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Yoga Teacher Training in Antigua with Prana Yoga
(Yoga Alliance Approved)
November 13 to December 10, 2007
Level 1 Yoga Instructor Certification Program |
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Course
Subjects |
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Anatomy and Physiology |
 shakti
is very passionate about anatomy and physiology of Yoga. Through her years of
teaching she created unique ways to deliver the information and help her
students deepen their interest in this fascinating and very important component
of Yoga Teacher training. You will never hear her using complicated explanations
or daunting medical terminology that make your eyes cross. You will however, see
lots of audio/video presentations as well as hands-on demonstrations of how the
body functions inside and out. |
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Asanas/Postures |
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Classic hatha postures are taught in precise detail. For each posture students
are encouraged to understand the human anatomy, safety precautions, and
variations of each posture. Learn to move through the postures of yoga with
grace and control. Gain the skills to pass these details on to your students.
Learn how to modify postures for different needs and body types. Teach with
wisdom and compassion. |
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Variations |
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The art of teaching yoga is knowing the different variations for the asanas
(Yoga poses). By offering the correct variation to each student, you prevent
beginners from hurting themselves and help the more advanced Yogis and Yoginis
to still be challenged. By doing so you create a very rich teaching that suits
all Yoga students regardless of their abilities. The various Yoga asanas and
their multiple variations will be deconstructed and demonstrated in detail. |
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Building Flows |
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If individual asanas (postures) make up the vocabulary of yoga, then flows are
the sentences and the stories of yoga. You will learn to choose the story you
wish to tell your students, a story that is ultimately about themselves. Learn
to lead yoga classes that flow like poetry. |
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Zen Meditation |
Dropping one’s ego is fundamental to teaching yoga. Zen practice greatly helps
the yoga
teacher step out of his or her shell and adapt to whatever circumstances present
themselves. Thus, teaching comes “from the floor” and not from a script in one’s
head. |
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History and Philosophy |
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An understanding of the evolution of yoga through the millennia aids
tremendously in understanding the contemporary practice. Yoga has had a varied
and colourful history and has influenced and been influenced by wide-ranging
philosophies and world-views. No less colourful are the people who have
practiced and taught yoga from Siva and Patanjali to the “yoga celebrities” of
the 21st century. |
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Hands on Teaching |
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One of the most critical of the teaching modalities is the practical hands on
approach to correcting the postures. Proper adjustment is often critical for
maintaining safety of the student. It also allows for taking the more advanced
students to the next level of their abilities. |
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Body Language Communication |
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90% of human communication is non-verbal. The ability to read body language
effectively is important to assess the students’ level of attention, state of
mind and their level of physical comfort. Many students allow their egos to push
them beyond their abilities and knowing their limitations. Learning the skills
to anticipate behaviour before it happens is an important tool in maintaining
safety and cohesiveness of the Yoga class. |
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Multi-sensory teaching |
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Recognizing the fact that people absorb information differently, we give the
students tools to convey the instructions in a variety of ways to achieve the
desired results. We teach how to recognize students who absorb information
primarily verbally, visually or kinesthetically. |
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Pranayama |
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Breath is the foundation of all yoga practice. Our life starts and ends with one
breath, and in between, life unfolds itself through our breath. There is a great
emphasis in our program on breathing and how breath can be used to cultivate
prana (life force) as a bridge to our higher self. |
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Kriya |
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Kriya is an ancient cleansing method that keeps both the mind and body healthy.
Workshops are offered during the program which gives students a strong
foundation to learn about Kriya methods is a safe environment with emphasis on
how they can incorporate it in their lives in a practical way. |
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Small, interactive, dynamic, multimedia environment |
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is no one way to teach yoga. The instructions you learn will evolve through your
own experiences and the shared experiences of your group. Just as yoga students
learn in different ways, so do yoga teachers. Thus, the teacher training program
is a blend of interactive discussions, hands-on teaching, active analysis of
yoga classes, and multimedia presentations. |
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