500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Bali | Master Level YTTC Bali

Mantra is a set of words that consist of specific sounds, vibrations received by ancient yogis, and seers which offer a powerful physical, mental and spiritual benefit. There are many kinds of Mantras available for different purposes. As part of the 500 hour yoga teacher training Bali, you will be learning: 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 that has been practiced by the Himalayan Masters for thousands of years. At our school, you practice according to your strength and flexibility. The main purpose is to attain perfect health and peace of mind. Asana series practiced: Pavan Muktasana series 1 (15 practices); Pavan Muktasana series 2 (10 practices); Pavan Muktasana series 3 (10 practices); centering postures series (5 practices); Surya Namaskar (12 asana series); Chandra Namaskar (12 asana series); standing postures series (10 practices); kneeling postures series (5 practices); sitting postures series (10 practices); forward bending postures series (5 practices); backward bending postures series (5 practices); supine postures series (6 practices); prone postures series (5 practices); fire series (5 practices); inversions series (5 practices); twisting postures series (5 practices); balancing postures series (5 practices); relaxing posture series (5 practices); meditative asana series (5 practices). Note: in total, you will learn 140 yoga exercises.

The theory is just as important as practicing. Without proper understanding, you cannot do well. Our teachers will teach a base of understanding why, how, when, and what you need to do in an asana class. You must be self-motivated to go deeper into the postures.

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

In the 20th century, K. Pattabhi Jois developed a modern-day form of classical Indian yoga called Ashtanga Vinyasa. His teacher Krishnamacharya taught this form, which is an energetic practice with breath awareness and mindful movements.

The first series is taught in this program. You will learn all asanas systematically and all the details are in the Ashtanga Manual that you will receive.

Topics: introduction to and history of Ashtanga Yoga; awakening the fire within; the breath of life; Prana; a chakra contemplation; the eight limbs of yoga and the practice of K. Pattabhi Jois; how to do Bandha in Ashtanga; Drishti (focusing the attention during movements); cleansing and purification; creating a sacred place; the challenging asanas; proper use of props and yoga instruments; Sun Salutation A & B; standing, sitting and finishing asana series; teaching practices (traditional and Mysore style).

Standing series includes: Padangusthasana, Pada Hastasana, Utthita Trikonasana A/B, Utthita Parsvakonasana A/B, Prasarita Padottanasana A–D, Parsvottanasana, Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana, Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana, Utkatasana, Virabhadrasana A/B.

Sitting series includes: Dandasana, Paschimottanasana, Purvottanasana, Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana, Triang Mukhaikapada Paschimottanasana, Janu Sirsasana, Marichyasana, Navasana, Bhujapidasana, Kurmasana, Supta Kurmasana, Garbha Pindasana, Kukkutasana, Baddha Konasana, Upavistha Konasana, Supta Konasana, Supta Padangusthasana, Ubhaya Padangusthasana, Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana, Setu Bandhasana.

Finishing series includes: Urdhva Dhanurasana, Salamba Sarvangasana, Halasana, Karnapidasana, Urdhva Padmasana, Pindasana, Matsyasana, Uttana Padasana, Chakrasana, Sirsasana, Baddha Padmasana, Yoga Mudra, Padmasana, Utpluthi, Savasana.

Pranayama is the central practice in traditional yoga. Many people misunderstand Pranayama as breathing practice only, but it is something more. In this class you will learn the secret of pranayama and how it leads to health, peace, happiness, balance and the awakening of kundalini.

Weekly stages of experience: building strength and a step-by-step understanding of Pranayama; moving towards a deeper understanding of Pranayama and its practices; advancing the practices with breath retention and breathing with chakra awareness; practice teaching and moving towards mastery of the breath.

Topics: what is Prana and Pranayama; breath and its connection with Prana; importance and benefits of Pranayama; how to prepare to practice; aspects and ancient texts of breathing; understanding the nostrils and how to activate them; secrets of Pranayama; breath flow in the 5 elements; the unit, function and three levels of Prana; the three Gunas; how prana flows; quality of breath; imbalance of Prana; retention of breath; six sitting positions for Pranayama practice; breathing patterns; 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 a high level of concentration and awareness.

