Sivananda Yoga Teachers’ training courses at the Ashram in France

19 April to 18 May 2008 (course in French only) 4 July to 2 August 2008 (International course)
These dates include the day of arrival and of departure.

>> Brochure of the Yoga Teachers' Training Course to download.

It was in 1969 that Swami Vishnudevananda, founder of the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres, taught the first Yoga Teachers´ Training Course in the West. Today, this internationally renowned course is being taught by his senior disciples. Every year, more then 1000 people follow this course throughout the world.

The International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres are the biggest yoga organisation in the world and have a long experience in training yoga teachers. This 4-week intensive course covers all practical, theoretical and philosophical aspects of yoga.

The approach to teaching is personal, focusing on the individual student. Upon graduation, students receive the certificate of the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres, entitled Yoga Siromani. The Sivananda Yoga Teachers Training courses are officially certified by the worldwide yoga Alliance for the 200 and 500 hours standard for Registered Yoga Schools (RYS).

Tel: +33 2 38 91 88 82

The courses are conducted by:
Swami Durgananda, Swami Sivadasananda
and Swami Kailasananda (Yoga Acharyas).

Curriculum
The extensive curriculum is based upon
Swami Vishnudevananda’s five points of yoga
Proper exercise (Asanas)
Proper breathing (Pranayama)
Proper relaxation (Savasan)
Proper diet (Vegetarian)
Positive thinking and meditation (Vedanta and Dhyana)

Yoga Asanas
The sun salutations, 12 basic asanas and variations,

Kriyas
Effects of the asanas on the physical and astral (energy) body
Postural alignment
Deep relaxation and release of blocked energy

Pranayama
The basic practice: Kaphalabhati and Anuloma Viloma (alternate nostril breathing).
Advanced Pranayama exercises Kriyas The six classical exercises for purifying the body

How to teach
How to teach the 12 basic postures and breathing exercises
Setting up a proper environment for class
The basic class o How to teach beginners and intermediate students

Anatomy and Physiology
The effects of the asanas on the major body systems

Nutrition guidelines of yoga
Ethical, health and spiritual reasons for vegetarianism
Influence of diet on the mind
Nutrition according to ayurvedic guidelines Meditation

12 step guidelines to meditation
The benefits of meditation
Mantra’s (possibility of mantra initiation)

Kirtan (chanting)
Positive effects of chanting on the emotions o
Correct pronunciation and mental attitude
Learning of classical Sanskrit chants

Bhagavad Gita
Study and commentary of the classical scripture

The four paths of Yoga
Karma yoga, bhakti yoga (includes attendance at devotional rituals including puja, arati, homa, yantra, introduction to the Indian deities and their cosmic meaning), raja yoga, jnana yoga

Daily schedule
5.30am: Wake up
6.00am: Meditation, mantra chanting, lecture or silent walk
8.00am: Asanas et pranayama
10.00am: Brunch
11.00am: Karma Yoga
12.00 noon Bhagavad Gita or chanting class
2.00pm: Main lecture
4.00pm: Asanas et pranayama
6.00pm: Dînner
8.00pm:Meditation, mantra chanting and lecture
10.00pm: Lights out

Attendance at all activities is mandatory. Changes in the programme may occur.

Translation
The course from April 19 - May 18 is taught in French only.
The course from July 4 - August 2 is taught in English and French with simultaneous translation into both languages. The course in July will also be translated into Spanish and German. Simultaneous translation with individual headsets on a modern wireless translation system. You can use your own headphones or rent some at the Ashram.

Teacher Training Preparatory Weekends
February 8 - 10 and March 28 - 30 | 2008
It is advisable to attend one of the preparatory weekends to familiarise yourself with the teachings.

Rates
96 € in a dormitory | 122 € in a double room | 156 € in a private room

Certification
Officially certified by the Yoga Alliance, based in the United States, for the 200 and the 500 hours standard for Registered Yoga Schools (RYS).

Participation in the cost of Teachers’ Training course
Dormitory : 2.600 €
Double room : 3.250 €
Single room : 3.550 €
Tent: 2.350 € (please bring your own tent)

5 % discount for two persons booking together at the same time
This amount includes the costs for room and board.
Reduction of 160 € for simultaneous booking for TTC and ATTC.
Please ask for a detailed brochure.

Registration
Please telephone for an application form or download the form.
Return the form together with a deposit of 500 €.
Payment by cash, credit card, international bank transfer or by French cheque. Balance is due four weeks before the beginning of the course. No refund is possible in case of cancellation or early departure but a credit note can be given minus an administrative fee of 150 €.

What to bring
Books used during the course:
“The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga” by Swami Vishnudevananda,
“The New Book of Yoga/The Sivananda Companion to Yoga”
“The Bhagavad Gita” with commentary by Swami Sivananda.
       These books are available at our centres and Ashrams.

Also: yoga mat, meditation cushion (available in our boutique), towel, writing-pad and pens, blanket, flashlight, warm and comfortable clothes, slippers and comfortable shoes for walking. Please note that the kriya material is not included in the course fee. At the initiation ceremony you will be given the Sivananda manual for Yoga Teachers, two pairs of yoga trousers and two t-shirts.

Please note that the kriya material is not included in the course fee.

Our boutique will be open daily for books, cassettes, yoga clothing, mats, cushions and other items.