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Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Academy
International Yoga Teachers' Training Courses (TTC)
401 Training Units
Sat 20 December 2008
– Sun 18 January 2009
Sat 23 May 2009 – Sun 21 June 2009
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Sat 1 August 2009 – Sat 29 August
2009
Sat 5 September2009 – Sun 4 October 2009
Sat 19 December 2009 – Sun 17 January
2010
All courses are taught simultaneously in various languages
(English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, etc.,
based on demand).
Asana classes and some lectures may be taught separately in German.
Simultaneous translation into German of the English training units using
a modern
wireless translation system and headphones.
*One TTC is conducted exclusively in German.
Further TTCs in France, Spain, Poland, North and South India,
North and South America, the Bahamas and Israel.
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Website of the
International
Sivananda Yoga Teachers'
Training Courses in Europe:
www.sivananda.org/ttceurope
Corso di Formazione per
Insegnanti di Yoga Sivananda
con traduzione in italiano a
Reith/Kitzbuehel, Tirolo, Austria
Brochure
(PDF)
Application
(Word)
Online Application Form
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YOGA AS A DIRECT EXPERIENCE
Swami Vishnudevananda was the first yoga master in the West to develop a
training programme for yoga teachers.
In 1969, he taught the first Sivananda
Yoga Teachers’ Training Course (TTC) in Canada, introducing in the West the
courses of the Yoga Vedanta Forest Academy of the Sivananda Ashram in
Rishikesh, India.
The goal of this programme is to train inspiring and qualified yoga teachers
who are able to draw on their own practice and self-discipline in imparting the
yoga experience to others.
Swami Vishnudevananda retained the traditional Gurukula system for the course,
where teacher and students live together in an Ashram (centre for yoga and
meditation). The direct contact with experienced teachers becomes a part of the
daily life of the student during the course.
Students expand both physically and mentally during this comprehensive yoga
experience, and can later convey this experience to their own students.
In order to create the ideal atmosphere for learning, the teachers’ training course is
structured as an immersion programme held in an Ashram.
The yoga teachers’ training course is taught by Yoga Acharyas, who were
appointed by Swami Vishnudevananda and as such are the initiated successors
of Swami Sivananda.
For lectures by English-speaking instructors: Simultaneous translation into
German and on demand French, Spanish, Italian etc., using a modern wireless
translation system and headphones.
After successful completion of the training course, the participants receive the
internationally recognised certificate of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres.
Over
1,000 graduates each year.
In cooperation with the Open International University: With
the Sivananda Yoga Teachers' Training Courses you can earn credits towards
Bachelor, Master and PhD programmes in philosophy (spiritual counselling)
and interfaith studies.
For details, visit www.iiihs.com
Training Units (TU)
(1 TU = 45 minutes)
Yoga Teachers' Training Course: 401 TUs
Advanced Yoga Teachers'
Training Course: 437 TUs
Further Training for Yoga Teachers
weekends 26 - 52 TUs
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Curriculum
Yoga Asanas (Yoga postures):
The daily practice with individual correction
comprises: Sun salutation. The 12 basic yoga postures. 100 asana
variations,
from intermediate to advanced. Postural alignment. Deep relaxation
with autosuggestion. Release of blocked energy. Exercises
for all age groups. How asanas affect the body: Control of emotions.
Enhance power of concentration. Rid the body of excess fat.
Improve
physical fitness. Relieve chronic ailments such as constipation,
rheumatism and stomach complaints. Stimulate circulation. Stabilise thyroid
functions. Keep muscles youthful and supple into old age.
Pranayama:
Expands
capacity of the lungs. Relaxes the nervous system. Balances
the two sides of the brain. Purifies the Nadis (subtle energy
channels). Awakens the inner spiritual energy. Kapalabhati (lung
cleansing
exercise), Anuloma Viloma (alternate nostril breathing),
Samanu (mental cleansing of the Nadis), 8 main pranayamas: Ujjayi,
Surya Bheda, Bhastrika, Plavini, Moorcha, Sitali, Sitkari, Bhramari.
Kriyas:
Tratak, Neti, Kapalabhati, Dhauti, Nauli and Basti: 6 classical
purifica-tion exercises for the eyes, nose, air passages, oesophagus
and stomach, abdominal organs and large intestine: Explanation and demonstration
of the exercises and their effects. Individual instruction.
Anatomy and Physiology:
Introduction to the major body systems. The effects of
asanas and pranayama on: the cardiovascular system, respiration, digestion,
skeletal and muscular systems and the endocrine system.
Teaching practise:
How
to teach the 12 basic postures and breathing exercises to beginners
and intermediate students. Detailed adjustment workshops. In the second
half
of the training course, participants will learn to teach in small groups
under the guidance of an experienced instructor.
