Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Course

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The Advanced Yoga Teachers' Training Course (ATTC) allows graduates from the Sivananda Teachers' Training Course (TTC) to deepen their spiritual practice and their study of Hatha yoga, Vedanta philosophy, Raja yoga, anatomy, and Sanskrit.
Dates:
MAY 30- JUN 29, 2008
Duration: 30 days
Four weeks of intense practice and study.

"TTC helped me ask the right questions. ATTC helped me to get the answers" -Swami Sitaramananda

ATTC is another opportunity to practice under guidance in a supportive atmosphere. ATTC gives you a boost of energy and clarity. The program is similar to TTC and should not be perceived as a course only for experts.

Yoga Asanas

Progress in your yoga asana practice (advanced variations and prolonged holding of the postures)

increase your concentration.

Pranayama
One hour of practice each morning including advanced pranayama, mudras and bandhas.
Raja Yoga

In-depth study of Patanjali Yoga Sutras for deeper understanding of how to control and eventually transcend the mind.

Daily Schedule

4.30 a.m.     Wake up
5.00 a.m.     Pranayama class
6.00 a.m.     Satsang (meditation, chanting and lecture) or silent walk
7.45 a.m.     Asana class
9.00 a.m.     Anatomy and physiology
10.00 a.m.   Brunch
11.00 a.m.   Karma Yoga
12 noon       Raja yoga or Sanskrit
2.00 p.m.     Main lecture (Vedanta, bhakti yoga, karma yoga)
4.00 p.m.     Advanced asana and pranayama class
6.00 p.m.     Dinner
8.00 p.m.     Satsang (meditation, chanting, and lecture) or special program
Vedanta

Study of the different philosophical schools of India, vedantic theory and practice, and vedantic meditation techniques.

Course Fees

One month ATTC certificate program including all classes, instruction, course manual and meals:

Accommodation
Price
Tent Space (bring a tent) $2300
Dormitory Cabin (up to 4) $2860
Double Cabin $3025

We require a non-refundable deposit of $300 to secure your reservation.

The outstanding fee must be paid on arrival or before.

The fee does not cover transport to the ashram, extra course books or Kriya cleansing equipment.

In the case of cancellation a credit note valid at all Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers and ashrams (except for boutique items) will be given.
Sanskrit

The alphabet, pronunciation and the writing of sacred mantras.

Kriyas

Functioning of the nervous and the endocrine systems in relation to the practice of yoga.