The progressive structure of a session will be explained to you and you will be able to create your own themed lessons, while respecting postures and counterpostures. The pedagogy and the adjustment of the postures are deepened and evaluated in a group in a benevolent way to be able to progress in a healthy and optimal environment.
Module 1
Date: March 23-24, 2024
- Introduction and tradition of Yoga
- Vinyasa Yoga – Pranayama – (breathing exercises)
- The Chakras and the Energy System
- Muladhara Chakra, Root Chakra
- Human body anatomy and physiology, bone and muscle system
- Category of postures: “hip opening”, “bend back”, “twisting”, “arm balance”, “standing position and inversions”
- Suria Namaskar A and B, analysis and practice
Unit 2
Date: April 27-28, 2024
- Uddyana Bandha, Mulabandha, and Jalandarabandha, blockages
- The anatomy of the Bandhas, anatomy of the abdominals: function and activation of each muscle
- Anatomy and function of pelvic floor muscles, bones and disorders related to its weaknesses – prolapse, incontinence
- Bandha systems: link and application, how to activate the muscles in question
- History of Yoga since its creation: the Vedic and Tantric times
- Study of the traditional scriptures of Yoga, the Upanishads
- Create a Power Yoga class on the theme of "hip openings", which muscles to stretch in the preparation phase to create a class adapted to the physiology of the body, and the counter-postures to harmonize the movement and stay in balance
Unit 3
Date: May 25 – 26, 2024
- The different styles and gurus of Yoga: Krischnamajaria, Pattabhi Jois, Sharat, Ylengar and Westerners such as Baron Baptiste, Brian Kest, Shiva Rea and Jjivamukti
- Analysis of the practice: Ashtanga Yoga class – first series
- Anatomy of the back and rotator cuff: SIST, and the importance of this muscle
- Yoga Sutra and the interpretations of Desikachar
- Study of Chakras 2, 3, 4, – create a course to stimulate each Chakra
- Partner Teach
- Pranayamas – breathing techniques
- The different meditation techniques
Module 4
Dates: June 15 - 16, 2024
- Pranayama practice
- The eight stages of Raja Yoga – how to move from Pranayama, breathing, to Pratyahara, withdrawing the senses. Differentiating between Dharana and Dhyana, concentration and meditation
- Analysis of the practice: presentation of a course to stimulate a particular Chakra proposed by a participant
- Characteristics of Chakras 5, 6 and 7, comparison of different course structures
- Partner Teach
- Anatomy and physiology of the human body, movements on the sagittal, coronal and transverse planes
- The main muscles responsible for flexion and extension of the hips, shoulders, back, elbows, knees. Lateral bends and twists
- Yoga Sutra: interpretations of Desikachar – chapter 3 – evolution of traditional scriptures and application to our time
- Walk in meditation
Unit 5
Dates: 31.08-1.09.24
- Create a class on the topic of “bend back and twist”
- Physiological principles: the muscles to be stretched/strengthened in the preparatory phase, counter-positions to create a balance of movement
- Analysis of the practice: presentation of a course of the participants on the opening of a particular Chakra and on the openings of the hips
- Anatomy and physiology of the body, the different pathologies, prevention and healing through the practice of Yoga
- Yoga for pregnant women
- Partner Yoga, principles and use in Yoga therapy
- Ahimsa – non-violence, practice for peace and harmony applied in everyday life
- Samadhi – definition and interpretations adapted to our times
- Meditation
Module 6
Dates: September 28-29, 2024
- Analysis of the practice, presentation of 3 courses proposed by the participants: “Partner Yoga”, “twisting”, “leaning back”
- The Kriyas, methods of purification of the body
- Prana: the breath, the life energy – where to find the most Prana?
- Anatomy and physiology of the body: Yoga-therapy, specific course to improve certain typical pathologies
- Review of the Power Yoga book, discussions and questions
