yoga teacher training course assessment
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Yoga Teacher Training Course
AssessmentMy understanding of Samkhya Theory
of EvolutionMy experience of being a Yoga Teacher
Samkhya Philosophy
Introduction to Samkhya
First propounded by Kapila Maha MuniSaid to be among the first of the darsanas
Bhagavad Gita has many references Adisamkara’s grand guru Gaudapada taught Samkhya
philosophyBuddha learnt Samkhya from Rishi Alar Kalam
Introduction to Samkhya
Two MeaningsSam = total Khya = Knowledge
Can be translated to complete knowledge of selfor
Samkhya also means numbersReferring to the 25 tatvas presented by
the philosophy
Introduction to Samkhya
Two schools of Samkhya
Saisvara NirisvaraPatanjali, Bhagavad Gita Kapila, Isvara Krisna
Theory of Causation
Cause Catalyst Effect
Theory of Causation
Cause Catalyst Effect
Satkarya Karana Karya
Theory of Causation
Cause Catalyst Effect
Satkarya Karana Karya
• Effect is contained in the cause• A catalyst is needed to produce the effect from the
cause• If desired effect is not produced, the wrong cause is
being acted on
Theory of Evolution
Prakriti
Mahat / Buddhi
Ahamkara
Satvik Ahamkara
Manas
Jnanendriyas (Srota, Tvak, Jihva, Grahana,
Chaksu)
Karmendriyas (Vak, Pani, Pada, Payu,
Upastha)
Rajasik Ahamkara
Tamasik Ahamkara
Tanmatras (Sabda, Sparsa, rupa, rasa,
gandha)
Bhutas (Akasa, Vayu, Agni, Aap, Prithvi)
Purusa
Theory of Evolution
Prakriti
Mahat / Buddhi
Ahamkara
Satvik Ahamkara
Manas
Jnanendriyas (Srota, Tvak, Jihva, Grahana,
Chaksu)
Karmendriyas (Vak, Pani, Pada, Payu,
Upastha)
Rajasik Ahamkara
Tamasik Ahamkara
Tanmatras (Sabda, Sparsa, rupa, rasa,
gandha)
Bhutas (Akasa, Vayu, Agni, Aap, Prithvi)
Purusa
Theory of Evolution
Prakriti
Mahat / Buddhi
Ahamkara
Satvik Ahamkara
Manas
Jnanendriyas (Srota, Tvak, Jihva, Grahana,
Chaksu)
Karmendriyas (Vak, Pani, Pada, Payu,
Upastha)
Rajasik Ahamkara
Tamasik Ahamkara
Tanmatras (Sabda, Sparsa, rupa, rasa,
gandha)
Bhutas (Akasa, Vayu, Agni, Aap, Prithvi)
Purusa
Theory of Evolution
Prakriti
Mahat / Buddhi
Ahamkara
Satvik Ahamkara
Manas
Jnanendriyas (Srota, Tvak, Jihva, Grahana,
Chaksu)
Karmendriyas (Vak, Pani, Pada, Payu,
Upastha)
Rajasik Ahamkara
Tamasik Ahamkara
Tanmatras (Sabda, Sparsa, rupa, rasa,
gandha)
Bhutas (Akasa, Vayu, Agni, Aap, Prithvi)
Purusa
Theory of Evolution
Prakriti
Mahat / Buddhi
Ahamkara
Satvik Ahamkara
Manas
Jnanendriyas (Srota, Tvak, Jihva, Grahana,
Chaksu)
Karmendriyas (Vak, Pani, Pada, Payu,
Upastha)
Rajasik Ahamkara
Tamasik Ahamkara
Tanmatras (Sabda, Sparsa, rupa, rasa,
gandha)
Bhutas (Akasa, Vayu, Agni, Aap, Prithvi)
Purusa
Theory of Evolution
Prakriti
Mahat / Buddhi
Ahamkara
Satvik Ahamkara
Manas
Jnanendriyas (Srota, Tvak, Jihva, Grahana,
Chaksu)
Karmendriyas (Vak, Pani, Pada, Payu,
Upastha)
Rajasik Ahamkara
Tamasik Ahamkara
Tanmatras (Sabda, Sparsa, rupa, rasa,
gandha)
Bhutas (Akasa, Vayu, Agni, Aap, Prithvi)
Purusa
Theory of Evolution
Prakriti
Mahat / Buddhi
Ahamkara
Satvik Ahamkara
Manas
Jnanendriyas (Srota, Tvak, Jihva, Grahana,
Chaksu)
Karmendriyas (Vak, Pani, Pada, Payu,
Upastha)
Rajasik Ahamkara
Tamasik Ahamkara
Tanmatras (Sabda, Sparsa, rupa, rasa,
gandha)
Bhutas (Akasa, Vayu, Agni, Aap, Prithvi)
Purusa
Theory of Evolution
Prakriti
Mahat / Buddhi
Ahamkara
Satvik Ahamkara
Manas
Jnanendriyas (Srota, Tvak, Jihva, Grahana,
Chaksu)
Karmendriyas (Vak, Pani, Pada, Payu,
Upastha)
Rajasik Ahamkara
Tamasik Ahamkara
Tanmatras (Sabda, Sparsa, rupa, rasa,
gandha)
Bhutas (Akasa, Vayu, Agni, Aap, Prithvi)
Purusa
Samkhya & Yoga
Samkhya is the map. Yoga is the vehicle.
II-18 Prakasakiryasthitisilam bhutendriyatmakam bhogapavargartham drsyam|
II-19 Visesavisesa lingamatralingani gunaparvani |
My learning
Liberation or moksa is not an intellectual pursuit. Understanding purusa is not a matter of the mind or the intellect. The journey is to transcend the mind.
My experience with teaching Yoga
Designing a course
Goal: Dhanurasana – Group classChoosing the right postures to prepare for the goal
posture
Goal: Relax before sleeping – MyselfChoosing postures that are easy-to-do without getting
out of bedCreating the relaxing effect through posture &
breathing technique
Teaching a group
Drawing the course in stick figures in a presentable format
Taking the help of a model to demonstrateGiving multiple instructions for one asana vinyasa
Managing the different needs of participants (modifications, late-comers, level etc)
Teaching an Individual
Motivating the student to do asanaQuickly suggesting modifications to achieve the
function of the posture. Balancing sthiram sukham with the function of the
postureIntroducing breathing in asana
Progressing by readiness of the studentSimple Standing Surya Namaskaras Lying Seated Breathing
My Learning
Theory Vs PracticalTeaching yoga deserves to be a profession
A teacher needs personal disciplineApplying principles while teaching will help take them
into other parts of lifeTeaching yoga is great space to practice Maitri, Karuna,
Mudita & Upeksa
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