Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres and Ashrams

India

Yoga Teachers Refresher Course (TTCR)

Course Outline

The two week TTC Refresher course gives graduates of the TTC an opportunity to invigorate their practice and re-immerse themselves in spiritual life.

Objective:

• To give a boost to TTC graduates in their spiritual journey
• To practically guide the students to go through their yoga teaching efforts
• To bring back together the TTC graduates to remind them about the Sivananda's integrated approach to well being

They can discuss any difficulties in yoga teachings, have teaching techniques demonstrated and refreshed. In addition to developing their personal asana and meditation practice, students are given the opportunity to practice their teaching.

The course includes further detail on teaching children, pregnancy and seniors/gentle yoga. Students can renew their yogic friendships and share experiences. Group discussions are encouraged. With no exams or summary writing it's a wonderful opportunity for TTC graduates to indulge themselves in their Sadhana based on the TTC syllabus.

Prerequisite

The TTC Refresher Course is open only to Sivananda Teachers Training Course (TTC) graduates. A copy of your TTC certificate should be included with the application form.

Curriculum

• Explanation and practice of advanced pranayama, bandhas (locks) and mudras (seals)
• Daily mediatation and chanting
• Chanting of santi mantras and guru prayers
• Daily asana classes, group teaching, discussions and demonstrations
• Practice of kriyas (cleansing techniques)
• Study of the Gita / chanting classes
• Vedanta lectures
• Practical classes - yoga for pregnancy, kids, seniors, stress management, back complaints etc

Daily Schedule

0430 hrs	Wake up
0500 hrs	Practice of Kriyas and Pranayamas
0600 hrs	Satsang - group meditation and chanting
0730 hrs	Herbal Tea
0800 hrs	Hatha Yoga basic class - group teaching and discussions
1000 hrs	Brunch
1100 hrs	Karma yoga
1200 hrs	Bhagavad Gita lecture or chanting class
1330 hrs	Herbal Tea
1400 hrs	Main lecture / discussions
1600 hrs	Hatha Yoga practical class
1800 hrs	Dinner
2000 hrs	Satsang
2200 hrs	Lights out

Attendance of the entire TTC daily schedule is mandatory.

Accommodation

Accommodation is in simple, dormitory space, for more information click here.

A mosquito net, one sheet, one blanket, one pillow and pillowcase are provided.

How to Register

Please email the ashram to request an application form to secure your place on the course madurai@sivananda.org

To reserve a place on a course, we require a non-refundable deposit of US$150). Your place will be confirmed once we receive bank clearance. The deposit is included in the total course donation.

Payment can be made by credit card (contact us for a credit card remittance form), Demand Draft (in India only), bank transfer or bank draft. We do not accept personal cheques.

Deposits secure a place on the course but do not fix the donation. Dates and donations are subject to change without notice. For all programs guests are subject to the suggested donation in effect at the time of final payment.

Course Dates and Donations

For a list of upcoming course dates and donations click here.

What to bring

Personal toiletries, towel, asana mat, meditation cushion, comfortable footwear, warm clothing and shawl are useful. The ashram boutique stocks most of these items including books, stationery and clothing.

Some warm clothing may be needed for early morning meditation.

Remember to bring your TTC uniforms and a copy of your TTC diploma. Students are expected to wear their uniforms during satsang and lecture times. Uniforms are not provided for the course but are usually available for purchase at the ashram boutique.

Please Note

No refunds will be given, but a credit note may be issued. Credit notes are valid for one year from date of issue and can be used for courses and programs at any of the ISYVC centres or ashrams but cannot be used to purchase boutique items. Students leaving the course before completion are required to return all teaching materials.

To maintain the spiritual atmosphere we ask all ashram guests to comply with the ashram rules. The ashram reserves the right of admission and students may be asked to leave if their behaviour goes against the ashram's rules and teachings.

Dates and donations are subject to change without notice. For all programs guests are subject to the suggested donation in effect at the time of final payment.

How to Get Here

Meenakshi Ashram, Madurai

Further Sivananda Courses

TTC graduates may be interested the Advanced Teachers Training Course and Sadhana Intensive that are open only to TTC graduates.