Across this module, you will learn basic to intermediate levels of meditation preparation and technique. Each day you will get a little more understanding of how to perform them and experience their benefits.

Developing foundation: one-pointed focus, different concentration techniques, and 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; why, how, where and when to meditate; philosophy, traditions and scriptures of meditation; aims and objectives of meditation; sitting positions and how to sit correctly; preliminary practices before meditation; the role of diaphragmatic breathing and correct breathing in meditation; how to relax in meditation; styles of meditation practice.

Himalayan Meditation Practices: basics 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 (Anapana); mindfulness and sensation; total awareness practice.

Also covered: mantra and kirtan meditation practices; how to do Japa (recitation); kirtan event 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. This state brings a sense of oneness. Yogi Vishnu is one of the most experienced Yoga Nidra teachers, drawing on techniques practiced for a long time by our sages; Yoga Nidra practices take place every Friday.

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

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

In this course, you will learn key cleansing practices for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. The body continuously produces toxins, so proper cleansing of the nostrils, ears, eyes, skin, tongue, and other organs is essential. Beginners will practice six Sat-Karma techniques to unblock energy channels and deepen their yogic experience, along with understanding the theory behind them.

Topics: what is Satkarma; benefits and risks; who should and should not practise it; experiences; preparation to Satkarma; practices after completing it; nadi cleansing.

Practices: Jiwa Dhauti, Danta-Dhauti, Karna-Dhauti, Rubber-net, Jala Neti, Kapalabhati, Agnisara.

Yoga philosophy is the philosophy of life. Just by listening and understanding, one can change one's own life. Yogi Vishnu learnt the secrets of Yoga philosophy from his great Master Swami Veda by spending significant time with him. His authentic teachings will be taught by our teachers. Yoga philosophy does not only exist in the Yoga Sutra — there are hundreds of yogic texts, and we introduce a few important ones such as the Yoga Sutra, Bhagavad Gita, and Upanishads.

Across this month, Yoga Philosophy will take you on a journey of wisdom.

Entering the World of Wisdom: introduction to Indian culture, spirituality and the Himalayan tradition; introduction to the ancient scriptures of yoga and spirituality; meaning and purpose of Indian philosophy; introduction to the 9 major Indian philosophies; why yoga philosophy is central; history and types of yoga.

Patanjali and His Work: introduction to the Yoga Sutra text; the eight limbs of yoga; Yamas and Niyamas; philosophy of asana and pranayama; the science of karma.

Inward Journey of Philosophy — Internal Limbs: philosophy of concentration, meditation and samadhi; overview of the Yoga Sutra's four chapters; the mind and its control; introduction to the Bhagavad Gita and Upanishads.

Exploring the Wisdom of Yoga: Chakras, Nadi, Kundalini, the three-fold pain, the three bodies (Sharira), Panchakosha, the three Gunas, and the Mahabhuta (theory of elements).

Yoga Anatomy is one of the most important subjects for yoga teachers. In anatomy classes, you will learn two types of anatomy: physical and spiritual.

Physical Anatomy: introduction to the body and its structure; body planes; anatomical movements; bones of the skull; cervical vertebrae; shoulder girdle, arm bones and pelvic region; deformities of the spine; lower extremity; tendons and ligaments; muscular system; nervous system; respiratory system.

Spiritual Anatomy: Nadi (energy channels); chakras (energy centres); Kundalini (prime energy and source of all creativity); Panchakosha (5 layers); Pancha Mahabhuta (5 elements and body structure); Tri-Guna (three attributes).

Yoga is a holistic science which nurtures the body, mind and soul. It has a natural healing energy by which one can remain healthy, and if there is any illness, it helps the body heal naturally. As part of our 500 hour yoga teacher training in Bali you will be learning the basics of Yoga Therapy in the classes. Our teachers will give instructions on the therapeutic value of respective practices during the asana, pranayama, meditation and anatomy classes; there is no specific standalone class for it.

