January 7th – March 5^th, 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 1^st 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 2^nd 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 3^rd 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 4^th 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 5^th chakra development

Glands and organs connected with the 5^th 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 6^th chakra development, the forebrain

Glands and organs connected with the 5^th 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.