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Svastha Yoga of Krishnamacharya: Teacher Training with Ganesh Mohan
200-hr Yoga Alliance Certified Programme
Hong Kong – Tsim Sha Tsui
6-28 March, 2010
The yogi Krishnamacharya (1888-1989) is widely credited as the "father of modern yoga". His students included Sri BKS Iyengar and Sri Pattabhi Jois. There is hardly a style of yoga anywhere in the world now that has not been influenced by or derived from his teachings.
Svastha in Sanskrit refers to the state of complete health and balance.
Krishnamacharya used to say that people come to yoga for different reasons, but three are important: for maintaining health and fitness, for therapy when they are unwell, and for spiritual or personal transformation. This programme will build a solid foundation for you to teach students with any of these needs.
Krishnamacharya's central principle was that yoga must be made relevant to the student. Consequently, this programme will emphasise a personalised approach to yoga and help you develop the skills needed to teach a variety of people taking into account their occupation, life stage, and state of health - whether it is a 15-year old on the school basketball team, or a 70-year-old grandmother not doing any other regular exercise.
We will cover all the other traditional aspects of yoga (mantras, mudras, bandhas, cakras, kriyas etc), as well as the connections with anatomy, physiology, kinesiology and modern medicine. Important pointers and concepts from ayurveda - the traditional system of Indian medicine - and its connections to yoga will also be taught. You will gain the understanding necessary to help others on a path to holistic health.
This course is intended for
• serious students interested in becoming certified to teach yoga
• committed students who wish to deepen their personal practice
• yoga teachers from all schools seeking a greater understanding of authentic principles of yoga
• yoga teachers fulfilling Yoga Alliance's continuing education requirements
• students interested in building a firm foundation to pursue the intensive yoga therapy programme with the Mohans
This course will be taught in English.
Yoga Alliance Accredited School
Pure Yoga is a registered school with Yoga Alliance. Our programmes are internationally accredited and have exclusive recognition.
Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be given a certificate from Svastha Yoga and Ayurveda, and be eligible to register with the Yoga Alliance as a yoga teacher at the 200-hour level (RYT 200).
Yoga Alliance is an international governing board for yoga teachers and training programs in the U.S and globally. Becoming a RYT means having a higher profile and gaining international recognition as a yoga teacher, attributes that many hiring studios look for.
For more information, please visit www.yogaalliance.org
Our Mission
To grow our community of committed yoga practitioners, empowering those who demonstrate dedication to a personal practice, by sharing the knowledge, skills and tools we have learned so they too can start teaching yoga.
We intend to guide trainees toward a healthy self-confidence, while at the same time invoking in them a sense of humility and excitement, knowing that they are at the beginning of a long journey.
| APPLY |
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Application is NOT required for Morning Intensives.
This application is for the full Teacher Training Programme only.
To submit online application, please click here.
Application deadline: 28 February 2010
1. Students must submit an online application to register
2. Once submitted, you should see a pop-up window and receive a confirmation email that confirms your registration has been submitted successfully.
3. Your submitted application will be reviewed immediately once received
4. You will be notified via email within 3-5 working days.
5. Once approved, you will be sent a confirmation email and Welcome Letter with payment details to guarantee your space. |
| SYLLABUS |
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Yoga Theory
o Philosophy and psychology of yoga
o Sanskrit Terminology
o Theory of Asana practice
Asana
o Fundamentals of movement and breathing
o Around 30 core asanas essential for fitness and in a therapeutic setting — the classical asana, practical modifications, and the vinyasa to practise it safely and effectively
o Preparation and balancing
o Common variations
Anatomy and Physiology
o Broad knowledge of key body systems and their functioning
o Applied anatomy and physiology related to the practice of asanas and pranayama
Sequencing
o How to plan and design sequences
o Placing each asana in a sequence
Pranayama
o The asana-pranayama link
o Theory of the practice of pranayama
o Important types of pranayama with hands-on practice
o Techniques of relaxation breathing
Sound
o Using sound in asanas
o Using sound in meditation
Meditation
o Theory of meditation - the why of meditation
o Practice of meditation - the what and how of meditation
Suryanamaskara
o The concept behind sun-salutation
o The most important mantras for sun-salutation
Chanting
o The role of chanting
o Important peace chants
Ayurveda
o The concept of the doshas and prakrti (ayurvedic constitution)
o Concept of the vegas (natural urges)
o Prana and agni
o Essential guidelines on ayurvedic lifestyle
Other Related Topics
o Concept of the chakras
o Mudras and the bandhas
o Origin and role of different labels of yoga (karma, jnana, bhakti, hatha, raja, etc.)