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

Ayurveda is the sister science of yoga. It believes that the body is made of five elements which create three Doshas: Kapha, Vata and Pitta. When these are balanced, we are healthy; when imbalanced, we become ill. Ayurveda covers proper health management that all yoga teachers need to know in order to help people. We provide one Ayurveda workshop from our doctor.

Topics: introduction to Ayurveda; unique features of Ayurvedic treatment; Ayurveda's diversified areas; Ashtanga Ayurveda; fundamentals of Ayurveda; Panchamahabhuta; Kapha (structure and lubrication); Vata (movement); Pitta (bio-transformation and heat); knowing your Prakriti (constitution).

Mudra is a gesture practised with the hands. There are hundreds of them, and they can bring significant changes in the body and mind. You will learn about these mudras: the secrets of mudra; the position of the elements in the hands; the need for mudra; the importance and benefits of mudras; special guidelines about mudra.

Mudras covered: Gyan Mudra (gesture of wisdom), Purna Gyan Mudra (gesture of complete wisdom), Vairagya Mudra (gesture of dispassion), Abhaya Mudra (gesture of blessing/fearlessness), Dhyana Mudra (meditation mudra), Vayu Mudra (gesture of air), Prana Mudra (gesture of prana).

The whole universe is made of energy, constantly converted into matter. Our physical body is also made of energy and constantly works with it. Mudra channels the energy; bandha controls the energy and prevents it from draining. It helps manage and maintain energy, and supports Kundalini awakening.

There are only three Bandhas according to yoga, but you will learn many preparation techniques that help you perform them correctly. Topics: meaning and importance of the energy lock; why the energy lock exists and how energy gets drained; energy knots and how to open them; understanding the three chakras — Muladhara, Manipura, Vishuddhi; the experience of an energy lock; benefits and risks of Bandha practices.

Practices (beginner and intermediate level): Agnisar (preparation to Uddiyana), Bahir Kumbhaka (external retention), Antar Kumbhaka (internal retention), Ashwini Mudra, Vajroli Mudra, Mulabandha, Uddiyana Bandha, Jalandhara Bandha.

Learning or practising yoga is not enough to teach it. Teaching yoga is an art in which you transform people's lives. A proper teaching methodology will help you: keep the yoga sequence in mind; avoid injuries; manage happiness during and after practice; work with all sides of yoga and all levels; give a meditative experience; manage and balance the energy flow.

Here is what you will learn: proper demonstration of a yoga practice; the proper way to instruct and guide a lesson; proper alignment of yoga postures; proper adjustment with and without props; yogic personality establishment.

Topics: the sense of alignment; the role of alignment in daily practice; how to balance prana and chakras; how alignment works across the five koshas; the importance of alignment; different aspects of alignment; decreasing the risk of injury; increasing the movement of joints; alignment by body region (upper limb, lower limb, torso/thorax/abdomen/pelvis, head and neck, spine); basic alignment postures; how to bring the body into comfort; how to find balance between body and mind.

Topics: the sense and level of yoga adjustment; why adjustment is needed in yoga asana; the role of adjustments in a yoga asana class; the right technique for a proper adjustment; how and when to apply a bandha; exploring the dynamics of each asana; how to self-adjust in a posture; how to adjust others during class; prerequisite methods of adjustment; use of different tools and props to reach the peak of a posture; body-weight management during a posture; safety rules and preparations.

At the end of the course, you will be evaluated and your certification is awarded according to that evaluation. Your evaluation is based on: performance during the course; attendance; a practical asana demonstration test; a written test (objective and subjective); and behaviour.

Standing Postures: Samasthiti, Sun salutation (A & B), Padangusthasana, Pada hastasana, Utthita Trikonasana, Parivritta Trikonasana, Utthita Parshvakonasana, Parivritta Parshvakonasana, Prasarita Padottanasana (A, B, C & D), Parshvottanasana.

Intermediate Postures: Pashasana, Krounchasana, Shalabhasana A/B, Bhekasana, Dhanurasana, Parsva Dhanurasana, Ustrasana, Laghu Vajrasana, Kapotasana, Supta Vajrasana, Bakasana, Bharadvajasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Ekapada Sirsasana A/B/C, Dwipada Sirsasana B, Yoga Nidrasana, Tittibhasana A/B/C, Pincha Mayurasana, Karandavasana, Mayurasana, Nakrasana, Vatayanasana, Parighasana, Gomukhasana A/B/C, Supta Urdhvapada Vajrasana A/B, Mukta Hasta Sirsasana A/B/C, Baddha Hasta Sirsasana A/B/C/D, Urdhva Dhanurasana, Drop back to Urdhva Dhanurasana, Paschimattanasana.

Finishing Postures: Salamba Sarvangasana, Halasana, Karnapidasana, Urdhva Padmasana, Pindasana, Matsyasana, Uttana Padasana, Shirshasana, Baddha Padmasana, Yoga Mudra, Padmasana, Uth Pluthi (Tolasana), Shavasana.

Yoga and Ayurveda complement each other as a science, and the potential benefits of adding Ayurveda into Yoga should not be ignored. Ayurveda is about proper health management and a science of self-healing that all Yoga teachers need to understand in order to upskill students. We provide one Ayurveda workshop from our in-house doctor.

Topics: fundamentals of Ayurveda; Tridosha concept (Vata, Pitta and Kapha); Prakriti — know your constitution; Pancha Mahabhuta concept; Vikriti; Sapta Dhatu (body elements); Mala (waste products); Srotas (body channels); Agni (digestive fire); Koshta (alimentary tract); Ama (metabolic toxins).

There are three types of Bandhas and it is taught diversely according to the level of the student. In month one you learnt the basics, and here in month two of this 500-hour training you will acquire the knowledge to elevate the practice and the technique to stimulate our concealed energy.

Here is what you will learn: energy lock and kundalini awakening; how Bandha practice assists in terminating the tension on the prana Shakti; unblocking your system to allow graceful flow of energy through Bandha; unlocking the 3 knots — Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva; outcome of the practice; precautions; health and spiritual benefits.

Practices (beginner and intermediate level): advanced level Agnisar Kriya; advancing the power of internal retention; advancing the power of external retention; Ashwini Mudra to prepare for Mulabandha; Vajroli Mudra to practice Mulabandha; Mulabandha; Uddiyana Bandha; Jalandhara Bandha; Maha Bandha.

We introduce classical dance to our students because it is absolutely a Yoga practice. Here we teach you the Ganesha Vandana Classical Dance whereby we do bhangi, which means you dance in such a way that you represent Ganesha in some of your gestures. You will feel yourself Divine and one's mood changes completely by simply watching. This is the first time that we have included Dance in our Yoga curriculum and students are stimulated by the moves and we are sure that will be taken aback by it.

Because of the mind and body concept of Yoga, classical dance provides the harmony for this concept and further introduces another excitement concept. Subject matter: proper concentration; Mudra; conscious movement; awareness of emotions; eye movements; Mantra; music.

Students are captivated by the sheer beauty, majestic scenery and amazing views of this heavenly Bali. At the foothills, meanders the majestic river with all her aesthetic, harboring the sacred moments with the Gods within her merciful flow.

Every Thursday morning the Yoga sadhanas cover: Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Puja.

The primary objectives of Hatha Yoga are: install a high level of health and promote longevity; strengthen and quiet the mind; awaken the Kundalini. Initially, the basics will be taught so the body can adjust for the advanced level; once you gain confidence to hold postures for longer periods, you progress with fluidity that appears almost like a dancing motion. Many of the classical postures are only the same in name but are of different levels of practice. Teachers are close at hand to assist with proper alignment.

