200HRS (RYT) Anusara Yoga Immersion & Teacher Training
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Become an Inspiring and Highly Trained Yoga Teacher
Have you always dreamt of becoming one of those deeply inspiring yoga teachers? A teacher that knows how to uplift and transform their students?
Do you want to become one of those teachers who helps the student to find that deep connection and glow? A teacher who understands how to work with the energy and how to make it flow?
Then this training is for you!
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Anusara® Yoga means to practice from the heart
Anusara® Yoga teachers receive intensive training in all key areas of yoga teaching. Special emphasis is placed on linking heart-oriented topics and tantric philosophy with instructions for precise alignment of postures to inspire students to embody the highest goals of yoga practice.
Other key areas of the Anusara® Yoga Teachers’ Training Course include the principles of breathing, meditation, creation of posture sequences, observation, verbal and physical alignment, demonstration of postures, use of the voice, and organization of course curricula.
We are looking forward to welcoming you into our community of committed and light-hearted teachers who are dedicated to cultivating and maintaining a high standard of excellence.
Serving students of all ages and levels to discover their own innate goodness, their worthiness, and Divine nature.
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Introduction Tantra Philosophy
Shri- the intrinsic good
Anusara Yoga (special features)
The Breath
The 1st A Intention (intention - Sankalpa)
Anusara in Summary
Long Introduction
Assignment
Assignement (workbook page 9)
2nd A - Alignment
3rd A - Action
1st UPA - Open to Grace
5 aspects of Open to Grace
Spanda - Pulsation
2nd and 5th UPA - Muscular & Organic Energy
Balanced Action
Purna - Abundance
3 aspects of ME and OE
Focal Points
Optimal Human Blueprint
Adhikara - Studentship
Sadhana - the path of the yogi
History of Yoga
Anusara Invocation (mantra)
3rd UPA - The Inner Spiral
4th UPA - The Outer Spiral
Application of the Spirals as refined alignment principles in the body
Applied anatomy of the UPA’s based on the skeletal model
Rough form of the posture
Review 5 UPA’s
Breathing Anatomy
Tantric Macrocosm – the 36 Tattvas
The Psychic Tattvas – the limitations of the Divine (Kanchukas)
the 3 levels of mind: the Ego – Ahamkara, the Intelligence – the Spiritual Intelligence – Buddhi, the Perception – Manas
the Absolute – Shiva Shakti Paramshiva
Tattvas deepening
Prakriti, the relative Tattvas
the attributes of it Absolutes
the 5 divine deeds of Shiva
Meditation
Kosha's
the 7 loops as part of the finer alignment of Anusara Yoga
Patanjali – the yoga sutras
Overview of the 4 Padas- 4 chapters
Introduction Pada 1 : Samadhi
Insight into the structure of mind and body (Vrittis-Citta)
Introduction Pada 2 : Saddhana
Ashtanga – the 8-folded path
Yama's
Niyamas
Asana – postures
Pranayama – breathing exercises
Phratyahara – withdrawal of the senses
Dharana – focus of the mind
Dhyana – immersion
Samadhi – enlightenment
Anatomy
Yoga therapy
Chakra's
Kundalini in Tantra and Yoga
Nadis and Prana – Sushumna | Ida | Pingala
Koshas
Nadi Shodana
Kapalabhati – Fire breath
Doshas
Gunas
Bhagavad Gita - The Chant of the Exalted Krishna and Arjuna
Dharma, Karma, Moksha
Gunas
Bhagavad Gita – The Song of the divine
Krishna and Arjuna
Dharma
Karma
specialization in anatomy and UPA’s
yoga therapy
Review Immersion
The uniqueness of Anusara
The structure of an Anusara Yoga class
Re-introduction to the main points of Immersion
Repetition of tantric philosophy of Kashmir Shaivism, non-dualism
Repetition of 3 A's and 5 UPA's, Spanda, Purna, Balanced Action
The introduction to every Anusara Yoga class: Centering
The importance of Heart Theme, Anusara Invocation and OM
The connection to the students
Taking the seat of the teacher
The importance of breath in yoga
Instructing with the breath
Surya Namaskar A and B including inhale and exhale
The importance of warm up in class planning
Asana with breath instructions
Learning to be aware of your own body during instruction
General elements of a yoga class
Repetition Instructing Surya Namaskar A and B with the breath
Repetition Instructing asanas in the rough form from the foundation
The different class formats
Timing in class planning Overview
The importance of Spanda
2nd and 5th UPA: Muscular and Organic Energy
Muscular energy in its 3 aspects
Organic energy in its 4 aspects
The focal points
Standing poses in class planning
Instruction for ME and OE
Learning to instruct ME and OE
The importance of intention for the class setting
1st and most important UPA: Open to Grace
The 5 aspects of Open to Grace
Teaching Open the Grace
Connection of Open to Grace to ME and OE.
