LIT Yoga Life Immersion Training For Sivananda teachers at the Ashram de Yoga Sivananda, Loire Valley, France

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You have taken the Sivananda Teachers’ Training Course, Yoga LIT – Yoga Life Immersion Training maybe the Advanced Teachers’ Training Course and wonder For Sivananda teachers what is the next step for you to move further in your practice and spiritual life? The Ashram de Yoga Sivananda in Orleans is offering you “True education will make you a messenger of a new possibility to expand your knowledge and yoga a new hope, a new vision and a new culture” experience. – Swami Sivananda The Yoga LIT experience “Your destiny is in your hands. That is why you A new six-month guided residential programme of study, practice are here, to learn self-discipline, to gain the and service. greatest knowledge: mind alone is the cause You will immerse yourself in a yogic lifestyle, expand your knowledge, of your bondage, and mind alone can become develop your teaching skills and discover your hidden talents while the cause of your liberation.” living in the inspiring and protected atmosphere of a spiritual – Swami Vishnudevananda community. Yoga LIT is the first step to developing a Yoga University at the Ashram de Yoga Sivananda for the long term study of yogic and vedic sciences in the Gurukula tradition (the ancient yogic system of learning).

Swami Durgananda Swami Sivadasananda Swami Kailasananda Yoga Acharya Yoga Acharya Yoga Acharya 4 www.sivanandaorleans.org Tel: +33 (0)2 38 91 88 82 5

Yoga LIT gives you a chance to: • Deepen your Yoga experience after having taken courses such as TTC, ATTC and Intensive. • Accumulate credentials as a Yoga Teacher. • Live in the energy of Swami Sivananda and Swami - devananda, have daily Satsangs and share the warm connection and support of a spiritual community. • Assist and teach classes and receive feedback from experienced Sivananda teachers. • Improve, reinforce and create positive lifestyle habits such as a yogic diet, regularity of practice and developing positive thought patterns. • Advance in your personal practice through group Sadhana and individual training. • Study yogic scriptures and explore Yoga philosophy under the guidance of a senior Swami. • Serve through Yoga while at the same time have enough time for deep personal practice and study. 6 www.sivanandaorleans.org Tel: +33 (0)2 38 91 88 82 7

Yoga LIT programme (total 1700 hours) • Personal practice of and Pranayama (group or individual practice): 257 hours. • Train to teach then teach Asana and Pranayama Classes. • Guided personal practice of meditation, , and attending Satsangs: 483 hours. • Study of : 66 hours. • Study of : 66 hours. • Study of Yoga: 66 hours. • Study of : 60 hours. • Yogic nutrition: 20 hours. • (4 hours per day): 540 hours. • Written final essay for certification (10 pages): 50 hours. Study of Raja Yoga 1 ’s Raja Yoga . 2 Vrittis and Samskaras; the workings of the mind. 3 The 5 modifications of the mind and the 5 chitta vrittis. 4 The practice of positive thinking and the Pratipaksha Bhavana method of Raja Yoga to overcome negative thoughts. 5 Conquest of anger and conquest of fear. 6 The 5 forms of suffering and how to overcome them. 7 Abhyasa and Vairagya – practice and non-attachment. 8 and – the ethical foundation of Raja Yoga. 9 Ashtanga – the 8 limbs of Raja Yoga and other forms of Ashtanga Yoga. 10 Various forms of meditation according to Patanjali. 8 www.sivanandaorleans.org Tel: +33 (0)2 38 91 88 82 9

StudyTattva Bodha,of Vedanta Yoga Vasishta 1 Origin of Vedanta and vedantic scriptures: , , . 2 The 6 systems of philosophy. 3 Vedantic stories and inspiring teachers; Shankaracharya: his life and mission. 4 The 3 bodies. 5 Vedantic principles: , , the 3 Gunas, Isvara. 6 The Law of Karma. 7 Vedantic analogies. 8 Vedantic practices: Sakshi Bhava, Neti Neti, Mahavakyas. 9 The 4 means of liberation and the 4 Ashramas (stages of life). 10 Vedanta and modern physics. Study of 1 Bhakti Sutras of Narada. 2 Th e 9 forms of Bhakti and the 5 devotional feelings (Bhavas). 3 Gods, Goddesses and their symbolism. Bhagavatam, Siva Purana, Mahatmyam 4 Bhakti Yoga scriptures: , , Srimad . 5 Important yogic festivals and their symbolism. 6 The symbolism of bell, lamp, incense and Prasad and learn how to cook simple Prasads. 7 Learn how to do Bhakti rituals: Arati and . 8 Learn how to perform the Jaya on the harmonium. 9 Build the skills and confidence to guide a group in chanting your favourite Sivananda Kirtan. 10 Learn to chant the Shanti , the Sunday prayers and the Lalita Sahasranama Stotram. 10 www.sivanandaorleans.org Tel: +33 (0)2 38 91 88 82 11