Training to Teach
o Establishing a personal practice with guidance
o Training to teach in pairs
o Conduct classes for groups
Course Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have:
• an understanding and appreciation of the principles of the science and art of yoga and an introduction to ayurvedic principles
• a comprehensive knowledge of the theory of asanas, pranayama and meditation
• skill and expertise in the practice of asanas, pranayama and meditation
• the ability to teach yoga in a safe, effective and confident manner
• the tools to enact positive changes in their own lives, and to provide the same guidance and consulting for others
• the opportunity to be a part of a community of people who are similarly committed to a path of personal growth and transformation
Assessment
Assessment is done in 3 parts:
o Part A: During the sessions
o Part B: Home study
o Part C: Review questions |
| SCHEDULE |
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6-28 March, 2010
(Days off 11, 17, 23 March)
SAMPLE SCHEDULE:
• 7.00am-8.15am: Asana/Pranayama/Meditation (*Morning Intensive)
• 8.15am-9.00am: Break
• 9am-1.00pm: Lectures, Study, Group work
• 1.00pm-2.30pm: Lunch break
• 2.30pm-6pm: Lectures, Study, Group work
Morning Intensive
The Morning Intensive is the daily yoga practice in the morning. The intensives run 7am - 8:15am every day and include asana, pranayama and meditation practices.
The Morning Intensives for this programme will be conducted in 5-day segments focusing on different themes. They are an integral part of the Teacher Training programme where techniques are learned, skills are sharpened and the fire of transformation is fuelled. Students have the opportunity to incorporate what they learn in lectures into their practice. The commitment to practise with the same group of yogi's over an extended period of time has enormous power in it.
This part of the programme is open to students who desire a life-affirming shift, but are not participating in the full Teacher Training programme. Those registered in the full Teacher Training have this included in the programme.
Please see under fees page for separate package and pricing for this. |
| REQUIREMENTS |
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Students who are interested in participating should bear in mind that this will be a demanding programme. It will require a strong personal commitment, as well as the support of the student's primary support network.
Interested students must:
o Have a serious intent to learn and personally explore the deeper dimensions of yoga
o Have a coachable attitude
o Be fully committed to the programme for its entire duration
o Have completed the required readings prior to the beginning of the course
Required Readings Prior to Training
o Yoga for Body, Breath and Mind by A.G. Mohan (Shambhala Publications)
Application Procedures
o Application Deadline: 28 February 2010
o To register, students MUST submit an online application
o Your submitted application will be reviewed
o You will be notified of approval via email within 3-5 working days
o Once approved, you will be sent a confirmation email with payment procedures to guarantee your space, as well as a Welcome Letter with further programme details.
If you submit an application and do not hear back from us, please email us |
| FACULTY |
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Ganesh Mohan
The great yogi Krishnamacharya, teacher of BKS Iyengar and Pattabhi Jois, is widely credited as being the source behind the resurgence of modern-day interest in yoga. A.G. Mohan was a dedicated, personal student of Krishnamacharya for 18 years during the master's later years — from when Krishnamacharya was 82 years old until his passing in 1989 at the age of 101. A.G. Mohan's wife, Indra has also been teaching yoga for 35 years.
Ganesh Mohan is the son of A.G. Mohan and Indra Mohan. He began practising yoga as a child under the guidance of his parents. He is also well-versed in other related areas of traditional studies such as Vedic chanting.
Ganesh is also a doctor, trained in both modern medicine and Ayurveda. He is an advisor to the International Association of Yoga Therapists in the US and has taught at workshops, conferences, and yoga trainings in countries such as the US, Germany, UK and Singapore. He is the co-author of the Mohans' book, Yoga Therapy (Shambhala Publications, 2004), and of the forthcoming book, From Here Flows the River: The Life and Teachings of Krishnamacharya (Shambhala Publications, May 2010). He is also deeply interested in the profound wisdom of yoga philosophy and psychology, which he continues to study and teach.
The Mohans are based in Chennai, India, where they continue to practise, study and teach. They also offer in-depth studies on yoga philosophy, yoga psychology and yoga therapy in locations across the world under the name of Svastha Yoga and Ayurveda. For more information on the Mohans and their work, please visit www.svastha.com.
Assisted by: Iris Klein
Iris Klein has been a serious student of yoga for many years, studying directly with the Mohan family. She is an experienced yoga teacher currently residing in Hong Kong and has conducted classes for 7 years now. She offers private yoga consultations for people with various needs such as yoga therapy, as well as group yoga classes. Iris travels regularly to her teachers in India to further her studies in yoga.
Iris has lived in Israel, England, United States and Singapore, where she helped set up and manage the Bodhi Yoga Studio before moving to Hong Kong. Aside from her yoga teaching and practice, she has a busy life with her husband and three young children.