Teaching OTG, ME, and OE.
Review of 3rd and 4th UPA's : Inner Spiral and Outer Spiral
Insights from anatomy using the skeletal model and their relevance to instruction and teaching.
Inner and outer spiral in the legs in corresponding asanas
Inner and outer spiral in the arms in corresponding asanas
Teaching Inner Spiral, Outer Spiral
Teaching all 5 UPA's in one asana
Working with the class template
The world of heart themes
Importance of the heart theme and differentiation to the heart quality
Derivation of the heart theme
Tying 2 spanda aspects into the class structure
Meaning of Sat Chit Ananda
Derivation of Peak Pose
Development of the Preparatory Asanas towards Peak Pose
Possible dramaturgies of classes
Development of the Asanas for Cool Down and Counter Poses
The stringent application of Sequencing
The importance of Shavasana
Construction of various sequences within the different levels
Summary of class planning
Teaching the UPAs
The world of instructions: clear language, explicit instructions, connecting, guiding,
active instructions, passive instructions, orienting
observing, specific & general instructions, pausing
Use of voice, body, and position in space.
Pacing
key Actions and the connection to the heart theme
Weaving the heart theme and key actions into the instructions
Preparing the room , before and after class, aligning students
Evaluation and presentation of class planning
Heart theme, heart quality, peak pose, level, spanda, key actions, peak pose prep and cool down.
Asana groups
The Anusara syllabus
Summary on the correct use of the class template
Repetition of loops
Application of loops in various asanas
The importance of loops for the spine
Which loops work best in which aspects of the body
Teaching with loops
When and how to use demonstrations
Adjustments, hand ons and Improvements
Principles of touch
Specific Instructions
Teaching in groups in various aspects of class structure
Guidelines for Adjustments & hand ons
Verbal Adjustments
Physical adjustments
Therapeutic aspects in observation and for adjustments
Teaching pranayama and meditation
Graduation classes
questions and answers
Business and yoga: teaching yoga as a profession
The Anusara Certification System
Graduation ceremony
What our students are saying
Hybrid Learning | In-person & Online!
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The 200hr Anusara Yoga Teacher Training is recognized by the Yoga Alliance and You will be able to register with the Yoga Alliance after receiving your certificate of completion.
The Immersion is student training and can be done by anyone who has an interest in deepening their yoga practice. Some prior yoga experience is recommended. The program is designed for aspiring teachers, as well as people with a regular yoga practice who want to deepen their understanding of yoga and their practice. You don’t need to be ‘good’ at yoga to enjoy this training. Most important is your curiosity, an open mind, and eagerness to learn and grow.
We recommend basic understanding of the fundamental yoga postures. It doesn't matter how flexible you are. If you are brand new to yoga, you can participate you are choosing to go through the program for personal growth only. A lot of people join for this reason. Please contact us if you have specific health challenges to discuss your possibilities.
To receive your 200hr Certificate, you must attend 100% of the required hours to comply with Yoga Alliance requirements. You can make up for missed sessions by watching the replay or in some cases a catch-up session.
Absolutely! Upon completion of the training, you will receive the required teaching certificate, and you will be loaded with the knowledge and skills to start your journey teaching yoga!