Rohit Kumar travels across for conducting Yoga teacher training courses, retreats and Yoga classes. Therefore upon proper enquiry and invitation, we can organize the requested Yoga courses/retreats/classes in any part of the world. We are open to this.
Information – We have successfully been able to conduct overseas courses, retreats and various Yoga activities such as in Sweden, Netherlands and Germany etc. We require proper invitation and arrangements.
Objective –
Providing the opportunities to students to participate overseas in stead of travelling so far.
- Unearthing and disseminating the true principles of Yoga to overseas people at their doorsteps.
Pre-requisites – For any of the course/retreat/class, prior booking is important.
Accreditation – Sanatana Yog Sandesh is certified by Yoga Alliance USA and Yoga Alliance International which provide the chances to use the certificate for career and job opportunities.
Yoga Programs – The courses and possible Yoga programs are mentioned hereunder. The structure in overseas courses regarding the contents of the courses are the same however the timings, fee, duration, place and so on would be different according to the need. Please have a look into the links –
1. Courses – Yoga Teacher Training Courses certified by Yoga Alliance USA and Yoga Alliance International.
Course Syllabus
200 Hours Hatha Yoga teacher training course (up-leveled syllabus) incorporates a variety of topics. All these topics come under these following heads –
1. Techniques, Training, Practice (75 Hours) – It incorporates several levels of topics, techniques, practices, trainings of Hatha Yoga which students will study in the Yoga teacher training course. They are – Historical context of Asana, specific Asana from the school’s lineage, complete sequencing (asana, pranayama, meditation) to achieve particular effect, shared anatomical and alignment principles plus contraindications, historical context of pranayama and subtle body, effects of pranayama on anatomy and subtle body, complete sequencing of pranayama safely, including alternatives and adaptations, different types of pranayama types, koshas, kleshas, chakra, nadis and prana vayus, key terms of meditation, meditation methods by lineage, ability to practice school’s chosen meditation practice, chanting, mantras and mudras.
Elective – sacred sound, singing bowl, ayurveda tri-dosha basic knowledge.
The involved practices are –
Asana – (different basic postures from Hatha Yoga such as purificatory asana for lightness and purification of body, standing, supine, prone – (backward, forward, spine twist), inversion and balance.
Pranayama – techniques for correction of breath, breathing to heat and energize, breathing to balancing, breathing to cool and harmonize.
Mudra – gesture of hands, fingers and body to affect energy in body.
Bandha – practices of locking the energy in body.
Shat-karma – practices for purification of body in Yoga.
Meditation – practices for mind management such as study of sitting asana, Yogic breathing with awareness, peace establishment, Stillness of body, awareness of senses, awareness of thought process and Yoga Nidra.
Mantra Chanting – chanting and practice of important mantras for well-being and auspiciousness in life.
Singing Bowls – practice of sound healing.
2. Anatomy and Physiology (30 Hours) –
Anatomy – Skeletal system – major bones, types of joints, major muscles involved in asana, types of contraction
Physiology – Nervous system including ‘fight, flight, freeze’ stress response, vagal theory, overall mind-body connection, cardiovascular/circulatory, endocrine, digestive systems as they relate to yoga practice, respiratory system, incl. muscles that affect breathing, involuntary vs. voluntary breath, and how air enters and leaves the body.
Biomechanics – types of joint movement, joint stabilization, safe movement as it pertains to balancing, stretching, awareness and physical limitations, contraindications, misalignments, adaptations.
Elective – additional study on modern physio about bones, joints, muscles and their movements.
3. Yoga Humanities (30 Hours) –
History – The term ‘Yoga’, historical perspective of Yoga, Yoga in ancient texts, school’s lineage, style and methodology, important dates and key ideas – Vedic period, Pre-classical era, Classical era, Middle Ages, Hatha Yoga 11 Century, Colonial era, Modern revival – 19th century with Swami Vivekananda and other great saints and Yogis, Vedas, Vedanta and Hatha.
Philosophy – definition of Yoga and key terms, relationship between asana, pranayama and meditation with reference from Yoga sutra and according to school’s approach, texts of Yoga – important topics from Yoga Sutra, relationship, message and similarity between Yoga Sutra, Bhagavad Gita and Hatha Yoga Pradipika, self-reflection on how philosophy relates to practice.
