200 HOURS YTT HYBRID

HATHA YOGA ​COURSE CONTENT

​HATHA YOGA
What is Hatha yoga ?
Principles of Hatha Yoga
Explanation of Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha (Practice & Benefits)

PRANAYAMA
Different types of breathing
Definition of Prana
Science of the breath (Prana, Apana, Udyana, Samana, Vijana)
Ida, Pingala and Sushumna Nadi
Pranayama practices: Abdominal breathing, Full Yogic Breath, Kapalabhati, Nadi Shodan, Bramhari Pranayama

ASANA
Surya Namaskar (Different variations)
Basic Postures (Standing, Sitting, Back bends, Inversions, Twist, Arm balance Postures)
Asana Variations (from Intermediate to Advanced)
Body Alignment
Yoga Nidra

​Also: Yoga for pregnancy, Yoga for children, Yoga for elderly

MUDRA
Explanation and importance of Mudra  according  to Hatha Yoga
Types  of Mudra
Practice of Jnana & Chin Mudra
Physical, Mental and spiritual Benefits of Mudra

BANDHA
Explanation of Bandha
Different types of Bandhas and practice

MEDITATION
What is Meditation
Difference between Dharana and Dyhana
Types of meditation
Breathing Meditation
Mantra Meditation
Walking Meditation

YOGA NIDRA
Definition of sleep and benefits
The 3 states of consciousness
What is Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra Practices

YOGA PHILOSOPHY
What is Yoga ?
History of Yoga
Types of yoga
The five kosha (bodies)
Explanation of Self-realization and liberation
Explanation of consciousness
Eight limbs of Yoga
​Bhagavad Gita

YOGIC ANATOMY
What is Yogic Anatomy and physiology?
The systems of the body
Effects of Asana and Pranayama on the body systems
Know the basic studies and  types of joints to avoid injury during Asana classes
Diet and Nutrition

ADJUSTMENT AND ALIGNMENT
Practicing Asana correctly
Front, side and back bending
The use of props
Various style of Asana and their benefits
Contra-indications of specific yoga practices
Yoga Therapy

KRIYAS
Introduction and practice of Kriyas according to classical Hatha Yoga

MANTRA
Introduction of Mantra yoga
Importance of (OM)-AUM

CHAKRAS
Explanation of the 7 main chakras
How chakras work physically and emotionally
Asana & Pranayama for each chakra
Chakra meditation

​KIRTAN
​Musical recitation of hymns, mantras and the praise of deities

KARMA YOGA
The concept of seva will be introduced and explained. Students will participate in Karma Yoga activities inside the yoga centre during the course.

​DAILY SCHEDULE

6.45am Shatkarmas   7am –  Meditation     7.30am– Asana Practice   

9.30am – Brunch     10.30am – Karma Yoga   11am time off      

2.30pm – Lecture 1 Yoga Philosophy  -  3.30pm Asana Theory and anatomy  

4.45pm – Asana Practice   

6.30pm – Dinner - 8pm Bhagavad Gita videos at your accommodation