October 2nd – December 5th, 2023 – Pyramid Yoga TTC

Week 1

 Day 1 & 2

Intro to David & Chakra Yoga

Why do we practice/teach yoga? (What yoga means in the Chakra Yoga System)

Intro to 3-Part Breath Training

Intro to the Chakras

Origin of Yoga (different places around the world with Pyramids/yoga practices, all connected)

The 9 Forms of Yoga

 Day 3, 4 & 5

Muladhara Chakra

Hatha asanas held, flows and breath integration

Differences and purposes of holding a pose or dynamic movement

Glands and organs connected with the 1st chakra

Anatomy & physiology 1

Saltwater Flush

Begin Ekadasi

Samkhya Philosophy & Science

The Pancha Koshas

Patanjali

 Day 6 & 7

Swadhistana Chakra
Asanas, flows & movement for circulation

Glands and organs connected with the 2nd chakra

The lymphatic system

Anatomy & physiology 2

Social influence

Ocean Class

Waterfall Excursion

Full Moon Ceremony (Saturday evening) – Releasing the Old

Ecstatic Dance (Sunday)  Day 7

Week 2

 Day 8, 9 & 10

Manipura Chakra

Postures and movements for the 3rd chakra

Physiological glands, organs and functions of Manipura

The digestive system

The use of Imagination as a tool

Mandala Gazing & Drawing

Liver Flush

Bonfire Night

 

Day 11, 12 & 13

Anahata Chakra

Alignment and feeling your own body

Silent Day

Postures and movements  for the 4th chakra

Physiological glands, organs and functions of Anahata

The immune system

 

Day 14

Yoga & Healing

Ekadasi finishes  <->  Savitri begins

 

Week 3

Day 15, 16 & 17

Vishudda Chakra

Asanas, flows & techniques for the 5th chakra development

Glands and organs connected with the 5th chakra

The metabolic system and bone maintenance.

Voice and sound as physiological and psychological tools

Singing Lesson

 

Day 18 & 19

Ajna Chakra

Asanas, flows & techniques for the 6th chakra development, the forebrain

Glands and organs connected with the 5th chakra

Archery

Day 20 & 21

Alignment

Adjusting Students vs. Allowing to find their own way (balance between the two)

How to Teach a Yoga Class (what’s important when being a yoga teacher)

Final Exam Prep

New Moon Ceremony – What to Bring in for Next Cycle

 

Week 4

 

Day 22

Sahasrara Chakra

Narayanana Chakra

Brahmananda Chakra

Review & Questions about Final Exam

 

Day 23

Final Exam (written)

Student Practicums

 

Day 24 & 25

Students Practicums

Discussions on our understanding yoga

 

Day 26 & 27

Student Practicums

Discussions on teaching yoga

 

Day 28

Ecstatic Dance

Day 29

Exams returned

  • Student/Teacher Meetings

 

Day 30

Graduation Ceremony

Wrap Up Party

Program Complete.

 

*Students have the option to stay an additional month or two to practice, go deeper and add more hours to their 300hr TTC.