Topics Covered
THERAPEUTIC YOGA
- Developing and maintaining a self-nourishing, therapeutic practice based on the principles of Sustainable Yoga for Long-term Happiness approach;
- Yoga B.A.S.I.C.S : Breathing, Alignment, Structure, Inner energy, Centredness & Sensual perception;
- Yoga N.O.V.I.C.E : Nervous System, Organ System, Variations, Immunity System, Circulatory System, Engagement;
- Therapeutic properties of 60+ hatha yoga postures;
- Opening postures, restorative postures & closing postures;
- Healing yoga for Ayurvedic constitutions — Vata, Pitta & Kapha;
- Understanding the logic of sequencing and how postures relate to each other;
- Specific healing sequences for digestion, menstrual health, circulation, immunity, sleep & more.
- Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra (deep rest);
- Learning the proper usage of props (blankets, blocks, chairs, pillows, straps, bolsters, etc.);
- Spinal and joint care & injury prevention;
- Human anatomy & physiology.
MEDITATION, BREATHING & MORE
- Mindfulness Meditation and observation of the senses;
- The power of affirmations;
- Pranayama breath work (8-10 healing practices);
- Nadis (energy channels);
- Chakra system;
- Mudras (hand postures);
- Gemstones, essential oils & colour therapy;
- Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras & Eight-Fold Path;
AYURVEDA
- History of Ayurveda and Ayurveda in modern context;
- Analysis of Ayurvedic Doshas (constitutions) – Vata, Pita, Kapha;
- Prakurti (essential nature) & Vikurti (imbalanced state)
- Sub-doshas of Vata, Pitta and Kapha – roles, responsibilities and treatments;
- Psychology of Ayurveda;
- Immunity, sleep, stress and pain management with Ayurveda;
- Graceful Aging with Ayurveda;
- Seasonal considerations for yoga, food and lifestyle;
- Nutrition and recipes;
- Detoxification practices & programs;
- Ayurvedic remedies & herbology;
- Oil treatments & massage;
- Morning routines that promote energy, motivation and clarity;
- Evening routines that promote tension release, relaxation & sleep.