Asana series practiced: joints and glands exercises (foundation and advanced practices); centering postures series; Sun Salutation; chakra awareness and flow yoga; Moon Salutation; standing intermediate and advanced postures series; kneeling postures series; sitting postures series; forward bending postures series; backward bending postures series; supine postures series; prone postures series; fire series; inversions series; twisting postures series; balancing postures series; relaxing posture series; meditative asana series.

Philosophy of Hatha Yoga: philosophy of Sun salutation; philosophy behind each yoga asana; Hatha Yoga and Kundalini awakening; asana and yoga sadhana; benefits of asana practices; rules and regulations; advancing your yoga poses.

Standing Postures: Samasthiti, Sun salutation (A & B), Padangusthasana, Pada hastasana, Utthita Trikonasana, Parivritta Trikonasana, Utthita Parshvakonasana, Parivritta Parshvakonasana, Prasarita Padottanasana (A, B, C & D), Parshvottanasana.

Intermediate Postures: Pashasana, Krounchasana, Shalabhasana A/B, Bhekasana, Dhanurasana, Parsva Dhanurasana, Ustrasana, Laghu Vajrasana, Kapotasana, Supta Vajrasana, Bakasana, Bharadvajasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Ekapada Sirsasana A/B/C, Dwipada Sirsasana B, Yoga Nidrasana, Tittibhasana A/B/C, Pincha Mayurasana, Karandavasana, Mayurasana, Nakrasana, Vatayanasana, Parighasana, Gomukhasana A/B/C, Supta Urdhvapada Vajrasana A/B, Mukta Hasta Sirsasana A/B/C, Baddha Hasta Sirsasana A/B/C/D, Urdhva Dhanurasana, Drop back to Urdhva Dhanurasana, Paschimattanasana.

Finishing Postures: Salamba Sarvangasana, Halasana, Karnapidasana, Urdhva Padmasana, Pindasana, Matsyasana, Uttana Padasana, Shirshasana, Baddha Padmasana, Yoga Mudra, Padmasana, Uth Pluthi (Tolasana), Shavasana.

Sanskrit syllable: 58 syllables and their power of vibration; how mantra vibrates in chakras; each chakra has its own vibration.

Healing mantras: mantras for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing.

Mantras for planetary disorders: mantra for sun; mantra for moon; mantra for Saturn; mantra for Vrihaspati/Guru; mantra for Mangala.

Mantra for healing different diseases: mantra for cancer; mantra for high blood pressure; mantra for heart problems; mantra in pregnancy; mantra for stress relief; mantra for concentration.

Mantra healing for all planets: Sun — "Om Hring Hraung Suryay Namah"; Chandra (Moon) — "Om Aing Kling Somay Namah"; Mangala mantra — "Om Hung Shring Bhaumay Namah"; Budha mantra — "Om Aing Shring Shring Budhay Namah"; Brihaspati Guru mantra — "Om Hring Cling Hung Brihaspataye Namah"; Shukra mantra — "Om Hring Shring Shukray Namah"; Shani mantra — "Om Aing Hring Shring Shanaishcharaya Namah"; Rahu mantra — "Om Aing Hring Rahave Namah"; Ketu mantra — "Om Hring Aing Ketave Namah".

Mantra Diksha: There will be an initiation ceremony to the Yoga tradition on the first day of the course. After taking a shower, every student dresses in white and joins the opening ceremony. Our Pandit ji and Guru ji themselves take you through the experience. Gayatri initiation with the energy transmission called Shaktipat is given. From that day, students feel deeply connected to the yoga tradition. What happens: worship to mother earth; worship to Ganesha to remove obstacles; fire ceremony; arati; music; kirtan; Gayatri diksha; guru mantra; distribution of books and teaching materials.

Muladhara, Swadhisthana, Manipura, Anahata, Visuddha, Ajna, Sahasrara.

In the second month of this journey, meditation becomes effortless, natural and part of our daily lives. Our progress into deeper meditation frees us from the desires and ignorance that are the undoing of the human race. Students are taught advanced techniques of meditation by which one can master the true Self.

