300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in Bali

Course Syllabus

Pranayama (Breathing Techniques)

Pranayama is a breathing practice which is helpful in increasing bodily energy, releasing stress, and improving physical health and mental wellness. Types of pranayama practiced during the course are,

• Bhastrika Pranayama
• Surya Bhedi Pranayama
• Nadi Shodhana Pranayama
• Bhramari Pranayama
• Ujjayi Pranayama
• Sheetali Pranayama

Yoga Anatomy & Physiology

Yoga anatomy is the structural study of the body which helps you in teaching yoga in the safest way. Moreover, the physiology class deepens understanding while tuning alignment and posture practice. The syllabus of Yoga Anatomy includes a detailed study of

• Respiratory System
• Pranayama
• Skeletal System and Movement
• Muscular System
• Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle & Thigh
• Muscles of the Trunk
• Shoulder Girdle & Upper Arms
• Digestive System and Ayurveda
• Cardiovascular System
• Anatomy & Physiology of Inversions
• Endocrine System and Nervous System
• Bandhas & Chakras

Yoga Philosophy

The class on yoga philosophy covers the origins of yoga, its fundamentals, and its evolution in recent times. The class also takes you on a tour through the ancient Vedas. It covers,

• The Four Vedas (Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda, Atharva Veda)
• The Six Darshan Shastras (Poorv Mimansa, Nyaya, Vaisheshik, Sankhya, Yog, Uttar Mimansa)
• Patanjali Yoga Sutras
• Bhagwat Geeta
• Gyana Yog, Bhakti Yog, and Karma Yog
• Hatha (Vinyasa Yoga)

Meditation

Like yoga is an exercise of the body, in the same way, meditation is an exercise of the mind. It is done to achieve mental stability and wellness. 300 Hours Yoga Teacher Training in Bali by Bali Yogashala covers 4 weeks of different meditation techniques. Mindfulness Meditation, Vedic Japa Meditation, Transcendental Meditation, Buddhist Meditation, Vipassana Meditation, Kundalini Meditation, Raja Yog Meditation, Chakra Meditation, Visualization Meditation, and Third Eye Meditation are some of the meditation types that get covered during the course period.

Mantra Chanting

As per yoga, the first unmanifest existence in the universe is Sound. Mantra is not a simple practice but is a powerful practice that works magically on the body, mind, heart and soul. It is the best way to healing and spiritual growth. It is certainly the best tool to activate chakras, kundalini, and the highest consciousness. During the 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Bali, Indonesia; get to learn the traditional art of Vedic Mantra and the magic of mantras. Mantra Chanting Class covers the following mantras,

• Beginning Prayer Mantra
• Universal Shanti Mantra
• Gayatri Mantra – oṃ bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ, tatsaviturvareṇyaṃ, bhargo devasyadhīmahi, dhiyo yo naḥ pracodayāt
• OM Recitation
• Mahamritunjyay Mantra – om tryambakam yajāmaheoṃ, sugandhim puṣṭivardhanam, urvā rukamiva bandhanān, mṛtyu mukṣīya mā’mṛtāt
• Om Mani Padme Hum
• Maha Mantra
• Shivoham Mantra
• Buddham Sharnam Gachchami Chant

Asanas (Yoga Postures)

Practicing asana continuously brings flexibility, stability, and keeps an individual away from disease and illness. Supreme practices like pranayama and dhyana can be done easily with asanas. Various asanas are practiced under the 300 Hours Yoga Teacher Training in Bali. Such as,

• Suksma Vyayama
• Pavanmuktasana series 1, 2 & 3
• Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation)
• Shavasana (Corpse Pose)
• Makarasana (Crocodile Pose)
• Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)
• Shalabhasana
• Setubandhasana (Bridge Pose)
• Ardha Halasana (Half Plough Pose)
• Saral Matsyasana (Simple Fish Pose)
• Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose)
• Marjarasana (Cat Pose)
• Vajrasana (Thunderbolt Pose)
• Balasana (Child Pose)
• Shashankasana
• Tadasana (Palm Tree Pose)
• Ardha Matsyendrasana
• Uttkatasana (Chair Pose)
• Triyak Tadasana (Swaying Palm Tree Pose)
• Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)
• Janushirsasana (Seated Head To Knee)
• Vakrasana (Spinal Twist Pose)
• Padahastasana (Hand to Feet Pose)
• Ushtrasana (Camel Pose)
• Yoga Mudra
• Simhasana (Lion Pose)
• Chandra Namaskar (Moon Salutation)
• Naukasana (Boat Pose)
• Chakrasana (Wheel Pose)
• Paschimottanasana
• Purvottanasana
• Halasana (Plough Pose)
• Karnapidasana
• Matsyasana (Fish Pose)
• Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)
• Kati Chakrasana (Waist Rotating Pose)
• Sarvangasana
• Viparita Karni
• Virbhadrasana (Warrior Pose)
• Vriksasana (Tree Pose)
• Parvatasana (Mountain Pose)
• Adhomukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog Pose)
• Urdhvamukha Svanasana (Upward Facing Dog Pose)
• Gomukhasana
• Garudasana (Eagle Pose)
• Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose)
• Rajkapoot Asana
• Supta Virasana (Reclining Hero Pose)
• Virasana (Hero Pose)
• Shirsasana (Headstand Pose)

Mudras (Yogic Gestures)

Mudras or yogic gestures are a tool of yoga that work on subtle bodies. When one performes mudras or gestures, then it directly affects the energy flow in the body and awakens the higher consciousness in the body. Various mudras that are performed during the training are,

• Jnana mudra
• Chin mudra
• Yoni mudra
• Bhairava mudra
• Shambhavi mudra
• Khechari Mudra

Bandhas (Energy Locks)

Bandhas are used in yoga, especially in pranayama that helps in channelizing the energy. It further activates Kundalini and Chakras. Bandhas performed in the course are,

• Uddiyana Bandha
• Jalandhar Bandha
• Moola Bandha
• Maha Bandha

Yoga Nidra

Yoga nidra is a type of deep sleep that brings ultimate consciousness to an individual. It relaxes the deep rooted stress and rejuvenates the body. Also, it heals physical, mental, and emotional level. The aim of adding yoga nidra in the 300 hours yoga teacher training in Bali is to impart skills of various yoga techniques.

Teaching Methodology

In the journey of becoming teacher from a student, you will learn to teach. You get to learn certain skills and good methodology of teaching. Students learn principles and procedures involved in a class. It includes:

• Principles and Procedures of Teaching Methodology
• Art of Demonstrations, Assistance and Correction
• Structuring the Classes Uniquely & Lesson Plan
• Creative Sequential of Yoga Practices.
• Incorporating Yoga Philosophy into a Physical Flow