Our training is an in depth immersion in traditional Ashtanga Yoga as it was taught by Pattabhi Jois in the intimacy of his small yoga shala in Mysore, before Ashtanga Yoga became a worldwide phenomenon.
As Ashtanga Yoga became more and more popular and yoga teaching had to adapt to the mass market, it was inevitable that important details were lost and the original teaching became diluted. Our aim is to return to the traditional method of Ashtanga Yoga as it was taught back in the day.
200 hr Teacher Training
November 14-March 27
In this 200 hour Teacher Training we break down the Ashtanga system, deepen practice and expand it beyond asana to include pranayama and meditation. We delve deep into yoga philosophy and theory, focusing mainly on the Yoga Sutra. In depth knowledge of yoga is the foundation for teaching. In this section, trainees are guided in the principles of teaching practice verbally - ie in the “Led” style of teaching.
Fridays 10AM-4PM - Live in Karkur (recordings available)
Saturday 1- 3.30PM - Online (recordings available)
Sunday 1-3PM - Online (recordings available)
Cost - 8000 INS
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300hrs - Mysore Style Teacher Training
November 14-June 13
This program builds (extra 100hrs) on top of the 200 hrs training and provides a more in depth approach to traditional Ashtanga. In the Mysore style of teaching, trainees learn to give hands-on adjustments and how to help students develop an individualized practice. This training requires a deeper commitment to practice and trainees complete at least 50 hrs of Mysore practice, more philosophy, pranayama and meditation and an in depth training in hands-on adjustments.
Mysore practice can be completed over the whole period in our dedicated classes, at a home shala or in a Mysore intensive (one will be held during the first 2 weeks of June).
Adjustments training takes place over 3 weekends Fri/Sat May 29/30, June 5/6 & 12/13
Cost 10000 INS
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Schedule
Fridays 10AM-4PM in Karkur (live/online)
Saturday 1- 3.30PM - Yoga Philosophy and Pranayama (online)
Sunday 1-3PM - Theory and and Pranayama (online)
Understanding Yoga Philosophy
Yoga philosophy makes yoga practice meaningful and effective. We will dive deep into the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and touch on several other texts such as the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Upanishads as a way to support yoga practice.
Step by Step Exploration of the Postures of the Primary Series
An in Depth exploration of Vinyasa, Drishti, Alignment, Sanskrit Posture Names, Variations, Contra-Indications, Modifications, Comparisons to other Asana Systems, etc.. Training will include exploration of Bandhas, Breathing, Warm ups, Kriyas and more.
Learning to Adjust the Postures
The traditional way of learning Ashtanga is with hands-on adjustments. We will explore this methodology during our training as a way to understand how different bodies have different needs. The training will conclude with two three day in-depth adjustments training weekends.
Developing a Pranayama and Meditation Practice
Asana practice has become very popular today as a form of exercise, but the original purpose of asana was to create a stable comfortable posture for pranayama and meditation practice. The point of asana is to prepare you for the next steps on the path.
Putting it All Together
Integrating yoga into a lifestyle is called sadhana. Yoga supports our health and wellbeing, but is also more effective if we adjust our lifestyles. We will discuss yoga in relation to health, age, injury and the spiritual life. Another feature of sadhana is ritual - when practice becomes ritualistic, it gains depth and power.
Mysore Practice
Without practice there is no growth, evolution or benefit. In addition to the Tuesday workshop session, we will offer three further practice days for students. Students are also welcome to practice at home or at their home shala.
Who is this for?
This course is open to anyone who would like to make an in depth exploration of the traditional Ashtanga Yoga method. It can be useful for beginners, regular practitioners or teachers who may gain a 300 hrs Yoga Teaching Certificate.
Our intention is to offer students the opportunity to dive deep into authentic yoga practices, that will be evolved gradually over the program.
What will you gain from this course?
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New Teaching Skills
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Knowledge of the Fundamentals of Yoga Philosophy
Pranayama and Meditation Practice
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An independent Ashtanga practice
The Course Teachers
Guy Donahaye
Guy has been teaching Ashtanga Yoga for over 30 years. He has studied extensively in India at the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute, the KPJAYI and the Sadvidya Foundation in Mysore. He is one of a few students to receive advanced teaching certification from Pattabhi Jois and is author of the influential book Guruji: A Portrait of Sri K Pattabhi Jois Through the Eyes of his Students.
Having lived in New York for two and a half decades, where he was the director of the Ashtanga Yoga Shala teaching daily Mysore Style Ashtanga, he currently resides in Israel and continues to teach workshops internationally on asana, pranayama, meditation and yoga philosophy.
Amit Manber
Amit Manber has been walking the yogic path since 2006, learning from a variety of teachers both in Israel and internationally. His primary teacher, Shimon Ben-Avi, guided him for a decade, helping him cultivate a strong and stable personal practice.
Amit has also studied with renowned teachers like Andrey Sidersky and Simon Borg-Olivier.
Since 2010, Amit has been teaching Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga in group and private settings in the Emek Hefer area. He has led workshops and retreats in Israel and abroad, including in France and Spain, specialising in deepening the traditional Ashtanga practice.
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