300 Hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Course In Gokarna

One of India’s most essential and widely practiced cultural exports to the rest of the world is yoga. The secluded beaches of Gokarna, which combine the tranquility of the ocean with the mystique and allure of a bygone era, are perhaps the ideal setting for the practice of such a sublime art.

Gokarna is a center for spiritual education and attracts pilgrims throughout the year because it is located near some of the earliest shrines and temples and because of its longstanding connection to Lord Shiva.People go to India to study yoga in droves because, according to the yoga tradition, this is the best way to learn how to connect with one’s inner spiritual self.

In the end, the fact that beach yoga is done on the beach is one of the best reasons to do it and should be considered first and foremost.

Most likely, after your yoga class, the beach is the first place you go to relax and get some fresh air.To continue reaping the benefits of being outside, you could also try spending about an hour or so relaxing in the sand.It is one of the most effective ways to bringing about internal and external harmony and brings mind and body together as one.

At Shree Hari Yoga, a serene and environmentally friendly resort located in Gokarna, you will be totally immersed in the yogic way of life and learn about the true purpose of yoga and the historical practices associated with it.

What is Vinyasa Flow Yoga?

Vinyasa Flow Yoga is one of the most popular and widely practiced yoga forms, which involves breath and movement. In this form of yoga, the breath leads the movement. It is best described as a practice, which has a certain theme and is composed of poses, that are linked with one another. Many yogis also refer to it as Flow Yoga. It is a more freestyle form of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, as introduced by K. Pattabhi Jois. The poses are all linked with one another, rather than the practitioner moving statically from one pose to another, by breaking the flow in between.

What Will You Learn In Vinyasa Flow Yoga?

About Vinyasa Flow Yoga

In Vinyasa Yoga, one pose is linked to the other with the help of the breath. You will simply flow from one pose to another. This is why the name Flow Yoga, is associated with this form. The breath initiates the transition from one pose to another in Vinyasa Flow Yoga. The breath is supposed to stay strong, but relaxed in this form. The breath is the main aspect of this form of yoga, which decides the rhythm and the timings, to change and transit from one pose to another. The main focus of 300 Hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Course in Gokarna, is to strengthen the body.  Ujjayi breath or Ocean breath holds a lot of significance in the Vinyasa Style Yoga. Along with that, Drishti and bandhas are also very important.

Pranayama of Vinyasa Flow Yoga

Slow as well as controlled breathing is one of the main foundations of Ujjayi Breath, which assumes a lot of importance in this form of yoga. It is not the common Ujjayi Pranayama, but is a bit different. You have to engage in Full Yogic Breathing, as a part of this practice. You have to restrict the passage of the nose, while breathing, so that air flow gets hindered and the noise emanates. You can let out a soothing sound, while performing this breathing pattern.

In the 300 Hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Course in Goa, the Ujjayi Breathing has many benefits. Moreover, it forms a part of the Tristhana in Vinyasa Yoga. You will be able to warm up the body faster, with this kind of breathing. Additionally, through this practice, you can also remove the blockages from the chakras and nadis.

Any beginner can also start with a Vinyasa class, without too many inhibitions. Vinyasa Yoga involves repetitive yoga, which is rhythmic. Moreover, the breath is linked to the movements. Vinyasa Yoga happens to be more fast-paced, than Hatha Yoga or Ashtanga Yoga. In a summary, Vinyasa Yoga is about movement, breath, and its flow. Sun Salutations are an important part of Vinyasa practice. You have to include the cat-cow stretch or pose in this type of yoga. These two are separate movements, which you have to weave into one pose. It is the most basic pose for you. The side plank and forward bending pose are also quite important and are a part of the practice. There is no set sequence. So, you need the guidance of a teacher who will help you move through the sessions, depending upon your abilities and prowess.

Mantra

Mantras have come from Sanskrit and are an essential part of any yogic practice. The healing, worship to the lords, and other forms of prayers are incomplete without mantras. The word mantra has two hidden meanings –‘Man’ means your consciousness and ‘Tra’ means your system. You will be using mantras in japa and kirtans. In Vinyasa Yoga, you can use mantras while meditating. It will help you to sync with the universe and you will also be able to calm your mind.

Art of Teaching

In the Vinyasa Flow class, each session will be different. You will not be doing the same poses, today, that you did yesterday. That is the reason why, you need to have a teacher guiding you through the practice. You can create a soothing and healing experience, through the practice of Vinyasa Yoga. In the Vinyasa Class, there are a few things that you will learn under the guidance of the experienced teachers at Shree Hari Yoga School. The first thing is to be yourself. In this practice, you have to work according to your strengths. Moreover, you may talk less and refrain from unnecessary chatter. Vinyasa Flow is a meditative form of yoga, in which you have to focus and concentrate a lot. You have to make rhythm, your friend. Music can keep the class moving. You can also learn about various sequencing techniques for students from different backgrounds. Core building is also very important. Additionally, you have to keep time for meditation and Savasana. The 300 Hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Course in Gokarna will teach you all this, and more.

