YOGA
IMMERSION
TRAINING
Level 1A

Training Overview
YOGA IMMERSION Level 1A is for 5 half days with a total of 22.5 hours studio training. On successful completion you will receive a Yoga Awareness certification.

LEARN: The technical principles of Yoga (siksana) and the therapeutic applications (cikitsa) to develop an intelligent asana practice for your body ! We focus on KRIYA YOGA, ASHTANGA YOGA and the Indian philosophy of 'attention and ease', which is fundamental to a healthy and balanced Yoga practice.

CURRICULUM: Daily Asana practice followed by Asana theory and demonstration, Pranayama breath introduction, Chanting practice, Meditation practice.

Training Pre-Requisite
Self History profile and Training assessment (studio or online)

Training Format
STUDIO TRAINING
5 HALF DAYS

DAY 1 @ 8am - 1pm
Opening and introduction • Overview of Yoga, types of teachers and styles • Describe / define asana • Rules of practice • Asana practice with IN and EX in asana.

DAY 2 @ 8am - 1pm
Review training Q&A • Asana clinic • Describe Kriya Yoga (3 parts), Ashtanga (8 parts) and purpose of Yoga • Distinguish difference between Western and Eastern Ashtanga • Breath & Movement Coordination • Asana practice with BMC awareness.

DAY 3 @ 8am - 1pm
Review training Q&A • Asana clinic • Styles of Yoga and confusion of clubs • Purpose of Ashtanga • Definition of asana • Asana practice using advantages of sthiti.

DAY 4 @ 8am - 1pm
Review training Q&A • Asana clinic • Raja Yoga and Krishamacharya lineage of teachers • Sthiram & Sukham • Bhavana • Siksana, Cikitsa, Raksana • Asana practice of finding Patanjali in asana.

DAY 5 @ 8am - 1pm
Review training Q&A • Asana clinic • Classification of asana, ways to move spine • Identifying imbalances to increase flexibility or strengthen • Asana practice with asymmetrical verses symmetrical • Establishing a sadhana (personal home practice) • Closing ceremony.

HOME TRAINING (optional extra)
4 WEEKS + 1 PRIVATE SESSION (1 HOUR)
Practice at home for 4 weeks observing your Yoga sadhana in daily life. Send a report each week and then schedule one online private of 1 hour with a Yoga Awareness teacher for discussion and suggested recommendations. The private sessions can be done at home online with Skype, FaceTime, FaceBook, Line or at a Yoga Awareness studio.

Training Certification
On completion of your studio training you will receive the Yoga Awareness certification. Studio training hours can be credited to the Yoga Awareness YAT200 Yoga Teacher training.

INCLUDES: 5 HALF DAYS of training which consists of 1x Training assessment (pre-requisite), Studio training 22.5 hours, Training workbooks. OPTIONAL EXTRA: Home training 14 hours, 1x private session (1 hour). EXCLUDES: travel, transport, accommodation, food. FINE PRINT: Click to view the Yoga Awareness fine print, deposits and payments, cancellation and refund polices. TERMS & CONDITIONS >>