200 Hours Ashtanga Vinyasa Teacher Training
Rama School Of Yoga

Varkala, Kerala

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About
The Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Course (TTC) is limited to 15 people and it is offered by a team of experienced teachers. This is a comprehensive Yoga Instructor training program, designed in accordance with the 200 Hour requirements for registration with Yoga Alliance. After successfully completing the course you will be a Certified Yoga Instructor, eligible to register with Yoga Alliance and you will be qualified to teach Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga worldwide. All the modules taught meet and exceed yoga alliance requirements. Our comprehensive course schedule includes Asanas, Asanas Methodology (Adjustments & Theory), Pranayama and Meditation, Yoga Philosophy, Anatomy, Ayurveda and more. THEME OF THE COURSE The theme of the teacher training is Ashtanga Vinyasa flow. The course is a fusion between the set sequence of the Ashtanga Primary Series as derived from the ancient text Yoga Korunta and the creative flows and sequences of ‘breath synchronized movement’ found in the Vinyasa Flow style of asana practice. Students will be taught the Ashtanga Primary series in order to develop a solid foundation of asana and alignment practice on which to draw from in developing and sequencing a Vinyasa Flow class, where various other asana will also be incorporated. In these styles, asana are practiced in a sequence in a dynamic and flowing style using breath, drishti (gaze) and bandhas (energy locks). By the end of the course students will be able to teach Ashtanga primary series and also create their own Vinyasa Flow sequences.
THE EIGHT LIMBS OF YOGA
  • Yama - ethical disciplines
  • Niyama - self obser
  • Asana - posture
  • pranayama - breath control
  • Pratyahara - sense withdrawal
  • Dharana - concentration
  • Dhyana - meditation
  • Samadhi - a state of joy and peace
  • ASHTANGA YOGA
  • Introductions and history
  • The elements of Ashtanga yoga: Vinyasa (breath-synchronised motion),
  • Ujjayi Pranayama (victorious breathing), bandhas (inner locks), dristis (gaze points)
  • Primary series: Sun salutations, standing series, seated series, finishing sequence
  • Jamb backs and jump throughs,
  • Drop backs
  • Students will practice primary series every morning three to five times in a week
  • TEACHING METHODOLOGY AND TECHNIQUE
  • Principles of demonstration,
  • Observing, assisting and correcting,
  • Instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher,
  • Voice projection, floor presence
  • The student’s process of learning
  • Planning and structuring a class
  • Alignment and hands-on-adjustment
  • Dealing with injuries and safety precautions
  • Business aspects of teaching yoga.
  • PRIMARY SERIES
  • Samasthiti
  • Surya Namaskara A
  • Surya Namaskara B
  • Standing Postures
  • Padangushtasana
  • Padahastasana
  • Utthita Trikonasana
  • Parivritta Trikonasana
  • Utthita Parshvakonasana
  • Parivritta Parshvakonasana
  • Prasarita Padottanasana A
  • Prasarita Padottanasana B
  • Prasarita Padottanasana C
  • Prasarita Padottanasana D
  • Parshvottanasana
  • Utthita Hasta Padangushtasana
  • Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana
  • Utkatanasana
  • Virabhadrasana (A & B)
  • Sitting Postures
  • Dandasana
  • Paschimattanasana
  • Purvatanasana
  • Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimattanasana
  • Tiriangmukhaikapada Paschimattanasana
  • Janu Shirshasana A
  • Janu Shirshasana B
  • Janu Shirshasana C
  • Marichyasana A
  • Marichyasana B
  • Marichyasana C
  • Marichyasana D
  • Navasana
  • Bhujapidasana
  • Kurmasana
  • Supta Kurmasana
  • Garbha Pindasana
  • Kukkutasana
  • Baddha Konasana
  • Upavishta Konasana
  • Supta Konasana
  • Supta Padangushtasana
  • Ubhaya Padangushtasana
  • Urdhva Mukha Paschimattanasana
  • Setu Bandhasana
  • Finishing Postures
  • Urdhva Dhanurasana
  • Paschimattanasana
  • Sarvangasana
  • Halasana
  • Karnapidasana
  • Urdhva Padmasana
  • Pindasana
  • Matsyasana
  • Uttana Padasana
  • Shirshasana
  • Baddha Padmasana
  • Padmasana
  • Uth Pluthi
  • Savasana
  • PRANAYAM
  • The Mechanics of Breathing
  • Four Aspects of Pranayama
  • Introducing the practitioner to his natural breath
  • Abdominal Breathing
  • Thoracic Breathing
  • Clavicular Breathing
  • Full Yogic Breath
  • Nadi Shodhana
  • Bramhari
  • Bastrika
  • Kapalabhati
  • Sheetali & Sheetkari
  • Ujjayi
  • BABDHA
  • Moola,
  • Uddhyana
  • Jalandhara
  • Maha Bandha.
  • MUDRAS (YOGA IN YOUR HANDS)
  • Namaskar mudra
  • Chin Mudra
  • Jnana Mudra
  • Shambavi Mudra
  • Nasikagra Mudra
  • bhairava mudra
  • YOGA PHILOSOPHY
  • Definition of Yoga
  • Discipline of Yoga
  • Witnessing The essence of Yoga
  • Five modifications of the mind
  • Foundations of yoga
  • Practice-Abhyasa
  • Non-Attachment-Vairagya
  • Eight limbs of Yoga
  • THE YOGIC DIET
  • Food
  • Relationship between food and our emotions
  • TYPES OF DIET
  • Sattvic
  • Tamasic
  • Rajasic
  • Yoga and vegetarianism
  • YOGIC ANATOMY
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Respiratory System
  • Endocrine System
  • Digestive System
  • Musculoskeletal System
  • RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR READING
  • Yoga Mala - Sri Pattabhi Jois.
  • Light on Yoga - BKS Iyengar.
  • Asana, pranayama, Mudra, Bandha - Swami Satyananda Saraswati.
  • Learn more about Pranayamas, Patanjali Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, vedas, upanishads and Yoga Anatomy
  • SAMPLE SCHEDULE
    DAILY SCHEDULE MONDAY - FRIDAY
  • 06.00 - 07.30 AshtangaVinyasa Asanas Practice (Mysore Style)
  • 07.30 - 10.30 Breakfast & Study Break
  • 10.30 - 11.30 Asanas Theory and Teaching Methodology
  • 11.30 - 12.30 Yoga Philosophy / Hatha Yoga Pradipika
  • 12.30 - 15.00 Lunch & Study Break
  • 15.00 - 16.00 Pranayama
  • 16.00 - 17.00 Asanas Alignment & Teaching Techniques
  • 17.00 - 18.00 Meditation
  • 18.30 - 19.30 Yoga Anatomy & Physiology / Ayurveda
  • 19.30 - 20.30 Dinner
  • About the Center


