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 This Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Training
The Level 1,2,3 Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Course is for yoga practitioners interested in growing their knowledge of Hatha yoga and developing their techniques in executing various Hatha yoga poses. The course is divided into 3 levels, each of which focuses on basic and intermediate poses, their possible modifications and variations, and teaching and demonstration techniques. The aim of the course is to challenge practitioners to advance in their practice by exploring the limits of their body and overcoming them, as well as to develop their knowledge of the body in order to better understand every joint and muscle nuance in the poses. By the end of the course, participants shall be able to demonstrate the wide range of Hatha yoga poses, explain their possible modifications and variations, and demonstrate the steps required to achieve the pose.
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 be 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
Yoga Alliance is an international governing board for yoga teacher 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.
Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre
Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre is known throughout the world for its contribution to Yogic Science. Founded by Guruji Dr. Asana Andiappan in 1950, it 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 is also collaborates with various medical universities and organisations that run research programmes on yoga and its therapeutic benefits.
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 | Timing |
| Friday | 18:30 pm - 21:30 pm | YTT Theory and Practicals |
| Saturday | 14:30 pm - 18:30 pm | YTT Theory and Practicals |
| Sunday | 14:30 pm- 18:30 pm | YTT Theory and Practicals |
Andiappan Yoga Self Practice Classes (Optional)
| Tuesday |
7:00 am - 9:00 am |
| Wednesday |
7:00 am - 9:00 am |
| Thursday |
7:00 am - 9:00 am |
| Friday | 7:00 am - 9:00 am |
| Sunday |
15:30 pm - 17:30 pm |
All students can attend two Andiappan Yoga classes per week.
What is Andiappan Yoga?
As taught by Guruji Dr. Asana Andiappan in his yoga school in India, this class is open to yoga practitioners of all levels, particularly those who are interested in improving their postures and developing a discipline of self-practice on their own. Students practice postures and breathing techniques at their own pace under the supervision of a teacher, who assists them individually through verbal instructions and by making physical adjustments. This enables students to make significant improvements to their postures, and also helps them develop a simple routine according to their body's flexibility. Moreover, the class close-knit and intimate teacher-student environment makes it ideal for self-practice. For this class, students may arrive anytime within the one and a half hour-class.
Venue
The training will take place at Anahata Yoga, 18/F, One Lyndhurst Tower, No.1 Lyndhurst Terrace, Hong Kong.
Eligibility
We require enrolees a minimum of 3 - 6 months regular yoga practice to ensure that they are physically fit to enrol in this course.
Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Level 1 Syllabus
Class Schedule
| Day | Time | Timing |
| Friday | 18:30 pm - 21:30 pm | YTT Theory and Practicals |
| Saturday | 14:30 pm - 18:30 pm | YTT Theory and Practicals |
| Sunday | 14:30 pm - 18:30 pm | YTT Theory and Practicals |
Andiappan Yoga Self Practice Classes (Optional)
| Tuesday |
7:00 am - 9:00 am |
| Wednesday |
7:00 am - 9:00 am |
| Thursday |
7:00 am - 9:00 am |
| Friday | 7:00 am - 9:00 am |
| Sunday |
15:30 pm - 17:30 pm |
Theory
- Introduction, History and Origin of Hatha Yoga System
- Yogic Literature
- Thirumoolar Thirumandiram (Tantra 3) Asana
Practicals
Asanas
Twisting- Padma Matsyendrasana
- Chikkiasana
- Parivrtta Parsvottanasana
- Parivrtta Utkatasana
- Parsva Halasana
- Sattaimuniasana
- Parivrtta Eka Dandasana
- Parivrtta Paschimottanasana
- Parivrtta Surya Yantrasana
- Uthitha Parivrtta Baddha Padasana
- Eka Pada Sirsasana
- Ardha Padma Eka Pada Padmottanasana
- Sasangasana
- Koormasana
- Ekapada Adhomukha Svanasana
- Urdhva Navasana
- Viparita Koormasana
- Andhar Mukha Prasarita Padottanasana
- Kanjanasana
- Garba Pindasana
- Poorna Chakrasana
- Paripoorna Veerasana
- Raja Kapotasana
- Vyagarasana
- Baddha Hasta Dwipada Viparita Dandasana
- Poorna Ustrasana
- Ekapada Rajakapotasana
- Urdhva Salabasana
- Surya Namaskarasana
- Padma Bhujangasana
- Sarvangasana – Mandalasana
- Sirsasana Variations (Leg Variations)
- Lingasana
- Nirlamba Padma Sarvangasana
- Avakra Viruchikasana
- Viparita Garba Pindasana
- Thiruvikramasana
- Vatayanasana
- Ardha Padma Baddha Padangusthasana
- Padma Mayurasana
- Galavasana
- Upavista Konasana
- Eka Dandasana
- Hanumanasana
- Viranchasana
- Lolasana
Pranayamas
- Nadi Shuddi Pranayama
- Bhastrika Pranayama
Kriyas
- Kapalabathi
- Kunjali Kriya
- Tratak Kriya
Mudras
- Veepareetha Karani Mudra
- Aswini Mudra
- Yoga Mudra
Bhandas
- Uddiyana Bhanda
- Moola Bhanda
- Jalendra Bhanda
Main Faculty
Yogananth Andiappan
Yogananth Andiappan is known as a pillar of yogic wisdom and techniques from well worth a lifetime of learning. The son of well-renowned Yoga Guru Dr. Asana Andiappan, a figurehead in yoga from India, Yogananth began his yogic journey at the age of 2. Today, he stands among the most accomplished in the field: By age 30, Yogananth has completed both a Bachelor and Master Degree in Yogic Science and Naturopathy from Manonmanian Sundaranar University in Chennai, India. He is currently completing a Ph.D at the Sport University of India, studying the effects of yoga therapy and natural yogic diet on cancer patients, and is Founder and Director of Anahata Yoga in Hong Kong. A true champion, Yogananth has won numerous state, national, and international Yoga Championship titles. He teaches in Yoga conferences, conducts workshops, demonstrations, and Teacher Trainings across the world. His recent high quality coffee table yoga book "Yoga from the Heart" is a good inspiration guide for yoga lovers and art lovers alike. He is the Chief Editor of ASANA - International Yoga Journal.