Ethics – Awareness of Yoga Sutras or similar Yogic ethical precepts, relationship to Yoga Alliance’s ethical commitment, comprehension of and responsibility to increase equity in Yoga, accountability measures, self-reflection on how Yoga ethics relate to practice and teaching.
Elective – Aum definition, Aum sound and inner sound awareness.
4. Professional Essentials (50 Hours) –
Teaching Methodology – sequencing, pace, environment, cueing (verbal, visual, physical), class management.
Professional Development – Yoga-related professional organizations including the Yoga Alliance credentialing process, ethical commitment, including scope of practice, code of conduct and equity position statement, lifetime of learning and continuing education, general professionalism, including timeliness, consistency, cleanliness, liability insurance, waivers and invoicing.
Elective – marketing tools, online Yoga business, websites, promotion, profession and career.
Practicum – knowledge, skills, experience across 12 key competencies, mentorship component, including apprenticeship and feedback.
Suggested Yoga Books for 200 Hours Yoga teacher training course –
Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha – Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Raja Yoga – Swami Vivekananda or
Four Chapters of freedom – Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Yoga Darshan – Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati
Anatomy and Physiology – not specified
300 Hours Hatha Yoga teacher training course incorporates a variety of topics. All these topics come under these following heads –
1. Techniques, Training and Practice – It incorporates several practices of Hatha Yoga which students will study in the Yoga teacher training course. They are –
Asana – Hatha Yoga series of various asana from standing, supine, prone – (backward, forward, spine twist), inversion, balance and advance asanas for greater experiences.
Pranayama – Pre-reminding the techniques for correction of breath, breathing to heat and energise, breathing to balancing, breathing to cool and harmonise. Altogether 12 classical Pranayama to be experienced.
Mudra – Specific, selected and important gesture to affect energy in body.
Bandha – Four important locks to block the flow of energy in body.
Shat-karma – purificatory practices in Yoga (nasal cleansing with water and rubber catheter and vomiting).
Meditation – Mind management with work on breath, senses and thought, different methods of sense control, concentration, classical meditation and Yoga Nidra.
2. Teaching Methodology – This is a combination of complex topics such as designing Yoga class, how to teach different practices of Yoga, how to be good Yoga teacher, ethical guidelines, develop communication skills, time management, principles of demonstration, assistance, awareness, correction, styles of teaching, specific needs of individuals in a Yoga class and business aspects of Yoga teaching etc.
3. Anatomy and Physiology –
(a) Modern Human anatomy and Physiology (Nervous System, Cardiovascular System, Digestive System, Reproductive System and Endocrine System ).
(b) Yoga Human anatomy and Physiology (discussion on composition of Human body according to Yoga and their relation to the study of human body in modern study – Discussion on 3 Bodies, 5 elements, 5 Koshas, Nadis, Chakra and Kundalini.
(c) Holistic approach of Yoga (Learning how system of Yoga needs to be incorporated to affect the internal organs for substantial experience of internal and external peace and harmony).
4. Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers – Overview of description of the term Philosophy, Yoga, Vedas, Samkhya Philosophy, Hinduism – a way of living, true sense of the term “religion”, little reflection on the life story of great Gurus of different parts of the world, Yogic Lifestyle, Ethics for a Yoga Teacher, Ethical guidelines as an individual and as a Yoga teacher, Yoga Sutra of Patanjali full study.
5. Practicum – Practice of teaching different practices in groups as the lead instructor, observe and assist while others teaching, focus on specific practices and compiling feedback etc.
Suggested Yoga Books for 200 Hours Yoga teacher training course:-
Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha – Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Raja Yoga – Swami Vivekananda or
Four Chapters on Freedom – Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Yoga Darshan – Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati
Anatomy and Physiology – not specified
500 hours Hatha Yoga teacher training course (Split into 200 hours and 300 hours), incorporates a variety of topics. All these topics come under these following heads –
1. Techniques, Training and Practice – It incorporates several practices of Hatha Yoga which students will study in the Yoga teacher training course. They are –
Asana – (Journey from different basic postures of Hatha Yoga such as purificatory asana for lightness and purification of body, Standing, supine, prone – (backward, forward, spine twist), inversion and balance to intermediate and advance asana.
