For information on latest workshops or retreats, email jim@karmacalmer.co.za

(Yoga Alliance Experienced Registered Teacher Trainer) Dip Remedial Therapy, Dip Sports Therapy, BSc.

Learning more about the anatomy (form) and Physiology (function) inevitably refines the way that we do and see yoga. We become more intimate with own body’s parts and begin to understand the connectedness of it all.

We will put the following questions and more under the spotlight of science;

• Ever wondered why there seem to be many differing opinions on alignment in yoga?
• How does yoga actually work therapeutically?
• What is the physiological basis for things like “Prana”?

You should consider this course if:

• Some things don’t make sense to you and you want to have a deeper understanding of how the body works.
• You intend to teach yoga.
• You just want to deepen your yoga practice.
• You want to better understand the meaning of “good posture” or how to deal with injuries.

COURSE CONTENT

The course will be very hands on and experiential, so wear yoga clothes, bring a mat and a sense of humour. Mobile model skeleton “flexible Fred” will be on hand to answer questions.

We investigate the effect of Asana, Pranayama and Meditation on the Nervous system, cardiovascular, endocrine, lymphatic and digestive systems.

A significant proportion of the course will be aimed at understanding musculoskeletal and problems that are related to poor posture and common yoga injuries. This serves as an entry into using yoga as therapy.

DATES

SATURDAY AFTERNOONS (1.30pm -5.30pm)

May 15

• Introduction to anatomical terms of movement and position
• Skeletal system
• Formation of Bones, Function of Joints

June 4

• Muscle function, Fascia and movement.
• Analysing the Anatomy of asana

June 5

• The Brain, Nervous system and yoga
• Stress, breathing and the respiratory System in yoga

June 18

• Digestion, Lymph, Endocrine and Circulation systems

July 2

• Yoga and injuries
• Posture and correcting poor posture
• Yoga as therapy for common Problems

July 3

• Review

THURSDAY EVENING 16 July 7 – 9pm Written Exam (Optional)

COST: R2,450

Includes: Text book Bandhayoga volume 2 – by Ray Long. Check the amazing graphics at www.bandhayoga.com

Printed notes 20hrs tuition Completion of this course may be counted as a Credit toward the Yoga Alliance 200 Hr Teacher Training Course. Exemption of the time and cost of the course will be given to those who qualify by completing and passing the written exam.

Enrol in the next Teacher’s Training Course (TTC) in central Cape Town, South Africa.

200 HOUR – ONE MONTH INTENSIVE – Oct/Nov 2012

exact dates to be advised

Karmashala yoga studio has grown into a hub of Cape Town’s yoga teacher community. Internationally trained, Jim Harrington is registered with the international Yoga Allliance as Experienced Yoga Teacher Trainer and has been accrediting teachers for the past 6 years.

Students are inspired by the depth of his technical knowledge, his great ability to impart his knowledge and last but not least by his own advanced practice of 23 years. Students benefit by learning from a “teaching team” of experienced and inspired teachers. Each member of the team takes a modality like anatomy, philosophy, nutrition, sequencing etc . according to their own personal passion and expertise. The combination of skills make for a world-class teacher training experience.

We aim to build up a strong foundation of practical knowledge while instilling in participants the understanding that this course is also just one milestone on the ongoing journey of discovery and evolution through yoga.

Through Jim’s international connections his students get exposed to visiting international teachers. International students are very welcome and will enjoy a warm welcome and stay in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Read more: Intensive and part time course

WITH JIM HARRINGTON

Module 1 of 5:  

18 – 26 February 2012 | R7500

* Modules may be accumulated over time

Material in this course is devoted to the work of Tirumalai Krishnamacharya. As the teacher of three of the most influential schools of modern yoga, Sri T Krishnamacharya was yoga’s great innovator. A poet, philosopher, healer and scholar; he was the inspiration and source of knowledge that founded the Iyengar, Ashtanga Vinyasa and theViniyogaSchools. The modern masters of yoga dedicate their work to the memory of this inspiring figure.

As such, this course will explore deeply the unique gifts that each of these schools has brought to modern yoga.

