Highlights of this Teacher Training Program

Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Course is for yoga practitioners interested in growing their knowledge of Hatha yoga and developing their techniques in executing various Hatha yoga poses. This 300hrs course focuses on basic and intermediate poses, their possible modifications and variations, and teaching and demonstration techniques. The aim of the course is to challenge practitioners to advance in their practice by exploring the limits of their body and overcoming them, as well as to develop their knowledge of the body in order to better understand every joint and muscle nuance in the poses.

By the end of the course, participants shall be able to demonstrate the wide range of Hatha yoga poses, explain their possible modifications and variations, and demonstrate the steps required to achieve the pose.

Master Yogananth Andiappan, is a lifelong yogi who has practiced and taught yoga for over 25 years. Born to a family of yogis, Master Yogananth has been engaged in the discipline his entire life; he has won many International yoga titles and championships all throughout, and has taught students of various backgrounds. As a dedicated yoga practitioner, Master Yogananth can execute over 3,000 asanas (postures) and has invented many approaches to the same posture according to an individual limits and body type.

While it is never too late to learn yoga, it is important that one teacher is an expert in the field that he is teaching. Yoga practitioners need more than good guidance and excellent demonstration skills to learn advanced yoga postures. They also need a good source of inspiration and motivation; a mentor who could guide them through every step of executing a pose, tap into the potential of their body, mind, and spirit, and draw out the best of their abilities. With a Yoga Master who has dedicated a lifetime to yoga, we are confident that such training and mentorship cannot be found elsewhere.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by, and offered in conjunction with, Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre in India (www.andiappanyoga.com) and International Yoga Academy, Hong Kong (www.iya-asia.com)

Eligibility

The Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course is suitable for practitioners with over six months of regular practice. Since the course is not simply about executing advanced postures but also about the preparations needed to advance one level of practice, it is important that participants are well aware of their own capabilities and limitations in deciding whether to enroll in the course.

Every yoga practitioner aspires for consistency and progress in their practice, that they may one day overcome their own limitations. This course will help them achieve that, given that they are able to put in the time, effort, and dedication it demands which usually requires a certain amount of experience to begin with.

How to apply

To apply for the course please visit http://www.silkbridgehawaii.com/yogananth

Training Location

Lotus Diamond Head Hotel at 2885 Kalakaua
Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815

Course Fee

Price: $4200 USD ($3800 Cash Payment, $4000 Payment by Check)

Maximum of 20 students, reserve a spot here:

Course Syllabus

Theory

1. Introduction, History and Origin of Hatha Yoga System

2. Yogic Literature (Thirumoolar Thirumandiram (Tantra 3) Asana

Practicals

Asanas (Practicals) The Following aspects will be covered in each and every asana

Warm-up and preparation techniques, steps, breathing methods, approach to final postures, variation, modifications for various body types, chakra awareness, benefits, contraindications, injury prevention, usage of props, wall support, partner support, energy movements and Tridhosa balance.

· Seated Asanas – 15 Asanas
· Balancing Asanas – 15 Asanas
· Inversion Asanas – 15 Asanas
· Twisting Asanas – 15 Asanas
· Backward Bending Asanas – 15 Asanas
· Forward Bending Asanas – 15 Asanas
· The Science of Pranayamas, Mudras, Bandhas , Kriyas and its application in Hatha Yoga.

Students Feedback

Hear what our past and present students have to say about Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Program

The teaching of Master Yogananth is always inspiring. The tasks he gave us were interesting and challenging. He really knows when to give us a gentle push to excel further. I have learned from the way he instruct and express yoga during the training. The learning experience indeed has widened my horizon.

Tammy Kwok – 2014 Batch

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I really enjoyed doing Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Training and I thank Master Yogananth for his support and help he gave to the whole group and to me during the classes.

I have experienced a deeper understanding of yoga and Master Yogananth taught us with patience and open for all our questions the full spectrum of yoga.

Heike Stein – 2014 Batch

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Before joining the course, a word “Advance” in the course name scared me very much.Since I didn’t attend the general yoga teacher training in the past, I was afraid that I didn’t understand the yoga theory especially yoga anatomy, pranayamas and was unable to do the advance poses.

However, those concerns disappeared in the very beginning of the training. Actually, I enjoyed the theoretical parts such as yoga anatomy and cleaning practices (kriyas) very much. Besides, I could experience many advance poses with different variations according to my own flexibility level with clear instructions by Master Yogananth.

Erica Lam – 2014 Batch

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Apart from learning the practical, theoretical knowledge, I particularly like the sharing of experiences by Master Yogananth, one of the most impressive part of the training indeed.
He has been bringing so many inspirations and motivations to us and showing us how to live out yoga as a lifestyle.
All of us are so thankful for his sincerity,patience and enthusiasm. Throughout the course,I learnt not only “Asanas”,but also “Attitude”,the most essential component of yoga practice and teaching. I deeply thank you for teaching yoga from the heart.

Kammy,Tsang Hiu Tung – 2013 Batch