    The Yoga TTC will enable students to start their own Yoga Studio or Yoga School globally. Students can also conduct Yoga classes or sessions for individuals and corporates. Even after completion of Yoga TTC, it is recommended that the certified teachers dedicate themselves to the practice religiously for a higher purpose and evolution

    Yoga Teachers at Rama Yoga RAMARAJAN (Founder ) - Under the direction of different masters, he completed 200 hours Hatha Yoga Teachers Training Course from International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram and 300 hours Ashtanga Vinyasa Teacher Training Course from Mysore. His association became stronger and deeper with himself and he decided to walk in the path of Yoga. He is always-be-positive attitude and as much as he is stern and dedicated with his teachings, he is enormously open-hearted with all the students. He chose to start his excursion as a Yoga Teacher in Varkala and the journey is still adventurous.

    SANKAR PANDIYAN (Philosophy Teacher) -  Mr. Sankar is the founder of Saraswathi Yoga and Dhyan Center [SYDC] in Tirunelveli. The center offers yoga education for working professionals, students, and senior citizens.  Mr.Sankar, an Alumnus of Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, has been an ardent practitioner of yoga since his childhood days.

    Formerly an IT professional with engineering and management credentials, he chose his lifelong yearning to start a yoga school that could blend the practice and principles of Yoga with the wisdom of Vedanta. Currently, SYDC offers Hatha Yoga, Meditation and Philosophy classes.

    SUCHITRA SHETTIGAR (Anatomy & Asana Teacher ) -  Born and brought up in Mumbai, Suchitra Shettigar (Sudamini) is a Science Graduate from University of Mumbai. She learned the art of Yoga at the age of 18 and have been associated till date. She got certified as a Yoga Instructor from Internationally recognized Sivananda Yoga Center and Ambika Yoga Kutir.

    Initially, she started as a volunteer with Ambika Yoga Kutir and eventually started providing selfless service in Art of Living organization as a Yoga Instructor. She strives for knowledge and hence she was associated with various gurus. She believes in spreading harmony in the community through collaborating both traditional and modern yoga techniques.