Study of Hatha Yoga 1 Benefits of Asanas. 2 Practice sequences for various timings: 20, 40, 60, 90 minutes. 3 Yoga for the back and posture alignment. 4 Shat Kriyas (purification exercises). 5 The art of relaxation. 6 The science of Pranayama. 7 Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the most important scripture of Hatha Yoga. Yoga Nutrition Participate in cooking classes and lectures on yogic diet. 1 Learn how to prepare balanced vegetarian meals. 2 The proper use of spices. 3 The principles of yogic nutrition.

Karma Yoga Practice (4 hours per day) 1 Contribute through selfless service to the Ashram community. 2 Develop new talents (cooking, housekeeping, office projects...). 3 Practise detachment in action. 12 www.sivanandaorleans.org Tel: +33 (0)2 38 91 88 82 13

Weekly meetings Practical Information Weekly meetings of two hours in person or via Skype with the Discount Contact: senior Swami supervising Yoga LIT. During the meeting you will 25% discount on ATTC or Sadhana Intensive upon [email protected] online application form: www.sivanandaorleans.org give a 15 minute oral presentation on the past weeks subject, completion of the Yoga LIT programme. this will help improve your lecturing and teaching skills. This offer is valid for one year after the completion of the Payment options Yoga Lit programme. It is valid for courses taken at the A downpayment of 500 € is required to confirm the appli - Ashram de yoga Sivananda in France only. cation. The final payment is due at the end of the trial week. Certification • Visa or Master card • Final exam in the form of a written essay of 10 pages. Yoga LIT Daily schedule You can choose with the supervisor a subject studied • French cheque, payable to: Centre de Yoga Sivananda. during the course. Please stick a note to it with your name and the term 6am to 7.30am: Satsang. “Yoga LIT”. • Diploma title: “Yoga life training – personal practice 8am to 10am: Asanas and Pranayama, group – or individual and teaching” for 1700 hours. Send it to: Ashram de Yoga Sivananda, 26 impasse practice (twice per week teach or assist a class). du Bignon, 45170 Neuville aux bois. Accommodation 10am to 11am: Brunch. Shared room (3 to 6 beds). • Bank transfer, payable to: Centre de Yoga Sivananda. Please include in the subject line your name and the term 11am to 2pm: Karma Yoga. Yoga LIT dates: “Yoga LIT”. 2pm to 4pm: Starting date: Anytime, depending on availability. Study time (once a week Asana coaching Bank details: Crédit Agricole, RIB: AGRIFRPP848, Duration: 6 months with an optional 3 week break. for 60 minutes). IBAN: FR7614806000247001872739501 The first week is a trial week. 4pm to 6pm: Free time. Cancellation terms 6pm to 6.45pm: Dinner. Language Options 1. Cancellation before the start of the course: A credit note will be English or French. issued for the course payments received. A 100 € administration 6.45pm to 7.45pm: Karma Yoga. Prerequisite fee will be deducted. 8pm to 9.30pm: Satsang. • TTC diploma of the Sivananda Yoga Teachers’ Training Course. 2. In case of early departure: A credit note for the amount of the remaining days in the course minus 30% will be issued. • Interview with the Yoga LIT director after the online 3. The credit note will only be issued four weeks after the departure The schedule is subject to change. One day off weekly. application has been reviewed. date and will not be issued at the course location. • Valid health insurance for France. 4. Credit notes are non-transferable and can only be used by the Tuition fee individual whose name appears on the credit note. Credit notes are valid for two years and can only be used at the Ashram de Yoga 4950 € (Includes meals and accommodation in a shared room). Sivananda, Neuville aux bois, France. Valid until 31 December 2018. 14 www.sivanandaorleans.org Tel: +33 (0)2 38 91 88 82 15

