Yogasoul Bhakti Vinyasa Training

Established 2022

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Yogasoul

1810a Allison Place, Nashville, TN, USA

Nashville, TN

Purpose

Teachers learn to teach an all-levels Vinyasa class with an emphasis on philosophy and Bhakti, designed so that you feel your lifestyle has changed.

What to expect

An opportunity for trainees to immerse themselves in the Science of Yoga, from the behavioral to the physical to the spiritual, through daily sadhana, practice, and association. You will develop a variety of Yogic tools for transforming your life, and learn to create a safe and nurturing space for your students. Students should expect to promptly show up at every session with an open mind and an open heart, ready to confront the challenges set before them.

Style/Lineage

Bhakti Yoga, the highest form of Yoga, is the path by which one can reconnect with God through loving devotional service. This program is deeply rooted in the Gaudiya Vaishnava Tradition, as lead teacher Sita Sundari Dasi (Cindy Lunsford) studies and practices under her teacher Raghunath Cappo. The style is a Bhakti Vinyasa flow that follows a 7-phase sequence: grounding and centering, sun salutes and warm up, complex flows, balancing, backbends and/or inversions, cool down, and savasana. This lineage recognizes that our external worlds are merely reflections of our inner worlds and that actual self-realization and self-transformation begin by turning inward. Incorporating Vedic wisdom, the training emphasizes the paths of yoga as depicted in the Bhagavad Gita: Bhakti, Karma, and Jnana - for personal development

Additional Information

Core competencies

By the end of this program, graduates will be able to…

Yoga History & Theory	Explain how yoga practices and lifestyle changes affect the subtle body of one's students according to the 5 kosha system and 3 gunas philosophy by offering various practices to bring them into balance Describe the yoga philosophy contained in the bhagavad gita and yoga sutra and how to apply it to daily life for contemporary experience Discuss the core ideas of the 7 chakra system including the sanskrit name, common associations, and what qualities make balanced or imbalanced.
Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics	Explain anatomical terms such as flexion, extension, and healthy range of motion of major joints related to safe yoga practice Identify when a major joint, (ankle, knee, wrist, hips, and shoulder.) is in a biomechanically un-supported position and apply corrective alignment cues to bring students into safe positions
Practice Skills	Practice traditional bhakti techniques such as japa, kirtan, and mantra meditation Develop the discipline of internal focus by progressively maintaining awareness of the breath and equanimity of the mind while practicing. Demonstrate dirga (3 part breath), bhastrika, kapalabhati, nadi shodhana, and ujjayi pranayama with correct posture and bandhas.
Teaching Skills	Guide effective class opening and closing via one of the following yogic practices: kirtan, mantra, dharma talk, pranayama, or meditation Apply safe and effective cueing and assisting techniques including hands on directional assists, verbal cues, and self guided hands on assists. Design a signature 60-minute all level vinyasa sequence following the 7 phase sequence including grounding, warm up, complex flows, balancing, backbends/inversions, cool down, and savasana
Lifestyle & Ethics	Apply the principles of the yamas and niyamas of patanjali's yoga sutra, with relevant examples of ethical conduct in contemporary life.
Business Skills	Understand the ethical, legal, and financial essentials of being a yoga teacher and learn a simple way to market yoga teachings with authenticity