Introduction

Ashtanga Yoga is an ancient system of Yoga that was taught by Vamana Rishi in the Yoga Korunta. This text was imparted to Sri T. Krishnamacharya in the early 1900′s by his Guru Rama Mohan Brahmachari, and was later passed down to Pattabhi Jois during the duration of his studies with Krishnamacharya, beginning in 1927.

The following are aspects that Pattabhi Jois emphasizes as the main components of Ashtanga Yoga.

Vinyasa: Vinyasa means breathing and movement system. For each movement, there is one breath. For example, in Surya Namskar there are nine vinyasas. The first vinyasa is inhaling while raising your arms over your head, and putting your hands together; the second is exhaling while bending forward, placing your hands next to your feet, etc. In this way all asanas are assigned a certain number of vinyasas.

The purpose of vinyasa is for internal cleansing. Breathing and moving together while performing asanas makes the blood hot, or as Pattabhi Jois says, boils the blood. Thick blood is dirty and causes disease in the body. The heat created from yoga cleans the blood and makes it thin, so that it may circulate freely. The combination of the asanas with movement and breath make the blood circulate freely around all the joints, taking away body pains. When there is a lack of circulation, pain occurs. The heated blood also moves through all the internal organs removing impurities and disease, which are brought out of the body by the sweat that occurs during practice.

Sweat is an important by product of vinyasa, because it is only through sweat that disease leaves the body and purification occurs. In the same way that gold is melted in a pot to remove its impurities, by the virtue of the dirt rising to the surface as the gold boils, and the dirt then being removed, yoga boils the blood and brings all our toxins to the surface, which are removed through sweat. If the method of vinyasa is followed, the body becomes healthy and strong, and pure like gold.

After the body is purified, it is possible to purify the nervous system, and then the sense organs. These first steps are very difficult and require many years of practice. The sense organs are always looking outside, and the body is always giving into laziness. However, through determination and diligent practice, these can be controlled. After this is accomplished, mind control comes automatically. Vinyasa creates the foundation for this to occur.

Tristhana: This means the three places of attention or action: posture, breathing system and looking place. These three are very important for yoga practice, and cover three levels of purification: the body, nervous system and mind. They are always performed in conjunction with each other.

Asanas purify, strengthen and give flexibility to the body. Breathing is rechaka and puraka, that means inhale and exhale. Both the inhale and exhale should be steady and even, the length of the inhale should be the same length as the exhale. Breathing in this manner purifies the nervous system. Dristhi is the place where you look while in the asana. There are nine dristhis: the nose, between the eyebrows, navel, thumb, hands, feet, up, right side and left side. Dristhi purifies and stabilizes the functioning of the mind. For cleaning the body internally two factors are necessary, air and fire. The place of fire in our bodies is four inches below the navel. This is the standing place of our life force. In order for fire to burn, air is necessary, hence the necessity of the breath. If you stoke a fire with a blower, evenness is required so that the flame is not smothered out, or blown out of control.

The same method stands for the breath. Long even breaths will strengthen our internal fire, increasing heat in the body which in turn heats the blood for physical purification, and burns away impurities in the nervous system as well. Long even breathing increases the internal fire and strengthens the nervous system in a controlled manner and at an even pace. When this fire is strengthened, our digestion, health and life span all increase. Uneven inhalation and exhalation, or breathing too rapidly, will imbalance the beating of the heart, throwing off both the physical body and autonomic nervous system.

An important component of the breathing system is mula and uddiyana bandha. These are the anal and lower abdominal locks which seal in energy, give lightness, strength and health to the body, and help to build a strong internal fire. Without bandhas, breathing will not be correct, and theasanas will give no benefit. When mula bandha is perfect, mind control is automatic.

The six poisons: A vital aspect of internal purification that Pattabhi Jois teaches relates to the six poisons that surround the spiritual heart. In the yoga shastra it is said that God dwells in our heart in the form of light, but this light is covered by six poisons: kama, krodha, moha, lobha, matsarya,and mada. These are desire, anger, delusion, greed, envy and sloth. When yoga practice is sustained with great diligence and dedication over a long period of time, the heat generated from it burns away these poisons, and the light of our inner nature shines forth.

