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SVASTHA YOGA INSTITUTEBecome a Yoga Teacher in the Tradition of Sri T. Krishnamacharya 200-hour Program for Well Being & Yoga Teacher Certification

TAOS, NEW MEXICO PROGRAM PROSPECTUS

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CONTENTS

Aim..............................3Source.........................4About...........................5Certification.................5Course Material...........5Program.......................6Course Outcomes.......7Assessment.................7Program Fees..............8Course Dates...............8 Location.......................8Application.............9/10

“Yoga is arresting the fluctuations of the mind, as said in the Yoga Sutras:

citta vrtti nirodha. When the mind is without any movement, maybe for a

quarter of an hour, or even a quarter of a minute, you will realize that

yoga is of the nature of infinite awareness, infinite knowing.”

~ Sri T. Krishnamacharya in an interview at 100 years (excerpt from Krishnamacharya: His Life and Teachings)

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SVASTHA: THE PATH TO ONE’S SELF

The aim of Svastha Yoga Institute is to share the benefits to body and mind of the ancient science of Yoga. The word Svastha in Sanskrit literally means “to stay as your self” and refers to the state of optimal health and balance in body and mind.

Svastha Yoga is based on the teachings of the legendary yogi Sri T. Krishnamacharya as passed on by his long time students A.G. and Indra Mohan, founders of Svastha Yoga and Ayurveda in Chennai, India. Rather than a ‘standardized’ style of yoga, Svastha Yoga offers an integrated approach, whereas each individual’s unique requirements and goals are honored.

Instruction emphasizes personalization by adapting exercises to suit individual needs and abilities. All instruction—from dynamic and physically challenging to meditative and restorative—is guided by an underlying set of principles which include:

•Synchronizing the postures with the breath as a way to enhance structural integrity of the spine, ensure safety, and concentrate and deepen awareness of the practice

•Breathing properly so as to have a positive effect on the mind and body

•Sequencing and modifying postures intelligently (Vinyasa Krama) to maximize the benefits of practice

•Maintaining steadiness and comfort in mind and body •Increasing strength and flexibility

•Adapting postures to address the specific needs and goals of the individual

In order to bring about complete health and balance, Svastha Yoga also considers the mind. Imbalances in the mind are reflected in the breath and body. Similarly, when the breath and body are agitated it affects our thoughts. Besides our own conditioned thought patterns, we are constantly presented with information that overloads our senses. Our modern lifestyle offers any number of distractions and stressors, perpetuating disturbance in the mind. In order to get through the day it’s easy to go on “auto-pilot”, falling into habits of behavior, speech, and thought. The resulting chronic stress affects not only the immune and nervous systems, but also our emotional and mental states.

Svastha Yoga presents a way to break this cycle—to weaken our unconscious habits and to develop new and healthy disciplines of increased awareness and peace of mind. Instruction in pranayama, chanting, and meditation, as well as study of the Yogasutras, are incorporated into wellness and training programs, with an emphasis on personalization and the readiness and desire of the student.

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A.G. MOHAN was a personal student of Sri T. Krishnamacharya for 18 years. He co-founded the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram in 1976. His books include: Yoga for Body, Breath and Mind, Krishnamacharya: His Life and Teachings, and Yoga Therapy. He has translated one of the most important texts, the Yoga Yajnavalkya.

INDRA MOHAN is one of the few yoga teachers to have received a post-graduate diploma in yoga from Krishnamacharya. She has been teaching yoga for over 30 years. Known for her serene demeanor, she is a source of support and wisdom to her many students around the world. In particular, she is sought out for her knowledge in working with women.

GANESH MOHAN son of A.G. and Indra Mohan, was trained since childhood in yoga and Vedic chanting. He is a doctor, formally trained both in modern medicine and Ayurveda. He is the co-author of Yoga Therapy and Krishnamacharya: His Life and Teachings. He instructs the 500-hour Svastha Yoga therapy training.

NITYA MOHAN daughter of A.G. and Indra Mohan, has been practicing yoga since childhood. She holds a degree in music and is an accomplished singer of classical Indian music. Nitya has released audio cassettes and CDs on Vedic chanting and the Yogasutras of Patanjali. She runs Svastha Yoga and Ayurveda Singapore.

