Traditional Hatha Yoga serves as the foundation for our 200-hour Multi-Style & Eco Yoga Teacher Training, because it is the asana-based practice from which all other Yoga styles evolved. But doing Yoga poses is just one part of Patanjali's Ashtanga Yoga system, which also includes the principles for leading a content life. We invite you to grasp the foundation and roots of Yoga, the significance of this ancient philosophy in our daily lives, and how to pass on these lessons after completing our 200-hour yoga teacher training in Bali. Weekly quizzes, a final written test and a practical exam, in which you will lead a yoga class, are all part of our quality control measures for our exceptional program and are designed to help you monitor your progress.

Yoga Philosophy and History

In our lectures on the philosophy and history of yoga, we will only touch on a handful of these issues. We'll take you back to the beginnings of yoga, explore its past and learn how it spread to the west. To help you comprehend the traditional teachings and their applicability today, we will dispel common misconceptions about Yoga and go deeper into Patanjali's Yoga Sutras.

Yoga's etymology, its meaning, its goals, its eras, its paths, its Patanjali Yoga Sutras (Yoga Darshan),and Ashtanga Yoga's current relevance.

Sanskrit Terminology

A fundamental knowledge of the Sanskrit language is crucial in order to fully assimilate the Sanskrit names of the Yoga asanas, mudras, mantras and pranayama techniques. You will be able to recall the Sanskrit names of the various body parts and the asana names at the end of the course, not just because you memorized them, but also because you comprehend how the names are constructed.

Hatha Yoga

All forms of physical Yoga, including asana, are based on Hatha Yoga. You will study more about the many Hatha Yoga scriptures in this subject, along with the reasons why your practice succeeds or fails. There are numerous misconceptions regarding the asana practice, thus we will clarify the foundational ideas of the Yogic practice as well as the distinctions between Yoga and the physical culture.

Yoga Styles

What distinguishes Vinyasa Flow from Hatha Flow? Where was Hatha Yoga first practiced? We inspire you to leave this course knowing how these three Yoga styles, we incorporated in our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Bali, differ and resemble one another. In order for you to ultimately be able to choose which style best suits you, we will provide you with more information about the history of the various styles, as well as instructions on how to teach each one. Hatha Yoga, Hatha Flow and Vinyasa Flow.

Asana Practice

Every morning, you'll get the option to practice various forms of Yoga. Along with teaching classic Hatha Yoga, we also emphasize teaching Ashtanga Vinyasa and more contemporary forms like Yin and Vinyasa Flow. Your individual practice is the primary concern in these classes. Because a consistent self-practice will serve as the cornerstone of all your teachings. We encourage you to use this course to further your personal yoga practice as well. It impacts your effectiveness as a Yoga teacher and is your source of inspiration and energy. Some of us may be teachers, but we will always be learners.

Asana Alignment

The art of asana instruction will thereafter be covered in further detail in our asana alignment classes. You will discover:

• How to correctly utilize props like blocks and belts
• The advantages and precautions of each asana
• How to integrate conscious breath awareness
• How to cue your students to move into the postures
• How to use hands-on adjustments taking into account of your students' various body types

We build the groundwork for your next yoga asana lessons at our asana lab. You will be able to design Yoga lessons regardless of the teaching method, once you have "mastered" all these asanas.

The Art of Teaching & Designing a practice

Ever ponder how your teachers structure their lessons? How do they choose which asana comes after which other? In this session, you learn:

• How to prepare for, start and close the practice
• How to display the postures
• How to adjust
• What safety measures you are to taking while instructing
• Voice inflection and tone of voice
• How to address several levels of students in the same session and balance classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced students
• Sequencing: how to create a balanced yoga class; counter poses for asanas; peak pose sequencing; how to design lessons with a specific focus
• We will require you to create two classes for beginners, two for intermediates and two for advanced students towards the end of the course.

Ethics and Equity

We must discuss ethics in order to perform a Yoga Teacher Training. Unfortunately, there is room for discrimination and abuse in the Yoga community as well as in so many other facets of our lives. We want you to be informed about these issues. We will discuss how students and teachers interact, equally, using inclusive language and cultural appropriation.

Pranayama

We will teach you various breathing exercises in this module, as well as the practice of pranayama or expanding the breath.

Breathing

• Natural breathing
• Abdominal breathing
• Thoracic breathing
• Clavicular breathing
• Yogic breathing

Pranayama

• Nadi Sodhana
• Surya Bhedi
• Chandra Bhedi
• Bhramari
• Sheetali
• Sheetkari
• Ujjayi
• Kapalabhati
• Bhastrika

Meditation

There are theory and practice classes in the meditation module. You will discover the 12 steps of meditation, the foods that improve concentration,and the best times and locations for this practice. In addition, we teach you the fundamentals of meditation and its advantages.

Mantra Chanting

We sing mantras together for 15 minutes each night. You may already be aware of the strength of some mantras and how they connect with you. In order for the mantras to settle and reach their full potential, we will offer you enough time to consistently practice and chant them together.

Anapoorna Mantra, Gayatri Mantra, Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, Guru Mantra, Patanjali Mantra and Shanti Mantra to name just a few.

Yogic Anatomy

India's monks and sages had a profound understanding of the human body's workings and what it required to function well thousands of years ago. They understood the value of balancing and the therapeutic benefits of Yoga. We introduce you to the yogic anatomy such as Prana and Pancha Prana, Pancha Kosha, Chakras, Bandhas, Nadis (Astral Tubes), Pancha Mahabhut Tattva (Five Elements), etc.

Anatomy and Physiology

You want to be aware of how asanas, pranayama, and meditation impact the physical body, if you intend to become a yoga teacher. We introduce you to the structure and operation of the human body in our anatomy and physiology classes. You will discover that the human body's structural makeup includes some of the following: Nervous system; Cardiovascular system; Spine and back anatomy; Hip anatomy; Spine and back anatomy; Core anatomy.

Mudra

Mudras are powerful gestures that can change the way Prana moves through our body. We can use them to balance the energy throughout practice. They can alter the amount of energy and vitality in particular parts of our bodies, assisting us to return to a balanced state. You will learn several hand mudras and their effects, as well as the five categories of mudras.

Anjali Mudra, Jnana Mudra, Chin Mudra, Dhyana Mudra, Prana Mudra, Akasha Mudra, Prithivi Mudra, Varuna Mudra, and Agni Mudra are some of the mudras.

Shatkarma

You have the opportunity to practice Jala Neti, Kapalbhati, and Nauli if you haven't before. These three Shatkarmas are among the six that are used to cleanse the body and get it ready for a successful yoga practice. You will discover the benefits and safety precautions of each Shatkarma as well as how to safely perform them to cleanse and purify your body.

Yogic Diet

In the yogic way of life, nutrition plays a significant part. The quality of our yoga practice and our overall health are significantly impacted by the food we eat. The "Yogic diet" was created by ancient yogis who were already aware of this. You will learn about the various aspects of food and how they affect your body, as well as the elements of the yogic diet and how to apply it to your daily life. The Serenity vegan breakfast buffet at our Alkaline Restaurant will serve as a great example of our yogic diet. A yogic cooking class is also included in your training program!

Basic Ayurveda

One of the world's oldest medical systems is Ayurveda, which has been practiced for over 5000 years. We want to give you a glimpse into this fascinating philosophy by describing how the five elements are used in healing, how to identify your dosha, and how to incorporate ayurvedic principles into your daily life.