Ryan Edmonds & The ISHTA Yoga School bring you our annual ISHTA Yoga Teacher Training / Immersion course - and now for the first time, you can do the theory lectures online!
This course is presented in such a way that it is suited to anyone who wants to learn more about yoga, or ultimately for those wishing to qualify as an Internationally Certified ISHTA Yoga Teacher.
Course Curriculum
- Welcome to Theme 1
- Readings, Journalling, Asana, Homework & Links for this Theme
- M1 T1 V1 - Welcome Video - Housekeeping & Admin (76:46)
- M1 T1 V2 - Yoga, Vedas, Samkhya (82:11)
- Little Samkhya Video (optional)
- M1 T1 V3 - Yoga & Hatha Yoga (50:28)
- Threefold Yogic Breathing
- M1 T1 V4 - The Five Great Paths of Yoga (39:37)
- M1 T1 V5 - The Eight Limbs of Yoga (237:28)
- The 5 Koshas - Short Article (optional)
- Scene from The Little Buddha - Link (optional)
- Welcome to Theme 2
- Readings, Journalling, Asana, Homework & Links for this Theme
- M1 T2 V1 - The Brain, the Mind, & States of Consciousness (39:40)
- M1 T2 V2 - Yoga Nidra (48:27)
- Extracts from "Heart of the Yoga Sutras" - The Teachings on Yoga, the Mind and Meditation by Sage Patanjali (optional) (11:49)
- Sutras 1.1 - Introduction (optional) (11:05)
- Sutras 1.2 - A Short Discussion on the System of Yoga (optional) (19:44)
- Sutras 1.3 - A Brief Overview of the Structure of the Sutras (optional) (15:14)
- Sutras 2:1 - The Four Functions of the Mind, or The 4 Aspects of Consciousness (optional) (69:20)
- Sutras 2.2 - Un-Colouring Your Thoughts (optional) (36:59)
- Sutras 2.3 - The Five Types of Thought (optional) (28:45)
- Sutras: A 7-day Meditation Practice (optional) (11:24)
- Welcome to Theme 3
- Readings, Journalling, Asana, Homework & Links for this Theme
- M1 T3 V1 - Ayurveda Intro: Prana, Elements, Doshas (48:53)
- M1 T3 V2 - Swami Sivananda - A Treatise on Health & Disease (89:16)
- M1 T3 V3 - The Gunas (45:57)
- M1 T3 V4 - Daily Cycles, Seasons, Circadian Rhythms (27:08)
- OPTIONAL (Suggested) VIDEOS
Study your Yoga Theory modules online
This course is divided into 3 modules - two of which can be done from the comfort of your own home. These modules can be self-paced, allowing for financial ease and assimilation of the course material.
Modules 1 & 2 consist of pre-recorded lecture videos, along with bi-monthly live zoom Tutorial Classes with your course presenter, to discuss theory and answer questions.
All practical hours can be signed off at a yoga studio near you (wherever you are currently doing yoga).
Module 3 is an away-retreat which must be attended by those wishing to certify. Currently these retreats are hosted throughout the year in South Africa, and allow for full immersion into the course material, as well as all the relevant practical work needed to certify at the 200RYT level.
Namaste, my name is Ryan Edmonds (Sevak Hari Singh)
As the principal, and lead trainer, of the ISHTA Yoga School, I am honoured to be able to share the teachings of our proud lineage with a new generation of internationally certified Yoga Teachers (RYT 200 & RYT 300).
I have trained and accredited dozens of world-class Yoga Teachers, and my ultimate passion is to co-create a gorgeous unfolding of Self, working hand-in-hand with my students.
Yoga changes lives! It has the potential to heal our bodies, our minds and our planet.
In loving service,
Ryan G. Edmonds
BA Psych, UJ. N.Med Hypno. ISHTA Yoga Leader Trainer (YTF, IYF). Kundalini Yoga Teacher. Mental Health Journalist.
FOR ANY QUERIES: [email protected]
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