Learn about the philosophical aspects and classic yogic traditions, as for example:

– The meaning of Yoga, and how we can use this powerful tool for self-transformation.

– The four main spiritual paths: Karma / Bhakti / Raja / Jnana Yoga

– Hatha & Vinyasa Yoga Traditions

– Atman & Paramatman

– Mukti / Moksha

– Dharma

– Maya

– Dharma / Karma / Reincarnation

– OM & The Auspicious Number 108

– Kundalini Yoga

– Ethics and Code of Conduct for Yoga Teachers

Study the eight path way, and the real meaning of the therm Ashtanga Yoga. This includes the study the Yamas, Niyamas, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi. You will learn how to use Asana and Pranayama as two powerful tools to control the mind and emotions, and understand their benefit to strengthen the physical body and respiratory system, and how the eight path way affects body and mind.

You also will learn about Patanjali and the Yoga Sutras, and that all yoga styles which we practice today are based on this classic scriptures.

Learn about the meaning of Asana. How to practice correctly with slow movement full control, accompanied with the correct breathing, and held steady for certain period of time, while concentrating the mind on infinity, as mentioned in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: ‘Steady and Comfortable Posture is Asana’. This way, Asanas become a tool for the mind and an active meditation.

Understand the 5 different stages of practicing Asana according to Ashtanga Yoga, and about the difference between beginner, restorative, intermediate (including the spiritual and physical awareness points), and advanced level of practicing Asanas.

In this topic we will give an overview on the most well-known gods and goddesses and explain the basics of the most important text books of India. Where this knowledge is coming from, who gave this knowledge, their meaning, and how the techniques of Yoga have their source in this universal knowledge.

Learn about the following gods & goddesses, maters, and well-known classic texts books:

– Vishnu & Lakshmi

– Shiva & Parvati & Durga

– Radha & Krishna

– Hanuman

– The 10 avataras of Vishnu

– Patanjali & Matsendranath

– The Vedas & The Upanishads,

– The Mahabharata & The Bhagavad Gita

– The Ramayana

– Hatha Yoga Pradipika & Tantras

Do’s and don’ts, props, adjustments and corrections will be used to learn how to reduce and avoid risk of injury. How to adapt postures according to the different needs and levels of students. Developing the correct language while guiding, taking care and correcting. You will learn how to guide safe into and out of asanas with slow movement and with full control, using the correct breathing. These techniques are used for beginner and intermediate students of Hatha and Vinyasa traditions.

Benefits and contraindications of all groups of asanas, and of every single asana in our teaching manual. You will  then use this knowledge to prepare and presentat your own teaching lesson classes during the training.

This include the benefits and contraindications for more than 100 asanas and it’s variations and the following groups of asanas:

– Meditation & Relaxation Asanas

– Basic & Prep Movements

– Surya & Chandra Namaskara of Hatha Yoga

– Surya Namaskara A & B of Vinyasa Yoga

– Asanas in Vajrasana & Padmasana

– Forward & Backward Bending Asanas

– Asanas for Abdomen & Digestion

– Spinal Twisting & Standing Asanas

– Balancing & Inverted Asana

– Dynamic Movements

Learn how the practice of Pranayama, Bandhas and Mudras effects body, mind and the pranic body, and how to use these techniques to create harmony between Ida and Pingala Nadi, and their effect on body and mind according to Swara Yoga. You will understand why these techniques are important and how to use them to release tightness and to initiate relaxation of body and mind. The teachings will make you  understand the different groups of Pranayama (heating, cooling, activating and calming), and how to use them according to each situation and student.

This includes the following practices:

Pranayama:

– Abdominal – Thoracic – Clavicular Breathing

– Yogic Breathing & Ujjayi

– Brahmari

– Surya & Chandra Bheda

– Nadi Shodhana & Anuloma Viloma

– Sheetali & Sheetkati

– Bhastrika & Kapalbhati

Bandhas: Learn about the meaning, benefits and contraindications of the Bandhas, and that they are powerful tools to awaken Kundalini Shakti, through the elevation of prana from the lower to the higher chakras. You will learn and understand about the relation and benefits for the Endocrine System, while practicing Bandhas. 

– Moola & Uddiyana Bandha

– Jalandhara & Maha Bandha

Mudras: Get knowledge on the five groups of Mudras and learn a few classic hand and perineal mudras, and why they are such important gestures to linking our individual pranic force with the universal or cosmic force. You will learn, practice and understand about the meaning and benefits of different Mudras, and why they are essential for the flow of pranic energy within the pranic body or Pranamaya Kosha. 

