Sadhana Mala
 

The Art of Teaching Yoga

 
The Sadhana Mala Art of Teaching Yoga is a 2 year premium quality yoga teacher training, accredited by the British Wheel of Yoga and the Association for Yoga Studies. The course focusses on the viniyoga approach to Yoga and students will receive a thorough grounding in the theory, practice and application of this approach
 
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The Sadhana Mala Art of Teaching Yoga Course

Cardiff 2012

This course is scheduled to start in June 2012 with interviews in spring 20112. Cardiff has good transport links to the midlands and the South West, and is only 2 hours by train from London.

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What You Will Learn

The course will offer a thorough grounding in the skills required to teach yoga to group classes in a modern context. This includes:
  • Asana – detailed study of specific postures, and the art of practice planning in different contexts
  • Pranayama -  overview of main techniques and their application
  • Meditation – how meditation can be taught  and practiced now
  • Philosophy – an exceptionally strong philosophical foundation from the key text of yoga – Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra. You will learn to chant key sutras and have in depth analysis of their meanings in the original Sanskrit. There will also be study of other key texts such as the Upanisads, Bhagavad Gita and Hatha Yoga Pradipika.
  • Anatomy and physiology – with Ruth Gilmore, one of the leading teachers in the UK
  • Professional aspects of teaching – aims, objectives, planning courses, general teaching skills
  • History of Yoga – yoga’s ancient heritage, the transition from East to West, lineage and contemporary application

Why do this Course

The course is fully accredited with the British Wheel of Yoga ("a very good course in content… The teaching I saw was excellent.  The use of Sanskrit was exceptional… the course was well regarded by me" - BWY Verifier . Currently, this is also the only course recognised by the Association for Yoga Studies (aYs).

With the core faculty of Dave and Ranju this course offers a unique combination of expertise that provides a thorough grounding in the teachings of Krishnamacharya applicable to the modern teaching context, through a non-dogmatic and open approach.

Although this 2 year course is recognised as a full and complete training in teaching Yoga, Sadhana Mala also offers further follow-on training focussing on individual tuition and the application of Yoga as a therapy. This is fully integrated and consistent with this course, and, should students decide to continue with this, would provide a complete training exceeding a total of 750 hours. On completion of both courses you will become an aYs registered practitioner

Testimonials

"On my first night of group teaching .... was an overwhelming sense of security that I had been taught the skills and tools needed to be a professional and sincere teacher The outlay for the course can feel quite daunting but I have come to see it as a wise investment in my future. Dave and Ranju's partnership provides teaching which is grounded in years of study and practice, confidence and belief in the approach and tradition but also innovation to apply the teaching into a current dialogue. They are real and down to earth humorous but also with high expectations of our role as teachers" Marie, London

Pre-requisites

Prior completion of a minimum of 60 hours study through the Sadhana Mala or Association for Yoga Studies (aYs) Foundation Course, or the equivalent (e.g. British Wheel of Yoga Foundation Course). Extensive experience or other training may also be considered as fulfilling these requirements on an individual basis. The course tutors reserve the right to decide on eligibility or appropriateness of any prior training.
 
 
 
 
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