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100-hours Pranayama and Meditation Teacher Training Course

(Mon - Fri Mornings)

2nd - 17th December 2020

Schedule Breaks: No breaks


Please see the attached file for the tentative course  schedule - 100 hrs Pranayama & Meditation Teacher Training Course Dec 2020 Batch
 

COVID - 19 Safety Measures for our ongoing and upcoming Yoga Teacher Training Courses - Class Arrangements

The safety of our members and staff is our top priority. All our Teacher Training courses and recommended group classes are currently being held in the studio. Students have the option to attend the Teacher Training classes online.  All YTT classes are live streamed to enable students who prefer to study via online learning mode to do so at the comfort of their home. Please note the following options available to Teacher Training students.  Students have the option to attend the teacher training classes online and/or at the studio. Students have the option to attend the recommended group classes and Andiappan yoga classes online and/or at the studio. Practical assessment of the teacher training can be arranged and completed online. Students can complete and submit the written assignment online and complete the course. In any case, should there be a requirement for temporary closure of the studio due to the government's social distancing measures, the Teacher Training classes and all our group and Andiappan yoga classes will continue to run online to ensure students enjoy a smooth learning experience. During the closure period, should the current YTT students prefer to wait for the studio to reopen and to attend the Teacher Training classes,  there is an option to arrange for a batch transfer to another batch of the remaining Teacher Training classes at the studio once the studio is reopened.  The batch transfer fee will be waived for this group of students. Once the Hong Kong government relaxes the measure, we will plan to move the Teacher Training classes back to the studio in accordance with Government guidelines. At Anahata, we strive to give the best learning experience possible and to help you stay inspired on your yoga journey.

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 give students more in-depth learning that 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 4:30 pm – 6:30 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

Course Faculty

Master Yogananth Andiappan

Master Vishnu

Master Raja

Master Mahesh

Master Keshav

Master Dhiraj

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.
  • Kindly read the information in this page for the missed classes and for course student current status details.
  • Fees, once paid, cannot be refunded or transferred.
  • The studio reserves the right to conduct classes online in the event of unforeseen circumstances that prevent us from conducting physical classes at the studio including but not limited to social unrest, natural disasters, government directives or any other events that render the studio unsuitable for the classes to be conducted at the studio.
  • The company reserves the right to change the dates of the training without prior notice.
  • The fee for the full day and part time teacher training courses may vary.
  • Batch transfer fee may be waived if requested within one week of the course fee payment, otherwise batch transfer fee will apply.

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
Highlights of this Teacher Training Program

10 Reasons to Join Our Pranayama and Meditation Teacher Training Course

  • It is the only Yoga Teacher Training Course in town that is accredited by Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre, India & Yoga Alliance, USA.
  • It is taught by only the most qualified, experienced, and professional team of Indian Yoga Masters.
  • It is a great opportunity to learn about the fascinating origin and history of yoga, as well as its philosophy.
  • It is also a great venue to improve your knowledge and polish your skills in yoga, in order to establish a strong foundation for a life-long yoga practice.
  • You get to learn the steps in understanding and achieving basic postures and how to teach them to others. You also learn about the benefits of each posture.
  • You get to learn the basics and benefits of Pranayama (breathing techniques).
  • You also learn how yoga improves your health, develops your immune system, and prevents a number of diseases.
  • Further, you learn the techniques in introducing beginners to yoga, and how to tailor-make routines to the individual's flexibility level.
  • More interestingly, you learn about the human body's anatomy and physiology - and how yoga improves their functions.
  • Your training doesn't stop at the end of the program. Once you receive your certificate you can register as a teaching volunteer and start developing your teaching skills at AYC Community www.yogacommunity.org
What Next?
What Next? 1. Students interested in enrolling in the Teacher Training Certificate Course may do so by filling up the Online Application Form and by accepting the course terms and conditions. 2. Applications will then be assessed by our Programme Directors. Successful applicants will be informed of their admission within two working days of their application. 3. Students can choose to confirm their admission by making secure online payment or may call or visit our studio and speak to one of our membership consultants or faculty members for any questions or concerns that they may have about the course. 4. Your admission is only confirmed when the course fee is fully paid.  If for any unavoidable circumstances if you would like to change to the next available course dates you can do so within 7 days from the course fee payment. 5. We strongly advise students to prepare for the course by reading the suggested reading materials. Students may also begin using their group class sessions as part of their physical, mental, and spiritual warm-up and preparation.
Student Feedback
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