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Special Programmes during the Teachers’ Training Course in Vrindavan
February 18 - 24
Bhagavata Saptaha
Seven days of spiritual discourse and music
with Bhagavat Acharya Sri Venugopal
Goswamiji Maharaj.
Bhagavat Ach a rya Sri Venugopal Goswa m i is a
spiritual te a cher from a tradition which is carrying
the light of Bhakti Yo ga since the 16 th century.
He will re c i te the ancient script u re Srimad
Bhagava ta and give spiritual discourses along with
classical meditative music of India. The spoken wo rd, mantra-re c i tations,
s u b tle raga music and uplifting bhajans are a deep source of the ancient
wisdom of Yoga. Sri Venugopal Goswami was initiated by his reve red
father Shri Puru s h ot tam Goswa m iji Maharaj into this 500 years old tradition at the Radha Raman Temple in Vr i n d avan. He re c e i ved his musical
training from Pandit Jasraj, the great classical vo c a l i st master of India.
February 27
Sivaratri – the Night of Siva
Celebrating the inner union of Siva and Shakti with a traditional night
vigil, mantra chanting and homa (fire ceremony) is a unique experience.
Bhaja Govindam – the scripture
on Bhakti or Devotion
by Shanka r a charya, the Incarnation of Knowl e d ge
Recital with Sri Venugopal Goswami every alternate
day along with kirtan chanting, explanations and
live music.
Cultural programs
A special attraction is the Ras
Lila Dance Theatre, in which
young boys enact the ancient
teachings of the divine stories
of Lord Krishna coupled with folk
humour and live music.
I N TE R N AT I O N A L
The Location
Vrindavan
150 km or 2,5 hours from Delhi on Highway NH2, one of the most
modern roads of India. Vrindavan is one of the holiest places in India.
The spiritual wealth of hundreds of temples permeates the atmosphere.
Since many centuries Yoga practitioners come to Vrindavan to immerse
themselves in Sadhana (spiritual practice)
The Ashram
Puja in the Temple garden
A temple priest will be conducting daily worship, TTC students
may attend.
Excursions
Temple Visits in Vrindavan:
Ashram staff will guide us
and explain about the most
important places.
Boat Ride on the Yamuna Rive r:
Relaxing moments in colourful
pilgrim boats, silently floating
along ancient palaces and temple ghats where people live a lifestyle
of past centuries.
Pilgrimage to Mathura: Visit the birth place of Sri Krishna and also
see Mount Govardhan, a sacred place connected with Sri Krishna’s life.
Taj Mahal: At just 30 km from Vrindavan, a guided visit of this jewel
of Mogul architecture.
The Jai Singh Ghera Ashram is the
former Sadhana (spiritual) Vrindavan
residence of the famous king Jai
Singh, located directly on the banks
of the holy Yamuna river. The Ashram
is a seat of the over 500 years old
Goswami-Vaishnava-tradition of the
Sri Radha Raman Temple, one of the
oldest temples of Vrindavan, which
is in close proximity of the Ashram.
Yoga Teachers’
Training Course
In Vrindavan, North India
Feb 4– Mar 5, 2006
Facilities: the Ashram is a spiritual oasis with a well kept lawn and
exquisite temple gardens where pandits recite the scriptures daily.
The ancient palace walls offer picturesque views of the pilgrim road,
old royal palaces, and vast fields on the opposite banks of the river.
Guest rooms with fan and attached bathroom are found on top of a
large auditorium built in the classical Rajastan style. Asana classes will
be taught on roof terraces overlooking the houses of Vrindavan. The large
open air Mandapam regularly hosts seven-days scriptural recitals with
music. The Ashram kitchen provides carefully prepared lacto-vegetarian
meals twice daily, with special consideration to a moderate use of spices.
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre Putney
51 Felsham Road London SW15 1AZ
Fax: 020 8780 0128 email:London@sivananda.net
Founder: Swami Vishnu-devananda. Est. 1957.
Tel: 020 8780 0160
www.sivananda.org/london
Tel: 020 8780 0160 www.sivananda.org/london
The Sivananda Teachers’ Training Course
Our Teachers
Course Languages
Swami
Sivananda
(1887-1963)
The spiritual strength behind the Sivananda Yoga
Vedanta Centres and regarded as a modern-day saint.