Practical Information The Yoga Masters Rules undertaken without delay. Complaints made to a course 1. Attendance at the daily morning and evening meditation director will be treated confidentially and the alleged Swami Sivananda Swami Vishnudevananda and minimum 3 asana classes per week is mandatory. violator or any third party will not be advised of the (1887 – 1963) (1927 – 1993) complainant’s identity without the latter’s consent. 2. Alcohol, tobacco, meat, fish, eggs, coffee and drugs are Swami Sivananda, a great saint It was the life’s work of Swami prohibited on the premises. Pets are not allowed. During What to bring of modern India, made the Vishnudevananda to teach Yoga in the the course we cannot cater to personal dietary preferences • Towel. timeless wisdom of Yoga name of his Master, Swami Sivananda. except the yogic-vegetarian meals. Absolutely no drugs. • Yoga mat (also available in the Yoga boutique upon arrival). and Vedanta known to the He founded the International Sivananda No taking, distributing or dealing in or around the premises. • Meditation cushion (also available in the Yoga boutique whole world. Yoga Vedanta Centres in 1957 and If you learn of others keeping, taking or distributing upon arrival). drugs you are obliged to report this to the Ashram “Serve, love, give, purify, meditate, realise”, these the “True World Order”, an institution to promote • Meditation shawl or blanket (also available in the Yoga director immediately. teachings are the spiritual strength behind the universal . Overcoming internal and external boutique upon arrival). 3. Please wear loose, modest clothing – no tight clothing. Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres and have inspired limitations was the message behind his numerous peace • Japa mala (prayer) beads (also available in the Yoga many practitioners to live a life of universal love andmissions. Swami Vishnudevananda is known as an Public nudity is not tolerated. Only spiritual books and boutique upon arrival). pictures are permitted. spiritual unity. Swami Sivananda was the founder international authority on Hatha and Raja Yoga and the • Pen and notebook. 4. The Ashram is not responsible for any lost valuables. of the Ashram in Rishikesh, author of • Water bottle and travel mug or tumbler (for hot tea). Himalayas, in 1936. The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga, as well 5. Please help maintain the peace and purity in the • Slip-on sandals or slippers (indoor-only). as Meditation and Mantras. meditation room. • Both comfortable and warm clothes which cover shoulders 6. Cooking, candles and incense are not permitted in the and knees. “Serve, Love, Give, “Health is Wealth. Peace of Mind rooms or tents. • Rain gear. Purify, Meditate, Realise.” is Happiness. Yoga shows the Way.” 7. The playing of music is not allowed (except with • Walking shoes for relaxed nature walks. Swami Sivananda Swami Vishnudevananda headphones). • Personal toiletries. 8. No mobile phones in yoga classes, meditations or lectures. • Ear plugs (the ashram is a shared environment). 9. Silence is to be kept after 10.30pm. • Alarm clock. 10.Photography, audio and video recording requires • Flashlight. previous written authorisation of the course directors. • TTC manual. 11.The participant in the Yoga LIT must have a health • TTC uniform. insurance covering him for the length of his stay in • Laptop. France, as well as accident insurance. A proof of Books to bring or purchase upon arrival insurance needs to be sent with the application form. • Sadhana / Swami Sivananda. Information • Complete Illustrated book of Yoga / Swami Vishnudevananda. The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres of Europe are dedicated • Yoga Your Home Practice Companion/ Sivananda Yoga. to creating a more conscious and compassionate world. • Hatha Yoga Pradipika / Swami Vishnudevananda. We accomplish that mission by creating a safe and sacred environ ment. We champion spirituality, ethical behaviour, • Bodha, any edition. respect, trust, loyalty, and commitment. As such, we have • Yoga Vasishta, any edition. a responsibility to maintain a safe and sacred space for • Sivananda Book of chants, any edition. deeper inner work, in accordance with the teachings • Meditation and Mantras / Swami Vishnudevananda. of Swami Sivananda and Swami Vishnudevananda. • / Swami Durgananda. Accordingly, the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres of Europe • Mahabharata / Kamala Subramaniam. prohibit all staff from engaging in sexually suggestive remarks • Ramayana / Kamala Subramaniam. and gesturing, and unnecessary and offensive touching. You • Srimad Bhagavatam / Kamala Subramaniam. are therefore expected to refrain from directing any such • TTC manual. behaviour towards staff, students, or guests. If in spite of the efforts of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres of Europe Additional books required for Yoga LIT will be made in this respect, you believe you have been subjected to available in the Sivananda Centre/Ashram library. sexual harassment from outside presenters, staff, guests, or from a swami, you should immediately report the incident to one of the course directors. Corrective action will be Ashram de Yoga Sivananda 26 Impasse du Bignon 45 170 Neuville-aux-Bois, Loire Valley, France phone: +33 (0)2 38 91 88 82 [email protected] www.sivanandaorleans.org