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January 2020
Definitive Yoga Sutra Chapter 1 – London
The "Definitive Yoga Sutra" series are our most comprehensive Yoga Sutra study courses. We explore each sutra in detail, offering word-by-word explanation and key ideas from Vyasa's traditional commentary. We expand on the meaning of the sutra from the perspective of the teachings of Krishnamacharya and TKV Desikachar, and add Peter Hersnack's unique interpretations where applicable. We try to embrace both traditional perspectives and practical modern interpretations so that students can appreciate both, understanding how we can apply the Yoga…
Find out more »February 2020
Asana Essentials – Teacher Training & Certificate Module
Asana Essentials is a weekend course covering fundamental principles and definitions of asana, principally focussing on the sutra covering asana in the Yoga Sutra. The weekend will also include a simple introduction to working with principles of support, direction and space in asana. The weekend will include a mix of theory, practice and discussion. This course will be delivered by Dave in Malvern. Although all are welcome, priority will be given to those intending to enrol for the Teacher Training…
Find out more »Art of Viniyoga – Cheltenham
This course will be run as a single introductory day, followed by 3 weekends (Sat-Sun). It is the gateway into these teachings: if you wonder what’s different about this approach, or indeed if you’d like to review your understanding, then this course is for you. We explore the way the spine moves; the principles behind asana including counter posture; breath in asana and sequencing; concepts from the Yoga Sutra, (including learning to chant); the intelligent cultivation of a pranayama practice…
Find out more »March 2020
Foundations of Practice Planning – Teacher Training & Certificate Module
Foundations of Practice Planning is a weekend course covering fundamental principles of practice planning. This is an essential module for the teacher training programme and forms the basis for all further practice planning exercises on the course. Participants will be asked to do a couple of simple practice planning exercises on the Saturday evening in preparation for the Sunday This course will be delivered by Dave and/or Ranju in Malvern. Although all are welcome, priority will be given to those…
Find out more »AIT Module 5: Lifestyle; Working with Anxiety/Depression; Upper back issues; Use of Sound
This 4 day module is both the first long weekend of our Art of Individual Teaching course and also an open event for those wishing to develop or review their skills in 1-1 teaching. The prerequisites for this module are to be found here http://www.sadhanamalayogatraining.com/art-of-individual-teaching/ This module will explore the principles of individual work as we have understood and evolved them, based on our work within the tradition of TKV Desikachar. Topics in this module are: Application of āyurveda (lifestyle…
Find out more »April 2020
Art of Viniyoga – Devizes
This course will be run as a single introductory day, followed by 3 weekends (Sat-Sun). It is the gateway into these teachings: if you wonder what’s different about this approach, or indeed if you’d like to review your understanding, then this course is for you. We explore the way the spine moves; the principles behind asana including counter posture; breath in asana and sequencing; concepts from the Yoga Sutra, (including learning to chant); the intelligent cultivation of a pranayama practice…
Find out more »Foundations of Teaching Yoga – Teacher Training Module
Foundations of Teaching Yoga is a two weekend course covering the fundamentals of teaching Yoga, and more specifically asana. This is an essential module for the teacher training programme and the foundation for beginning teaching. Participants will be asked to teach a short practice or a few selected asana over the two weekends This course will be delivered by Dave and/or Ranju in Malvern. This is a course specifically aimed at the students pursuing the Teacher Training programme. Dates, Costs…
Find out more »May 2020
AIT Module 6: Mediative Practices
This 4 day module is sixth first weekend of our Art of Individual Teaching course and also an open event for those wishing to develop or review their skills in 1-1 teaching. The prerequisites for this module are to be found here http://www.sadhanamalayogatraining.com/art-of-individual-teaching/ This module will explore some of the ideas from Chapter 3 of the Yoga Sūtra. These include samyama (YS3.1-6), as well as exploring the nature of change (parināma YS3.9). There will be some discussion and practice of…
Find out more »June 2020
Definitive Yoga Sutra – Chapter 3 – Malvern
The "Definitive Yoga Sutra" series are our most comprehensive Yoga Sutra study courses. We explore each sutra in detail, offering word-by-word explanation and key ideas from Vyasa's traditional commentary. We expand on the meaning of the sutra from the perspective of the teachings of Krishnamacharya and TKV Desikachar, and add Peter Hersnack's unique interpretations where applicable. We try to embrace both traditional perspectives and practical modern interpretations so that students can appreciate both, understanding how we can apply the Yoga…
Find out more »July 2020
AIT Module 7 Breath, ratio, prāṇa-apāna-agni; chair based yoga, Parkinsons; Blood Pressure
This 4 day module is the seventh long weekend of our Art of Individual Teaching course and also an open event for those wishing to develop or review their skills in 1-1 teaching. The prerequisites for this module are to be found here http://www.sadhanamalayogatraining.com/art-of-individual-teaching/ This module will explore the use of the ratio in āsana and prāṇāyāma; working therapeutically with chairs; energetics of haṭha (prāṇa-apāna-agni); working with issues of blood pressure and Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis. WE will also…
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