THE SOURCE KRISHNAMACHARYA1888-1989Regarded as the “Father of Modern Yoga,” Sri T. Krishnamacharya was one of the greatest influences in the last century on the field of yoga. Most styles of yoga today have been influenced or are derived from his teachings. Krishnamacharya was a yogi, healer, and scholar, holding the equivalent of doctoral degrees in all six systems of traditional Indian philosophy and Sanskrit grammar.

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PROGRAM FOR WELL-BEING AND CERTIFICATE IN TEACHING

This course is intended for:

The committed practitioner of yoga who wishes to deepen their personal practice

The serious student interested in building a firm foundation to teach yoga

Yoga teachers from all schools seeking understanding of authentic principles of yoga

Yoga teachers fulfilling Yoga Alliance’s continuing education requirements

Anyone interested in a base for the Svastha Yoga therapy program

CERTIFICATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION This course fulfills Yoga Alliance's 200-hour certification requirements as well as continuing education requirement for established teachers.

COURSE MATERIAL Krishnamacharya: His Life and Teachings - A.G. Mohan Yoga Therapy - A.G, Indra, & Ganesh Mohan Yoga for Body, Breath and Mind - A. G. Mohan Yoga Philosophy of Patanjali

- Swami Hariharananda Aranya The Yoga of Mantra CD - Monique Parker

*Cost of texts is not included in the course fee.

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MONIQUE PARKER is a senior teacher in the Svastha Yoga worldwide organization and is the director of Svastha Yoga Institute, the US-affiliate school of Svastha Yoga and Ayurveda in Chennai, India. Monique owns Taos Yoga Therapy, which specializes in innovative wellness programming, traditional yogic studies, and the adaptation of classical yoga for therapeutic application. In 2009, she co-founded the Yoga Teacher Certification Program at the University of New Mexico-Taos. Monique synthesizes the fundamentals of asana, yoga psychology, pranayama, mantra, and chant for students across the US. Her journey as a yoga practitioner, teacher, therapist, and teacher of teachers began 23 years ago in Silicon Valley. In 2002, she walked away from a lucrative high tech career and moved to a pinion forest at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in Northern New Mexico, where she dedicates herself to study, teaching, and service. She travels to India regularly where she studies Vedic Chanting and Sanskrit at the Krishnamacharya Healing and Yoga Foundation.Assistant Faculty

Raquel Moncada Janice Crouse Liz Kruger

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I. Yoga Theory

1. Philosophy and psychology of yoga based on the Yogasutras of Patanjali

2. Sanskrit Terminology Familiarization with key words and concepts to facilitate and retain authenticity in the teaching and transmission

3. Theory of Asana practice

II. Asana

1. Fundamentals of movement and breathing

2. Core asanas essential for fitness and therapy—the classical asana, practical modifications, and the vinyasa to practice it safely and effectively

3. Preparation and balancing

4. Common variations

5. Placing each asana in a sequence

III. Sequencing

1. How to sequence postures for fitness and for therapy

2. How to plan and design sequences with a particular goal—for personal use and for teaching

IV. Pranayama

1. The asana-pranayama link

2. Theory of the practice of pranayama

3. Important types of pranayama with hands-on practice

4. Techniques of relaxation breathing

V. Sound/Mantra

1. Using sound/mantra in asanas

2. Using sound for relaxation

3. Using mantra in meditation

VI. Meditation

1. Theory of meditation

2. Practice and application

VII. Anatomy and Physiology

1. A broad knowledge of key body systems and their functioning

2. Basic applied anatomy and physiology related to the practice of asanas and pranayama

VIII. Suryanamaskara

1. The concept behind sun-salutation

2. The knowledge, skills and attitudes to make any asana practice into suryanamaskara

IX. Chanting

1. The role of chanting

2. Important peace chants

X. Ayurveda

1. The concept of the doshas and prakrti (ayurvedic constitution)

2. The vegas (natural urges)

3. Prana and agni

4. Ayurvedic guidelines on food and some simple ayurvedic recipes for healthy cooking

5. Essential guidelines on ayurvedic lifestyle

XI. Other related topics

1. Concept of the cakras

2. Mudras and bandhas

3. Origin and role of different labels in yoga

XII. Personal Practice

1. Establishing a personal practice with guidance

PROGRAM

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PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND TIMING

The 200-hour Program for Well Being & Yoga Teacher Certification will begin in May 2018 in Taos, New Mexico at Taos Yoga Therapy studio. The program will be delivered in 3 modules of approximately one

week each in length.

