Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Academy

International Yoga Teachers' Training Courses (TTC)

401 Training Units

Sun 29 August 2010 – Sun 26 September 2010 (English, German)

Sat 18 December 2010 – Sun 16 January 2011 (English, German)

Sat 21 May 2011 – So 19 June 2011 (German)

Sat 30 July 2011 – Sun 28 August 2011 (English, German, Italian)

Sat 3 September 2011 – Sun 2 October 2011 (English, German)

Sat 17 December 2011 – Sun 15 January2012 (English, German)

The yoga teachers' Training Course

Swami Vishnudevananda was the first yoga master in the West to develop a training programme for yoga teachers. In 1969, he taught the first Sivananda Yoga Teachers’ Training Course (TTC) in Canada.

Meanwhile, more than 25,000 yoga teachers worldwide have been trained in the tradition of classical yoga for mental peace and radiant health. The Yoga Teachers' Training Course is part of his vision of universal peace: The more people experience peace within, the more this peace will manifest in outward action. In this way, a glow of peace envelops the world: Living and learning together through yoga.

The goal of this programme is to train inspiring and qualified yoga teachers who are able to draw on theirown practice and self-discipline in imparting the yoga experience to others.

The direct contact with experienced teachers becomes a part of the daily life of the student during the course.

The yoga teachers’ training course is taught by Yoga Acharyas, who were trained personally by Swami Vishnudevananda. Each year over 1,000 graduates are trained worldwide.

After successful completion of the training course, the participants receive the internationally recognised certificate of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres.

To continue your training, we recommend the Advanced Yoga Teachers‘ Training Course (ATTC) and the Hatha Yoga intensive course (Sadhana
Intensive), as well as various further training programmes for yoga teachers at the Retreat House.

Tuition Fee

Includes examination fee, TTC manual, two yoga pants, two t-shirts.

FOR AUGUST AND DECEMBER:

2100 € (incl. VAT)

DISCOUNT: Early Bird -210 € (3 month), Partner -105 €

NOT INCLUDING ROOM & BOARD

Please book through the Sivananda Yoga Retreat House.

Recommended hotel: Eco-hotel directly adjacent.

www.hotel-florian.at

SPECIAL RATES IN MAY AND SEPTEMBER

SAVE UP TO 612 €

DISCOUNT: Early Bird -150 € (3 month), Partner -75 €

INCLUDING room and board in eco-hotel

Dormitory 2300 €

Shared 2750 €

Triple: 3000 €

Double 3500 €

Single 3900 €

SPECIAL RATES FOR STUDENTS & THE UNEMPLOYED

INCLUDING basic room & board on site.

Dormitory 1900 €

Shared 2290 €

Limited availability.

Please bring your student ID or unemployment card for verification.

Rates are valid until August 31, 2010

room and board

Ecological health and no-smoking hotel serving wholesome organic Yogic-vegetarian food.
The rooms are equipped with wood furniture, holistic mattresses, wooden floors, shower, toilet, hairdryer, telephone and radio. Most rooms have a balcony.

Should the hotel be booked, we can arrange accommodation in nearby guest houses. In any case, meals will be taken at Hotel Florian.

Teaching language

The course in May/ June is in German.
All other courses are in English. Some lectures may be taught in German.

Translation system

For the simultaneous translation we will use a modern wireless translation system and headphones.
The rental fee for the radio receiver is 30 €.
You can bring your own headset with normal disc man jack or buy one for 10 € at the Yoga Retreat House.

Curriculum

Yoga Asanas (Yoga postures):

The daily practice with individual correction comprises:

• Sun salutation.

• The 12 basic yoga postures.

• 100 asana variations, from intermediate to advanced.

• Postural alignment.

• Deep relaxation with autosuggestion.

• Release of blocked energy.

• Exercises for all age groups.

How asanas affect the body:

• Control of emotions.

• Enhance power of concentration.

• Rid the body of excess fat.

• Improve physical fitness.

• Relieve chronic ailments such as constipation, rheumatism and stomach complaints.

• Stimulate circulation.

• Stabilise thyroid functions.

• Keep muscles youthful and supple into old age.

Pranayama:

• Expands capacity of the lungs.

• Relaxes the nervous system.

• Balances the two sides of the brain.

• Purifies the Nadis (subtle energy channels).

• Awakens the inner spiritual energy.

• Kapalabhati (lung cleansing exercise)

• Anuloma Viloma (alternate nostril breathing)

• Samanu (mental cleansing of the Nadis)

• 8 main pranayamas: Ujjayi, Surya Bheda, Bhastrika, Plavini, Moorcha, Sitali, Sitkari, Bhramari.