Anatomy and Physiology

As a part of the 300 Hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Course, you will learn anatomy and physiology as well. Yoga anatomy mainly helps a teacher is examining the body structure and processes. You will be able to help your students deepen their posture, once you get a comprehensive knowledge of yoga anatomy. Many people are unable to do specific poses. When you know the internal body structure, it becomes easy for you to understand, from where the limitation arises. Moreover, as a teacher later on, you will be able to work around diseases. You should do the 300 hour Vinyasa Yoga TTC to learn about the intricacies of the human body.

Philosophy

Vinyasa Yoga has is inspired by Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. However, it is a modern form of the traditional static Ashtanga Vinyasa style, which is difficult to follow for a normal person. Vinyasa Yoga is more about setting the body in motion. Moreover, if you go and check the background, you will find that it delves into the temporary nature of things. You can trace the origins to 200 BC. The 300 hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Course, will take you through a journey that teaches one to develop consciousness. It focuses on the relationship between the poses. The meaning of Vinyasa, is to place the body in a certain sacred way. In the 300 hour TTC, you will learn advanced practices, as against the basic versions.

Sound Healing

Sound healing is also included in Vinyasa Flow. Without sound, you will be deprived of one sense. The sounds can take on various forms, like that of mantras, music, chants, and the beating of singing bowls and gongs. Bells also produce sounds that can affect your psyche. So, you will also learn and experience the role of sound in the Vinyasa practice.

Shatkarma (Cleansing)

The cleansing techniques are also included in the 300 hour Vinyasa Teacher Training. If you are not cleansed internally, you will face constant degeneration and sickness. It will lead to the deterioration of the quality of your life. So, Vinyasa Yoga also recognizes cleansing practices. Nauli, Trataka, Dhouti, Kapalbhati, and Basti are a few of the practices, that you will engage in.

Mudra

Just like other yoga forms, Vinyasa Yoga also utilizes mudras. These are nothing but hand gestures, which can help to channelize the energies from one part of the body, to where it may be actually required. Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training India is a meditative form of yoga, through which you will be able to reach salvation or Samadhi.

Bandha

Bandhas are energy locks, which you will practice along with the asanas and kriyas. Uddhiyana Bandha, Mula bandha, and Jalandhara bandha are the three bandhas that will give direction to your practice. Additionally, you can also practice the Maha bandha, which is a combination of all three. Vinyasa Yoga translates into the three forces – bandhas, Drishti, and breath works. The asana practice is also very important, but non-primary.

Yoga Alliance Standard We Maintain for Vinyasa Flow Yoga

The Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training India is an accredited Yoga TTC. Yoga Alliance is the non-profit organization, which ascertains that you will be learning authentic yoga and the right chapters, which are essential to provide wholesome knowledge to your students in future. The certificate is recognized worldwide and can land you some of the best yoga teacher jobs abroad. Additionally, your name goes up on the list for 25,000 teachers. You may get a call from those who are looking for a RYT-300 certified teacher.

Yoga Sequencing Classes (Practicum) for Vinyasa Flow Yoga

Knowing how to sequence a class, is an important attribute of a teacher. It is more apt for a yoga teacher, as one wrong move can spoil the entire result.  Creating a theme for the class is the of the goals that you will learn to master, as a part of the Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Course. Moreover, you have to ensure that all the students are warmed up by performing the Sun salutations. After the sun salutation, you have to start the main sequence. In the 300- hour course, you will be learning how to design sequences from beginner to advance levels. Moreover, you will also learn how to modify the sessions for learners of different levels.

Schedule of Vinyasa Flow Yoga at Shree Hari Yoga School

At Shree Hari Yoga School, the sessions start with Pranayama and meditation. Students are required to cleanse internally, to feel lighter and practice kriyas under the watchful eyes of the teacher. You may warm up before breakfast. After breakfast, you will practice asanas and then listen to theory lectures on yoga anatomy, yoga physiology, and philosophy. You will also get the knowledge of teaching methodology. After lunch, you will be indulging in practice of the asanas again according to Vinyasa style. Mantra chanting and kirtans follow in the evening, after you have had sufficient practice. You can call it a day, as th sun sets behind the horizon.

After Class in Gokarna

• Yoga on the beach
• professional Yoga photos with our photographer
• Sunset boat trips
• Hindu temples (Rama, Koti)
• Visiting the nearby Shiva cave
• Local town market for shopping
• Swimming & Surfing
• Trekking
• Visit nearby secluded beaches (Half-Moon, Paradise, etc.)
• Palm readings by locals