Date
30th August 2018 – 14th September 2018
Who we are
Anahata Yoga is a premiere yoga centre based in the heart of the Central district. It is best known for offering the most authentic yoga experience available in Hong Kong, with classes led by Indian instructors hailing from different lineages devoted to the practice and study of yoga.
As a centre, Anahata Yoga is fully committed to fostering a community of yoga practitioners who are not only equipped with the skills to perform yoga as a daily activity, but as well as the knowledge to live out yoga as a lifestyle.
About the course
Anahata Yoga's 100 Hours Pranayama & Meditation Teacher Training Certificate Course gives yoga practitioners, enthusiasts, and aspiring instructors the chance to learn the art of mindfulness and mindful living. Through the course, students gain a better understanding of the basics of breathing, concentration and meditation techniques and how it influences the body and mind.
Why us?
We recognize that yoga is a popular pursuit in Hong Kong. People seek it out for its health benefits and often incorporate it into their active lifestyles. However, yoga instruction is not equal among the various yoga centres in Hong Kong. This is where our accredited Teacher Training Courses make all the difference.
Our courses are accredited by, and offered in conjunction with, Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre in India. This is the first time outside of India that such a programme is being offered.
Our classes are designed and taught in the same way as our instructors are taught. Predominantly from India, our instructors are fully learned not only in the practice of their discipline, but also in the history and philosophy behind the practice. The resulting combination of grassroots knowledge both practical and theoretical in our programmes gives students more in-depth learning than they may able to find elsewhere in Hong Kong.
Accreditation
International Yoga Academy is a registered school with Yoga Alliance and Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre, Chennai, India (
www.andiappanyoga.com).
Yoga Alliance is an international governing board for yoga teachers and training courses around the globe. We offer assistance to students interested in applying for a Yoga Alliance Registration after completing a teacher training course.
About Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre - Chennai, South India is known throughout the world for its contribution to Yogic Science. Founded by Guruji Dr. Asana Andiappan in 1950, it is meticulously run by Dr. Asana Andiappan and Trust Members, all of whom have over 50 years of experience in Yogasanas and Naturopathy. It is the only yoga college and research centre recognized by the government as well as two universities in India.
Located in Chennai, South India, the centre runs various yoga programmes as well as free awareness camps that are aided and supported by various government and private organisations. It has been collaborating with various medical universities, hospitals and organisations that run research programmes on yoga and its therapeutic benefits. The centre is also home to the widely read Asana International Yoga Journal(
www.asanajournal.com) , which has a readership of 200,000 and growing, in India and around the world.
Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre also has accredited franchisee centres in over 30 countries that run yoga programmes, and teacher training courses.
Class Schedule
| Day |
Time |
Description |
| Monday |
9:30 am – 12:30 pm |
Theory and Practical |
| Tuesday |
9:30 am – 12:30 pm |
Theory and Practical |
| Wednesday |
9:30 am – 12:30 pm |
Theory and Practical |
| Thursday |
9:30 am – 12:30 pm |
Theory and Practical |
| Friday |
9:30 am – 12:30 pm |
Theory and Practical |
Andiappan Yoga Self Practice Classes (Optional)
| Date |
Time |
| Monday |
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm |
| Tuesday |
7:00 am - 9:00 am |
| Wednesday |
7:00 am - 9:00 am |
| Thursday |
7:00 am - 9:00 am |
| Friday |
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm |
| Sunday |
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
All YTT students can attend up to 30 Andiappan Yoga classes as part of the teacher training learning. There are also exclusive Andiappan Yoga classes conducted for ongoing YTT students where they get to interact with the teachers and ask questions from the syllabus about their practice and improve on their limitations.
This class will equip students with the knowledge to develop a sequence for self-practice which they can do at home or while traveling. The ability to put together a sequence to meet one's goals while taking into consideration one's limitations will be very important when one start to teach.
Please note classes and schedule may change without prior notice.
Venue
The Teacher Training will be held at 18/F, Anahata Yoga, One Lyndhurst Tower, No. 1 Lyndhurst Terrace, Hong Kong.
Eligibility
To be eligible to enroll in this course, a minimum of three months regular practice is required. However, if you are new to yoga, you can choose a teacher training program starting in three months from now and start to attend the classes regularly and prepare for this teacher training.
This course is best suited for
- School Teachers
- Students (aged above 15yrs)
- Meditation and Yoga Teachers
- Holistic therapists
- Competitive Sports personals
- Pregnant Women
- People who live a busy and stressful life
Syllabus
How does this course help me?