Before pursuing her vocation in yoga, Iris obtained her law degree in the UK and her MBA in the U.S., and was working as a corporate and telecommunications lawyer as well as a business development consultant. |
| TUITION |
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Svastha Yoga of Krishnamacharya: Teacher Training with Ganesh Mohan
FULL TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMME
6-28 March, 2010
*Application deadline: 28 February 2010
Early-Bird Price
Register before 31 December 2009 | HK$ 20,800 | Pre-Training Price
Register between 1-31 January 2010 | HK$ 27,000 | Regular Price
Register between 1-28 February 2010 | HK$ 32,500 |
MORNING INTENSIVE PRACTICE
* Online application is NOT required for Morning Intensive sign-up.
* Please register at any Hong Kong Pure Yoga studio.
Morning Intensives are conducted in 5-day segments focusing on different themes:
Segment 1: 6-10 March
Segment 2: 12-16 March
Segment 3: 18-22 March
Segment 4: 24-28 March
7:00am - 8:15am daily
Full 23-Day Morning Intensive Practice
6-28 March, 2010 (Days off 11, 17, 23 March)
20 practices
Regular Price: HK$3,080 (HK$154 per session)
Early-Bird 20%: HK$2,460 (HK$123 per session) - Ends 31 December 2009
Any 3 5-day segment of Morning Intensive Practice
• 15 practices - you must confirm your 3 selected segments upon registration
• Regular Price: HK$2565 (HK$171 per session)
• Early-Bird 20%: HK$2055 (HK$137 per session) - Ends 31 December 2009
Any 5-day segment of Morning Intensive Practice
• 5 practices - you must confirm your selected segment upon registration
• Regular Price: HK$1000 (HK$200 per session)
• Early-Bird 20%: HK$800 (HK$160 per session) - Ends 31 December 2009 |
| TERMS & CONDITIONS |
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INSTALMENT PAYMENTS
6-month instalment for HSBC and Hang Seng credit cards available.
Details will be emailed to you upon approval.
Payment
Full payment is due within 7 days of your approved application to secure your space in the programme
Refund/Cancellation Policy
No refunds for cancellation starting 1 February 2010
Valid refunds are subject to a HK$500 processing fee that will be deducted from your refund.
Registration & Payment
1. All registrations must be made online at www.pure-yoga.com
2. Once your application is submitted, you will be notified by email of its approval and will receive a Welcome Letter with payment procedures and further details. Only full payment will guarantee your space in the programme
Minimum Students
This programme requires a minimum of 15 participants.
Contact & Enquiries
For enquiries, please email us
The Teacher Training Programme will be held at:
Tsim Sha Tsui
14/f The Peninsula Office Tower
18 Middle Road
Tsim Sha Tsui
Kowloon
T +852 8129 8800 |
| FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS |
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Will I be able to teach right after I graduate from this programme?
Yes. The material taught in this course prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed to teach yoga. Some students take it to deepen their own personal practice, as a life transformational experience, while others do it to immediately to start teaching. Others who do not want to proceed into teaching immediately immerse themselves in further trainings.
It is important to remember that teaching is as much an art as a science. Teaching is a life-long learning experience. We learn every time we teach, keeping our knowledge fresh and facing different challenges as we encounter students and situations with varying requirements. Consequently, we encourage all students who graduate from Svastha training programs to teach yoga, even if only to their own family or friends.
This program should be viewed not as a shortcut to becoming a yoga teacher, but as a solid foundation upon which you will continue to develop your expertise in teaching—whether you intend to make teaching a full-time career, a part-time activity, or a personal development skill.
Will I be able to teach at Pure Yoga after graduating from this programme?
Pure Yoga is always open to applications and support graduates from our programmes. We do have many teachers at Pure Yoga currently that are previous graduates. While we encourage graduates to apply with us, there is never a guarantee of job placement due to availability of openings or space within our studios. However, any graduates that apply with us are kept in our database and are advised if there are openings available.
Will Pure Yoga help with my Yoga Alliance application?
Upon successful graduation of our teacher training programmes, we will send the students a link to where they can apply for the Yoga Alliance certification. This training program is Yoga Alliance accredited, meaning that students graduating will "automatically" be approved when they apply to Yoga Alliance.
If I miss one day, will I be able to make up for it?
Students undergoing this programme must be committed and understand that full attendance is required. Should there be any problems with this, students must speak with the faculty prior to the course.
Will I receive a certificate after the programme?
Upon successful completion and following the code of conduct, students will receive a Certificate of Completion from Svastha Yoga and Ayurveda for this teacher training programme. |
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