THE ADVANCED YOGA TEACHERS' TRAINING COURSE (ATTC)
Based on the same foundation as the Sivananda Teachers' Training Course this four-week
intensive training course gives the yoga teacher a more profound insight into the four paths
of yoga. The curriculum includes study of Sanskrit and some of the more advanced yogic
scriptures and incorporates a daily one hour session of advanced pranayama.
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Academy
Officially certified by the Yoga Alliance (based in the United States)
for the 500 hours standard for Registered Yoga Schools (RYS).
PREREQUISITE FOR TRAINING
Successful completion of the basic Sivananda Yoga Teachers' Training Course (TTC)
CURRICULUM
three lectures, one hour of Karma Yoga (helping out in the ashram). One day a week is lecture-free.
Yoga Asanas
Students will practice the basic Asanas and advanced, classical variations, and deepen
their practice by holding the postures longer and developing concentration.
Pranayama
Early each morning we will do an hour of advanced Pranayama exercises to purifythe energy
channels and awaken the hidden energies of the Chakras. Details on using the Bandhas.
Vedanta
The philosophical schools of India, knowledge of Brahman, Vedantic analogies, thedoctrine of
“Neti-Neti” or negation of everything transitory, “Sakshi Bhav” or the inner witness, the
“Mahavakyas” or the cosmic truths will be explained.
Raja Yoga
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali will be studied and discussed in detail.
It is the basis for understanding and transcending the mind.
Sanskrit
Students will learn the Sanskrit alphabet, pronunciation and writing of sacred mantras.
Anatomy und Physiology
Study of the functions of the nervous system, the brain and the endocrine glands in relation
to the practice of yoga.
Diet
During the ATTC, yogic-vegetarian meals will be carefully prepared with the aim
tobalance body and mind.
DAILY SCEDULE
4.30am - Wake Up
5am - Pranayama
6am - Meditation, Mantra Chanting and Lecture
8am - Asanas and Pranayama
9am - Anatomy and Physiology
10am - Breakfast
11am - Karma Yoga
12noon - Raja Yoga or Sanskrit
2pm - Main Philosophy Lecture
4pm - Asanas and Pranayama
6pm - Evening Meal
8pm - Meditation, Mantra Chanting and Lecture
HOURS OF TRAINING
437 teaching periods of 45 minutes each
This information is valid for all Sivananda Yoga Teachers’ Training Courses (ATTC) worldwide.
FINAL EXAMINATION
Written examination at the end of the course.
Successful candidates receive the diploma of Yoga Acharya.