The transformation, and awareness through attention on alignment, breath and flow. As well as a large component of therapeutic yoga based on the work of T. K. V. Desikachar and the Yoga Synergy school ofSydney.

The tools:

The practical component will be physically arduous. The asana work will draw on the content the 1^st, 2^nd and advanced series of the Ashtanga Vinyasa system as taught by Sri Pathabi Jois, without strict adherence to Ashtanga protocols. There will be substantial influence from the Yoga Synergy method, particularly in the use of Mudra, Bandha and principles of  alignment.

The perceptions that prevent our full expression of ourselves, are often in the shadow areas of our psyche. Invisible to us, they may be obvious to others.  We will use the tools of asana, pranayama, meditation and processes of enquiry to clarify our own personally self imposed limits.

The Teaching Methodology component will be designed to strengthen skills that have been established in the 200hr course. Building on those foundations with more focus on fulfilment of the role of the teacher and developing the qualities of a great teacher.

The use of voice, development of gravitas and leadership in yoga.

Philosophy:

• Systems of thought- Islam, Judaism, Christianity and Buddhism in relation to yoga.
• Guest speakers for discussion. –Trevor? Pregs? Pat?
• Krishnamacharya’s view “ I maintain that truth is a pathless land, and you cannot approach it by any path whatsoever, by any religion, by any sect…Truth being limitless, unconditioned, unapproachable by any path whatsoever, cannot be organised…..”

Therapeutic yoga:

• Krishnamacharya’s legacy – Viniyoga and Desikachar and the yoga Mandaram of Chenai
• Yoga Synergy – East meets West – The approach of Simon Borg Olivier and Bianca Machliss of Sydney Australia.
• Designing yoga programs for individual needs.
• The nature of healing. Look at case studies.

Asana practice:

An amalgam of Jims own experience and style of practice which can be described as;

• Diverse. Drawing on a broad range of physical diciplines to create a whole body asana experience.
• Grounded in stillness, and yet dynamic.
• The more advanced asana will be introduced with clear guidance of how to build up toward and to counter posture after. As well as consideration of the biomechanics of each asana and how it can be taught and practiced with precision and safety.
• A belief in “leaving no stone unturned” in the exploration of our bodies capacities and energies. Therefore students will be encouraged to explore the so-called “advanced’ asana if they are accessable.

THE FIRST INTENSIVE:

The Asana Curriculum of the first intensive will be the basic, intermediate and advanced asana of the Water sequence of the Yoga Synergy program. This will closely correspond to the Ashtanga Second (intermediate) Series. In addition there will be a number of standing asanas that are not part of the Ashtanga program that have been found to be useful for teaching and developing balance, flexibility and strength with healthy alignment.

• Includes (from second series of Ashtanga as taught by Sri Pattabhi Jois) Salabhasana, Pinchumayurasna, Bharavadjasana, Krounchasana, Ardha Matsendrasana, Ustrasana, Laghu Vajrasana, and Kappottasana Backbends .
• And (from the advanced sequences) Vashistasana, Ardha badha padma handbalance, Natarasana (the dancer) Eka hasta Salabhasana (One hand locust Balance), Eka pada Galavasana, Garudasana, Eka Pada Koundinyasana.
• From a structured base of set routines, we will begin to venture into the field of improvisation.

Self Development

• Tools for maintaining an authentic self practice.
• Inner space and outer space, shadow and light – how we relate to the world around us.
• The attitude of a yogi – asceticism in the 21^st Century.
• Conscious living.

Teaching methodology

• Voice training
•  The role of being a teacher
• Development of gravitas and leadership in yoga
• Yoga for sports – specific applications of the yoga tools
• Business skills for yoga teachers – how to make it work in the modern world. ( 5 hrs minimum)

Practicum

• Supervised Teaching practice
• Therapuetic applications

Anatomy and Physiology

•  Diet and Nutrition – East meets west. Simon Borg-Olivier and Ian as guests. Or use Simon’s anatomy program online as a pre-req or a co-req.
• Research project
• Practical test and presentation
• Case studies
• Guest teacher Dr Sally Rothmeyer, Dr Phillip Ginsberg

See our list of upcoming courses in the events page.

There are still some spaces available to join the Five month Teacher Training course beginning in May.

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