YOGA NIDRA & PRANAYAMA
TEACHER TRAINING
In this Teacher Training Yoga Nidra & Pranayama you'll learn what Yoga Nidra and Pranayama are and how to teach it to others. On top of that, you'll receive tools to deepen your own experience. This Teacher Training consists of two modules: Fundamentals 1 and Fundamentals 2.
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Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra is a systematic practice in which you are guided from gross to subtle awareness. Yoga Nidra can bring about deep relaxation in a physical, mental and emotional level. It's a great preparation towards meditation and it can be a meditation in and of itself. The different steps that are part of Yoga Nidra work on different aspects of you consciousness and can give deeper insights into patterns inside of yourself.
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Pranayama
Pranayama can be explained as breath control, but the term means so much more. Through the breath, you can influence your system in different ways. You will learn how different breathing exercises work on a technical and energetic level and you will receive an overview to create a solid base. All of the exercises will be given a podium and you will go through them to experience and learn them.
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This training is taught by Bart Benschop.
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You will find more information per Fundamental in the overview below. Are you interested in dates or in signing up? At the bottom of this page you will find everything you need!
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FUNDAMENTALS 1
In Fundamentals 1 you get a structured overview of Yoga Nidra and Pranayama in theory and practice for teaching and/or for your own development.
Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra can bring about deep relaxation on a physical, mental and emotional level. It is a very good preparation for meditation and can also be a meditation in itself.
You learn:
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​What is Yoga Nidra?
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How to teach Yoga Nidra as a yoga teacher
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Tools to deepen your own experience
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You are guided from 'coarse to subtle awareness'
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The different steps in Yoga Nidra and the influence on the various aspects of consciousness
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Deeper insight into how patterns work in you.
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati's System
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Swami Rama's System
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Pranayama
Pranayama can be interpreted as breath control, but the term encompasses much more. You learn:
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How you can influence your system in different ways through your breath.
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How different breathing exercises work technically and energetically
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and get an overview for a solid foundation. All exercises are covered in detail and you go through them yourself.
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How the Bandhas (energy locks) work and how you can use them in relation to the breath.
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Introduction to Swara Yoga - called the yoga of nasal breathing.
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Cost:
€ 450,- incl. 21% VAT
A vegan soup is served during the lunch break. This is included in the price, as well as tea and water during the weekend.
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Dates:
24, 25 and 26 May 2024
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FUNDAMENTALS 2
After the introduction in Fundamentals 1 - 'From gross to subtle' - in which the foundation has been laid for Yoga Nidra and Pranayama in theory and practice, in the Fundamentals 2 training you will learn how to continue the different parts, your own exercises and teaching develop and deepen.
In Fundamentals 2 you learn new exercises and insights for relaxation and breathing. We focus more on the subtle domain. You will learn, experience and apply motivation and suggestions for helpful words in relaxation and breathing exercises and meditation. Experience gained during and after Fundamentals 1 is also discussed.
In the context of relaxation and health are also treated:
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Appreciation for life (nature), joy and sorrow, opposites and unity
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The Importance of the Light of the Sun (Surya)
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The earth (grounding and San Kalpa) and water (transfer)
Dates:
21 & 22 September 2024
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Cost:
€300 incl. 21% VAT
A vegan soup is served during the lunch break. This is included in the price, as well as tea and water during the weekend.