About 50hours Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training

50-hour ashtanga yoga teacher training is designed for beginners and intermediate level

practitioners at Dristi Vinyasa Yoga Shala.   Dristi Vinyasa Yoga Shala offers the opportunity for students to come and increase their training level and immerse themselves in their practice with the new to Ashtanga 50 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course. This course focuses on the fundamentals of the Ashtanga Primary series.  It is ideal for those who are limited for time, are focused primarily on deepening their practice without necessarily the intention to teach, or for those who are looking for an intensive retreat to accelerate their personal yoga journey. The course breaks down the Primary series in detail, covering the physics and energetics of each asana, the principles behind the sequence of asanas, and an in-depth study of each asana and transition. The course safely covers modifications and common alignment issues, as well as methods and tips to improve the overall practice. Important topics that will be taught during the study of Primary Series include the Vinyasa system of breath coordinated with movement, the practice of Bandhas (energy locks), and Dristhi (gazing points of concentration). Attention to detail and precision ensures that students will progress quickly in developing their Ashtanga Vinyasa practice, bringing health and balance to the body and the mind. The course approaches yoga holistically, including the study and practice of the Ashtanga Vinyasa Series, as well as Pranayama, Meditation, Yoga Philosophy lectures and Yoga Nidra.

This course is open to all levels of yogis, including complete beginners to the Ashtanga method. Regardless of the level of your practice, the course will teach you the fundamentals of the primary series and help you to develop a strong foundation upon which to build your teaching and practice. This course is also a great option for those who wish to complete their 100 and 200 hour training, but wish to build a stronger foundation before embarking on it. Students have the option to return for our 100 hour course whenever is organized and convenient for them.Please note that upon completing the 50 hour program you will receive a certificate indicating the completion of the 50 hour yoga training course. 50 hours of yoga training does not qualify you to teach. However, if you are using the 50 hours course to further your training studies, the additional 50 hours can be added to your pre-existing teaching certificate.

The TTC Program is 8-10hours a day. Below is the general day structure.

06:30 -07:30 -- Pranayama/ Meditation / Mantra Chanting

07:30 - 09:15 -- Asana Practice Ashtanga Vinyasa Mysore Style or Led Class

09:15 - 10:30 -- Breakfast / Brunch / Free Time / Study Time

10:30 - 11:30 -- Yoga Principles / Philosophy / Yoga Sutra Lectures

11:30 - 13:00 -- Worshop

13:00 - 14:00 -- Lunch

14:00 - 15:00 -- Yoga Nidra Meditation / Rest Time / Free time / Refreshing time

15:00-16:00-- Chanting/ understanding of sequence/ remembering the names of the Asana

16:00 -18:00 -- Asana practice / Art of Adjustment / Body Alignment/ workshop

*This is an example schedule. Schedules may change depending on the season, course, and any improvement that may have been implemented. Please keep your schedule as open as possible during TTC for additional training and activities.                        

Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training

List of Asanas

100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Asanas

Primary Series asanas Pranayamas and Breathing Techniques Theory and Philosophy Recommended Reading

Surya Namaskara A

Surya Namaskara B

Padangusthasana

Padahastasana

Utthita Trikonasana

Parivritta Trikonasana

Utthita Parsvakonasana

Parivritta Parsvakonasana

Prasarita Padottanasana A, B, C D

Parsvottanasana

Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana A, B, C, D

Arddha Baddha Padmottanasana

Utkatasana

Virabhadrasana A, B

Setu Bandhasana

Urdhva Dhanurasana

Salamba Sarvangasana

Halasana

Karnapidasana

Urdhva Padmasana

Pindasana

Matsyasana

Uttana Padasana

Sirsasana A, B

Balasana

Baddha Padmasana

Padmasana

Uttpluthih

Savasana

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About Dhiraj

Date:     23, 24 Feb, 2, 3, 9, 10 Mar 2019

Time:    06:30 - 18:00

4200 RMB (Regular Fee till 20 Feb 2019)

3500 RMB (Early Bird Fee till 30 Nov 2018)

Ashtanga morning practice pass - 300 RMB / Section

Ashtnaga morning practice pass - 1500 RMB / 6 Sections

Born and raised in spiritual family, Dhiraj is a vibrant personality. He was trained in traditional and scientific yoga from SVYASA university, a yoga university of international repute. Studying the art of yoga. He has been teaching yoga at various level in India and abroad since 2013. He is known for powerful adjustment and energy in his classes is of a serious yet playful nature. He is passionate about working with his students and his happiness of teaching shines through for all to see. He hopes to help his students to find the same joy in their practice as he does. He understands how to drew out maximum effort from his students. He likes to share his love, happiness and humanity to everyone.