Course content

• The Yoga Sutras, Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita
• The eight limbs of yoga
• The main systems of yoga: Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Mantra, Yantra, Laya and Kundalini, Tantric, Hatha, Raja, Prana
• The Synthesis of yoga
• The Mother and Sri Aurobindo

Transformational Yoga Theory

• Introduction to Transformational Yoga
• Apara and para dimensions of consciousness
• The seven chakras – muladhara, swadisthana, manipura, anahata, vishuddhi, ajna, sahasrara
• The four bodies or koshas – physical, emotional, mental, psychic
• The relationship of the chakras and the bodies
• Energy flow and the functions of the five pranas – apana, samana, maha, udyana, vyana
• Impurities, effects and purification techniques for the chakras and bodies
• Awakening of the spiritual body
• Energy mechanics of Transformational Yoga
• Difference between Transformational Yoga and other types of yoga
• Introduction to meditation

Anatomy and Physiology

• Physical body systems – respiratory, digestive, circulatory, nervous, musculoskeletal, endocrine
• Kundalini, nadis and the nervous system
• Endocrine system and the chakras
• Health benefits, contraindications and therapeutic use
• Exploration, alignment, modification and individual expression
• Ayurveda, body types, diet and lifestyle

Teaching Methodology

• Principles of demonstration and observation
• Assisting, modifications, adjusting, guiding
• Finding your own teaching style
• Ethical guidelines for yoga teachers
• Student teaching and observing
• Lesson planning
• Classroom safety

Practice of Transformational Yoga

• Basic Transformational Yoga sequence
• Surya Namaskar and Chandra Namaskar (Sun and Moon Salutations)
• 4 Transformational Yoga asana sets – chakra activation, stomach, back and standing
• Joint warming and cleaning practices
• Observation and awareness techniques

• Transformational Yoga breathing practices: Kapalabhati (cleansing breath), Nadi Shodana (alternate nostril breathing), Bhramari (humming bee breath)
• Other useful pranayama practices: Ujjayi (victorious breath), Shitali and Sitkari (cooling breath)
• Importance of healthy breathing
• Conscious breathing techniques
• Bandhas (locks): Moola (root), Uddiyana (abdominal), Jalandhara (throat), Maha (great)

Mantra

• Invocation Mantra
• Seed sounds for the chakras: relaxation, purification, activation
• Mantras for the 5 elements: earth, water, fire, air, space
• Setting intention

Meditation

• Meditation methods and techniques
• Observation and awareness techniques
• Yoga Nidra relaxation techniques
• Yogic energy awakening science (Kriyas)
• Dynamic meditation techniques: OSHO, walking, dance, etc
• TIME five body meditation technique

500 Level TTC with Swami Vidyanand

• Deeper studies of Transformational Yoga
• The endocrine system of glands
• Kundalini Yoga
• Tantra Yoga
• Kriyas
• Bandhas, Granthis and Mudras
• Mantras
• Transformational Yoga for children, young people, the elderly and office workers
• Transformational Yoga for specific illness
• TIME – Transformational Integral Meditation Education

Also included in your course

• Yoga Alliance International certification
• Transformational Yoga training manual
• Accommodation in shared room
• Delicious vegetarian meals
• One-to-one guidance with your lead tutor
• Transport by car to and from nearest airport (India)
• Ashram and temple meditations (India)