In the studio: 100 hours
Live online: 40 hours (more as needed)
Video practice and studies: 40 hours
This exceptional and in-depth programme combines traditional texts and teachings and practice with current scientific research to bring your understanding and teaching into the context of present day.
Upon completion of the Awake Yoga Teacher Training, you will experience how yoga works, where it comes from, the philosophy and practice behind the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the meaning and practice of energy work, the basis of functional anatomy, what makes up a balanced yoga practice. Once you know your yoga and how it works in your own life, you can share it with others.
We have developed this training into a hybrid in person and online format – using the advantage of online for clear and informative presentation, but keeping the personal touch so that you receive the personal attention and feedback you need. The training is part time, spread out over several months, to allow you to assimilate what you are doing as well as integrate yoga into your daily schedule.
Led by Natasha Gunn with Evi Bacsi, Flim Reydon, Eniko Pianovszky and Brinda van den Berg. More on our team.
YOGA PHILOSOPHY AND HISTORY
- Introduction to Samkhya philosophy
- Introduction to The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
- The 8 limbs or components of yoga
- Parameters of traditional yoga
- Keeping the essence of yoga in contemporary yoga classes.
- Several paths – Same connection
- Where ancient wisdom meets modern science
EXPERIENTIAL – TECHNIQUES, TRAINING AND PRACTICE
- Develop a personal practice
- Introduction to mantra and sound
- Pranayama
- Meditation and awareness (Mindfulness, Contemplation, Absorption or Flow)
- Hatha yoga, Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Yin Yoga, Hot yoga
- Intelligent sequencing
- Keeping a journal
ANATOMICAL (SUBTLE AND PHYSICAL)
- Main asana groups as a tool
- Physical body systems
- Subtle energy system and energy flow
- Functional yoga anatomy (one size does not fit all)
- Current science of movement and mind
- Breath-work: Pranayama and Bandha
- Ayurveda, an introduction
TEACHING METHODOLOGY
- Employing trauma-sensitive language
- Teaching skills: Language, ethics, intention
- A functional approach in all yoga styles
- Yoga is about agency in self-recovery: How and when to assist
- Teaching one-on-one and orchestrating larger group classes
WHAT DO I NEED TO APPLY?
- You are already practicing yoga – the length of time or style is not important – but you wish to go deeper,
- you prefer a balanced, holistic programme that introduces you into all the elements of yoga.
- you are interested in both a traditional approach and the latest scientific research
- you would love to share the tools of yoga safely with others in an individual or group setting.
