INTRODUCTION

 Kaivalyadhama (Est. 1924), with its 81 year history of scientific and philosophico-literary research into “training, research and treatment in Yoga’, is fully equipped to lead the renaissance of  classical Yoga throughout the globe.  With this aim at heart Kaivalyadhama is opening yet another vista to realize its noble objective to train yoga teachers in authentic yet broadly untouched areas of classical yoga , with due  emphasis on its experiential, and transcendental aspects.

THE NEED OF AN ADVANCED COURSE:

The global popularity of Yoga has necessitated forging a workable uniformity in yoga training with respect to (i) The basic principles of yoga as well as (ii) the authentic mode of practice of yoga techniques.  Myriads of  yoga techniques available to the common man today need authentication based on classical yoga scriptures and living traditions of sound reputation. At the back drop of profligate yoga schools vying in alluding the modern man to their own branded yoga, it has now become almost imperative to go for a time - tested classical yoga system to  tap the all possible potentials of yoga science for his life and living.

PURPOSE OF THE COURSE:

The purpose of this course is to train yoga teachers into advanced yoga practices, validated through sound scriptural foundations and scientific research, conducted at Kaivalyadhama laboratory and other centers, in such a way as to equip them to be outstanding yoga teachers in their own right.

DURATION OF THE COURSE:
15^TH  March to 15^th April, 2006

LOCATION OF THE COURSE:

The course will be held at  Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla – 410 403 a small hill station  in Maharashtra  on the central Railway line between  Mumbai – Pune. Lonavla is 128 kms from Mumbai and 64 kms from Pune.  Kaivalyadhama campus is about 2 kms.,  from Lonavla station and three wheelers (Auto Rickshaws) are easily available.

SYLLABUS

A. THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF YOGA.

1. Psychological basses of Yoga.

Samkhyan basis of yoga Darshan – Haatha Yogic basis of yoga practice – Psycho Physiological implications of Yoga – Modern approaches to functional disorders and Existential stress with special reference to yogic interventions as available from the therapeutic research in yoga-Psychology of experiential aspect in yoga instruction.

2. Textual understanding of Yoga:

            Common threads in yoga principles and practical instruction as available from Hatha Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita, Shiv Samhita and Patanjala yoga through selected verses.

3. Anatomy and Physiology of Yoga Practices:

            Modern and Traditional (Upanishads, Ayurveda & other Yogic texts) understanding with emphasis on therapeutic procedures, Panca Prana, Panca Kosha, Panca Mahabhutas: etc.  Implications of this understanding to yoga instruction for men  of average health as well as for those with functional disorders with special points of attention to treat middle aged patients.   Ayurvedic  texts of diet, nutrition and life style.

B. PRACTICE ORIENTED FOUNDATIONS OF YOGA:

1.      Step wise progression from Easy Course to full course  of asanas as recommended by Swami Kuvalayananda.

2.      8 types of Pranayama

3.      Bandhas and Mudraas

4.      Kriyas (Cleansing processes)

5.      Recitation of selected Mantras with explanation

6.      Meditation techniques : Emphasis experiential aspects.

7.  Progression from short to full course.

8.  Seva : Seva is a selfless service & should be practice as & when need arises with total awareness.

EACH WEEK WE WILL PRACTICE, ONE YAMA & ONE NIYAMA AS PER PATANJALI. (Except the third week wherein we will have two of each). STUDENTS WILL KEEP A LOG & WILL BRING IT TO THE OPEN DISCUSSION FORUM, EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT.

TEACHING FACULTY:

1. Prin. R.S. Bhogal, NET, M.A (Psychology), Teaching experience of 25 years.  A man from the field of modern psychology has been able to discover the immense potential of Eastern psychology and put forth the best combination in perspective with Western approach existential health & healing.

2. Dr. D.R. Vaze, M.D,  A man from the field of modern medicine, developed  keen interest in Yoga 30 years ago.  Since then, has been researching upon the ancient concepts of  anatomy and physiology  as compared to the modern day thoughts. & concepts

3. Dr. B.R. Sharma, Ph.D (Sanskrit).  A  Sanskrit scholar, has command over most important texts; Yoga viz., the Patanjali yoga Sutra, Hathapradipika etc.  He believes in indepth understanding of the classical texts to explore the field of yoga and has a teaching experience of 20 years.

4. Prof. G.S. Sahay, M.A (Sanskrit)  Teaching experience of more than 20 years.  A Sanskrit scholar,  his specialty is that he makes understanding of difficult texts in a simple manner.

5. Dr. S.D. Pathak, M.S. from Ambika Yoga Kutir, Mumbai,  Guest Faculty. An allopath working with the broad based theme viz " Yoga for Total Health: Medical perspective".

6. Dr. S.A. Kulkarni, an Ayurvedic  physician, has been able to intricately underline the  important  principles of Yoga and Ayurveda..

7. Shri Neeraj Goel is the Yoga instructor with an experience of 10 years and has been blended in the tradition of Kaivalyadhama.

8. Mrs. Sandhya Dixit has been imparting Yoga teaching for past 20 years in Kaivalyadhama Tradition.

QUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION:  2 years teaching experience in Yoga
(Last date of receiving application is 6th March.)

Practicing 
Yoga teachers with at least 2 years experience of teaching yoga.Age limit 55 years

Fee Structure

Foreigners  :            US $ 1,500 (Boarding, Lodging and Training)

Indians      :            Rs. 15,000 (Boarding,  Lodging and Training)

For application, fee and other details refer our website or send Rs.250/- by Demand Draft only, in the name of K.S.M.Y.M. Samiti on any bank payable at Lonavla.

DAILY SCHEDULE FOR THE ADVANCEAD TEACHERS TRAINING COURSE IN YOGA

  (15^th March to 15^th April, 2007)

  DAILY PROGRAMME: