300-Hour Ashtanga Yoga TTC

What is Ashtanga Yoga & What Will You Learn?

Ashtanga Vinyasa is one of the systems of Hatha yoga that synchronises breath and movement in a flowing sequence of asana. Each asana has a unique number of movements into and out of it (which are also called vinyasa). When practiced regularly, Ashtanga Vinyasa can help to develop strength, flexibility, stamina and to cultivate an all – round feeling of well being and focused mind.
This method was develop in Mysore by Sri K. Patthabi Jois who learned it from his guru, Sri T. Krishnamacharya. Initially this style of yoga was designed as a training for the soldiers at the army of the Maharaja of Mysore and its name. Only in the mid 60’s Patthabi Jois started to teach western students in Mysore; he then made several trips worldwide at the invitation of his students to propagate this form of yoga.
In Ashtanga Yoga the set sequence of postures is repeated each time we practice, so that the sequence becomes familiar, and in doing so we develop a self practice.
When practiced mindfully and in a way that supports each individual person, this system of yoga can be very therapeutic.
The fundamental practices of Ashtanga Yoga are: the Tristana method (asana/ujjayi breath/drishti), Vinyasa (syncronized breath and movement) and bandhas (energetic lock or holds).
In your Ashtanga TTC you will learn the intermediate series set of asana and you will be practicing it both in led class and in Mysore style, so that you will get stronger day after day and you will memorize the sequence. Both styles of classes will happen under the attentive guide of your asana teacher.
In your art of teaching classes you will go through all the postures of the intermediate series and how to modify and adjust according to the different anatomies of people.
In the philosophy class you will go in depth in the learning of the Ashtanga Yoga (eight limbs of Raja Yoga) as explained by the great sage Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras.

Pranayama

Pranayama is an ancient breath technique that originates from yogic practices using which you can control every juncture of your life. Some pranayama techniques you will learn in this course are:

• Surya & Chandra Bhedana
• Ujjayi Breath
• Sitkari
• Sitali
• Bhramari
• Anulom Vilom
• Kapalbhati & Bhastrika

What to expect in a Ashtanga Yoga Asana class?

• Ashtanga intermediate series
• Challenging practice that builds strength, flexibility, and endurance
• Mind-body connection through breath awareness and mindfulness, promoting self-exploration and personal growth

Art of Teaching

• Teaching practice, receiving and giving feedback
• Instructions guidelines, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher
• Voice projection, and floor presence
• Planning and structuring a class
• Principles of demonstration
• Therapeutic tools in Alignment and hands-on-adjustments theory and practice in intermediate series
• Observing, assisting and correcting
• Dealing with injuries and safety precautions

Anatomy & Physiology

• Nervous System in detail
• Digestive System
• Endocrine System
• Immune System
• Reproductive System
• Excretory System

Philosophy

• Bhagavad Gita in a philosophical view
• Pancha Koshas
• Focus on Hatha Yoga
• Raja Yoga
• Mantra Yoga related to Mantras from Vedas

Mantras & Mudras

Mantras are considered as an important part of Vinyasa Yoga. When you recite mantras, the energy channels of the body open up, and you become more reception to the universe. It also aids one to focus the mind on the yoga practice. When you recite mantras, your stored emotions are released and you get the full benefits of the asanas.

Mudras are nothing but gestures, which you make with your hands and fingers mostly. There are nerves that pass through the fingertips, and each one is connected to a specific organ. When you press the same, you are actually providing therapeutic healing to those body parts.

Practicum

Ashtanga Yoga classes for up to 90 minutes or less. The teacher generally sets a goal for the class, which you have to accomplish. You will get adequate guidance in the sequence from a trained yoga expert at Shree Hari Yoga School.

• Practice teaching
• Receiving and giving feedback
• Observing others teaching
• Assisting students while someone else is teaching

Typical Daily Schedule