Hata Yoga Teacher Training Program to Establish Classical Yoga in Its True Form
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Hata Yoga Teacher Training Program to establish classical yoga in its true form Thank you for your interest in the Hata Yoga Teacher Training program. Devised by self-realized master and profound mystic, Sadhguru, Hata Yoga Teacher Training is a wonderful opportunity for you to receive training in classical Hata Yoga derived from a yogic tradition which has maintained the ancient science of yoga in its full sanctity and vibrancy for thousands of years. The 12-week program is an unparalleled possibility to experience a deeply transformative spiritual process and to acquire a deep understanding of the yogic system through detailed and thorough instructions, which you can impart to others. The course is conducted in the Adiyogi Alayam – a consecrated space specially created for Hata Yoga processes – and comprises of conducive sadhanas (yogic methods of purifying inner energies), powerful experiential processes, sacred pilgrimages, and training in basic Ayurveda and Siddha treatments. Nutritious, wholesome, pranic vegetarian food will be served to support the training. Upon successful completion of the program, the trainee will be certified by Isha to teach Hata Yoga and will also receive post-training support. If you would like to know more about the Hata Yoga Teacher Training program, kindly review the enclosed information and submit the attached application form, no later than June 15th, 2012. The program will begin on the auspicious day of Guru Pournami, July 3rd, 2012, with Sadhguru initiating the students into the training. Pranam, Swami Ullasa 1 Contents The Sacred Science of Yoga ......................................................................................................................... 3 Velliangiri Mountains, the Kailash of the South .......................................................................................... 4 Isha Yoga Center .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Dhyanalinga .............................................................................................................................................. 4 Linga Bhairavi .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Theerthakund ............................................................................................................................................ 5 Adiyogi Alayam – An Abode of Yoga ..................................................................................................... 5 Isha Yoga ...................................................................................................................................................... 5 Hata Yoga– From Body to Spirit (or Align with the Divine) ....................................................................... 6 Hata Yoga Teacher Training Program .......................................................................................................... 7 Schedule ................................................................................................................................................... 7 Daily Schedule .......................................................................................................................................... 7 Curriculum ................................................................................................................................................ 7 Instructor Training .................................................................................................................................... 8 Other features ........................................................................................................................................... 8 Student Requirements ............................................................................................................................... 8 Program Facilities ......................................................................................................................................... 9 Accommodation ....................................................................................................................................... 9 Food .......................................................................................................................................................... 9 Medical facilities ...................................................................................................................................... 9 Program Prerequisites ................................................................................................................................... 9 Teacher Certification .................................................................................................................................... 9 Application Information ............................................................................................................................. 10 Payment Information .............................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined. Registration Process ............................................................................................................................... 10 Contact Information ................................................................................................................................ 10 2 The Sacred Science of Yoga “Yoga is the ultimate physics, because it is the mechanics of life. It is not a scripture. It is not a philosophy. It is a methodology to explore the nature of creation.”– Sadhguru The ancient yogic discipline is far more than a fitness method for physical health or even a psychological tool to achieve peace and happiness. Wellness of body and mind, often touted as the primary benefits of modern yoga practice, is merely a by-product of becoming a fully balanced and vibrantly alive being. The Sanskrit word “yoga” comes from the word “yuj” which means, “to unite.” Hence, yoga is the union of the individual with the whole of existence, also commonly referred to as “self-realization,” “nirvana,” “mukti,” or “enlightenment.” Yoga also refers to the inner technology that will lead one to this experience – a technology formulated from rigorous inner observation by ancient yogis, over thousands of years. With their extraordinary perception and mastery over every aspect of the human mechanism, these great yogis delved into their own systems, uncovering the nature of the cosmos – a macrocosm of the human system. Initially, yoga was imparted by the Adiyogi (the first yogi), Shiva, over 15,000 years ago. It was Adiyogi who introduced to humanity the idea that one can evolve beyond their present levels of existence. He poured his knowing into the legendary Sapta Rishis, or “seven sages,” who took the tremendous possibility offered by the yogic science to various parts of the world, including Asia, ancient Persia, northern Africa, and South America. It is this fundamental yet sophisticated science of elevating human consciousness that is the source of the world’s spiritual traditions, predating religion by many thousands of years. For generations, countless masters, holding it above their own lives, have carried on this sacred thread of knowledge without a single distortion. Classical yoga comprises of various methods evolved by these yogis to elevate and refine one’s energies, to raise one’s perception to its peak. Today however, the refined tools of classical yoga have been largely lost or grossly deformed due to layers of socio-cultural misunderstanding that have accumulated over many millennia. The classical yogic system in its full vibrancy and sanctity remains only in a very few places in this day and age. Moreover, access to this system is traditionally reserved for the hardiest seeker and monks who devote their entire lives to spiritual sadhana and austerity. It is Sadhguru’s vision to revive this ancient science in all its purity and make it available to every individual. As a step towards realizing this vision, he has devised the Hata Yoga Teacher Training program. Here, Hata Yoga (a vital aspect of yoga) will be taught not just for theoretical understanding, but as a living experience of the essence of yoga. Touched by this experience, trainees will have the privilege and fulfillment of bringing this knowledge to many more. 3 Velliangiri Mountains, the Kailash of the South Isha Yoga Center, India, is situated about 18 miles from the city of Coimbatore, at the foothills of the sacred Velliangiri Mountains in Tamil Nadu, Southern India. According to yogic lore, Adiyogi himself, is said to have spent time upon these mountains, gracing this region with his presence many thousands of years ago. Adiyogi left behind a powerful energy that is palpably cascading from these mountains even today, earning this region the popular historic reference “The Kailash of the South.” Oral history passed down for hundreds of generations in South India details the lives of thousands of legendary yogis and exuberant mystics who were drawn to the vibrant energies of these mountains. Working towards the ultimate goal of self-realization, they transcended the limitations of body and mind, and created tools for liberating other human beings. Their mystical knowledge lives on these sacred mountain peaks. Isha Yoga Center Established by Sadhguru as a sacred space of self-transformation,