Hatha Yoga is the oldest known branch of yoga, and includes not only physical poses (asanas), but also breathing exercises and meditation techniques, so that you can control the body & mind, and keep them in a good health.

Hatha Yoga is practiced mostly in a slow and static way, but modern practices of hatha yoga can include a slow flow.

 

THE SYLLABUS OF THE COURSE:

• Asana – foundational hatha yoga poses, their benefits and contraindications, daily hatha sessions, including traditional hatha, Sivananda, life-cycle practice, modern hatha & hatha flow

• Alignment and modifications

• Cueing and communication for yoga teachers

• Sequencing and the art of creating a safe yoga class

• Pranayama – breathing techniques as per the traditional hatha yoga texts

• Yoga Philosophy – foundations: Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Ashtanga Yoga (8limbs)

• Yoga Science – Pancha Kosha, Prana, Bandhas, Mudras, traditional sequencing

• Meditation & mindfulness – practice and theory

• Anatomy: introduction, skeletal, muscular and respiratory systems, basic bio-mechanics of the body

• Traditional Yogic Anatomy: Chakras & Nadis

• Regular teaching practice and mentoring

 

Daily schedule (SAT & SUN)

*    All mentioned hours are in CEST (e.g. Berlin, Paris)

*    All classes are guided live on ZOOM, but you will get an access to the recordings if you cannot participate in a class personally

 

 8.00 - 9.30  - Asana Practice

10.00 - 13.00 - Lectures & Workshops (anatomy, philosophy, teaching methodology)

14.00 - 15.00 - Lecture

15.15 - 16.30 - Asana Practice

 

* Between weekends you will get homework and self-studies materials

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