Satyananda Yoga Instructor Course 2010

Course description
By the end of the course, participants will have gained the necessary experience and training required to become instructors trained in the Satyananda Yoga system. Participants will also experience living a yogic lifestyle during their stay in the ashram. Those considering attending future programs of Satyananda Yoga Academy Europe, will find this a very beneficial preparatory course.
The Satyananda Yoga Instructors Course (SYIC) in no way purports to be a substitute for Satyananda Yoga Academy Europe (SYAE) yoga studies courses.

Program content
Theory and practice of:
Asana
Pranayama
Yoga Nidra®
Meditation
Shatkarmas
Living the yogic way of life through the principles learnt during the course, such as kirtan, chanting, karma yoga, mouna, and yogic diet.
Deepening ones understanding of ethics and codes of conduct for Satyananda Yoga instructors
Teaching methodology

Certificate
Certificate of attendance will be issued upon successful completion of the course by Satyanandashram Hellas.

Prerequisites
Proficiency in written and verbal English.
Certificate in secondary education.

Attendance
In cases where one cannot complete the course for any reason, it is possible to re-enroll during the next two years. This is dependant on whether the course is being offered over the next two years. Re-enrolment will incur an additional course contribution equal to the amount of the course in total.

Further training
After successful completion of the program, a newly qualified instructor may be asked to teach on a voluntary basis, for one year in a Satyananda Yoga centre with the mentoring and support of experienced yoga instructors. This will depend on the needs of centers.
Newly qualified instructors are strongly encouraged to participate in In-service training programs, organized by Satyanandashram Hellas.

Instructors
Program instructors are:
Swami Sivamurti Saraswati, yoga acharya of Satyanandashram Hellas.
Experienced yoga instructors of Satyanandashram Hellas (Swami Aparokshananda, Swami Kevalyananda, Swami Savikalpa and Sannyasin Poornananda).
Together with yoga instructors that have been trained in the Satyananda Yoga system (Sannyasin Vedamurti).

Language
The program will be taught in both English and Greek languages simultaneously.

Required course materials
Asana Pranayama Mudra Banda (Swami Satyananda)
Yoga Nidra (Swami Satyananda)
Meditations from the Tantras (Swami Satyananda)
Prana Pranayama Prana Vidya (Swami Niranjanananda)
Bhajans, Kirtans, Chants and Songs (Satyanandashram Hellas)
CDs on Ajapa Japa, Antar Mouna 1,2.
Meditations CDs on Yoga Nidra 1,2,3 (in English)

Dates
Wednesday 23 June – Sunday 18 July 2010, 26 days residential stay in the ashram

Arrivals
By 4pm 22 June, to ensure one is prepared for the commencement of the course on the following day.

Departures
By 4pm on the last day of the course.

Contributions
There is a contribution for the program, which includes accommodation and three vegetarian meals per day. The contribution is non transferable and non refundable.

Bookings
To request an enrolment form and the course regulations for Satyananda Yoga Instructors Course (SYIC 1) please contact the ashram (see details below). Enrollment for the course closes on 15th May 2010. Please complete the form and return by this date.
Thereafter applicants will receive official notification of admission into the course. Please note that the number of participants on the course is limited.

How to reach us
By taxi and/or public transport:
The ashram is situated 9 km from El Venizelos airport. It takes about 20 mins by taxi to reach the ashram from there, and costs depend on your amount of luggage, time of travel and special taxes that might apply at certain times of the year.
Alternatively take a proastiakos (suburban railway) or metro, and get off at Koropi station. There is no taxi rank at Koropi station and taxis only pass by occasionally. Therefore you should either call a taxi from the list below or take the bus 308 towards Koropi and Paiania. In Koropi it is possible to hurl a taxi on the main road. Otherwise stay on the bus until it reaches Paiania and walk the remaining distance, approx. 4km.

Taxi from Airport to the ashram 30€ approx.
Taxi from Metro Station to the ashram 15€ approx.
Taxi from Koropi main street to the ashram 5€ approx.


Recommended Taxi services:
Maria’s taxi: (+30) 6947 303707
Protoporia: (+30) 210 2928150






Satyanandashram is a non-profit organization and receives no government funding. Programs and activities are open to members. Contributions and donations cover the running costs and go towards the philanthropic work of Satyananda Math to assist those in need. Contributions are non-refundable and non-transferable. Programs are subject to change without notice. Booking is essential to secure your place.
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