Course overview:
Vinyasa yoga is a yogic study based on the flow. Under the guidance of Yogi Somdutta, the students will gain a deeper understanding of the knowledge and techniques of Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga style.
We follow Mysore style of traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa.
The course AVA0201 is designed for both beginner and advanced level yoga students. The first two weeks of the course cover the basic of Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga training and the remaining two weeks will cover the advanced postures.
Although the prior experience of Vinyasa yoga practice is not mandatory, the students are encouraged to let the instructor know about their level of experience so that the instructor can tailor the teaching accordingly.
Duration:
The 48 hours of the course are dedicated to AVA0201. Classes will run every day from Monday to Saturday and each class will be of 1 hour and 45 minutes duration. At the end of the course, students will be given chance to teach the class, this will help them to have hands-on practice of teaching in a class setting.
| Subject | Type | Class schedule | Duration | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashtanga Vinyasa and Alignment (AVA0201) | Theory + Practical | Monday – Saturday | 1 hour 45 minutes | 07 A.M. – 08:45 A.M. |
Examination:
Towards the end of the course, the students are expected to give a theoretical as wells practical exam to qualify for the course.
Attendance:
To qualify for the course, the students must keep a minimum of 90% attendance in the class.
| Topic | Hours | Type | References | Instructor Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Ashtanga Vinyasa | 4 Hours | Theory + Practical | Yoga Mala by K. Pattabhi Jois | Somdutt |
| Ashtanga Vinyasa beginner | 20 hours | Practical | Yoga Mala by K. Pattabhi Jois | Somdutt |
| Ashtanga Vinyasa advanced | 24 hours | Practical | Yoga Mala by K. Pattabhi Jois | Somdutt |
Week-wise distribution:
| Week | Topics covered | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction of Ashtanga Sun Salutation -A Sun Salutation -B Hast Side angle – twist side angle prararita ABSD – Parsvettan uthita Hasta-Veer bhatra 2nd |
Beginner |
| Week 2 | Pandeyna – Purvottan Ardha badh- Janu B Janu c – marichyn B Marichya CD-novasna Pida – supta kurma |
Beginner |
| Week 3 | Garva pid – Badha kena ABC + Intro of Antanga Upvista A – Supta Supta Hasta – ubhaya pada Urdhe mukha – urdhna dhany Finishing first 7 pose Sirsasna- balasana |
Advanced |
| Week 4 | Last – 4 pose of finishing All series practice Student teaching + practice |
Advanced |
Reference Books used in the course :
