What is the aim of Yoga? What is the Yoga Darshan? What are the paths of Yoga?

Only a few of the questions we are going to address in our Yoga philosophy and history sessions of our 200 h Yoga teacher training in Bali. We will take you back to the origins of Yoga, make our way through its history and discover how it found its way to the west. We will clear up misconceptions about Yoga and will dive deeper into Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras to help you understand the ancient teachings and their relevance today

~ Etmyology and definition of Yoga
~ Aims and objectives of Yoga
~ Yoga eras
~ Paths of Yoga
~ Patanjali Yoga Sutras (Yoga Darshan)
~ Ashtanga Yoga and its relevance today

What is the difference between Hatha Flow and Vinyasa Flow? Where does Hatha Yoga have its origin?
After this course we want you to understand the differences and similarities of the three Yoga styles we included in our 200 h Yoga Teacher Training in Bali. We will give you more information about the history of the different styles and you will learn how to teach each of them, so that in the end you have the chance to decide which style suits you best.

~ Hatha Yoga
~ Hatha Flow
~ Vinyasa Flow

In the asana alignment classes of our 200 yoga teacher training Bali, we are refining the art of teaching Yoga postures. Throughout these sessions, you will acquire invaluable skills including:

Mastering Over 150 Yoga Postures: Explore a comprehensive repertoire of over 150 Yoga postures, learning how to perform them and variations

Understanding Benefits and Precautions: Gain insight into the specific benefits and precautions associated with each asana, allowing you to guide your students safely and effectively.

Utilizing Props: Learn how to effectively utilize props such as blocks and belts to enhance alignment and support in various Yoga postures.

Integrating Breath Awareness: Learn more about the connection between breath and movement, and how to integrate conscious breath awareness into your classes.

Adapting Adjustments to Individual Needs: Learn hands-on adjustments, considering the unique body types and abilities of your students to ensure safe and supportive alignment.

Building the Foundation for Your Classes

In our asana lab, we lay the foundation for your future Yoga classes. With a wide collection of asanas at your disposal, you will be equipped to design and lead classes independently, regardless of the style you choose to teach.

Did you ever wonder how your teachers plan their classes? How they decide which asana follows the other? 

Sequencing and designing a balanced Yoga class are two things you learn in this module. Apart from that you will learn:

~ How to effectively prepare yourself mentally, physically, and emotionally for leading a Yoga class with confidence and presence.
~ How to create a welcoming and grounded atmosphere as you open your Yoga class.
~ How to demonstrate Yoga postures with clarity and precision and how to provide supportive adjustments to improve your students’ practice.
~ How to ensure safety and which precautions to keep in mind.
~ How to close your Yoga class, leaving your students feeling grounded, rejuvenated, and connected.
~ Which post-class rituals to integrate to, foster personal growth and reflection.
~ Peak pose sequencing and designing classes with a special focus, to deepen your students’ experience and progression.
~ How to effectively address varying levels and abilities of students within the same class, offering modifications and challenges to accommodate everyone’s needs without creating a competitive environment. 

We cannot conduct a Yoga Teacher Training without speaking about ethics. Sadly, the Yoga field as well as so many other areas of our life, offers space for discrimination and abuse. We want to make you aware of these topics. We will speak about the student – teacher relationship, equity and inclusion, inclusive word choice and cultural appropriation

In this module we will teach you different breathing techniques and introduce you to the art of pranayama – breath expansion.

Breathing
~ Natural breathing
~ Abdominal breathing
~ Thoracic breathing
~ Clavicular breathin
~ Yogic breathing

Pranayama
~ Nadi Sodhana
~ Surya Bhedi
~ Chandra Bhedi
~ Bhramari
~ Sheetali
~ Sheetkari
~ Ujjayi
~ Kapalbhati
~ Bhastrika

The meditation module consists of theory and practice classes. You will learn the 12 steps of meditation, what food helps to better focus and what the ideal time and place is to practice. Apart from that we teach you the basic techniques of meditation, benefits and mindfulness.

As part of our 200-hour Yoga Course in Bali, we dedicate 15 minutes each evening to come together and chant mantras. This sacred practice allows you to tap into the transformative power of sound vibrations and experience their resonance within.

Mantras Included:

~ OM
~ Patanjali Mantra
~ Ganesha Mantra
~ Guru Mantra
~ Anapoorna Mantra
~ Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
~ Gayatri Mantra
~ Shanti Mantra

Thousands of years ago monks and sages in India had an understanding of how the human body works and what it needs to function properly. They realized the importance of equilibrium and the healing powers of Yoga. In yogic anatomy we introduce you to

~ Panch Mahabhut Tattva (Five Elements)
~ Nadi’s (Astral Tubes)
~ Prana & Pancha Prana
~ Pancha Kosha
~ Chakras
~ Bandhas

For you as a future Yoga teacher it is important to know how asanas, pranayama and meditation affect the physical body. In our anatomy and physiology classes we give you an introduction into how the human body is build and how it functions. You will learn about

~ Structural design of the human body
~ Musculoskeletal system
~ Hip anatomy
~ Spine and back anatomy
~ Core anatomy
~ Cardiovascular system
~ Respiratory system
~ Nervous system

Mudras as powerful gestures that change the flow of prana in our bodies. During the practice we can use them to balance the energy. They can either increase or decrease the energy and vitality in certain areas of our body, helping us to come back to a state of equilibrium. We will introduce you to the five classes of mudras and teach you several hand mudra and their effects.

~ Anjali Mudra
~ Jnana Mudra
~ Chin Mudra
~ Dhyana Mudra
~ Prana Mudra
~ Apana Mudra
~ Vayu Mudra
~ Akasha Mudra
~ Prithivi Mudra
~ Varuna Mudra
~ Agni Mudra

We will practice Jala Neti, Kapalbhati and Nauli –  three of the six Shatkarma techniques, yogic methods to clean the physical body prior to the practice. In the theory classes we will discuss all Shatkarma practices and provide with more information about their benefits, cautions and contraindications.

Nutrition plays a major role in the yogic lifestyle. The food we consume has a tremendous effect on our health and the quality of our yoga practice. Ancient yogis were already aware of that and designed the “Yogic diet”. You will study the different qualities of food and the effects they have on your body; the components of the yogic diet and how to incorporate it in your life.

Ayurveda is the knowledge of life, over 5000 years old and one of the oldest medical systems on earth. We would like to give you an insight in this fascinating philosophy; explaining you how the five elements are used in healing, how to find out your dosha and how you can integrate ayurvedic teachings in your daily routine.