Swami Sivananda's teachings are a synthesis of all
paths of yoga.
The course will be taught in English with simultaneous translation into
German, French, Spanish and possibly other European languages.
Swami Vishnu-devananda (1927-1993)
Disciple of Swami Sivananda, founder of the
International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres, world
authority on hatha and raja yoga, and author of the
classic The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga.
Course Teachers
• Intensive 4-week training course on theoretical and practical aspects of Yoga.
• Internationally accredited certificate from the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres.
• The oldest Yoga Teachers’ Training Course in the West (since 1969), with more than 1,000 graduates per year.
• Taught for the first time in the holy temple city of Vrindavan.
Anatomy and Physiology
Daily: Two meditations, two yoga classes, two lectures, one hour Karma
Yoga (practical service at the Ashram). One day per week is lecture free.
•Effects of asanas on the various systems of the body
Yoga Asanas
Dietary Guidelines of Yoga
•Sun salutation and 12 basic asanas
•Advanced asana variations
•Effects of the asanas on physical and astral body
•Body alignment, deep relaxation, releasing energy blocks
Pranayama (breathing exercises)
•Kaphalabhati (lung purification)
•Anuloma Viloma (Alternate nostril breathing)
•Advanced Pranayama excercises
•Ethical, health and spiritual reasons for vegetarism
•Influence of food on the mind
•Proper diet for yogic practitionars
•Nutrition according to ayurvedic principles
Meditation and Mantras
•The 12-step guideline for meditation
•The benefits of meditation
•Mantras (meditation sounds). Mantra initiation is available.
Kriyas
Bhakti Yoga
•The 6 classical yogic cleansing exercises
•Kirtan: singing of classical sanskrit mantras (meditation sounds)
•Cosmic principles of Hinduism and its meaning in Yoga
•Arati und Pujas (traditional Indian rituals)
Teaching methods
•Teaching methods for the 12 basic postures and Pranayama
(breathing excercises) for beginner and intermediate levels
•Creating the right atmosphere for a yoga class
•The basic Asana class
Bhagavad Gita
•Study and commenta ry of this classical yoga script u re
The Four Paths of Yoga
•Karma, Bhakti, Raja and Jnana Yoga
Prerequisites for the Teachers’
Training Course
Participation in the Yoga Teachers’ Training Course in Jai Singh Gera
Ashram in the traditional setting of Vrindavan requires constant
adaptation to local customs, as well as inner openness and sincere
acceptance of the instructions given by the Swamis. Before enrolling
to the TTC, please meet or telephone with any of the European Swamis,
to bring up any question you may have and to understand the spiritual
nature of the course. Specific information regarding clothing, medical
prevention and diet will be given at that time. This personal course
introduction by a Swami is essential for enrollment.
Further details
Swami Durgananda
Course Curriculum
Tuition fee:
Dormitory:
£825 /1210 ?
Double room: £990 / 1445 ?
Swami Sivadasananda
Swami Kailasananda
Swami Durgananda is a Yoga-Acharya and director of the International
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres in Europe. As a senior disciple of
Swami Vishnu-devananda, Swami Durgananda has travelled with her
teacher throughout India, has been teaching in the Yoga Teachers'
Training Courses all over the world and built up the European Centers
for over 30 years. The TTC in India will be held with the personal
attention and guidance of Swami Durgananda.
Swami Sivadasananda is a Yoga-Acharya and director of the Sivananda
Yoga Vedanta Centres in Geneva, Spain and South America. He was
personally trained in asanas and pranayama by Swami Vishnudevananda and will be carrying the Yoga classes during the course.
Swami Sivadasananda is known for his relaxed and skillfull training
methods in asanas and pranayama.
SwamiKailasananda is a Yo ga -Acharya and dire c tor of the International
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres in England and France. She is a scholar
in Sanskrit and and a long-time disciple of Swami Vishnu-devananda.
Fu rther information on the course rega rding detailed curriculum, daily schedule,
registration, te a ching material, preparatory wo rkshops, clothing, practical info rmation and helpful reminders, how to get there, airp o rt shuttle Delhi-Vrindavan
available (not included) may be obtained by email, mail, or by visiting:
www.sivananda.org/ttceurope
or www.sivananda.org/london