Assistant Teachers
Lakshmi Andiappan
Lakshmi Andiappan is a full-fledged medical & yoga therapy practitioner, has been practicing yoga from the age of two under the eagle eyed tutelage of her father and Guru Dr. Asana Andiappan, a pioneer of Yoga Therapy and Thirumoolar’s Ashtanga Yoga in India. Besides her medical background Lakshmi has three Diplomas in Yoga and Naturopathy, a Bachelors and Master degree in Yogic Science and currently pursuing her Ph. D in Yoga Therapy making her an ideal Chief Yoga Therapist at the Dr. Asana Andiappan College of Yoga & Research Centre, Chennai and a well-known Prenatal Yoga Specialist in the state. From the age of 6 Dr. Lakshmi has won many awards in Yoga in district, state and international level and has presented scientific papers in conferences on various topics on yoga therapy for ailments such as obesity, heart conditions, and most recent one being Yoga for Pregnancy complications. She also chairs the Expert Panel of Asana – International Yoga Journal. She is also specialized in Indian Classical Music and she is very eagerly synergizing her medical knowledge with yoga practice so that she can share the best of her learning with the students of yoga.
Assistant Teachers
Vishnu
Master Vishnu is a qualified Ayurveda and Yoga Therapist who hails from a traditional Indian family near Tirupathi, the holy city. He holds Master of Yogic science and master of philosophy in yogic science and currently pursuing his Ph.D in yoga. He has worked as a chief Yoga Therapist at Asana Andiappan Yoga College, Chennai, South India for over 8 years and has done extensive research work in Hatha Yoga and Ayurvedic Science. Besides his Professional Yoga Degrees, he is also MBA graduate in health care management. He has received a Yogaacharya Award from the Chief Justice of Madras High Court in 2010 for his contribution in Yoga Theoretical Excellence and Ayurveda propagation in India and abroad. He has mastered his Hatha Yoga Practice and Yoga Therapy under the direct guidance of the legendary Guru Dr.Asana Andiappan for over 15 years. He has learned Babaji's Kriya Hatha yoga and Ayurveda Marma Sashtra since his young age from his grandfather who hails from a traditional Ayurveda Varma family. Though all of his brothers and sisters are modern medical doctors, he has decided to dedicate his life to do extensive research in Indian yogic science and medicine. Some of his teaching style includes Yoga Therapy is based on Ayurvedic Tridoshas Imbalances in the body. He also teaches tailor made yoga programs for corporate executives and traditional yoga classes such as Hatha Yoga, Pranayama & Meditation, Postural Alignments in Yoga Therapy. He conducts his classes in a very detailed oriented and full of knowledge and self research.Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Level 1 (Part time)
Anahata Yoga's Modular Programme
Busy Hong Kong professionals now have the option of undergoing yoga teacher training at their own pace and in their own schedule. Available for the first time in Hong Kong, Anahata Yoga now applies a modular system to its entire yoga teacher training programmes. This will allow yoga practitioners with busy schedules to enroll only in one (or more) of the series of classes of their choice - without having to enroll in the teacher training in one go. Students will receive a participation certificate after completing a module. Those who have completed the total number of modules within a two-year period and have successfully passed other requirements may then obtain the Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Training, which signifies their completion of the entire course.Terms and Conditions
All Students must undergo and pass a written assignment for each level and (practical examination is level 3) in order to attain a participation certificate. Fees, once paid, cannot be refunded or transferred.Disclaimer / Waiver of Liability
By registering or 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
1) 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.
2) It is taught by the most qualified, experienced, and professional Indian Yoga Master.
3) It is a great opportunity to learn about the history and origin of hatha yoga system and its practices.
4) It is also a great venue to improve your knowledge and polish your skills in hatha yoga, in order to establish a strong foundation for a life-long yoga practice.
5) You get to learn the warm-up, steps, proper alignment, anatomy, variations, usage of props, wall support, partner assistance for each and every posture from the syllabus.
6) Learn how to approach one posture from various different ways and modify the posture according to one's flexibility level.
7) Learn how to prevent injuries in your hatha yoga practice and how to address small injuries through yoga practice.
8) Learn various Pranayamas (Breathing Techniques), Mudras (Gestures) and Bandhas (Locks) that aids your hatha yoga practice.
9) Further, you learn the techniques in introducing beginners to yoga, and how to tailor make class routines to the individual's flexibility level.
10) Your training doesn't stop at the end of the program. Once your 300 hours is over, you can start developing your teaching skills at our YAC Community.
What Next?
1. Students interested in enrolling in the Teacher Training Certificate Course may do so by filling up the Online Application Form.
2. Applications will then be assessed by our Programme Directors. Successful applicants will be informed of their admission within three working days of their application.
3. Students 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. Once your application is approved, you may pay the course fee to confirm your enrollment and secure your slot in the course.
5. We strongly advise students to prepare for the course by reading the suggested materials. Students may also begin using their 30 hours of group class sessions as part of their physical, mental, and spiritual warm-up and preparation.
Student Feedback
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