200 Hour Yoga YTTC

Ashtanga Yoga Postures

1. Ashtanga yoga primary series sequence made by K. pattabhi jois, In 200 hours yoga TTC we teach our students basics of Ashtanga yoga and we guide them through the completely Ashtanga yoga series in a systematically way according to the ashtanga yoga tradition which includes-
2. On 1st week- introduction to Ashtanga yoga followed by Sun salutation A & B.
3. On 2nd week- Standing sequence postures & use of yoga props.
4. On 3rd week- Seated sequence postures & Finishing sequence postures.
5. On 4th week- Mysore style & Teaching practice.

In 200 hours TTC Ashtanga primary series will be practiced thoroughly and In 4rth week students will be examined in their Mysore style practice if they have learnt to practice Ashtanga vinyasa traditionally without being guided / in Mysore style.

Yoga Philosophy

1. Introduction to Yoga Philosophy ,
2. its philosophy and evolution
3. Introduction to yoga sutras of patanjali
4. Nadis ( Ida Pingala& Sushumna)
5. Chakras the energy channels
6. Explanation to Hatha yoga limbs( Shatkarma, Asana< Pranayama etc.)
7. Introduction to Yoga Philosophy(Yog Darshan)
8. Eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga
9. Pancha - Vayus
10. Panchakoshas
11. Sattva , Rajas & Tamas (Triguna)
12. 4 padas of yoga sutras
13. 3 Ages
14. Lives of yogis (Inspiring stories)
15. Introduction to Vedas
16. Question & Answers

Pranayama Breathing Practices

1. Introduction of Pranayama
2. Intoduction to shatkarma (six cleansing practices)
3. Benefits of pranayama
4. introduction to meditative poses
5. Introduction to mudras
6. General guidelines
7. Clavicular Breathing
8. Thorocic Breathing
9. Diaphragmatic Breathing
10. Yogic Breathing
11. Ujjayi
12. Bhastrika
13. Kapalbhati
14. Nadi – Sodhana
15. Bhramari
16. Surya – Bhedi
17. Chandra – Bhedi
18. Sheetali
19. Sheetkari

Teaching Methodology

1. How to sequence a class
2. How to work with breathing and posture to create an appropriate sequence
3. How to adjust
4. How to work with different level of students
5. How to cue / instruct at different level
6. Building Positive & conscious communication, Friendship and trust
7. Time management
8. Qualities of a teacher
9. Principles of demonstration, observation.
10. Assisting
11. Correcting
12. Use of voice in class
13. Mental & emotional preparation for teaching
14. Class preparation
15. Step by step class structure planning.

Asana Alignment & Adjustment

1. Fundamentals of Body alignment
2. What is need of alignment
3. Standing poses
4. Seated postures
5. Backward extension postures
6. Forward extension postures
7. Twisting postures
8. Inverted postures
9. How to do a pose
10. What is alignment of a pose
11. Common mistakes
12. Precautions
13. Contraindication
14. Benefits
15. Modification
16. Verbal adjustments
17. Hands on adjustments

Anatomy and Physiology

1. Body Movement & Planes
2. Joints and How to Protect them in Asanas
3. Anatomy and Physiology of Muscles
4. Anatomy and Physiology of Ankle
5. Anatomy and Physiology of Knee
6. Anatomy and Physiology of Hip
7. Anatomy and Physiology of Spine
8. 8. Anatomy and Physiology of Shoulder
9. Breathing mechanism in Yoga
10. Workshop on different Asanas
11. Physiology of Muscles
12. Short introduction to Mudras & Bandhas
13. Food & Digestive System
14. Introduction to Respiratory System
15. Introduction to Nervous System

Bandhas

1. Mula Bandhas
2. Udiyana bandha
3. Jalandhar bandha
4. Maha bandha

Recitation of Sacred Sound

1. Om Asato Maa Sadgamaya (Mantra from Upanishad)
2. Tvameva mata ca pita Tvameva (Sloka on gods)
3. Vande Gurunam Charnarvinde(Ashtanga opening mantra)
4. Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Gurudevo maheshwara ( Guru stotram)
5. Swasti Prajabhyay(Ashtanga closing mantra)
6. Tvameva mata ca pita Tvameva (Sloka on gods)
7. Om Tryambakam Yajamahe ( Mantra on lord shiva)
8. Om sahana vavatu ( Mantra from Upanishad)
9. Yogena Cittasya ( Sloka on sage Patanjali)
10. Hare rama, Hare Krishna ( Maha mantra)

Mudras (Yoga Gesture)

1. Jnana mudra
2. Chin mudra
3. Shanmukhi
4. Bhairava mudra
5. Shambhavi mudra
6. Nasikagra/ pranav

Yoga Cleansing

1. Jalaneti
2. Rubber-neti
3. Eye-cleansing
4. Kapalbhati- cleansing the lungs
5. kunjal - stomach cleansing

Meditation

1. Introduction to Meditation
2. Why Meditation ?
3. Obstacles in Meditation
4. Role of concentration in Meditation tips for developing concentration Meditation on Body and Breath
5. different types of meditation technique
6. Om / Mantra Meditation
7. Antat and Bahir
8. Trataka
9. Osho Dynamic meditation
10. Tips for Silence Meditation Practice Japa Meditation
11. Ajapa japa
12. Antar mouna
13. Nada bhrahma Meditation

Evaluation are based on

1. Written Test
2. Asana Practical Test
3. Attendance
4. Performance
5. Behaviour

Additional Classes

1. sound healing
2. keertan meditation
3. Beach yoga
4. Acro yoga
5. Yin yoga
6. Partner yoga
7. Iyenger class
8. Ayurvedic class

Note:- All these additional classes are not part of the course but included additionally.