LifeInYoga General Courses for 2010

LIY 101 - Intro to Yoga

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Course Objective

Comprehensive Introduction to Yoga to dispel the wrong perception of Yoga provided by the Hatha Yoga approach of the marketplace. The course is accessible to all. Practice elements in the course focus on breath yoga and gentle physical yoga exercises.

Course Content

Presentation Content:

- Life in Yoga Approach

- History of Yoga, How it Heals, Divisions of Yoga

- Relevance of Breath Yoga

- Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Implications on Practices, especially Meditation

- Planning a daily & weekly regimen

Practice Content:

- Breath Yoga – Kapaalabhaati, Bastrika, Bhramari, Atma-Vyakta Mudra, Baahya Kumbhaka, Learning to Observe Thoughts

- Gentle Yoga

Target Audience

Anyone 12+ years, who is not restricted to do breathing practices and gentle physical exercises.

Pre-requisite

None

LIY 110 - Stress Management

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Course Objective

Defining stress; Exploring sources of stress; method to remove stress;

Course Content

Defining stress; Exploring sources of stress; Explaining the concept of energy balance in yoga; method to remove stress; Practice of physical, breath, vibration, thought and pure observation exercises that release stress; Building a system to resist stress through attitudinal and lifestyle change.

Target Audience

All are welcome.

Pre-requisite

None

LIY 201 - Intro to Hatha Yoga

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Course Objective

Step by step instruction of the standard Asanas or postures designed for those interested in great physical fitness.

Course Content

Presentation Content:

- Do’s and Don’ts for safe practice

Practice Content:

- Surya Namaskar, Bhujangaasana, Salabhaasana, Dhanuraasana, Sarvaangaasana, Chakraasana, Ardhamatsyendra, Part by Part Relaxation and Yoga Mudra

Target Audience

Only people who are fit and deeply interested in the esoterics of Asanas and are older than 12.

Pre-requisite

LIY 101 or proficiency with Kapaalabhati. Only people who are fit. Overweight and weak people are not qualified for this course.

LIY 210 - Meditative Practices

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Course Objective

Detailed exploration of meditation techniques for those who have a spiritual interest or seek to use it for deep relaxation.

Course Content

Presentation Content:

- Different forms of meditation

- How to select ones personal practice

Practice Content:

- Anuloma-Viloma Praanaayaama; Aanaa-paanaa Meditation; Chakra Meditation; Mantra or music based meditation; Intro to Vipaasana Meditation;

Target Audience

Anyone who has interest in meditation of any age-group even as young as 6 or 7 years.

Pre-requisite

LIY 101 or LIY 500 or equivalent

LIY 211 - Vipassana Meditation

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Course Objective

This is a continuation of LIY 210 focused on taking Vipassana from the conceptual level to practice.

Course Content

Vipaasana Meditation;

Target Audience

Anyone who has interest in meditation of any age-group even as young as 6 or 7 years.

Pre-requisite

LIY 210

LIY 300 - Dance Yoga

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Course Objective

Develop appreciation for the power of deeper practices: power of thought, Ujjayi Praanaayaama and Dance Yoga.

Course Content

Presentation Content:

- Energy channels &Auras &Sutra 2:1

Practice Content:

- Ujjayi; Antar Kumbhaka; Karma Cleansing; CRE Breath, Dance Yoga

Target Audience

Those who are 12+ , regular practitioners, who desire to advance in Yoga

Pre-requisite

LIY 101 and LIY 210 or equivalent

LIY 500 - History of Yoga

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Course Objective

This is only for those who have an academic interest.

Course Content

Different Yoga Approaches, Common and Differing Principles, Historical Development

Target Audience

Anyone interested in Yoga

Pre-requisite

None

LIY 501 - Yoga Sutras

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Course Objective

Basic understanding of every sutra in the Yoga Sutras towards teacher training

Course Content

Line by discussion of the Yoga Sutras

Target Audience

Those who are 12+ , advanced practitioners, who want to teach

Pre-requisite

LIY 101 and LIY 210 and LIY 300 or equivalent

LIY 502 - Vasistha Samhita

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Course Objective

Exploring Vasistha Samhita - the Naadi or energy channel system talked about in yoga.

Course Content

Vasistha Samhita explores the Naadi or energy channel system talked about in yoga. This course will provide a summary understanding of the Vasistha Samhita in the context of the Yoga Sutras towards teacher training. It is important to note that the Vasistha Samhita only provides one view on the Naadi system. Other documents have different views. Vasistha Samhita text published by Kailvalyadhama, Lonavla, India will be the main reference text.

Target Audience

All are welcome

Pre-requisite

LIY 101 & 210 & 300 or equivalent