Foundational Key Concepts of Yoga
- In-depth study of the anatomy of the spine
- Yoga breathing and how breath stimulates and creates space in the spine
- Accessing the autonomic nervous system (ANS) using the breath, creating an energizing or calming effect. overview of the energy body
- The 5 directional flows of breath, their function and purpose in the body (Pancha Vayu)
- The 5 layers (koshas) of the body
- How the laws of compensation and dual action work in yoga and how to effect positive change with conscious awareness
- fundamental principles of safe movement
- Evening discussion on Yama and Niyama from The Yoga Sutras
- Summary of Biomechanics of forward bends, backbends, twist, hips openers, inversions, and arm balances and their correct alignment, function and purpose based on the individual
- How to adapt postures to maximize their full potential according to individuals' needs
Bhakti Yoga DC’s unique 200 hour Teacher Training curriculum offers a comprehensive study of yoga postures, philosophy and lifestyle. It teaches you how to deepen your personal practice, heal and transform your own body and mind through breath and movement, and share this wisdom with others. This training consists of seven intensive weekends as well as four BYDC philosophy nights. Homework requirements will include two essays, personal reading, creating class sequences, out of studio teaching practice and summary, class observation and assisting classes.
Spend 16 days with Gopi in a beautiful yoga ashram setting where soft bells and chants echo in the air. Parrots, horses, peacocks and beautiful flowering gardens welcome visitors and plant-based home cooking nourishes the body in a perfect “home away from home” in which to train, learn and transform. After 160 hours of advanced yoga training in Cali, the course continues with an additional 25 hours over a weekend in Washington, D.C. and 15 internship hours. The 200hr course covers advanced therapeutic sequencing, sacred chants, pranayama and hands-on assists, all of which will guide and heal those who embark on this journey.
200hr Advanced Training with Gopi: This immersive training in Cali, Colombia and Washington, D.C. dives deep into advanced sequencing modules that cover the art of adaptations for therapeutic needs and leading advanced vinyasa mandalas. We’ll also develop skills in Pranayama, hands-on assists and marma point healing.
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160 Hours in Cali, Colombia: This intensive session runs from February 7th to February 23rd, 2025. Food, accommodations and training manual will all be included.
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25-Hour Weekend in D.C.: Experience a transformative weekend from April 4th to April 6th, 2025. We’ll meet Friday 5:30-9pm and Saturday and Sunday 8am-5pm, allowing for in-depth exploration and practice.
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15-Hour Internship and Homework: Enhance your teaching skills with a 15-hour internship. Teach therapeutics and pranayama in various settings and submit a detailed report for analysis.
Early Bird: $499 before January 15
Open to ALL - general public, YTT 300 hr students, YA RYT CE credit (25 hours).
A sister science to yoga and, literally, “the science of life”, Ayurveda teaches us how to live in rhythm, find personal balance, prevent and reverse the root causes of disease and align with our true nature as spirit.
Learn the fundamental theories, concepts and principles of Ayurveda and how to apply them in a way that works for your personal constitution and lifestyle. Immerse yourself in the spiritual connection between Yoga and Ayurveda as foundational practices of holistic wellbeing.
The weekend will include:
- Ayurvedic constitutional (dosha - prakruti & vikruti) assessments
- Dosha-specific Ayurvedic nutrition
- An Ayurvedic COOKING CLASS & Ayurvedic snacks throughout the weekend.
- Introduction to the daily routine (dinacharya) and sensory therapies, including chromotherapy, aromatherapy, sound therapy and self-massage (abhyanga).
- Asana, pranayama and meditation practices will be offered as daily somatic and subtle body therapies to help you immerse in the mandala of self healing.
Those participating in the module for YA CE Credit or for YTT purposes will complete short extra-curricular reading and reflection assignments in order to complete their 25 hours.
Instructors:
Kirsten Ahern, Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, E-RYT/200, RYT500, YACEP, Marma Therapist, Meditation & Mindfulness Coach, Human Performance Coach & Corporate Wellbeing Consultant
Chloe Chaput, Clinical Ayurvedic Practitioner & Women’s & Family Health Specialist, Yoga Instructor, Meditation Coach and Reiki Practitioner.