Kriyas:

• Tratak, Neti, Kapalabhati, Dhauti, Nauli and Basti: 6 classical purifica-tion exercises for the eyes, nose, airpassages, oesophagus and stomach, abdominal organs and large intestine

• Explanation and demonstration of the exercises and theireffects.

• Individual instruction.

Anatomy and Physiology:

• Introduction to the major body systems.

• The effects of asanas and pranayama on: the cardiovascular system, respiration, digestion, skeletal and muscular systems and the endocrine system.

Teaching practise:

• How to teach the 12 basic postures and breathing exercises to beginners and intermediate students.

• Detailed adjustment workshops.

In the second half of the training course, participants will learn to teach in small groups under the guidance of an experienced instructor.

Yogic Nutrition:

• Vegetarianism - ethical, spiritual and health reasons.

• Influence of food on the mind.

• Proper balance of the main nutrients.

• Ayurvedic principles of nutrition.

• Healing effects of fasting.

Meditation:

• Physical and mental meditation.

• 12-step daily practice.

• Meditation effects and experiences.

• Mantras - spiritual energy in sound.

• Mantra initiation (if desired).

Hatha Yoga

• Ethical and moral principles.

• Learning control of body, prana (life energy) and mind.

• Meditation.

Raja Yoga

• Asthanga - the 8 steps of Yoga.

• Antahkarana - functions of the mind.

• Concentration and meditation.

Kundalini Yoga

• The Absolute and how it manifests itself in nature.

• Macrocosmos & microcosmos.

• The 7 Chakras.

• The awakening of cosmic energy.

Bhakti Yoga

• Kirtan: chanting of classical Sanskrit mantras.

• Indian Gods and their cosmic meaning.

• Arati and Pujas (traditional Indian rituals).

Karma Yoga

• The law of cause and effect.

• Samsara - the wheel of birth and death.

• Karma Yoga - selfless service: 1 hour daily in the retreat community.

Jnana Yoga

• Basic concepts of Vedanta philosophy.

• The 7 Bhoomikas or levels of consciousness.

• Space, time, causality.

• The 3 bodies.

• The 3 levels of the mind.

• Conquest of death.

Bhagavad Gita

• Study and explanation of this classical yoga scripture.

Prerequisite

The practice and especially the teaching of yoga demand a high degree of self-discipline and purity. You do not have to provide proof of courses which have been taken before.
It is recommended that students take yoga classes and group meditation in a Sivandan Yoga Centre.

Books

Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga, by Swami Vishnudevananda

Sivananda Companion to Yoga (The Book of Yoga)

Bhagavad Gita with commentary by Swami Sivananda

These are available at our centres, in our Online-Shop or in our Yoga-Boutique in the Retreat house when you arrive.

What to bring

• Yoga mat, meditation cushion, blanket

(Our shop will be open daily and supply books, cassettes, yoga clothing, mats and cushions and other items.)

• warm and comfortable clothing

• paper and pen, torch

• slippers and comfortable shoes for hiking

• toiletries, towels, neti pot

Helpful Reminders

To ensure a successful training, attendance at all spiritual activities, meditation, lectures and asana is mandatory.

It is not possible to arrive later, leave earlier, or to miss a training day.

In order to maintain the proper atmosphere, no meat, fish, alcohol, tobacco, coffee, black tea, eggs, drugs and revealing clothing are allowed. Their use may lead to dismissal from the course. During the course we cannot cater to personal dietary preferences except the yogic-vegetarian meals.

How to pay:

Downpayment: 300 €.

The balance is due four weeks prior to the start of the course.

1) International Money Order

2) Bank transfer

Volksbank Scheffau, Austria
Acct nr. 700 30 995, bank code 43 770

IBAN: AT60 4377 0000 7003 0995

BIC: VBOEATWWKUF

3) Creditcard

(+2% charges). Please let us know your credit card information by phone: +43(0) 5356/67 404.

Cancellation Terms

1. Cancellation before the start of the course: A credit note for the full amount of the course will be issued, minus a 50 Euro administration fee.
2. Leaving the course: A credit note for the full amount of the course – minus the days present in the course – will be issued minus a 50 Euro administration fee.

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3. Leaving the course the training manual and training uniforms (2 yoga pants, 2 t-shirts) have to be returned before leaving the course site. Only then the credit note will be sent by post after the end of training.
4. The credit note will only be issued two to four weeks after the course completion date and will not be issued at the course location.
5. Credit notes are non-transferable and can only be used by the individual whose name appears on the credit note. Credit notes are valid for one year and can be used in any Sivananda Yoga Center or Ashram.

Please note: Credit notes cannot be applied to boutique purchases. In Reith (Austria), the credit note cannot be applied to room and board fees.

It is recommended to sign a travel health insurance policy at your travel agent.