Learn the basics of breathing and meditation and how it influences the body and mind.
THEORY
* Meditation and its philosophy
Learn the history and origin of meditative practices, and the stages of its evolution over time.
*The great masters of meditation
Learning meditation is walking into no man's land. To understand meditation and its practices, the best way is to learn about different masters who have walked down this path, the various techniques they developed which works wonders for our body and mind.
*An introduction to pranas, chakras, koshas, gunas, and nadis
To understand how one's physical and energy body is influenced by their breathing patterns, thought process and how it leads to the heightened consciousness, that awakens the energy layer of the body.
*Body, mind and breath connection
This module covers the various stages the body, mind, and breath during meditation practice. To learn the findings of the various scientific research into the
Practical module
This practical module will cover the basic steps to meditation and practice of various breathing and meditation techniques. A detailed course manual will be provided to the students with various tools that are needed for both practicing and teaching meditation class.
- Yogic breathing techniques which connect the body and the mind
- Techniques and tools to help concentration practice.
- Various meditation techniques
- Pranayama, mindfulness, concentration, visualization, contemplation, mantra, Japa mala, sound (nada) and yoga Nidra
- Integration of meditative techniques in our yoga practice and daily lifestyle
- Application of meditation as an integrative therapy for various conditions in yoga
- Preparation and methodology to teach breathing and meditation classes
Faculty
Dr. Yogananth Andiappan
Master Dhiraj
Master Nirmal
Master Vishnu
Modules
Learn the art of mindfulness and mindful living
Meditation is one of the most discussed topics in the health and wellness industry today. There are many scientific research findings which show how simple meditative practices can heal various ailments in our body and mind, one of the unique benefits of yoga has to offer is its ancient Indian meditation technique benefits and the meditative benefits which can be integrated into various alternative and holistic therapy methods.
Why meditate and what are the benefits?
As the goal of meditation is different from individual to individual, one of the most common benefits which are backed by scientific studies show reduced stress for those who meditate regularly.
For as short as ten to fifteen minutes of meditation a day is enough for a person to feel more positive and physically and mentally relaxed, and practicing it regularly could transform one's life. Meditation helps one to calm the mind.
Through better control, one is able to consciously calm the mind and its emotional pattern and learn how it processes new information.
Calming one's mind has a positive impact on every aspect of one's life: one's emotional health and self-esteem, stress levels, work performance, discipline, relationships, overall happiness and physical health.
What is the connection between breathing and the mind?
Being aware of the breath and its process is known to be one of the most powerful ways to meditate. Various breathing techniques in yoga are practiced to gain deeper and longer breaths. Taking deep breaths calms the mind, as it triggers neurons in the brain which helps the body to relax. Body, breathe and mind is all closely connected. If the flow of breath is erratic, the thoughts will be erratic as well. If the breath is slow, smooth, long and deep, then the mind follows. One should note oxygenating the lungs fills the brain with oxygen. With fresh air, the flow of thoughts is in tune with nature. With stagnant breathing, the thoughts also have the same quality. The first and most effective way to start meditation is to regulate your breathing pattern.
Terms and Conditions
- All Students must undergo practical assessment and submit a written assignment in order to complete the course.
- Fees, once paid, cannot be refunded or transferred.
- The company reserves the right to change the dates of the training without prior notice.
Disclaimer / Waiver of Liability
By registering for this Anahata Yoga Teacher Training Course, you voluntarily declare the following: I, a participant of this Course, am aware that participating in the Course requires certain levels of fitness and general physical health. I acknowledge and voluntarily assume my responsibility to assess my level of fitness and general health (including consulting my physician or doctor) and the risks of serious injury that are associated with physical activity of any kind including any variety of yoga, meditation and breath work practice and participation in yoga related activities or activities related to this Course. I confirm that I shall retain all control and direction over my activities at all times.
I voluntarily assume full liability and accept the risk of harm, including physical injury and discomfort as a result of my participation in the various activities in this Course. I, or anyone who could claim in my name or on my behalf, do hereby voluntarily waive, release and forever discharge Anahata Yoga Limited and its officers, employees, representatives and agents from any and all liabilities for injuries or damages resulting from my participation in the activities during the course of this training and hold them harmless from all claims which may be brought against them for any such injuries or claims as aforesaid and all costs and expenses incidental thereto.
I grant my permission to Anahata Yoga and Asana - International Yoga Journal to use any photos or videos of me taken during the training in the establishment of Anahata Yoga for marketing or publicity purposes in print and web without receiving payment for those images.
