Yogic Studies 1

Yogic Studies 1 is a one year course dedicated to the study, exploration and experience of the key aspects of the Satyananda Yoga tradition. The course integrates theoretical and practical teachings which holistically affect the body, mind and spirit. Participants are encouraged to develop all aspects of their being and to witness the natural process of change that occurs as a consequence of regular yoga practice. The primary focus of the Satyananda system is to develop deeper awareness. It also aims to provide an understanding of yogic concepts and personal practice that can be refined and applied in daily life. The course is open to both beginners (practitioners with one year of yoga experience) and longer-term practitioners who are looking for a structured course.

Components of the course include:

• Asana, Pranayama, Mudra & Shatkarmas
• History, Philosophy, Psychology of Yoga
• Yoga Nidra and Meditation
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Mantra and Kirtan
• Yogic Lifestyle
• Karma Yoga
• Mouna

The completion of the course will establish a firm foundation of yogic experience and knowledge with which to continue home practice and personal development. It will also be the basis for students to progress to further SYAE training courses.

Course Structure

Yogic Studies 1 (YS1) begins with a fourteen day in depth residential program to establish the central concepts of hatha yoga, raja yoga, karma yoga and bhakti yoga, followed by two further 5 day residential sessions and a 4 day final assessment meeting. Between the residential components, students are required to commit to a regular home practice, to maintain and submit a home practice diary and complete two online quizzes/assignments each month.

Dates

Yogic studies runs at different dates each year please contact us for more information.

Tutors

Experienced Satyananda Yoga teachers from Europe and Bihar Yoga Bharati (Institute for Advanced Yogic Sciences, India) will conduct, monitor and assess the course.

Pre Entry Requirements

Minimum age is 18 years, maximum age is 65 years

Ability to meet the time commitments required

Those with extensive family (especially small children) and work commitments may find it challenging to manage the demanding work load of this course. Students are recommended ideally not to undertake other significant courses during this year.

English Language Competence

As all lectures, practical classes, home assignments, written and practical assessments, reviews and examinations will be conducted in English medium, a sufficient level of English competency is essential. Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of a proficient level of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills as agreed with SYAE, in order not to be disadvantaged.

Computer Skills

Proficiency in computer skills are also essential for YS1. Although IT briefing will be provided, skills required include knowledge of Microsoft Word, email, sending and receiving attachments, surfing the internet, creating and storing files in a systematic manner etc. It is recommended that ideally participants have access to a home computer in preference to using internet cafes.

The Venue

The course will be conducted in simple, yogic style retreat centres. Accommodation and bathrooms will be shared (2 or 3 people to a room). Diet will be vegetarian. A pay phone maybe available, but there will be no email facilities and use of mobile telephones will be limited.

Discipline

Students will be expected to maintain yogic discipline during the residential stays. Drugs or alcohol will not be permitted. Smoking is restricted to designated areas only.

Home Study

• Daily 1 hour practice - asana, pranayama, yoga nidra, meditation as per given schedules
• Writing a daily home practice diary and submitting it at regular prescribed intervals
• Additional Study time - Approximately 15-20 hours per month to include two written Home Study assignments

Set Texts

• Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha by Swami Satyananda Saraswati
• Meditations from the Tantras by Swami Satyananda Saraswati
• Yoga Nidra by Swami Satyananda Saraswati
• Sure Ways to Self Realisation by Swami Satyananda Saraswati
• Yoga Darshan by Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati
• Anatomy and Physiology textbook - to be discussed before buying

NB. Additionally, the texts 'Prana, Pranayama, Prana Vidya' and 'Dharana Darshan' by Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati would be useful to your study, but not essential.

Course Certification

1. Students are required to attend the residential course components, submit all home study assignments and home practice diaries, in order to be eligible for the final examinations and assessments.
2. Certificates will be awarded to students successfully completing all aspects of the course.

Course Fee

The actual amount depends on the year of the course. It includes all practical and theoretical tuition, marking, assessments, printed handouts, course CD's, accommodation, catering and some local transport.

How to apply

To enquire about the dates of the next course please contact:

info@syae.org

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