Pranayama – From techniques for correction of breath, breathing to heat and energise, breathing to balance, breathing to cool and to harmonise, to advance techniques such as breathing with internal as well as external retention with mudra and bandha.
Mudra – Important jestures of fingers, head, perineum and body to affect energy in body. Bandha – Important practices of locking the energy in body.
Shat-karma – Some specific purificatory practices in Yoga such as nasal cleansing, vomiting, intestinal cleansing etc.
Meditation – Basic practices for mind management such as study of sitting asana, Yogic breathing with awareness, peace establishment, Stillness of body, awareness of senses, awareness of thought process and Various kinds of classical meditation and Yoga Nidra.
2. Teaching Methodology – This is a combination of complex topics such as designing Yoga class, how to teach different practices of Yoga, how to be good Yoga teacher, ethical guidelines, develop communication skills, time management, principles of demonstration, assistance, awareness, correction, styles of teaching, specific needs of individuals in a Yoga class and business aspects of Yoga teaching etc.
3. Anatomy and Physiology –
(a) Modern Human anatomy and Physiology (Nervous System, Skeletal System, Muscular System, Respiratory System, Digestive, Cardiovascular System, Endocrine System), important Joints and their movements in different Asana, important muscles and their movements in different Asana).
(b) Yoga Human anatomy and Physiology (composition of Human body (3 Bodies, 5 elements, 5 Koshas, Nadis, Chakra, Kundalini).
(c) Holistic approach of Yoga (learning how system of Yoga needs to be incorporated for human well-being of body, mind, emotion and spirit).
4. Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers – Description of the term Philosophy, Philosophical perspectives of Yoga, Yoga, its meaning, definitions, aims and objectives, Historical development of Yoga. Schools of Yoga, Brief discussion on Vedas, Samkhya Philosophy, 3 Bodies, 5 elements, 5 Koshas, Nadis, Chakra, Kundalini, some glimpses from Shrimadabhagavada Gita, Yoga Sutra of Patanjali full study.
5. Practicum – Practice of teaching different practices in groups as the lead instructor, observe and assist while others teaching, focus on specific practices and compiling feedback etc.
Suggested Yoga Books for 500 Hours Yoga teacher training course –
Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha – Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Raja Yoga – Swami Vivekananda or
Four Chapters on Freedom – Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Yoga Darshan – Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati
Anatomy and Physiology – not specified
Kundalini Yoga teacher training incorporates a variety of topics. All these topics come under these following heads –
1. Techniques, Training and Practice – It incorporates special practices of Hatha Yoga which students will study in the Yoga teacher training course. They are –
Asana – (Very specific postures) from Hatha Yoga from different category of asana with greater attention, visualisation and retention – purificatory asana for lightness and purification of body, Standing, supine, prone – (backward, forward, spine twist), inversion and balance.
Pranayama – Very specific pranayama from different groups, with advance stages, retention, visualisation with aim to stimulate special nadis, prana, chakra and Kundalini.
Mudra – Special gestures of fingers, hand, head, lock, perineum, posture and body. Specific mudras from ancient scriptures (around 10) as expressed by enlightened Yogis for Kundalini awakening.
Bandha – All practices with higher levels for locking the energy in body.
Shat-karma – Purificatory practices in Yoga with special guidelines for help in Kundalini practices.
Meditation – Practices for mind management (various kinds and stages), Inner peace practices, Spontaneous chanting practices, Element awareness, Nadi, Prana, Chakra and Kundalini Meditation, Void meditation and Yoga Nidra.
Mantra – Special mantra chanting, their meaning and further explanation to use them as a form of meditation for greater understanding and experience.
2. Teaching Methodology – This is a combination of complex topics such as designing Kundalini Yoga class, how to teach different Kundalini practices, how to be good Yoga teacher, ethical guidelines, develop communication skills, time management, principles of demonstration, assistance, awareness, correction, styles of teaching, specific needs of individuals in a Yoga class and business aspects of Yoga teaching etc.