Meditation timetable: strengthening foundation of meditation; intensifying the focus and mindfulness; advancing meditation techniques; awareness and kundalini meditation.

Content: what is mind and its role in meditation; nature of mind and why it is restless; meditation as Pratiprasava (reverse journey); brain waves in meditation; importance of music in meditation; emotional purification meditation; meditation and past life healing; how to attain samadhi in meditation.

Himalayan Meditation Practices: advancing your foundation in meditation; awareness and mindfulness; Anapana; Jyoti Tratak meditation.

Nada Meditation Practices: music meditation; Pranava meditation; advanced mantra meditation.

Active Meditation Practices: dynamic meditation; contemplative walking; meditation in daily life.

Tantra & Kundalini Meditation Practices: meditation for Muladhara, Swadhisthana, Manipura, Anahata, Visuddhi, Ajna and Sahasrara chakras; Guru chakra meditation; Kundalini meditation.

Vipassana & Passive Meditation Practices: breath awareness; mindfulness and sensation; total awareness practice.

Other Meditation Practices: Kirtan Dhyan; Mantra Japa; silence practice.

Mudras are very important to uplift our energy easily. Advanced students should learn some secrets to awaken kundalini Shakti also. Here in the second month of this training you will learn traditional mudras for energy awakening.

Hast Mudra: Yoni Mudra, Linga Mudra, Bhairava Mudra, Bhairavi Mudra, Energy Mudra, Viparita Karnai Mudra, Mahabandha Mudra, Mahabheda Mudra.

Kundalini Mudra: Ashwini Mudra, Vajroli Mudra, Sahajoli Mudra, Shambhavi Mudra.

In the second month, pranayama is taught at a more sensitive and advanced level, to experience the deeper powers of your prana. You will learn how pranayama can be used to heal body and mind, so that by the end of the course you will have the skills to educate others.

Weekly stages of experience: moving towards advancement of your pranayama practices; variations and experimentation; breathing for awakening nadis and chakras; teaching practices and mastery of breathing.

Discussion for study of Pranayama: Pranayama's link to happiness; physiology of prana; elements in the nature of prana; prana body types; the science of breathing; prana and its routes; how prana flows in the body; the relationship between prana and consciousness; the number of breaths we take; research on prana; health parameters relative to breath length; guidelines and discipline of pranayama.

Intermediate and advanced practices: upper chest — Clavicular Pranayama; middle chest — Thoracic Pranayama; Koshtiya — Diaphragmatic Pranayama; full-body Yogic Pranayama; Om Chant/Pranava Pranayama; Nadisodhana Pranayama; Bhastrika Pranayama; Kapalabhati Pranayama; Bhramari Pranayama; Ujjayi Pranayama; Sitali Pranayama; Sitkari Pranayama; Murcha Pranayama; Surya Bhedi Pranayama; Chandra Bhedi Pranayama.

In the second month, this builds further on the Pranayama module above, at a more sensitive and advanced level, to experience the deeper powers of your prana — so that by the end of the course you will have the skills to educate others.

Yoga Anatomy is one of the most important subjects for yoga teachers, as a yogi has to know what their body is doing while practicing yoga, as well as knowing the limitations of the body. Students are familiarised with two types of anatomy: physical and spiritual.

Physical Anatomy: the supply of prana to the respiratory system; function of cells; digestive system; circulatory system; yoga and physical transformation; hormone secretion in yoga; effects of pranayama on the respiratory system; effects of yoga practice and Nauli on the digestive system; muscular and skeletal system with advanced postures; therapeutic applications of yoga postures and how to avoid injury in an asana class; anatomy of the pelvic girdle and spine.

Spiritual Anatomy: advanced details of the energy channels; anatomy of the Muladhara, Swadhisthana, Manipura, Anahata, Visuddhi, Ajna and Sahasrara chakras; Kundalini; Panchakosha.

