Below is an overview of all the weekend modules. Each weekend module includes comprehensive detailed notes to support all of the presentations.
Day | Time | Module |
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January (module 1) | ||
Saturday | 08:30 | Shat karmas, pranayama, chant & meditation |
10:00 | Asana practice | |
11:30 | Creating a pranayama practice. Teaching guide for beginners | |
12:30 | Lunch | |
13:30 | Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. A guided introduction into the philosophy of yoga | |
15:00 | Break | |
15:15 | Introduction into the art of vinyasa krama. Intelligent class planning. Q&A | |
16:30 | Close | |
Sunday | 09:00 | Core strength Workshop An in-depth practical guide including anatomy, alignment and contraindications |
11:30 | Align, adjust & modify Adho Mukha Svanasana (Down dog) | |
12:30 | Lunch | |
13:30 | Align, adjust & modify Urdva Mukha Svanasana (up dog) & Padangustasana (forward bend) | |
15:30 | Close | |
February (module 2) | ||
Saturday | 08:30 | Shat karmas, pranayma, chant & meditation |
10:00 | Asana practice | |
11:30 | Creating a meditation practice. Teaching guide for beginners | |
12:30 | Lunch | |
13:30 | Yoga Sutras of Patanjali-Yama & niyama. Universal and personal ethical codes | |
15:15 | Break | |
15:30 | Introduction into basic anatomy. Q&A | |
16:30 | Close | |
Sunday | 09:00 | Student teaching practice-presentation |
10:30 | Hip opening workshop. An in-depth practical guide including anatomy, alignment and contraindications | |
12:30 | Lunch | |
13:30 | Align, adjust & modify Utthita Trikonasana & Prasarita Trikonasana (triangle) | |
15:30 | Close | |
March (module 3) | ||
Saturday | 08:30 | Shat karmas, pranayama, chant & meditation |
10:00 | Asana practice | |
11:30 | The science of pranayama. Anatomy & physiology | |
12:30 | Lunch | |
13:30 | Yoga Sutras of Patanjali-The Kleshas-obstacles to the truth | |
15:00 | Break | |
15:15 | Restorative yoga, what it is and what it is not!. Q&A | |
16:30 | Close | |
Sunday | 09:00 | Student teaching practice-presentation |
10:30 | Forward bend Workshop. An in-depth practical guide including anatomy, alignment and contraindications | |
12:30 | Lunch | |
13:30 | Align, adjust & modify. Utthita Parsvottanasana & Prasarita Parsvottanasana | |
15:30 | Close | |
April (module 4) | ||
Saturday | 08:30 | Shat karmas, pranayama, chant & meditation |
10:00 | Asana practice | |
11:30 | Mulha bandha, Uddiyana bandha & Jalandhara bandha. Introduction & practical guide | |
12:30 | Lunch | |
13:30 | Introduction to the Subtle body-includes koshas, vayus, granthis, chakras & nadis | |
15:00 | Break | |
15:15 | Time to review and refresh your home practice. Q&A | |
16:30 | Close | |
Sunday | 09:00 | Student teaching practice-presentation |
10:30 | Rotations Workshop. An in-depth practical guide including anatomy, alignment and contraindications | |
12:30 | Lunch | |
13:30 | Align, adjust & modify Prasarita Padottanasana (wide feet) & Parsvottanasana (reverse prayer) | |
15:30 | Close | |
May (module 5) | ||
Saturday | 08:30 | Shat karmas, pranayama, chant & meditation |
10:00 | Asana class | |
11:30 | Dharma, your life's work! | |
12:30 | Lunch | |
13:30 | Central nervous system. Anatomy & physiology | |
15:00 | Break | |
15:15 | Homework, time to review. Q&A | |
16:30 | Close | |
Sunday | 09:00 | Student teaching practice |
10:30 | Psoas Workshop. An in-depth practical guide including anatomy, alignment and contraindications | |
12:30 | Lunch | |
13:30 | Align, adjust & modify Virabhadrasana 1&2 (warrior) & Utkatasana (squat) | |
15:30 | Close | |
June (module 6) | ||
Saturday | 08:30 | Shat karmas, pranayama, chant & meditation |
10:00 | Asana practice | |
11:30 | The history of yoga. Exploring the origins of yoga and charting its path through Vedic, Samkhya & Tantric philosophies | |
12:30 | Lunch | |
13:30 | The cardio vascular system. Anatomy & physiology | |
15:00 | Break | |
15:15 | Teaching practice-pranayama. Q&A | |
16:30 | Close | |
Sunday | 09:00 | Student teaching practice |
10:30 | Opening the shoulders Workshop. An in-depth practical guide including anatomy, alignment and contraindications Lunch | |
12:30 | Lunch | |
13:30 | Align, adjust & modify Dandasana & Paschimottanasana & Triang Mukhaekapada Paschimottanasana (forward bends) | |
15:30 | Close | |
July (module 7) | ||
Saturday | 08:30 | Shat karmas, pranayama, chant & meditation |
10:00 | Asana practice | |
11:30 | The purpose of yoga | |
12:30 | Lunch | |
13:30 | The Bhagavad Gita. A guided introduction and reading | |
15:00 | Break | |
15:15 | Introduction to Karma, the law of action reaction. Q&A | |
16:30 | Close | |
Sunday | 09:00 | Student teaching practice |
10:30 | Back bending Workshop. An in-depth practical guide including anatomy, alignment and contraindications | |
12:30 | Lunch | |
13:30 | Align, adjust & modify Janu sirsasana (head of knee pose) Navasana (boat) | |
15:30 | Close | |
August (module 8) | ||
Saturday | 08:30 | Shat karmas, pranayama, chant & meditation |
10:00 | Asana practice | |
11:30 | The Hatha Yoga Pradipika. A guided introduction and reading | |
12:30 | Lunch | |
13:30 | Yoga Sutras of Patanjali- Dharana, dhyana & samadhi. Exploring the final three limbs of Ashtanga yoga | |
15:00 | Break | |
15:15 | Teaching practice-meditation. Q&A | |
16:30 | Close | |
Sunday | 09:00 | Student teaching practice-presentation |
10:30 | Shoulder stand Workshop. An in-depth practical guide including anatomy, alignment and contraindications | |
12.30 | Lunch | |
13:30 | Align, adjust & modify Marichyasana A & C (sage pose) | |
15:30 | Close | |
September (module 9) | ||
Saturday | 08:30 | Shat karmas, pranayama, chant & meditation |
10:00 | Asana practice | |
11:30 | The ethics of being a yoga teacher | |
12:30 | Lunch | |
13:30 | The business of yoga-how to ethically market your yoga business | |
15:00 | Break | |
15:15 | Creating a relaxed atmosphere for Svanasana. Q&A | |
16:30 | Close | |
Sunday | 09:00 | Student teaching practice-presentation |
10:30 | Head stand Workshop. An in-depth practical guide including anatomy, alignment and contraindications | |
12:30 | Lunch | |
13:30 | Align, adjust & modify Open workshop | |
15:30 | Close | |