Toronto Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre

In this workshop, we will look at twelve basic postures according to the healing system of Ayurvedic medicine and how to perform yoga asanas taking into consideration Ayurvedic mind-body types. The workshop will explain:

• The effects of individual yoga postures on doshas (biological humors).
• Common challenges that can occur when not aware of our mind-body type.
• How performing 12 basic asanas, taught in our courses, helps harmonize doshas.

This course is open to yoga teachers of all traditions, yoga students with established yoga practice, Ayurvedic practitioners

Not all yoga teacher training courses are created the same. If you are looking for a unique one and don’t know where to start, join us for a free information session at the center to learn more about being a part of our yoga teacher training course. Our course can help you transform into a dynamic, passionate, intuitive teacher, while empowering your practice spiritually, emotionally and physically.

SCHEDULE:

2:00 pm: Presentation of the Teachers’ Training Course

• Course curriculum
• How to prepare oneself
• What to expect
• How to register
• Questions & Answers session

4:00 – 5:30 pm: Yoga class

6:15 – 7:30 pm: Satsang

• Meditation, chanting, short lecture

Meditation is considered the most important of all the yoga techniques and is an invaluable tool for emotional balance and peace of mind. This course provides instruction in the basic meditation techniques and theory for starting a personal meditation practice.

Topics included:
* Why meditate?
* How to start a meditation practice.
* Sitting positions, conscious breathing and mental relaxation.
* Developing concentration.
* Mantras – tools for meditation.

A five-session course, meeting once per week for five weeks.

Prana, the vital force informs yoga postures. Pranic flow can be best governed using asana and pranayama practices. Discussions will be focused on understanding what prana is, its classification and how hatha yoga practices can be used to balance and harmonize the overall energy flow in the body.

This course gives yoga teachers guidelines for teaching yoga to children and teens, as well as practical tools they can use to adapt yoga practices to their needs. The course is based on the teachings of Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Organization and Swami Vishnu-devananda’s 5 Basic Points of Yoga.

In this three-day intensive course, we will cover:

• Teaching methodology;
• Age-appropriate teaching techniques (adapted asanas, pranayama, relaxation and visualizations, yoga-based games);
• Developing lesson plans according to the developmental and socio-emotional needs of children and teens;
• Activities that teach children and teens yoga precepts and mindful living.

Open to yoga teachers of all traditions.

Continuing education certificate of completion with Yoga Alliance.

Weekend of November 22 – 24

• Friday November 22nd – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
• Saturday November 23rd – 12:30 – 4:30 pm
• Sunday November 24th – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

About the Teacher: Saraswati is a long-time staff of the Sivananda organization and currently director of the SYVC in Toronto. She has been serving as a director of the Kids’ Yoga Camps in Canada and Thailand for many years. She has also developed a Teen Karma Yoga Programme as well as school and community-based programs. Saraswati is also a certified Child and Youth Counsellor and has worked enthusiastically with individuals and groups on social issues such as anger management, conflict resolution, mental health, and substance abuse.