The May 2018 dates schedule will be determined by participants.

A one-hour private session with program director is required. Additional web-based videos and guided home study is required.

A regular home practice between modules is essential and will establish a discipline to reinforce the teachings.

COURSE OUTCOMES On successful completion of this course, students will have:

An understanding and appreciation of the principles of the science and art of yoga and an introduction to Ayurvedic principles.

Developed a comprehensive knowledge of the theory of asanas, pranayama and meditation.

Acquired the ability to teach yoga in a safe, effective and confident manner.

Obtained the tools to enact positive changes in their own lives and to provide the same guidance for others.

The opportunity to be a part of a community of people who are similarly committed to a path of personal growth and transformation.

ASSESSMENT Assessment methods used include:

Direct observation Self assessment Feedback from peers Written assignments Verbal questioning Presentations Practical Demonstrations

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NEW MEXICO FEES 200-Hour Full Payment Discounted Price: $3000 if paid by February 15, 2018.

After February 15, 2018: $3200

Pay by Module:$1100 per module

Program fee includes: - All training modules- One private session- Training manual & handouts- Guided home study- Certificate of completion

A $200 non-refundable deposit is due with application and will be applied to total cost of program. If you cancel within 30 days of start date, the refund is 50% of tuition. No refund if cancellation within 14 days of program.

Airfare/transports/Meals and Lodging not included.

SYI reserves the right to cancel groups with less than 6 participants. Students will be given at least 4 weeks notice and full refund in the event of cancellation.

TO REGISTER: Apply by mailing $200 deposit payable to: M.S. Parker, LLC along with application to:Svastha Yoga InstituteP.O. Box 1446Taos, NM 87571

Payment due no later than February 15, 2018.

NEW MEXICO 200-Hour Program for Well Being & Yoga Teacher Certification

Location Taos Yoga Therapy, Taos, New Mexico

Dates The program will be delivered in 3 modules of 7 days in length. The first module will be in May 2018; the participants together with instructors set module dates.

All modules will be conducted at Taos Yoga Therapy in Taos, New Mexico. Taos Yoga Therapy is located in Central Station, in the heart of downtown Taos, where guests have access to a wide range of hotels, restaurants, museums, and art galleries. Taos Yoga Therapy offers a beautiful, quiet oasis for spiritual growth, health and wellness, and personal reflection, while only steps away from the Taos Plaza.

Located at an elevation of 6,967 feet, participants may wish to arrive a day or two early to acclimate to the altitude. The Albuquerque airport is approximately 2-hours by car.

For more information visit: taosyogathearpy.com and svasthayogainstitute.com.

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NAME

ADDRESS

CITY, STATE, ZIP

EMAIL

MOBILE HOME PHONE EMERGENCY PHONE

DATE OF BIRTH

YEARS STUDIED YOGA

STYLES OF YOGA STUDIED

WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN BY TAKING THE SVASTHA PROGRAM FOR WELL-BEING AND TEACHING CERTIFICATION?

HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN SVASTHA YOGA?

DO YOU TEACH YOGA AND IF SO, FOR HOW LONG?

200-HOUR TEACHER TRAINING APPLICATION Deposit: The $200 deposit is non-refundable. Please make check payable to: M.S. Parker, LLC.

New Mexico Course Fees: ______ $3000 if paid by February 15, 2018 ($2800 if already paid $200 deposit)______ $3200 if paid after February 15, 2015 ($3000 if already paid $200 deposit)______ $1100 if paying by module.

Make check payable to:M.S. Parker, LLC

Please note refund policy on page 8.

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HAVE YOU PARTICIPATED IN ANY YOGA WORKSHOPS OR CONFERENCES?

HAVE YOU ATTENDED OR COMPLETED ANY OTHER YOGA TEACHER TRAINING? IF SO, PLEASE NAME SCHOOL AND DATES OF PROGRAM.

PLEASE LIST ANY INJURIES, PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS, MEDICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS, ADDICTIONS, FOOD ALLERGIES, AND MEDICATIONS YOU ARE TAKING.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU OR YOUR BACKGROUND, INCLUDING OTHER PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS, HEALTH CARE CREDENTIALS, ACADEMIC BACKGROUND, LIFE EXPERIENCE, PRIOR MEDITATION PRACTICE, AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

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