Courses in Yoga and Pranayama (2 Weeks)

Introduction
Theory
1. Introduction to yoga2. Difference between physical exercise and Yoga3. Doing Yoga safely4. 40 ways yoga heals5. The five points of Yoga6. Common misconceptions about Yoga and Yoga therapy

Philosophy1. The four paths of Yoga2. The eight limbs of Raja Yoga3. Astral Body4. Chakras

Anatomy1. Introduction to the body systems2. Explanation of the body systems3. Yoga postures and mobility

Hatha Yoga1. Hatha Yoga postures2. Meditation Asanas3. Beginner Pranayama4. Advanced Pranayama5. Introduction to intermediate Asanas6. Introduction to Mudras and Bandhas

Meditation1. Introduction to Meditation2. Prerequisites of Meditation3. Process of Meditation4. Obstacles to Meditation5. Guide to Meditation

Practical

Asanas» Yoga exercise for the eyes
» Neck exercise
» Joints Exercise
» Digestive/Abdominal group
» Surya Namaskar group of Asanas (Sun Salutation)
» Ardha Chandrasana ( Half moon )
» Sirshasana ( Headstand)
» Sarvangasana ( Shoulderstand)
» Halasana (Plough)
» Halasana Variation
» Matsyasana (Fish)
» Setubandasana (Bridge)
» Ardha chakrasana (Half wheel)
» Chakrasana ( Wheel )
» Paschimotanasana (Sitting forward bend)
» Paschimotanasana variations
» Inclined plane variations
» Sarpasana (Cobra)
» Sarpasana variations
» Ardha Salabhasana (Half locust)
» Salabhasana (Full locust)
» Dhanurasana (Bow)
» Dhanurasana variations
» Ustrasana (Camel)
» Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half spinal twist)
» Half spinal twist variations
» Kakasana
» Kakasana variations
» Mayurasana ( Peacock pose)
» Pad – hastasana (Standing forward bend/Hand to toe)
» Pad hastasana variations
» Trikonasana (Triangle)
» Triangle variations
» Tadasana (Palm tree pose)
» Veerbhadrasana (The warrior pose)
» Garudasana (The eagle pose)
» Bakasana (The crane)

Pranayama
» Abdominal Breathing
» Full Yogic Breathing
» Kapalabhati
» Anuloma-viloma
» Bhatsrika
» Ujjayi
» Bhramari

Meditation poses» Swastikasana
» Sukhasana
» Siddhasana
» Vajrasana
» Siddhasana
» Vajrasana
» Guptasana
» Padmasana
» 3 Guided meditation classes

Relaxation poses» Shavasana
» Shashankasana
» Makarasana

Mudras and Bandhas» Hand Mudras
» Jalandhar Bandha
» Udiyaan Bandha
» Moola Bandha

Chanting» Introduction to Mantras
» Introduction to Prayers
» Shanti Mantras and Guru Prayers