About Mahayukta
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About Mahayukta
Yoga stands as a proven cornerstone for disease prevention and overall well-being, embodying the belief that prevention surpasses cure. Through daily practice, it nurtures physical, mental, and spiritual health. Established in 2014 by Yogacharya Anoopananda, Mahayukta, nestled in the serene locale of Varkala, Kerala, India, is a Yoga Alliance-accredited residential school renowned for its exceptional yoga classes and teacher training courses in Trivandrum, Kerala.
Yogacharya Anoopananda’s vision is rooted in amalgamating the best of Eastern and Western traditions, with a primary focus on disseminating yoga knowledge to foster global unity and harmony among all nations, transcending barriers of race, religion, and nationality. Complementing our offerings are Ayurveda and philosophy classes, enriching the holistic experience.
Our dedicated team, led by Yogacharya Anoopananda, endeavors to provide affordable yet high-quality residential yoga teacher training courses at our ashram in Varkala, Trivandrum. Ensuring accessibility to quality training is paramount to us, regardless of financial constraints. We firmly believe that cost should never impede the pursuit of knowledge, hence our commitment to maintaining low course fees.
As part of our broader mission to spread love and yoga worldwide, we aspire to establish branches across various regions of Kerala, other states in India, and internationally, transcending boundaries to share the transformative power of yoga.
Overview of 200HRS 28 DAYS YOGA TTC
Our comprehensive 28-day, 200-hour Yoga and Ayurveda Teacher Training (YTT) Course is meticulously tailored to elevate your yoga training skills to an advanced level, enhancing flexibility and imparting the expertise expected of a traditional yoga master. Upon completion, you’ll earn your coveted RYT certification, symbolizing proficiency and mastery in the realm of yoga instruction. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Varkala Beach, our training unfolds within our serene Yoga Studios situated atop the beach cliff, offering an immersive and inspiring learning environment. Additionally, we provide the option for online participation if necessary, ensuring accessibility and flexibility in your learning journey.
Course Full Curriculum
Yoga and Yogic Practices
- Etymology of Yoga
- Brief Introduction about the Origin and Development of Yoga
- Yoga – Aims and Objectives
- General Introduction to Darshanas with special reference to Sankhya and Yoga
- General Introduction to Four Paths of Yoga
- Principles of Yoga and Yogic Practices
- Guiding Principles for Yogic Practices
Introduction to Hatha Yoga
- Introduction to Hatha Yoga
- Introduction to important Hatha Yoga Texts with special reference to Hatha Pradipika and Gheranda Samhita
- Causes of Success (Sadhaka Tattwa) and Causes of Failure (Badhaka Tattwa) in Hatha Yoga Sadhana
- Concept of Ghata and Ghata Shudhhi in Hatha Yoga
- Purpose and Utility of Shat Kriyas in Hatha Yoga
- Purpose and Utility of Asanas in Hatha Yoga
- Purpose and Importance of Pranayama in Hatha Yoga
Introduction to Patanjali Yoga
- Definition, Nature and Aim of Yoga according to Patanjali
- Concept of Chitta and Chitta Bhumis; Chitta Vrittis and Chitta Vrittinirodhopaya (Abhyasa and Vairagya)
- Concept of Ishwara and Ishwara Pranidhana
- Chitta Vikshepas (Antarayas) and their Associates (Sahabhuvas)
- Concept of Chitta Prasadana and their Relevance in Mental Well-being
- Kleshas and their significance in Yoga
- Ashtanga Yoga of Patanjali: Its Purpose, Effects and Significance
Introduction to Human Systems, Yoga and Health
- The Nine Systems of the Human Body
- Functions of the different Systems of the Human Body
- Introduction to Sensory Organs
- Neuro-muscular Co-ordination of Sensory Organs
- Basic Understanding of Exercise Physiology
- Homeostasis
- The Benefits of various Asanas on different parts of the Human Body
- Limitations and Contra-indications of specific Yoga Practices
Yoga for Wellness
- Health: Meaning and Definitions
- Concept of Pancha Koshas
- Yogic Conceptions of Health and Diseases
- Interdependency of physical (Prakriti) and psychological (Triguna) components according to Ayurveda
- Concept of Panchamahabhutas
- Yogic Principles of Healthy Living
- Introduction to yogic diet and nutrition
Yoga and Stress Management
- Human psyche: Yogic and modern concepts, behaviour and consciousness
- Frustration, conflicts, and psychosomatic disorders
- Relationship between mind and body
- Mental hygiene and role of Yoga in mental hygiene
- Mental health: a Yogic perspective
- Prayer and meditation for mental health
- Psychosocial environment and its importance for mental health (Yama and Niyama)
- Concept of stress according to modern science and Yoga
- Role of Yoga – Stress and Life Style Management
Familiarity with Body Joints and Vyayama
- Movement of Key Joints
- Sukshma Vyayama
- Shat Kriyas
Suryanamaskar and Asanas
- Introduction to Suryanamaskar (The Sun Salutation)
- Technique of Suryanamaskar Practice
- Asanas
- Five Spinal Movements in Yoga
Pranayama and Meditation
- Introduction to Pranayama
- Meditation – The Concept
- Practical Techniques of Meditation
Teaching Practice
- Teaching Yoga
- Principles and Skills for Educating Aspirants
- Teaching Yoga in a Group Setting
About Us
Yoga stands as a proven cornerstone for disease prevention and overall well-being, embodying the belief that prevention surpasses cure. Through daily practice, it nurtures physical, mental, and spiritual health.
Contact us
- mahayuktayoga@gmail.com
- +91 7306450742
- Raj palace, Middle Cliff Beach, Varkala