Courses in Yoga and Pranayama (1 Week)

Theory

Introduction

1. Introduction to yoga

2. Difference between physical exercise and Yoga

3. Doing Yoga safely

Philosophy

1. The four paths of Yoga

2. The eight limbs of Raja Yoga

Anatomy

1. Introduction to the body systems

2. Yoga postures and mobility

Hatha Yoga

1. Hatha Yoga postures

2. Beginner Pranayama

3. Meditation Asanas

Meditation

1. Introduction to Meditation

2. Prerequisites of Meditation

3. Process of Meditation

4. Obstacles to Meditation

Practical

Asanas

» Yogasana Exercise for the eyes

» Neck exercise

» Joints Exercise

» Digestive/Abdominal group

» Surya Namaskar group of Asanas (The Sun Salutation)

» Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand)

» Halasana (Plough)

» Matsyasana (Fish)

» Paschimotanasana (Sitting forward bend)

» Poorvatanasana (Inclined plance)

» Sarpasana (Cobra)

» Ardha Salabhasana (Half locust)

» Dhanurasana (Bow)

» Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half spinal twist)

» Kakasana (Crow)

» Pad hastasana (Standing forward bend)

» Trikonasana (Triangle)

» Tadasana (Palm tree pose)

Pranayama

» Abdominal Breathing

» Full Yogic Breathing

» Kapalabhati

» Anuloma-viloma

Meditation poses

» Swastikasana

» Sukhasana

» Siddhasana

» Vajrasana

» 1 Meditation class

Relaxation poses

» Shavasana

» Makarasana