You will learn about the systems of the body more deeply and precisely. Specifically, how the body and mind connection relates to yoga from both spiritual and scientific perspectives. Our teachers will guide you through an interactive exploration of the myo-fascial and other connective tissues of the body and how this relates to movement patterns and the biomechanics of yoga.

During this advanced look at teaching yoga, you will discover how to give specific and clear instruction for the asana (yoga poses). Understand how to theme, sequence and adjust a yoga class intelligently, including how to sequence pranayama sequences and mediation sequences. Most importantly you will understand how to differentiate your class so that all participants are able to join in an appropriate and safe manner. Allowing you to create and lead classes for those with disability, injury or conditions., providing an inclusive yoga experience for all. We emphasize heavily on active participation and there is maximum teacher trainee practice teaching throughout the course.

During philosophical debates you will delve deeply into Samkhya philosophy; the spiritual understanding of the nature of existence. Some of the topics you will discuss are Purusha and Prakriti meaning the basic cosmic material that makes up all of natures beings and the spirit or conscious energy that fills and guides them.

You will also discuss Vedanta philosophy which is in brief the conclusion to the Vedas of the Upanishads. That talks about mythology related to some of the ideas behind developing yogic consciousness.

Thirdly you will weave through the stories of the Bhagwagita, discuss the true meaning of Yoga and how to live an authentically Yogic life according to Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras.

This practical, interactive business section will cover how to run, advertise and insure your yoga classes. You will also understand the workings involved in setting up and running workshops, retreats and other ideas depending on the goals of the individuals in the group. All the while we discuss the meaning of upholding your yogic philosophy teachings during your business affairs and maintain strong ethics.

Yogic cleansing practices are learned in a safe a hygienic environment. Some practices that you will learn are:

Shank Prakashan (colon cleansing), Jala and Sutra Neti (sinus cleansing), Trataka(gazing). These techniques will be taught systematically and gradually according to students’ ability and desire. So that all benefits will be imbibed.

Daily pranayama breathing practice begins the day, where our teachers will explain all there is to know about breath awareness. Then guiding students at a gradual and individualised pace to deepen their personal practice. As students’ progress, they will be guided to begin teaching the pranayama they are proficient with.

Mantra chanting is a sacred sound art and students will learn the correct pronunciation and use for specific mantra. By practicing repeatedly, the beauty of chanting students will be confidents to understand the importance behind mantra choice and feel confident to lead a chant.

Advanced practitioners will end each day with a meditation. Beginning by taking part in each of the meditations offered in various styles, then choosing to develop their own meditation offering and lead a group confidently in meditation.

Some of the styles you will practice are: Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep), Osho dynamic mediations, sitting mediations, walking meditations.