Teachers Training Programs 2008 (TTP)
What is available in
a Specific month| Common Admission Procedure |Certification
Code of Conduct|
Additional Important Information
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What is available in a Specific Month
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March| May| August|
November| December
Universal Teacher Training program: 8
weeks
21st January – 16th March
2008
Universal Teacher Training Program is a unique
residential program conducted once a year.
The program trains the student in a range of yogic
sciences- both practical and theoretical. The aim of this program is to train
teachers who have exceptional knowledge in all important branches of yoga along
with an introduction to true Indian culture and hospitality. Apart from
complementary accommodation [twin sharing] and delicious sattvic food [ lunch
and dinner only], there will be lectures and local excursions also.
Subjects taught:
Yogasana
[5 days a week, 135 min]
Pranayama
[5 days a week, 45 min]
Meditation
[Twice a week, 30 min]
Kriyas
[ 5 days a week 15min]
Yoga
Sutras [20 -24 classes as per teacher’s discretion]
Sanskrit
[12 classes, 30 min each]
Chanting
[12 classes, 20 min each]
Bhajans
[5 days a week, 30 min]
Svadhyaya
[serious self study, 5 days a week, 60 min a day]
Basic
elements of yoga therapy [08 sessions of 45 min each]
Basic
elements of flexibility improvement [once a week, 60 min]
Theory
classes as prescribed by the teacher.
Exclusive Tenth Year Special 5 weeks
residential teacher training program with
Back Bending
10th March - 13th
April 2008
COMMON PROGRAM STRUCTURE( see
the table below) + four weeks back bending lessons starting from week 3. Five
lessons a week, 75 min practice
and
COMMON
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
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Course
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6 weeks |
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Yogasana |
Mon-Fri 2 hrs 15 min per
day |
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Pranayama |
Mon-Fri. 45 min per day |
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Yoga Sutras [Samadhi pada only] |
12 classes of 45
min each |
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Chanting |
6 classes of 30 min
each |
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Sanskrit |
6 classes of 30 min
each |
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Theory of Asanas |
As required |
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Bhajans |
Mon-Fri 30 min a
day |
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Library |
As suggested |
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Free lance
discussion |
30 min once a week |
General Teacher Training Programs: 6
weeks/ [ Non residential ] with
Back Bending Practice
12th May-22nd June
COMMON PROGRAM STRUCTURE( see
the table below) + four weeks back bending lessons starting from week 3. Five
lessons a week, 75 min practice
and
COMMON
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
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Course
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Level 1 6 weeks |
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Yogasana |
Mon-Fri 2 hrs 15 min per
day |
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Pranayama |
Mon-Fri. 45 min per day |
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Yoga Sutras [Samadhi pada only] |
12 classes of 45
min each |
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Chanting |
6 classes of 30 min
each |
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Sanskrit |
6 classes of 30 min
each |
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Theory of Asanas |
As required |
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Bhajans |
Mon-Fri 30 min a
day |
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Library |
As suggested |
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Free lance
discussion |
30 min once a week |
Intense Residential Teacher Training
Program
18th August- 17th September [ 30 days]
OPTION 1 : Without Back bending
OPTION 2 : With Back Bending
5 days a week, 75 min a day + Common Program structure (
as mentioned below)
Common
Program Structure:
1.
Asana [Guided/self/ teaching Practices]:2.15min Guided
practice
2.
Pranayama [guided and self practice] 45 min a day, 5 days
a week guided practice, Saturday self practice
3.
Svadhyaya [self study of scriptures] 60 min a day, 5 days
a week
4.
Prayer [Devotional songs/ Sanskrit chanting]:45 min a
day, 6 days a week
5.
Yoga sutras of Patanjali: 12 lessons
6.
Sanskrit Pronunciation: 20 min a day, 5 days a week
7. Theoretical classes: As suggested by the teacher
Accommodation, food, relaxation:
Simple
hygienic accommodation on twin sharing basis and Indian sattvic food[ lunch and
dinner only] will be provided as a part of the program. Apart from this, there
will be two short trips to near by tourist spots to relax your mind.
Yoga
Therapist training program
Starts
13th November 2008, Duration 10 weeks
An
opportunity to study and practice the techniques of yoga therapy
Atmavikasa Yoga Therapist Program aims at training Yoga therapists who have a thorough knowledge of therapeutic applications of various yogic sciences. A range of subjects that enhance the understanding of the states of body and mind are taught in detail. The duration of the program is 10 weeks.
Includes 8 weeks of learning and 2 weeks of
apprenticeship at the Yoga therapy Kutira.
Therapeutic
Yogasanas
Pranayama
Meditation
Kriyas
Yoga Sutras [Samadhi
Pada]
Therapeutic
applications of asanas [Theory]
Expert Tips on Practical Application [ with basic pathology and case studies]
Chants
Sanskrit pronunciation
Free lance
discussion
Mudras
Bhajans
Svadhyaya or self
study of the scriptures.
Special
Integrated Residential Teachers Training Program:
December 8th – January 18th
Duration: 6 weeks
Simple Basic
Accommodation [twin sharing] and healthy sattvic food [lunch and dinner]
provided
2 local
excursions are included
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Provisional schedule |
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SUBJECTS |
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Yogasana |
Mon-Fri 2 hrs 15 min per day |
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Back Bending Techniques |
Mon –Fri [ week 3, 4, 5,6
only] 75 min a day |
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Pranayama |
Mon-Fri. 45 min per day |
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Yoga Sutras [Samadhi pada only] |
12 classes of 45 min each |
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Chanting |
6 classes of 30 min each |
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Sanskrit |
6 classes of 30 min each |
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Theory of Asanas |
As required |
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Bhajans |
Mon-Fri 30 min a day |
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Library |
As suggested |
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Free lance discussion |
30 min once a week |
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Technical sessions: Back bending |
4 sessions of 45 min each. |
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Common Admission Procedure
for all programs
The admissions generally open 90
days before the scheduled date and closes 30 days before the beginning of the
program.
