300 Hour Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training in Bali | Yoga Alliance Certified

Mantra is a set of words that consist of specific sounds and vibrations received by ancient yogis and seers, offering physical, mental and spiritual benefit. Topics: the art and science of mantra; mantra and its power; how mantra is made; is mantra a religion; sound vibration.

Mantra Chanting: the proper way of chanting the Om Mantra; Shiva Mantra for peace; Durga Mantra for energy awakening; Kundalini Mantra; Krishna Mantra for joy; Ganesha Mantra for stillness and removal of obstacles; the mantra leading towards light and immortality (Asatoma); Surrender Mantra (Tvamevamata); the mantra to save life and journey (Trayambakam); the mantra for purification of the mind (Gayatri); Guru-disciple study mantra (Sahana); Guru Mantra (Guru Brahma); Patanjali Mantra (Yogena Cittasya); Suryanamaskar 12 Mantra (Om Mitraya).

Bali Yoga Retreats teaches the traditional ancient style of Hatha Yoga practiced by the Himalayan Masters for thousands of years. Asana series practiced: Pavan Muktasana series 1–3; centering postures; Surya Namaskar; Chandra Namaskar; standing, kneeling, sitting, forward bending, backward bending, supine, prone, fire, inversions, twisting, balancing, relaxing and meditative asana series. Note: in total, you will learn 140 yoga exercises.

Theory: philosophy of Hatha Yoga; ancient scriptures; aim and objectives; yoga as therapy; yoga as balancing; how Hatha Yoga connects to your chakras, nadis, kundalini and subtle body.

Pranayama is the central practice in traditional yoga — more than breathing alone. You will learn how pranayama leads to health, peace, happiness, balance and the awakening of kundalini.

Weekly stages: building strength and understanding; deepening practice; advancing with breath retention and chakra awareness; practice teaching towards mastery of breath.

Topics: what is Prana and Pranayama; breath's connection with Prana; benefits; aspects and ancient texts of breathing; the nostrils and how to activate them; the three levels of Prana; the three Gunas; retention of breath; six sitting positions for practice; Prana's connection with chakras and Kundalini.

Beginner and intermediate practices: Clavicular, Thoracic, Diaphragmatic, Yogic, Pranava, Nadisodhana, Bhastrika, Kapalabhati, Bhramari, Ujjayi, Sitali, Sitkari, Murcha, Surya Bhedi and Chandra Bhedi Pranayama.

Once you stabilise your posture through Asana, cleanse your energy through Pranayama, and control your senses through Pratyahara, you will be able to focus your mind.Meditation starts with concentration practices, and in this training you will learn techniques to master the basics, developing concentration and awareness.

Across this module, you will learn basic to intermediate levels of meditation preparation and technique.

Developing foundation: one-pointed focus, concentration techniques, visualisation exercises. Meditation techniques include chakra awareness and Kundalini meditation.

Topics: introduction to and history of meditation; preparation for meditation; what meditation is and isn't; philosophy, traditions and scriptures; sitting positions and how to sit correctly; the role of diaphragmatic breathing; how to relax in meditation.

Himalayan Meditation Practices: foundation practice; breath-mind-mantra awareness; Tratak meditation. Nada Meditation Practices: music meditation; Om meditation; mantra power meditation. Active Meditation Practices: dynamic moving meditation (Osho); Buddha walking meditation; karma yoga meditation; Gaurishankar meditation. Tantra & Kundalini Meditation Practices: 7 chakra awareness meditation; Ajna chakra awakening meditation; Kundalini active meditation. Vipassana & Passive Meditation Practices: breath awareness; mindfulness and sensation; total awareness practice.

Also covered: mantra and kirtan meditation practices; how to do Japa; kirtan and creating a spiritual vibe; silence practice; one day of silence meditation.

Yoga Nidra (sleep awareness / psychic sleep) is a journey from a conscious to a superconscious state of awareness. Yoga Nidra practices take place every Friday.

Practices: basic relaxation; visualisation Yoga Nidra; chakra awareness Yoga Nidra; inner flame Yoga Nidra.

You will also study: the meaning and purpose of Yoga Nidra; its schools and traditions; its tantric origin; lifestyle and rules for practitioners; benefits and risks; the difference between Yoga Nidra and meditation; Yoga Nidra and healing; the four states of consciousness; three-body awareness; tension relaxation.

You will learn essential cleansing practices for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, including six Sat-Karma techniques, along with the theory behind them.

Topics: what is Satkarma; benefits and risks; who should and should not practise it; preparation; nadi cleansing. Practices: Jiwa Dhauti, Danta-Dhauti, Karna-Dhauti, Rubber-net, Jala Neti, Kapalabhati, Agnisara.

Yoga is a holistic science which nurtures the body, mind and soul, supporting natural healing when there is illness. You will learn the basics of Yoga Therapy within the asana, pranayama, meditation and anatomy classes; there is no specific standalone class for it.

Topics: what is Yoga Therapy; rules and regulations; healing through asana, pranayama and meditation; therapy for common conditions.

Ayurveda is the sister science of yoga: the body is made of five elements which create three Doshas — Kapha, Vata and Pitta. We provide one Ayurveda workshop from our doctor. Topics: introduction to Ayurveda; unique features of Ayurvedic treatment; fundamentals; Panchamahabhuta; Kapha, Vata and Pitta; knowing your Prakriti (constitution).

Mudra is a gesture practised with the hands. Topics: the secrets of mudra; the position of the elements in the hands; the need for mudra; benefits of mudras; special guidelines. Mudras covered: Gyan Mudra (wisdom), Purna Gyan Mudra (complete wisdom), Vairagya Mudra (dispassion), Abhaya Mudra (blessing/fearlessness), Dhyana Mudra (meditation), Vayu Mudra (air), Prana Mudra (prana).

The whole universe is made of energy; mudra channels it, bandha controls it and prevents it draining, supporting kundalini awakening. There are only three Bandhas according to yoga, but you'll learn many preparation techniques to perform them correctly.

Topics: meaning and importance of the energy lock; energy knots and how to open them; the three chakras — Muladhara, Manipura, Vishuddhi; benefits and risks. Practices: Agnisar, Bahir Kumbhaka, Antar Kumbhaka, Ashwini Mudra, Vajroli Mudra, Mulabandha, Uddiyana Bandha, Jalandhara Bandha.

Learning or practising yoga is not enough to teach it. A proper teaching methodology helps you: keep the sequence in mind; avoid injuries; manage energy and happiness during and after practice; give a meditative experience.

Here is what you will learn: proper demonstration; how to instruct and guide a lesson; proper alignment and adjustment; yogic personality establishment.

Topics: the sense and role of alignment in daily practice; balancing prana and chakras; alignment across the five koshas; decreasing injury risk; increasing joint movement; alignment by body region; basic alignment postures; finding balance between body and mind.

Topics: the sense and level of yoga adjustment; why and when adjustment is needed; right technique; applying a bandha; self-adjustment and adjusting others; use of tools and props; body-weight management; safety rules.

At the end of the course, you will be evaluated and certified accordingly, based on: performance during the course; attendance; a practical asana demonstration test; a written test (objective and subjective); and behaviour.