequences with different topics: correction of scoliosis, improvement of digestion, spine health, etc.
Different styles of modern yoga practice: You will learn and practice Ashtanga Vinyasa, Flow, Therapeutic, and Restorative yoga.
Part 4: Yoga philosophy, lifestyle, and ethics
The goal of yoga: The philosophy of yoga is essential to understand for every yoga teacher because it is impossible even to make adjustments while leading a class if the teacher does not understand the purpose of the yoga system. The word "Yoga" means "union". The union between what? What is the nature of this union? These topics will be described in detail.
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: This is the main text of Ashtanga yoga. Patanjali talks about the eight limbs of yoga. What is the end goal of this system? How can this knowledge be applied in modern life regularly? These topics need to be uncovered.
Ayurveda, Three Doshas: You will learn about Ayurveda, the oldest healthy lifestyle system during the course. Ayurveda is based on the fact that each person has a different body and mind constitution (dosha). One can quickly achieve health if one organizes a way of life following this constitution. We will study the methods of self-diagnosis of Dosha.
The Bhagavad Gita: Bhagavad Gita is called “a pearl of Vedas.” It means «the song of God.» For more than 5000 years, the wisdom of this scripture has inspired millions of yogis. You will learn the essential topics of the Bhagavad Gita.
Meditation: Meditation increases intuition; it purifies the mind while increasing mindfulness and inner happiness. You will learn three practices of meditation that can be easily applied in ordinary life.
Part 5: Teaching methodology
Teaching methodology includes demonstration, adjusting, and assisting students. Teaching styles, qualities of a teacher, and the student's learning process. Class sequencing and class layout. Preparation points for building a yoga class. Meeting the needs of students.
The following meals are included:
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price. The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled. The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