Practicing Satkarma regularly prepares you to understand your inner being and purification. By removing the physical, mental and emotional veil, you enter into your real Self. That is why Satkarma is very important to practice. In this advanced course, students are taught advanced Satkarma that demands expert guidance and care.

Topics: understanding the 11 major systems; why purification of the body is necessary; is it Satkarma or Satkriya; what the Hatha Yoga Pradipika says; what Gheranda Muni says; precautions.

Practices: Jiwa Dhauti, Danta-Dhauti, Rubber-net, Jala Neti, Kapalabhati, Agnisara.

Yoga Nidra is a unique practice in that you are completely aware of your subtle body, while being in an entirely different state, and your awareness demonstrates that you are not only a physical body. Advanced techniques of Yoga Nidra give experiences such as a sense of ascending, body warming, and chakra vibration — but the real purpose of Yoga Nidra is to master sleep and reach a higher state of consciousness.

Practices include: Antar Mauna Yoga Nidra (inner silence); 61-Point Blue Star Yoga Nidra; subtle body Yoga Nidra; chakra awareness Yoga Nidra.

You will also study the basics of Yoga Nidra: sleep awareness; awareness of the subtle body; the journey from conscious to superconscious; Yoga Nidra therapy; Yoga Nidra as a healing practice; why sleep is called yoga here; transforming new habit patterns; transforming personality through Yoga Nidra; learning language through Yoga Nidra.

Yoga Philosophy in the second month goes further than the grounding covered in the first month. This course takes you into a much more intense awareness of the soul and Samadhi, and covers Yoga Sutra, Advaita Vedanta and Tantra Philosophy, so you can grasp how yoga is explained across diverse scriptures.

Entering the World of Enlightenment (Yoga Samadhi): what is Yoga and Samadhi; how to be in the present moment to achieve Samadhi; yoga discipline; different states of mind; how to control the mind; why Samadhi; what if we are not in Samadhi; controlling right knowledge, wrong knowledge, imagination, sleep and memory; the benefit of practice and non-attachment; how to master self-practice; two kinds of Samadhi; the Yogi born with yoga vs. the bodiless Yogi; different ways to achieve Samadhi; what is God and why is His name Om; obstacles of yoga; the experience of highest Samadhi.

Original Practice of Yoga (Yoga Sadhana): Tapasya (intense practice of yoga); Swadhyaya (self-analysis, self-discovery); self-surrender to the Divine; Kriya Yoga; what is ignorance and emotional attachment; how to lessen your pain; how your past life influences your pain and pleasure; what is pleasure and pain (Sukha and Dukha); how pain lives with you and how it generates and vanishes; clear perception, right action, stability, control of the sense organs and experience of self as the source of liberation; how to achieve total withdrawal and separation of mundane psychology; Viveka Khyati (insight discrimination); the eight limbs of yoga.

Miracles and Gifts of Yoga (Yoga Vibhuti): what is concentration, meditation, and Samadhi; external and internal yoga; how a yogi can know the past and future; understanding the language of animals; knowledge of past lives; the yogi's body becoming invisible; receiving knowledge of the entire cosmos; cessation of hunger and thirst; acquiring complete stillness; seeing celestial beings; the flash of illumination; knowledge of mind; whether siddhis help or hinder sadhana; entering another's body; walking on thorns and water; achieving the divine sense of hearing; making the body as light as cotton wool; glorification and indestructibility of the body's qualities.

In this advanced 500 hour Yoga Teacher Training Course, students will absorb in detail Yoga Therapy. Conditions discussed, which can be supported by the practice of asana, pranayama, meditation and related techniques: head and neck disease; headache; thyroid; heart and circulatory problems; disorders of the respiratory system; the common cold; asthma.

Yoga is not just an academic education but a life education. To qualify for this advanced 500 hour training program: the student must complete the training with a certified Yoga school; as this is an advanced course, the student must be present for all lectures; all written assignments must be submitted on time; the student must conduct a full Yoga session for the class; a pass mark must be achieved in the exam at the end of the course.