Sivananda Yoga TTC

Sivananda Yoga Teachers' Training Course (TTC)
Phu Chaisai, Chiang RaI, THAILAND
October 10 - November 6, 2010

YOGA TEACHERS TRAINING COURSE

THE GURUS & TEACHINGS

CURRICULUM &
DAILY SCHEDULES

LOCATION

ADMISSION

REGISTRATION

Curriculum

Topics below will be taught and practiced throughout the course.

Hatha Yoga Theory

The Astral Body
The nadis (energy channels) and chakras (energy centers)
Yoga Asanas
The Sun Salutation and the 12 basic yoga postures
Advanced Asanas Variations
Effects of asanas on the physical and astral body
Proper posture alignment
Deep relaxation
Release of blocked energy
How to teach
Teaching the sun salutation and the 12 basic postures
The Basic Class
Teaching beginners and intermediate students
Adapt teaching to special groups

Pranayama

Kapalabhati, Anuloma Viloma (alternate nostril breathing)
Advanced pranayama exercises

Meditation

Twelve Guidelines for Meditation
Benefits of Meditation
Mantras and mantra initiation (if requested)

Yoga Philosophy and Psychology

The Four Paths of Yoga
The Five Points of Yoga according to Swami Vishnudevananda
Psychology of the Spiritual Aspirant
Law of karma
Vedanta philosophy

Anatomy and Physiology

The effects of hatha yoga on major body systems

Yogic Diet and Nutrition

Ethical, health and spiritual reasons for vegetarianism

Bhagavad Gita

Study and commentary of the Bhagavad Gita, the most read classical scripture.
It gives universal teachings on how to do your duty and conduct yourself in the battlefield of life

Kirtan

Positive emotional effects of chanting
Correct pronunciation and mental attitude
Practice of opening the heart to the Divine

Kriyas

The six classical Yogic exercises for purifying and detoxifying the internal and external body

Teachers

The course will be offered in English with senior Sivananda teachers.
It will be translated simultaneously in Thai and Japanese.

Daily Schedule

5:30 a.m.	Wake-up Bell
6:00 a.m.	Satsang (meditation, devotional chanting, lecture)
8:00 a.m.	Asana & Pranayama Class
10:00 a.m.	Vegetarian Brunch
11:00 a.m.	Karma Yoga (helping in the ashram)
12:00 p.m.	Chanting or Bhagavad Gita Class
2:00 p.m.	Main Lecture
4:00 p.m.	Asana & Pranayama (teaching techniques)
6:00 p.m.	Vegetarian Dinner
8:00 p.m.	Satsang (meditation, devotional chanting, lecture)

This schedule is followed 6 days of the week, with one day off for resting, studying, etc.

Guidelines

Participation in all classes and punctuality are mandatory. Wearing of uniforms is expected for all satsangs and lectures. The basic guidelines are: Meat, fish, eggs, black tea, coffee, alcohol, tobacco, drugs, weapons, loud music, backbiting, profanity. and nudity are prohibited during the course as they are counterproductive to the yoga practice. Participants who do not comply with the ashram rules may be dismissed from the course. Unfortunately, it is not possible to cater to personal dietary preferences beyond the yogic-vegetarian meals.

Passport/Visa

Foreign Nationals are required to have an original current passport and a valid visa for their stay in Thailand.

You need to have health insurance or sign a medical health release.

What to Bring

Two sets of uniforms are provided, but you will need to bring modest, comfortable clothes for asana practice plus casual clothes. Be prepared for hot weather and possibly rain. We recommend that you bring
Comfortable as well as warm clothing, shawl, notebook, torch (flashlight), sandals or slippers for indoors, walking shoes, toiletries, Neti pot, Yoga mat, cushion and blanket.