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Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher
Ayurvedic Yoga Sadhana program with optional teacher certification

Updated February 1, 2012

Structural Yoga Therapy

 

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This training is based on an integration of teachings from Patanjali's Classical Yoga text the Yoga Sutras and Mukunda's insights into Ayurvedic Yoga. Much of the material was sourced from teachings given in individual sessions to Dr. Paul Copeland in India during 1971-73 by Krishnamacharya. Paul was presented a unique practice based on Krishnamacharya's fundamental teaching principle of "adapting to the individual". Mukunda learned these practices from 73-75. The method incorporates Classical Hatha, Tantra, and Raja Yogas to form a continuum of training that integrated the five bodies (pancha kosha) model of yogic anatomy. It is both profoundly practical and deeply spiritual.

The training will cover all practices of Mukunda's book, Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy and will be co-taught by Mukunda and Chinnamasta. Hence it is advisable for students to read the book and his Yoga Sutras of Patanjali prior to coming.

Open to all with yoga and/or ayurveda background, the emphasize is on personalizing the Sadhana from the book, with option for teacher certification.

The teaching fee is $1575.

 

Curriculum

Teaching contact hours: 49 hours

  • 7 days of 7 hrs class time

  • Learning 9 vinyasas for the 3 doshas vata, pitta and kapha

  • Learning all pranayama's, bandhas and shat karma practices described in the book "Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy"

  • Understanding of teachings of the elements, the doshas, the gunas, the five pranas

  • Basic ayurvedic nutrition and life style principles and learning how to prepare an ayurvedic meal.

  • Daily Spirit teachings of Yoga Sutra's of Patanjali and how to apply the Ayurvedic principles according to the sutra's

Non-contact hours: 95 hours

  • 1 hour daily AYT Sadhana for 3 months - 90 hours

  • 5 hours for writing a resume of 3 pages

 

Teacher certification requirements:

For 30 days do the vata vinyasas and pranayama's followed by you personalized ayurvedic Sadhana. Next month replace the vata practices by the pitta vinyasas and pranayama's. Third month replace the pitta practices by the kapha vinyasas and pranayama's.

Connect to Mukunda and Chinnamasta to adapt the shat karma cleansing techniques for you.

Material to be mastered for certification

  • Competence to teach the 9 vinyasas, pranayama's and shat karma procedures within a class

  • Understanding and experience of the 5 prana's within yourself

  • Understanding of Ayurvedic principles of the elements, the doshas, the gunas, ama, detoxification process

  • Knowledge of basic ayurvedic nutrition and life style recommendations

  • Understanding in depth of Yoga Sutras of Patanjali chapter 2 from Ayurvedic perspective and knowing how to apply the principles in class

Certification

  • Certification is given based on approval of a written resume (3 pages) of the personal experiences of all practices in book (all vinyasas / pranayamas and shat karma cleansing techniques done during 90 days) that shows the students understanding and personal experience of the material.

  • 1 hr private over skype or in person to show the requested practices and answer questions about the material taught in class

Not all students who follow the training will receive certification.

 

AYT Certification Training Site

Introductory programs can be found on the Workshops page. These introductory programs of 2-4 days may not be used as part of the certification training, but are meant for students to connect to the teaching method and make an appropriate choice for deeper further study/certification. Certification classes will be held at the Yoga Therapy Center, Novato, CA. To register for the certification course send your application to Mukunda and Chinnamasta directly through office@yogatherapycenter.org.

 

Dates for Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher certification training
September 30 - October 6 at Yogaville - VA

 

Register directly through Integral Yoga in Yogaville at Tel: 800 858-9642 Email: programs@iyiva.org. Website: integralyogaprograms.org

Dates for the Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher certification training in Novato, CA 2012 : dates TBA

Application

Send a letter with a resume of your yogic / ayurvedic background and teaching experience. State your full name, address, email address, phone number and skype address and a signed statement that you commit to the Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher training in Novato, CA 2011. Enclose a check made payable to Monique Stiles, 247 Posada del Sol, Novato, CA 94949.

Your application is only confirmed after the full payment for the training has been received.

 

Accommodations

In addition to these course fees, there will be variable room and board fees. See the Accommodations page for bed and breakfast and hotels.

 

Required Reading

Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Mukunda Stiles.

Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy by Mukunda Stiles.

 

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