3. Anatomy and Physiology –
(a) Modern human anatomy and Physiology (Skeletal, Muscular, Respiratory – focus on the study of these system as parts of joint and muscle movements, breath flow and energy creation and consumption, Nervous System in broad detail (link of Nervous system to Nadis and Chakra), Cardiovascular System, Digestive system, Reproductive system and Endocrine system).
(b) Yoga human anatomy and Physiology (Composition of Human body – 3 bodies, 5 elements, 5 Koshas, Nadis, Chakra, Kundalini and their study in connection with the astral and causal level of human body).
(c) Holistic approach of Yoga (Learning how system of Yoga needs to be incorporated to affect the internal organs for substantial experience of internal and external peace and harmony).
4. Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers – Description of the term Philosophy, Philosophical perspectives of Yoga, Yoga, its meaning, definitions, aims and objectives, Historical development of Yoga (Pre-classical, Classical, Post-classical and Modern Approach), Schools of Yoga, Brief discussion on Vedas, Samkhya Philosophy, Selected topics from Yoga Sutra (Antahakaran, Chitta, Antarayah, Ishwara, Aum, Samadhi, 5 Kleshas, 8 limbs, Samyama, Kaivalya) and Srimadabhagavada Gita, 3 bodies, 5 elements, 5 Koshas, 5 Pranas, Senses and sense organs, Mind and its aspects, states of mind, Nadis, Chakra and Kundalini, Yogic Lifestyle and Ethical guidelines for a Yoga Teacher, broad lecture detailing the deeper aspects of Kundalini, Chakra, Nadi from ancient Kundalini and Tantra scriptures.
5. Practicum – Practice of teaching different practices in groups as the lead instructor, observe and assist while others teaching, focus on specific practices and compiling feedback etc.
Suggested Yoga Books for 300 Hours Yoga teacher training course:-
Kundalini Tantra – Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Kundalini Yoga – Swami Sivananda Saraswati
Shiva Samhita – any translation
Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha – Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Prana and Pranayama – Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati
The Science of Pranayama – Swami Sivananda Saraswati
Raja Yoga – Swami Vivekananda
Anatomy and Physiology – not specified
Karma Yoga – During the course individuals undergo experiences which require those to be assimilated within for which Karma Yoga is the best means. Depending upon the requirements we many incorporate this as well.
Kriya Yoga teacher training course incorporates a variety of topics. All these topics come under these following heads –
1. Techniques, Training and Practice – It incorporates several practices of Hatha Yoga (specific one with different orientation, breathing and visualisation) which students study in the Kriya Yoga teacher training course. They are –
Asana – Specific postures from Hatha Yoga including purificatory asana for lightness and purification of body, postures from the group of asana like Standing, supine, prone – (backward, forward, spine twist), inversion and balance and asanas from Padmasana (Lotus series).
Pranayama – Techniques for correction of breath, breathing to heat and energise, breathing to balance, cool and harmonise. Additionally higher techniques of breathings with awareness, visualisations, retention and use of mudra and bandha during breathing.
Mudra – Various important gestures of fingers and body to affect and manipulate energy in body.
Bandha – Deeper practices of locking the energy in body.
Shat-karma – Important purificatory practices in Yoga under Shatkarma (6 cleansing techniques).
Meditation – For Mind management such study of sitting asana, Yogic breathing with different levels of awareness, Stillness of body, different kinds of meditation with breath, sound, elements, layers of body, chakra, specific Kriya Yoga meditation and Yoga Nidra.
2. Teaching Methodology – This is a combination of complex topics such as designing a Kriya Yoga class, how to teach different practices of Kriya Yoga, how to be good Kriya Yoga teacher, ethical guidelines, develop communication skills, time management, principles of demonstration, assistance, awareness, correction, styles of teaching, specific needs of individuals in a Yoga class and business aspects of Yoga teaching etc.
3. Anatomy and Physiology –
(a) Modern Human anatomy and Physiology (Nervous System in broad detail, Respiratory System in broad detail, Digestive System, Endocrine System, Cardiovascular System, Reproductive System), important Joints and their movements in different Asana, important muscles and their movements in different Asana,
(b) Yoga Human anatomy and physiology (co-relation to modern human anatomy and physiology, discussion on composition of Human body according to Yoga and their relation to the study of human body in modern study – 5 elements, 5 Koshas, 3 bodies, Nadis, Chakra and Kundalini).
