Question 1

Asanas:

Accepted Answer

Indepth understanding and balanced yet intense practice of the yogic postures.

This process involves classes on Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa and Yin yoga. Techniques to use props for aiding the alignment will also be learnt and practiced. Individualized attention will be given to students depending on their body types and ways to bring about the full potential of the body and experience a sense of contentment about one’s own body and  eventually intended to realize Physical freedom. 
Asana classes will be guided by experienced teachers who have deep understanding of not only their practices but also on understanding all types of bodies and how to tap the potential of each and every one of them.

Question 2

Kriyas:

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The understanding and practice of the Shat-Karmas (Kriyas).
Intended towards Physical and Mental Purification, removal of toxins and balancing the doshas and preparing one for the deeper practices of Yoga. 
This process will be guided by experienced teachers.
Personal tools for the Kriyas will be provided.

Question 3

Alignment and Adjustments:

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Alignment is one the very important aspects of Asana practice.
Master the art of safely guiding yourself and others through yoga postures.
Gain confidence in your ability to teach and practice yoga safely and effectively with this essential training.

Entering and Exiting Postures: Techniques for smooth transitions.
Posture Maintenance: How to hold poses effectively.
Teaching Alignments: Methods to instruct students on proper posture alignment.
Hands-On Adjustments: Practical skills for providing corrective adjustments, minimizing injury risks.
Limitations and Contraindications: Understanding when and how to modify poses for individual needs.

Question 4

Pranayama:

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The difference between us and a corpse is the life force - The Prana - which makes an inert (Jada) entity into an active (Chetana) . Pranayama is the practice of working with these life forces. The most effective and easiest way of manipulating the pranas is by working on the breath - the process that continuously happens in our being with or without awareness. Pranayama forms the bridge for the transcend from the physical to the spiritual. This is why it is such an important practice linking it both to the asana practice and meditation practices.

Every scripture on Pranayama explicitly states the importance of guidance in this practice as practiced incorrectly can lead to unwanted outcomes.

Observe, Understand and Practice the various Pranayama methods under the guidance of a competent and compassionate teacher.

Question 5

Yoga Philosophy:

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One of the pillars of the six Indian Philosophical systems is the Yoga Darshanam (Philosophy).
Yoga Philosophy classes will bring about the whole dimensional understanding of the different aspects of Yoga. Learning and Discussion on the Yoga Sutras of Guru Patanjali. Importantly, we will be placing every participant's life ways in parallel to the philosophy of Yoga and understanding its deeper implications. 
How the idea of Yoga transcends from the external to the internal, from the physical to the psychological to the spiritual - this is the main intention of the Yoga Philosophy classes.

Question 6

Yogic Anatomy:

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The yogic system has a definite way of addressing the anatomy of the being. Here at TSC we will combine the knowledge of the traditional yogic anatomy and juxtapose it with modern anatomy and bring about a 360 degrees understanding of the being. The anatomy sessions will cover the practical implications of every aspect of the yoga practices which are being learnt and practiced in the classes and thereby prepare the  student for not only mastering the self practice but also guide different human bodies into this practice.

Question 7

Teaching Methodology:

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This session focuses on how to take all the observations and learnings and effectively translate it to a systematic method.
What are the key factors that a teacher should be aware of whenever he or she decides to share this wisdom to yoga?
Every system of Yoga has a broad aspect and a nuance aspect to its nature. We assist you to learn, identify and apply both aspects of this yogic system.

Note: During the course students will be conducting mock classes and will be given inputs on their teaching.

Question 8

Mantras and Japa Yoga:

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Connecting with the divine - Connecting with the true nature of the self through chanting.

Mantras are the divine utterings to bring about awakening on all dimensions of the being. Starting from the primordial Pranava Mantra (AUM - 🕉) to different mantras to invoke different energies present both externally(cosmically) and within(individual) will be learnt and practiced.

Question 9

Ayurveda and Naturopathy:

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The principle of connecting with the five elements for bringing about body mind balance is the foundation of Ayurvedic philosophy. Bringing awareness on the self healing capacity of the human body through diet and daily routines is the way of Ayurveda for living a disease free life.

We will be guiding students with the practices to perform Bhuta Shuddi - cleansing and balancing of the five elements for example Mud therapy, Sound bath, Fire ceremony and so on. We will also be guiding participants on diet and natural ways of well being.

Question 10

Meditation:

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The Mind is the creator of afflictions. The Mind is also the destroyer of afflictions. Yogic practices culminate in you becoming the master of your mind rather than the other way round. Then follows the experience of UNION.

At TSC we will learn and practice the different techniques to Mediate - meaning, we will learn and practice various methods to bring about observation, acceptance, tranquility, concentration and eventually dropping of the mind.

We at TSC acknowledge and place our heartfelt gratitude to every source (Gurus and Scriptures and Nature) from which our teachers learn and practice this most important practice on the path to liberation - The Bhairava Tantra meditations, SOHAM meditation, Chakra meditations, Sahaja Yoga, and so on.

Note: Participants will be given full support for assisting them to immerse themselves in a meditative setting during any time of the entire program. Meditation space will be open at all times for them to access and do their self- sadhana in their free time.

The Shiva Constant

Yoga TTC

Connect. Receive. Prepare to share

Yoga TTC

YTTC Curriculum:

What one would be learning and practicing.