– Chin & Jnana Mudra

– Bhairava & Hridaya Mudra

– Nasagra & Ashwini Mudra

Learn how to prepare and structure Beginner Hatha Yoga Classes.

This structure include the following parts:

– Mantra Chanting to start and finish the class

 – Meditation & Pranayama

– Surya Namaskara & Asanas

– End Relaxation

Learn how to prepare and structure Yinyasa Yoga Theme Classes.

This structure include the following parts:

– Mantra Chanting to start and finish the class

 – Meditation & Pranayama

– Surya Namaskara & Asanas

– End Relaxation

After learning and preparing the structure of Beginner Hatha and Intermediate Yinyasa Yoga Classes, you will teach full lessons to the other students of the training and receive feedback.

This lesson includes knowledge on how to structure and choose pranayamas and asanas for restoratorive yoga classes. We will also provide you with example classes for the following topics:

– Yoga and Menstruation

– Prenatal Yoga

– Yoga for Children

– Yoga for Seniors and Chair Yoga

– AyurYoga for Vata / Pitta / Kapha

– Restorative Yoga for Thyroid Disorders / Obesity / Arthritis / Asthma & Respiratory Disorders / Diabetes & Digestive Problems / Gynaecological Disorders & Menopause / HBP & Heart Disease / Back Pain & Stiffness / Anxiety & Depression.

We will study Prana, Pranayma and the Pranic Body. You will  understand the meaning of the expantion of the vital force which keeps us alive, and that this force includes physical, mental, emotional, intellectual and spiritual aspects, which is needed to control. We teach you the 5. different aspects of Pranayama:

1. Pooraka / Inhalation
2. Rechaka / Exhalation
3. Antar Kumbhaka / Internal breath retention
4. Bahir Kumbhaka / External breath retention
5. Kevaka Kumbhaka / Spontaneous breath retention

You will understand the versatility of Pranayama, and why these techniques are powerful tools for inducing a healthy life and for spiritual awakening, or awakening of Kundalini Shakti. This includes lessons on the pranic body and how to adjust pranayama in different ratios to students. You will also learn about the general guidelines of Pranayama, and the effect on the physical and subtle body, etc.

Learn about the versatility of Meditation, which provides understanding of the benefits of meditation as a powerful tool for inducing a healthy life, calmed mind and for spiritual awakening.

Understand the difference between Pratyahara, Dharana and Dhyana. This difference is important to understand to get the personal benefits while practicing the different stages and to visualize in which stage you are in your own practice of Meditation. You will learn how to teach and explain others the difference of these practices. Pratyahara or Yoga Nidra will help you to withdraw the senses from external world and prepare and stabilise Chitta (the mind) for Dharana (one pointed concentration), which will lead you to Dharana or Meditation. This will make you understand that you need to follow the stages of Ashtanga Yoga to reach Samadhi, the union between Atma (the Individual Soul) and Paramatma (the Universal Soul), which is the goal of yoga.

We will teach you how to get started with mediation and how to teach others. Structure and lessons for Jnana Yoga and Dhyana are given and cover the following points:

– Get started / Enjoy Meditation.

– Best time to meditate / Are you a morning or evening meditator?

– Posture / Different meditation Postures.

– Eyes / open and closed eyes meditation techniques.

– Focus the mind / How to stabilize the mind.

– The breath / Use the breath itself as a meditation or let it flow freely.

– Thoughts / Use the breath and Dharana to control the thoughts.

– Emotions / become aware of the body not on the story behind emotions.

– Length of the meditation / Start short and lengthen step by step.

– Place of the meditation / a space with positive and calmed energy.

You will learn the following meditation techniques:

– Japa Meditation

– Chakra Meditation

– Breathing Meditation

– Meditation on OM / AUM

– Walking Meditation

– Kundalini Meditation

– Prana Meditation

– Buddhist Meditation

– Yoga Nidra …… and other techniques.

Learn and practice the correct pronunciation and about the meaning and benefits of mantras, and why they are essential for the flow of pranic energy within the pranic body / Pranamaya Kosha. Mantras are vibration or Naad, which link our individual pranic force with the universal or cosmic force and that this vibration has healing qualities, boosting the nervous system and balance body and mind. You will use mantras to start and finish yoga classes to bring students on the same energetic level and to set a corresponding effect on body, mind and prana. We cover the following Mantras:

– Surya & Deva Sivananda Mantra

– Maha Mrityunjaya & Gayatri Mantra

– Jaya  & Guru Vedanta Mantra

– Tara Mantra & Durga Mantra

– Devi & Govinda Mantra

–  Prayer for Universal Peace & Mantras for Japa Meditation

Study and understand the Koshas, Chakras, Nadis, Marma Points and Prana. The Chakras, their nature, localization points and corresponding nerve plexuses in the physical body. Our trainees will understand the meaning of prana, its interaction and effect on the Chakras and on Pranayama Kosha. Students will understand how to use corresponding yogic techniques to balance body and mind, bringing the pranic energy to a flow and storing it in the Chakras and Marma Points.