Yogic Nutrition:
Vegetarianism
- ethical, spiritual and health reasons. Influence of food on the mind.
Proper balance of the main nutrients. Ayurvedic principles of nutrition.
Healing effects of fasting.
Meditation:
Physical and mental meditation.
12-step daily practice. Meditation effects and experiences. Mantras
- spiritual energy in sound. Mantra initiation (if desired).
Hatha Yoga
Ethical and moral principles. Learning control of body,
prana (life energy) and mind. Meditation.
Raja Yoga
Asthanga - the 8
steps of Yoga. Antahkarana - functions of the mind. Concentration
and meditation.
Kundalini Yoga
The Absolute and how it manifests itself
in nature.Macrocosmos & microcosmos. The 7 Chakras. The awakening
of cosmic energy.
Bhakti Yoga
Kirtan: chanting of classical Sanskrit
mantras. Indian Gods and their cosmic meaning. Arati and Pujas
(traditional Indian
rituals).
Karma Yoga
The law of cause and effect. Samsara -
the wheel of birth and death. Karma Yoga - selfless service: 1 hour
daily in
the retreat community.
Jnana Yoga
Basic concepts of Vedanta
philosophy. The
7 Bhoomikas or levels of consciousness. Space, time, causality.
The 3 bodies. The 3 levels of the mind. Conquest of death.
Bhagavad Gita
Study
and explanation of this classical yoga scripture.
Daily schedule (subject to change)
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5:30am
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Wake-up
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6:00am |
Meditation, mantra chanting, lecture
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8:00am
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Asanas and Pranayama
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10:00am
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Brunch
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11:00am
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Karma Yoga
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Noon
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Bhagavad Gita or Kirtan class
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2:00pm
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Main philosophy lecture
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4:00pm
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Asanas and Pranayama
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6:00pm
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Dinner
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7.30pm
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Meditation, mantra chanting, lecture or silent nature walk
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10:00pm
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Lights out.
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Tuition Fee:
2100 € (incl. VAT)
Includes examination fee, TTC manual, two yoga pants, two t-shirts.
Rates valid until 30 June 2009
Extra-costs for room and board
Recommended hotel:
Biohotel Florian, Tel. +43 5356 65242
E-mail: info@biohotel-florian.at
www.hotel-florian.at
Ecological health and no-smoking hotel serving wholesome organic Yogic-vegetarian
food.
The rooms are equipped with wood furniture, holistic mattresses, wooden floors,
shower, toilet,
hair dryer, telephone and radio. Most rooms have a balcony.
The hotel offers both Finnish and low temperature saunas. Free parking.
Internet access available at extra charge. Room preferences will be respected
as long as available.
Should the hotel be booked, we can arrange accommodation in nearby guest houses.
In any case, meals will be taken at Hotel Florian.
Registration
Online Application Form
Word
Download Application form
Please complete the word document and return it to:
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Academy
Bichlach 40
A-6370 Reith bei Kitzbühel, Tyrol, Austria
Downpayment: 300 €. The balance is due four weeks prior to the start of the course.
How to pay:
1) International Money Order
2) Bank transfer
Volksbank Scheffau, Austria
Acct nr. 700 30 995, bank code 43 770
IBAN: AT60 4377 0000 7003 0995
BIC: VBOEATWWKUF
3) Creditcard
(+4% charges). Please let us know your credit card information by phone: +43(0) 5356/67 404.
What to bring
Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga, by Swami Vishnudevananda
Sivananda Companion to Yoga (The Book of Yoga)
Bhagavad Gita with commentary by Swami Sivananda
These are available at our centres or in our Online-Shop.
Yoga mat, meditation cushion, toiletries, blanket, towels, paper and
pen, torch, warm and comfortable clothing, slippers and comfortable shoes
for hiking.
Our shop will be open daily and supply books, cassettes, yoga clothing,
mats and cushions and other items.
Location
The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Academy is situated on a slope above Reith, 4
km from Kitzbühel.
Reith in Tyrol is well known for its special beauty all year round. There
are enchanting hiking trails in the
magnificent Kitzbüheler Alps, while the nearby lakes are fountains for
health and recreation.
Helpful Reminders
Attendance at all programs is mandatory. In order to maintain the proper
atmosphere, no meat, fish, alcohol, tobacco, coffee, black tea, eggs, drugs
and revealing clothing are allowed. Their use may lead to dismissal from the
course. During the course we cannot cater to personal dietary preferences
except the yogic-vegetarian meals.
Cancellation Terms
In case of cancellation before the beginning of the course a credit note
for the full course amount less
an administration fee of 150 € will be issued.
In case of cancellation during the course there will be no refunds but a credit
note less an administration fee
of 150 € will be issued.
The credit note can be used in all Sivananda Yoga Centres or Ashrams.
It cannot be used for boutique items.
Brochure
(PDF)
How
to get here
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