YOGA ASANA & VINYASA CURRICULUM

1. Yoga Asana

The asana study program includes postures of the Primary and Intermediate series of Ashtanga Yoga, presented in a traditional, yet non-dogmatic way. You will gain an overview of the posture categories (forward + backward bending, twists + side bends, inversions + arm balances. In addition to learning the traditional asana, you will learn healthy adaptations, modifications, and therapeutic sequencing.

• Learn to see alignment in postures
• Decode the language of modern yoga alignment; loops, rotations, pose – counterpose.
• Creative sequencing in yoga classes
• Traditional sequencing in yoga classes
• Restorative asana
• Asana pronunciation
• Tristana Method (vinyasa, bandha, drishti)

2. Pranayama

Asana is considered the external yoga while meditation is the internal, breath is the intermediary between the two. The Pranayama training includes a progression from preparatory work including kriya (cleansing) and basic breathwork, through more advanced breathing sequences. Naturally, yoga breathing leads to meditation and the internal practice of yoga.

• Yoga cleansing practice (kriya)
• Yoga breathing (pranayama)
• Yoga mantra meditation
• Yoga mindfulness meditation

3. Teaching Methodology

The art of teaching yoga is a unique discipline. As a teacher, your job is to meet your students where they are “at” in their practice. This requires a mixture of inspirational leadership, effective communication, and patience. Excellent teachers recognize different learning styles, know how to prepare for classes, and how to adapt those plans when needed.

• Planning & leading classes
• Communication
• Demonstration
• Empathy
• Learning styles

4. Anatomy

Applying anatomy to yoga is a natural fit. Here, you will learn what the body is and isn't capable of and why. This includes an anatomical explanation of the basic do's and don'ts of yoga and how to get the most out of the practice.

• Key muscles of yoga
• Science of stretching and flexibility
• Building strength in yoga

5.Hours Hands-On Adjustments

One of the distinguishing features of YTT with Adarsh is his expertise in Hands-on adjustments. When skillfully applied, physical and verbal assistance can help students quickly improve:

• Who to adjust, what we are adjusting, where to adjust, when to adjust, and how to adjust
• Body mechanics for the teacher
• How to receive adjustments
• The three types of adjustments
• General vs. Specific adjustments
• The role of subtle energy in adjustments
• Student safety

6. Hours Yoga History & Philosophy

Yoga is a vast subject with a rich history and many volumes of oral and written knowledge. During this training, you will journey to the origins of yoga, mark key developments, texts, and teachers, while gaining greater context for your own place in yoga history.

• Yoga Timeline
• Yoga Lineage (parampara)
• Yoga Sutra of Patanjali
• Introductory Sanskrit

7. Ayurveda

Ayurveda, meaning knowledge of life and longevity, is the sister science of yoga. Whereas yoga is a meditative practice to stabilize the mind, Ayurveda is concerned with physical health and well being. Here, you will learn key Ayurvedic principles and how to apply these lessons in your yoga.

• Ayurvedic types (dosha)
• Ayurvedic self-treatments (panchakarma)
• Ayurvedic yoga

PRE REQUISITS

• Recommend 1 year of yoga experience
• Willingness to focus and learn
• Interest in personal growth
• Participation in group dynamic
• Injuries and stiff yogis welcome

Schedule

5/7 (Sun.) - 6/2 (Fri.) Weekly rest day: Saturday
07:30 - 08:30 - (Morning Practice) Meditation + Pranayama
08:30 - 10:30 - (Morning Practice) Asana Practice
10:30 - 11:00 - (Peak Asana WS) Asana Discussion
11:00 - 12:30 - Lunch Break
12:30 - 13:00 - Satsang
13:00 - 14:00 - Lecture Topic
14:00 - 14:30 - Break
14:30 - 17:00 - Workshop/ Teaching Practice

TRAINING MATERIALS

• Teacher Training Manual Included
• Movement & Mobility Manual Included
• Required Book List
1. Yoga Sutra of Patanjali - Chip Hartranft (Documents will be provided after registration)
2. Yoga Sutra
3. Chants of India - Ravi Shankar (audio CD or download)
4. The Key Muscles of Yoga - Ray Long
• Suggested Book List