This include the three groups of Chakras (lower, middle and upper), Bindu and Sahasrara. There positive and negative characteristics, exact location and meaning, names and corresponding mantras and elements. The difference between Chakras and Marma Points, the number of Marma Points and Nadis in the body. The connection between the Chakras and the Endocrine System, and how to use Chakra Meditation to balance body and mind. We will study in detail Ida, Pingala and Sushumna Nadi and their meaning. We also will study the Koshas and how the 5 bodies function together forming an integral whole.

Learn about the basics of Ayurveda, according to the samkhya philosophy and where it is coming from. Why Ayurveda, Tantra and Yoga are sister sciences and closely connected to each other, and the purpose of Ayurveda. Our Trainees will understand clearly the following topics:

– Ayurveda and the Human Potential

– The Gunas – Satva / Rajas / Tamas

– The Five Elements of Creation – Ether / Air / Fire / Water / Earth

– Ayurvedic Test

– The Doshas – Vata / Pitta / Kapha

– Specific Dosha Disorders

– Emotional Release

– Sattvic Diet

– Ayurvedic Diet

– Yoga and Ayurveda

– Easy Ayurvedic Remedies

Know about constitutional types, and learn about their own constitution, which will help to keep body and mind balanced, or restore balance if needed. Specific example classes for Vata, Pitta and Kapha are provided.

Learn about the body sctructure, tissues, organs, cells and the skeleton, bone, the pelvis, cartilage, the spine, ribs, joints, tendons and ligaments. This knowledge will help you to structure your restoratorive yoga classes and gives you an insight on the yogic point of view, suggested yoga techniques, beneficial foods and how yoga helps.

Learn and understand the different types and function of joints in the human body. The focus is held on synovial joints which are the most common joints. Students will understand the difference between; Ball and Socket Joints, Hinge Joints, Pivot or Swivel Joints, Plane or Gliding Joints, Ellipsoidal or Condyloid Joints, and Saddle Joints.

Learn about different muscle types, and of which tissue they are made. This include knowledge about: Voluntary or Skeleton Muscle, Involuntary or Smooth Muscle, and the Heart Muscle. Trainees will understand the difference between Isotonic and Isometric Movement. How they influence the muscle tension, circulatory and respiratory system, and which training action is involved in it. Trainees will learn about flexor and extensor muscles, and we will give an overview on the most important muscles in the arms, legs and torso. You will know about muscle tone in the form of hypertonic and hypertonic conditions, and their effect on the body while exercising. Examples of flexion, extension, supination, pronation, abduction, adduction, external rotation, internal rotation are given. Understand the difference between hypo extension and hyper extension, how to adjust asanas to the needs of your future students and how to avoid injuries. You will learn about the relationship to other systems in the body and the yogic few of anatomy and how yoga helps, suggested yoga techniques, negative influences and beneficial foods.

Topics of this lesson are the spinal cord and the brain, including the basics of their function. You will understand how the body’s control and communication system works, and about the relation to other bodily systems as for example the endocrine system and connection to our glands and chakras, and look at the yogic few of anatomy, which includes: how yoga helps, suggested yoga techniques, negative influences and beneficial foods.

Learn about the basics of the following systems:

– The Circulatory System: The pulmonary and systemic circulation, the heart, arteries, veins and capillaries.

– The Endocrine System: The different glands, and their function.

How the glands are connected to nerve plexuses and the chakras. This includes an overview on the following glands: The pituitary and pineal Gland, the hypothalamus, the thyroid, thymus and adrenal glands, the metabolism, male and female hormones.

– The Digestive System: The basic knowledge about the location and function of the different organs which form the digestive system: Stomach, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, small and large intestine.

* This topic includes the yogic few of anatomy in relation to these systems: How yoga helps, suggested yoga techniques, negative influences and beneficial foods.

Learn about the basic knowledge of the airways, which includes the nasal cavity, mucous membrane, the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and bronchi. The process of breathing will be explained, including the functioning of the diaphragm and the intercostal muscles to make the expansion and contraction of the rib-cage possible. You will learn about the gas exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. This topic includes the yogic few of anatomy in relation to pranayama and the respiratory system and includes: How yoga helps, suggested yoga techniques, negative influences and beneficial foods.