Holistic Yoga draws insights and gifts from various traditions that have contributed to yoga as a natural health and wellness system.
While distinctive and contemporary, our teacher training classes are strongly rooted in the great yoga teachings and literature that have been handed down through the generations. Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras serve as a philosophical backbone as we merge ancient wisdom with modern style and translation. We draw on many worldly traditions and natural health practices, including the philosophy and language of Sanskrit, the science of Ayurveda, modern medical theory and proof, as well as metaphysical energy models.
An overall yogic lifestyle is emphasized, including diet, sustainability, mental attitude, and more! Selfless service and community support are woven into our programs, as we recognize the importance of cultural involvement and service. The quality education we provide will help you reach a higher level of self-awareness, compassion and community service.
The Yoga Asana and Art of Teaching emphasizes both energetic and physical alignment. Participants will learn to guide All-Levels Hatha, Vinyasa, Gentle/Restorative and Specialty Classes. In a moving meditation we build strength and endurance while at the same time creating a sense of calm and quiet. In this manner, yoga practice becomes an exquisite integration of breath, balance, strength, endurance, natural health and meditation.
Build community, while nurturing your mind, body and soul.
The comparative teaching approach exposes participants to many different methods and traditions so that they may each find their own unique style. Yoga in the Marketplace provides suggestions, information, and follow-up resources about the growing industry of yoga.
Particular emphasis is placed on:
- Holistic approach
- Meditation
- Ayurveda
- Hatha Yoga (Iyengar based)
- Vinyasa Yoga (Ashtanga Based)
- Gentle / Restorative styles
- Designing specialty classes & new sequences
- All-levels teaching techniques
- Inclusive and accepting word choice
- Yoga and Mental Wellbeing
- Trauma-Aware Teaching Techniques
- Energetic awareness
- Chakra & related systems
- Pranayama
- Anatomy & physiology
- Earth medicine & connection with nature
- Artistic expression
- Yogic Lifestyle & Yogic Diet
- Yoga for healing
- Mantra & chant
- Sanskrit & Yoga philosophy
- Conscious living with intention
- Community involvement
- Natural sustainable lifestyles
The HYS Living Yoga Immersion Course will provide you with a profound understanding of the anatomical and philosophical underpinnings of Yoga. You’ll deepen your own knowledge of the practice and of yourself, while at the same time becoming prepared to help others do the same.
