Suryanamskar and Asanas

Pavanmuktanasana and warm-up techniques, Suryanamaskar of Hatha and Ashtanga. Safety provisions and injury prevention, variation and awareness in Asana practice and teaching. Usage of props, wall support, partner support with Alignment and adjustments.

Alignment and modification of poses

We discuss BKS Iyengar style of precision alignment and the use of props to adapt to every body types/problems and form of each pose and how to teach it. We will also show you how to modify the poses for students with injuries, lack of flexibility or strength.

Standing asanas and hand balancing asanas

Students will learn to balance standing poses, and also learn to find equilibrium and centre. And slowly they'll get the knack on how to avoid injury in the shoulders and wrists caused by limited strength, poor alignment. They will learn to know to identify key points within the poses to distribute the weight correctly.

Pranayama, Mudra’s and Bandhas

Pranayamas are breathing exercises which are practised to calm the mind, bring in more prana to our whole body, and balance Yin and Yang energy. Mudras are subtle physical gestures which alter mood, attitude and perception. Practising mudras deepen awareness, concentration and healing. Bandha means the lock. In Yoga, Jalandhar, uddiyana and Mula Bandha are practised to awaken the Kundalini energy.

Shatkriyas practice and theory

Shatkarmas are cleansing practices, also known as “kriyas”. They are to purify the physical body.

Yoga Philosophy

Yoga is vast, and it is incomplete without Yoga Philosophy. It is important to understand What is Yoga; it's origin and tradition. What is Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga and various contemporary Yoga styles Yoga sutra’s of Patanjali and eight paths of Yoga Yama, Niyam, Asan, Pranayam, Pratyahar, Dharna, Dhyan and Samadhi

Ethics for Yoga Teachers

We not only learn theory traditional Yogic ethical principals but we also imbibe the teachings of Yog-Sutras in our day-to-day life. The practice of Yoga can simultaneously heal and harm. Therefore, a Yoga Teacher carries a great deal of responsibility.

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Understanding different body systems, such as the skeletal, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, nervous, lymph, urinary, endocrine systems. We also learn about seven Chakras which are located at different points on the body.

Ayurveda and Yogic diet

According to Ayurveda, there are three “doshas” or energy patterns (Vatta, Pita and Kapha) in the body that need to be kept in proper balance to maintain good health. Our food is influenced by the literature of Ayurveda & Yoga, which have sattva quality (guna). On the path of Yoga, diet is crucial. Food can affect body, mind, emotions and overall well-being.

Pronouncing names in Sanskrit

We learn to pronounce Yogic terminology in Sanskrit. Often for the students, it becomes too heavy to be bombarded by Sanskrit terms during the class. We also learn the knack of when to use the words and when to stop using the terms and get back to the normal flow.

Practising Meditation and Yognidra

Being in the moment is the challenge. We learn the art of Meditation through active meditations and Yog Nidra. Both helps us to get back in the moment. We also learn how to practice Awareness in day-to-day life.

Yoga for Kids

Theory and practice of Kids Yoga in a fun and playful way.

Basic Prenatal Yoga

Introductory class of Prenatal Yoga helps to be aware of the changes in the body of a pregnant woman and how holistic Yoga can assist them.

Yoga as a Business

We help you to register yourself as Yoga Alliance Teacher. We go through every aspect of how to market yourself as a successful Yoga Teacher including applying for work and building up private classes. Also How to launch your own Hatha & Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training Courses!