(c) Holistic approach of Yoga (learning how system of Yoga needs to be incorporated for human well-being of body, mind, emotion and spirit).
4. Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers – Revision of some topics like Philosophy, Philosophical perspectives of Yoga, Yoga, its meaning, definitions, aims and objectives, historical development of Yoga (Pre-classical, Classical, Post-classical and Modern Approach), Schools of Yoga, brief talk on Vedas, Samkhya Philosophy, selected topics from Yoga Sutra (Antahkaran, Chitta, Antarayah, Ishwara, Aum, Samadhi, Kriya Yoga, 5 Kleshas, 8 limbs, Samyama, Kaivalya), important topics from Srimadabhagavada Gita, 5 elements, 5 Koshas, 3 bodies, Nadis, Chakra, Kundalini, Kriya Yoga, detailed talk on Kriya Yoga along with its root, development, Great teachers of Kriya Yoga, schools of Kriya Yoga, contents and methodology of Kriya Yoga and great aspects of Kriya Yoga for spiritual evolution etc.
5. Practicum – Practice of teaching different practices in groups as the lead instructor, observe and assist while others teaching, focus on specific practices and compiling feedback etc.
Karma Yoga – During the course individuals undergo experiences which require those to be assimilated within for which Karma Yoga is the best means. Depending upon the requirements we many incorporate this as well.
Suggested Yoga Books for 300 Hours Yoga teacher training course –
Yoga and Kriya – Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Kundalini Tantra – Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Kundalini Yoga – Swami Sivananda Saraswati
Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha – Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Prana and Pranayama – Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati
The Science of Pranayama – Swami Sivananda Saraswati
Raja Yoga – Swami Vivekananda
Anatomy and Physiology – not specified
Raja Yoga teacher training course incorporates a series of subtle of topics for study and practice. All these topics come under these following heads –
1. Techniques, Training and Practice – It incorporates several practices of Hatha Yoga as well for greater efficiency into Raja Yoga practices which students will study in the Yoga teacher training course. They are –
Asana – (Specific postures from Hatha Yoga such as purificatory asana for lightness and purification of body. Also postures from different group of asana like standing, supine, prone – (backward, forward, spine twist), inversion and balance. From all the group of asana very selective ones would be focused on for the training purpose.
Pranayama – techniques for correction of breath, breathing to heat and energise, breathing to balance, breathing to cool and harmonise. Special focus on Nadi Shodhana Pranayama as a means of purification of nadis and sense control.
Mudra – Some important gestures of fingers and body to affect energy in body.
Bandha – Important practices for locking the energy in body.
Shat-karma – Some purificatory practices (Shat-karma practices) in Yoga such as nasal cleansing etc.
Meditation – Study and practice of sitting asana, stillness of body, Yogic breathing with awareness and visualisation, awareness of layers of body, elements, energy channels, senses, various methods of concentration, various methods of reflection and introspection and practices of meditation from Yoga Sutra of Patanjali etc.
2. Teaching Methodology – This is a combination of complex topics such as designing Raja Yoga class, how to teach different practices of Yoga, how to be good Yoga teacher, ethical guidelines, develop communication skills, time management, principles of demonstration, assistance, awareness, correction, styles of teaching, specific needs of individuals in a Yoga class and business aspects of Yoga teaching etc.
3. Anatomy and Physiology –
(a) Modern Human anatomy and Physiology (Nervous System in detail, Respiratory System, Digestive, Cardiovascular System), important Joints and their movements in different Asana, important muscles and their movements in different Asana.
(b) Yoga Human anatomy and Physiology (composition of Human body – 5 elements, 5 Koshas, 3 bodies, Nadis, Chakra and Kundalini).
(c) Holistic approach of Yoga (learning how system of Yoga needs to be incorporated for human well-being of body, mind, emotion and spirit).
4. Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers – Reflection on the previously studied topics such Philosophy, Philosophical perspectives of Yoga, Yoga, its meaning, definitions, aims and objectives, Historical development of Yoga (Pre-classical, Classical, Post-classical and Modern Approach), Schools of Yoga, Brief discussion on Vedas, Samkhya Philosophy, Selected topics from Yoga Sutra (Antahakaran, Chitta, Antarayah, Ishwara, Aum, Samadhi, 5 Kleshas, 8 limbs, Samyama, Kaivalya) and Srimadabhagavada Gita, 3 bodies, 5 elements, 5 Koshas, 5 Pranas, Nadis, Chakras, Kundalini, 5 Senses, Mind and its aspects, states of mind. Yoga Sutra of Patanjali as the main text discussed in detail.
5. Practicum – Practice of teaching different practices in groups as the lead instructor, observe and assist while others teaching, focus on specific practices and compiling feedback etc.
Suggested Yoga Books for 300 Hours Yoga teacher training course –
Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha – Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Raja Yoga – Swami Vivekananda or
Four Chapters on Freedom – Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Yoga Darshan – Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati
Anatomy and Physiology – not specified
Retreat Syllabus
The “Dawn into Yoga Retreat” incorporates several topics which helps one to enter into Yogic culture. They are –
Hatha Yoga Asana – Different basic postures from Hatha Yoga such as purificatory asana for lightness and purification of body, Standing, supine, prone – (backward, forward, spine twist), inversion and balance.
Pranayama – Basic techniques for correction of breath, breathing to heat and energise, breathing to balancing, breathing to cool and harmonise.
Mudra – Some basic gesture of fingers to affect energy in body.
Shat-karma – Some purificatory practices in Yoga such as nasal cleansing etc.
Meditation – Some basic postures of meditation, practices for mind management, breathing with awareness, breath meditation, sound meditation and basic Yoga Nidra.
Some other important topics – how to practice different practices of Yoga, how to make programme, ethical guidelines, Yogic life style, holistic approach of Yoga.
Karma Yoga – During the retreat individuals would be required those to participate into Karma Yoga. Depending upon the requirements we may involve you into this.
Suggested Yoga Books for Dawn into Yoga Retreat –
Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha: Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Rāja Yoga – Swami Vivekananda or
Four Chapters on Freedom – Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Anatomy and Physiology – not specified
The “Pratyahara and Dharana Retreat” incorporates several topics which helps one to enter into Yogic culture of meditation. They are –
Asana – (different basic postures from Hatha Yoga such as purificatory asana for lightness and purification of body, Standing, supine, prone – (backward, forward, spine twist), inversion and balance, specific asana for meditation and relaxation such as Sukhasana and variation, Ardha Padmasana, Padmasana, Siddhasana, Siddha Yoni Asana, Swastikasana, Dhyana Veerasana, Vajrasana, Padadhirasana etc.
Pranayama – techniques for correction of breath, breathing to heat and energise, breathing to balancing, breathing to cool and harmonise.
Mudra – Some basic gesture of fingers and body to affect energy in body such as – Jnana, China, Bhirav & Bhairavi etc.
Shat-karma – Jala Neti (Nasal cleansing).
Meditation – Basic practices for mind management such as study of sitting asana, Yogic breathing with awareness, peace establishment, Stillness of body, awareness of senses, awareness of thought process and Yoga Nidra.
More specifically Kayasthairyama, Sharira darshan and Aatmajnana, Bhao aaropan with still things.
Chakra Awareness – Symbols such as Shivalainga, Cresent moon, fire etc.
Body awarenss, Antar Mouna, Chidakasha Dharana
Some other important topics – how to practice different practices of Yoga, how to make programme, ethical guidelines, Yogic life style, holistic approach of Yoga.
Karma Yoga – During the retreat individuals would be required those to participate into Karma Yoga. Depending upon the requirements we may involve you into this.
Suggested Yoga Books for Pratyahara & Dharana Retreat –
Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha – Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Raja Yoga – Swami Vivekananda or
Four Chapters on Freedom – Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Yoga Darshan – Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati
Anatomy and Physiology – not specified
The Program Model – We arrange this program depending upon the requests made and also depending upon the facilities we can provide to the seekers. In general the design of the program is made to work on certain specific kind of health issues and we name them as Health Restoration Yoga Retreat for Back pain, Health Restoration Yoga Retreat for Diabetes and Health Restoration Yoga Retreat for Insomnia etc. According to the possibilities and enquiries in hand we organize these different retreats.