• Highly recommended
1. Yoga Sutrani of Patanjali - Dr. M.A Jayashree
2. The Yoga Tradition: Its History, Literature, Philosophy and Practice - Georg Feuerstein
3. The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice - TKV Desikachar
4. Trail Guide to the Body - Andrew Biel
5. Yoga Mala - Sri K Pattabhi Jois
6. The Talent Code - Daniel Coyle
7. The Rise of Superman - Steven Kotler
8. Becoming A Supple Leopard - Dr. Kelly Starrett
• Further reference
1. Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha - Swami Satyananda Saraswati
2. Ashtanga Yoga Anusthana - R. Sharath Jois
3. Light on Yoga - BKS Iyengar
4. Hatha Yoga Pradipika - Swami Vishnu Devananada
5. Upanishads - Eknath Easwaran
6. Ashtanga Yoga - John Scott
7. Ashtanga Yoga - Lino Miele
8. Ashtanga Yoga - David Swenson
9. Yoga Anatomy - Leslie Kaminoff
10. The Key Poses of Yoga - Ray Long
11. Anatomy of Hatha Yoga - H David Coulter
12. Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians for Manuel and Movement Therapists - Thomas Meyers
13. Ayurveda Secrets of Healing - Maya Tiwari
14. Prakriti - Robert Svoboda
15. Ayurveda the science of self healing - Vasant Lad
16. Yoga & Ayurveda - David Frawley
17. Sacred Mirrors - Alex Grey
18. Ka - Roberto Calasso
19. Autobiography of a Yogi - Paramahamsa Yogananda

Adarsh Williams

Adarsh Williams is an Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga teacher (KPJAYI - 2), Yoga Alliance teacher trainer (E- RYT 500), Mobility WOD coach, and founder of Monterey Yoga in California. With a diverse experience in the wellness field and over twenty years of professional experience, Adarsh has helped organizations and individuals develop programs around the world. He has led trainings and retreats in Europe, Middle East, US and Asia. He has been working with SPACE to create and train teachers in numerous innovative programs including Banded Mobility, Active Stretch and Sculpt Yoga.

A direct student of Pattabhi Jois, Adarsh received Authorization in 2004 and has completed numerous certifications with luminaries such as Richard Freeman & John Scott in yoga, Donald Scheumann in bodywork, and Dr. Kelly Starrett in movement and mobility.

Highly regarded for his sensitive, yet deep hands-on style, Adarsh has experience working with a wide variety of students of diverse abilities, ages, and backgrounds. With a deeply held belief that anyone can develop a personal yoga practice, he is an energetic teacher who infuses his enthusiasm for practice and hard work in others. His YouTube channel has become a popular resource in the fitness community and has led to the release of two feature-length instructional videos, Smart Stretch: Active Isolated Stretching & Ashtanga Yoga: Strength, Mobility, Skill.

6/5~7/1 Morning Practice 7:30-10:30am

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• Limited seats available, SPACE member and non-member both apply to the same price.
• Please apply with SPACE Academy via email: spaceacademy_tw@withinspace.com
• Due to personal absence, no refunds or make-up classes will be accepted.

Teacher Training Course Tuition

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• Receive an additional NT$5,000 off the early bird discount when you register with a deposit. Offer valid now through the day of the information session on Feb. 21st.
• For monthly installments and program details, please contact SPACE YOGA An-Ho studio: 02-27738108 or email: spaceacademy_tw@withinspace.com

Notes:

• Event Location: SPACE YOGA An-Ho studio
• Minimum number of registrations to hold the course: 20 students
• Depending on the teacher's discretion, students may sound record, take video or photos (no flash) for personal use as long as it is not distracting, but please do not post videos on public platforms (such as Facebook, YouTube, etc).
• Please be sure to fill in the course application form in the online registration system and complete the payment procedures before the registration is successful. If you do not fill in the application form in advance, you will not be able to receive the training certificate after completing the course. You must pay the certificate production fee and apply to Space Academy.
• The organizer reserves the right to modify the method, content and precautions of this event, and has the right to decide to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend this event, and retain the right of final interpretation.
• SPACE YOGA will video record and photograph the training for our records and promotion purposes.