One Year Study & Practice Course

  

Deepening the Experience

Starting May 20 - now on SUNDAYS!

Prerequisite for teacher training 

Within this year you will be encouraged to look deeply into your asana practice (postures) and beyond.
You will gain an overall understanding of the science of yoga, and how to apply it to your day-to-day life.
Your ability to concentrate and your observational skills and sensitivity will be greatly heightened.
If you can demonstrate continuous effort, openness, and enthusiasm this will be a life changing experience.
You will have the opportunity to profoundly understand and experience how yoga can bring the sense of not only continuous physical and emotional well-being into your life; but also provide internal stability, clarity and steadfastness in an ever-changing, and challenging external environment.

Part-attendance possible to suit your life style

Content

Weekly 2-hour classes per module; the one-year training consists of 3 modules of 12 weeks each.

  • Weekly practice together with the other apprentices and teacher
  • Chanting of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and some discussion
  • Asana (postures) discussion in great detail; their execution, alignment, benefits, and possible amendments for special needs; adjustments
  • What are Vinyasa, Ujjayi breath, bandhas, dristis?
  • Why and how does this system work so powerfully?
  • Practice of Pranayama (breath control) and meditation
  • Discussion of the eight limbs of yoga (Astanga) with the focus on the first four limbs; this will include deep inquiry into your own behavioural patterns, self-reflection and processing.
  • Yoga physiology
  • History and philosophy of yoga

 

Participation Requirements

  • A genuine interest and deep inquiry into yoga in general and your own practice and understanding of it
  • A willingness to undertake considerable self-enquiry
  • Minimum of 3 months of consistent/regular yoga practice
  • Although not compulsory for the One-Year Study & Practice Course only, it is recommended to aim at practicing asanas four times each week, to be able to fully process the content of your study. Ideally practice should be done in Angelika's classes as well as an occasional self-practice.
  • Openness to communicate and work in a group and with Angelika, your teacher
  • Weekly practice together with the teacher and other apprentices, to practice what has been learned

You need to have the time and mental space not only to do your weekly homework and some assignments, but also for self-reflection and processing. This aspect should not be underestimated.
Homework is compulsory for everyone; assignments and exams recommended for everyone, but compulsory if you are considering continuing with the three year training.

 

Total Weekly Contact Hours in the first year:

4x2hr practice
1x2hr class
10 hours total

Homework estimate of 1hr/wk
Additional time for assignments and preparation for exams

Total first year: 450 hours
Includes theory classes, asana practice, and 2 workshops (Ashtanga one week workshop and Sutra lectures)

 

Dates and Times

NEW COURSE:
Time of weekly theory class: Sundays 10.45am-12.45pm

Module 1: 20 May - 5 August
Module 2: 30 September - 16 December
Module 3: 27 January - 21 April 2013 (no class on Easter Sunday 31 March) 

NOTE: each module can be attended individually

Time of weekly practice together with teacher and other apprentices: Currently Saturday 5.30-7.45am

 

Cost

Cost for the whole year: $2,300 incl GST

Cost per module: $800 incl GST
NOTE: You have the possibility of attending this course on a module to module basis. Any missed module can be picked up at a later stage. Any amount of your time spent in participating in this training will help you to 'Deepen the Experience'.

COST: Includes all weekly meetings for the year, one weekly class where you practice together with teacher and other apprentices; as well as additional contact time with your teacher for further enquiry and sharing when needed.

All other classes you will be attending need to be covered extra. Additional courses like the Sutra studies and one-week workshops with guest teachers are also NOT included in the course cost.

Download the questionnaire to enroll 


This course shall provide a balance of challenge, mixed with fun, support, love, and understanding for yourself and each other. The learning outcome very much depends on your input and willingness to experiment, inquire, and ...practice!

Looking forward to walking this journey with you

Om Shanti
Angelika