Please send the following details in full to atmavikasa@hotmail.com or atmavikasa@gmail.com
a.
Name, age, country of residence. Practice
experience [in detail]. Teaching experience[ if any]
b. A
recent photograph of yourself performing an asana that you consider as your
best. The face should be clearly visible
c. Please
give a full mentioning of your health condition, injuries etc
An admission confirmation/rejection letter
will be sent to you with in a week’s time. Atmavikasa has all rights to either
accept or reject your application. Each application will be personally
scrutinized by Acharya Venkatesha.
If accepted, the course fee
should be fully wired to us within two weeks of receiving the notice. Your
admission will be confirmed only after receiving the deposit. The deposit once
sent will neither be refunded nor re-adjusted under any circumstances.
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Certification
Atmavikasa Certificates are valuable. We do not sell them.
You will truly earn it only if the performance standards are
met.
Certificate is issued based on
your class room practice performance, your sincerity, diligence, and most importantly
your effort, discipline, active participation, ability of practical application
and interest. In the end, there will be a practical examination, a question
answer session and a written exam if needed
For
more info contact: 91-94484-57978 or 91-98454-50091 or visit www.atmavikasa.com
or write to atmavikasa@hotmail.com or atmavikasa@gmail.com
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Code of Conduct for Teacher Training Program
The following rules are very strictly followed in our shala .Any violation will attract serious actions including DISMISSAL
Expected Behavior during the course duration:The
student is expected to be sincere, hard working and obedient during the course.
He/ she should have due trust and respect about the teacher and the system. It
is very important that the student listens to the teacher with due attention
and care and follows them with respect and zeal.
- The teacher should
be addressed respectfully as “Acharya” [= Teacher].
- Please do not touch
the teacher for any cause. All the doubts, complaints etc should be
discussed with the teacher in a polite way after the class. No kind of
disobedience is allowed in this institute.
- Do not talk during
the class. Mind your own practice and do not compare yourself to others
- Be punctual. Follow
the time precisely. Come five minutes early and wait outside silently
without chatting with others.
NOTE THIS CAREFULLY: Unless for very
solemn reasons If you miss the class for three days with out notice or four
days with notice [ A minor stomach upset or fever is not considered as a valid
reason], NO CERTIFICATE WILL BE AWARDED. However, the teacher may allow you to
continue practicing till the end of the course. Also, if you are late to class,
once the prayer is over, you will not be allowed to practice that day. Three
such late entries will disqualify you from obtaining a certificate. However,
you can continue practicing.
- IMPORTANT: STUDENTS
WHO ARE PARTICIPATING IN A TEACHER’S TRAINING PROGRAM CANNOT STUDY ANY
OTHER SYSTEM/ WITH ANY OTHER TEACHER during the course period. This is
because the course requires your full time and attention. IF YOU ARE FOUND
LACKING IN DISCIPLINE OR ATTENTION, you will be disqualified after issuing
three warnings. No REFUND IS DONE IN SUCH CASE
- In this institution
a decent and dignified behavior is demanded out of the student. Hence loud
chatting, jeering, hugging your partner /others and the like are strictly
prohibited in the institute premises.
- Unless for solemn
reasons, leave the practice place within 5 min after finishing the
practice.
- You should follow the dress code of the institute.
Change your clothes in the dress changing room only.
- DRESS CODE: Women-
Long trousers[ proper fit. neither too loose nor too tight Men-
Long trousers] and Atmavikasa T.SHIRTS ONLY [ for both]
- Full course payment
should be made before the commencement of the program. The classes will
not begin till the payment is made.
- Discuss about the
course before getting admitted. We are not responsible for your prejudice.
- Money once paid
will neither be refunded nor be transferred under any circumstance.
- Maintain a time lag
between food intake and asana practice [ 4 hrs for solid, and 1 hr for
liquids.]Please do not drink tea or eat break fast before your asana /
pranayama practices .We are not responsible for any stomach upsets or
severe cramps that you may go through in such cases.
- Self Practice: The teacher may
some times ask you to do self practice for a few days in his presence/
absence. This is a method to assess your seriousness, attention and
ingenuity .So take them seriously as they count heavily towards the
certification.
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Additional Important Information
All
residential programs include free accommodation with basic furnishings
Flights/
personal amenities are not included
You can
book accommodation / Escorted airport pick up / home cooked delicious Indian
food through us at an additional cost.
READ
VERY VERY CAREFULLY..
1. Minimum
qualification: 1 year consistent practice [self/ guided] in any system. Should
be able to sit on floor with erect spine for at least 45 min.
2. Regular
reading habit is a must.
3. Be
prepared to walk a few times to the shala
4. Do
not keep any engagements during the program. We need your 100% attention and
Time.
5. You
cannot study with any other teacher during the program. No certificates will be
awarded if you are found doing so. You may even be expelled without refund.
This is only to secure your attention and time. We are not against other
systems/ teachers.
6. We
have full authority to modify the schedules. Please do not complain or request
modification.
7. Following
the code of conduct and dress code are mandatory [ refer to them below]
Apply only if you value Knowledge above your personal comforts
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