Additional Study – During our retreat we include study of Ayurveda, Philosophy, importance of massage and other alternative modes of healing according to requirements.
Karma Yoga – During the retreat individuals undergo experiences which require to be assimilated within for which Karma Yoga is the best means. Depending upon the requirements we may involve you into this.
The main practices come from Hatha Yoga which are blended with practices from Raja Yoga, Kriya Yoga and Kundalini Yoga as well. They are –
Asana – (different basic postures from Hatha Yoga such as purificatory asana for lightness and purification of body, Standing, supine, prone – (backward, forward, spine twist), inversion and balance.
Pranayama – techniques for correction of breath, breathing to heat and energize, breathing to balancing, breathing to cool and harmonize.
Mudra – Some basic gesture of fingers and body to affect energy in body.
Bandha – Basic idea of locking the energy in body. (In case needed).
Shat-karma – Some purificatory practices in Yoga such as nasal cleansing etc. (In case needed).
Meditation – Basic practices for mind management such as study of sitting asana, Yogic breathing with awareness, peace establishment, Stillness of body, awareness of senses, awareness of thought process and Yoga Nidra.
Attention – Every retreat is with people from different situation so there is always a requirement for change in the program mentioned here.
Other important topics to study – Brief study regarding how to design the Yoga practices, how to practice, ethical guidelines and life style, philosophical perspectives of Yoga, Yoga, its meaning, definitions, aims, selected topics from Yoga Sutra (Antahakaran, Chitta, Antarayah, Ishwara, Aum, Samadhi, 5 Kleshas, 8 limbs) etc.
Relevant Yoga Books for Health Restoration Yoga Retreat –
Yogic management of Common Diseases – Dr. Swami Karmananda
Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha – Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Raja Yoga – Swami Vivekananda or
Four Chapters on Freedom – Swami Satynananda Saraswati
Anatomy and Physiology – not specified
The daily schedule starts by 5am. All students should wake up at this time except in some contingencies. The programs are tentative and subject to change according to need. All classes are held for 6 days in a week.
- 5.30am to 7am – Personal practices (recommended ones)
- 7am to 7.15am – Herbal tea/Drink
- 7.30am to 9.30am – Hatha Yoga Asana and Pranayama followed by Relaxation
- 9.30am to 10.30am – Big Meal (lunch)
- 10.30am to 11.30am – Rest
- 11.30am to 12.30pm – Lecture (Anatomy, Philosophy etc.)
- 1pm to 1.30pm – Fruit/fruit juice
- 2pm to 3.30pm – Meditation, Relaxation: Lecture and practice and Vice-versa)
- 3.30pm to 4.30 – personal cleaning and Karma Yoga
- 4.30pm to 6.30pm – Asana, Alignment and Adjustments (theory and practical training, teaching practices)
- 6.30pm to 7.30pm – Dinner
- 7.30 to 8.30pm – Kirtan, Chanting and video show etc. (optional session)
- 9pm – Bed time
The fee to the overseas courses/retreats can vary from country to country according to the current exchange rates but in many ways are the same as we have in India. We discuss and clarify this at the time when we decide to accept the invitation. The fee also includes Visa and travel expenses of the teachers.
Attention – For now we follow the prior invitations. Please contact if you are interested so. We answer back shortly with required formalities.
The invitee is requested to arrange and cover the visa and travel fee.
Registration – Please write to founder Rohit Kumar via email – (rohitramdiri@yahoo.in) to check the availability of the opportunities. If there is such availability he will request you to observe the required formalities. Then you need to make non-refundable deposit to finally be accepted for the program.
Deposit – A non-refundable deposit of total amount of the relevant course/retreat in Euro plus charges/commissions is required to confirm the program and candidature in the concerned program. Please follow Payment.
Cancellation of the application for the course – For the time being we do not provide this facility. Therefore, properly decide before you deposit the amount for the course.