121 Online Viniyoga of Yoga Multi-Topic eStudy Modules Two to Four Overview

121 Online Viniyoga of Yoga Multi-Topic eStudy Modules Two to Four
– Āsana, Prāṇāyāma, Mantra and Sūtra

The Viniyoga of Yoga Multi-Topic eModule One offered a starting point for students who were wishing to explore Yoga Practice and Study but finding the range of options in the cYs Programme offering many single themes. This online eStudy draws together four of the core practice and study strands that this approach specialises in into one composite Course spread over four linked eModules.

Four strands weave into the Viniyoga of Yoga Multi-Topic eStudy Module One:

  1. The Viniyoga of Āsana eStudy Module One
    – Empower your Body Exploring how to Customise Āsana
  2. The Viniyoga of Prāṇāyāma eStudy Module One
    – Empower your Body Exploring how to Customise Prāṇāyāma
  3. The Viniyoga of Sounding and Chanting eStudy Module One
    – Free your Voice as a way to Experience the Source of Vibration
  4. The Viniyoga of Sūtra Psychology eStudy Module One
    – Clear your Flow Exploring Awareness within Mind and Emotions

These four single topic modules each have 7.5 hours teaching material that when combined within single programme form a 30 hour, multi-topic Viniyoga of Yoga eModule Series. The Viniyoga of Yoga Multi-Topic eStudy Module One is the first eModule in the series and although complete in itself, offers a stepping stone for students interested in exploring a combination programme rather than separate streams through individual topics.

As the student progresses through the four interlinked and developmental eModules in the multi-topic Yoga study programme they will experience a foundational learning in the areas of Āsana, Prāṇāyāma, Mantra and Sūtra according to the primary principles and teachings from T Krishnamacharya and TKV Desikachar on the art of application of Yoga.

What are the unique advantages of 121 Online Yoga Practice and Theory eStudy Modules?

  • Modular programmes offering an individualised progressive pathway
  • Multi-topic construct with core Āsana, Prāṇāyāma, Mantra and Sūtra teachings
  • Exclusive 121 learning environment supporting study and attention to the student
  • Traditional transmission between teacher and student to optimise absorption
  • Relevance to the individual’s situation through dialogue facilitating interaction
  • Studying practice and texts with a personal rather than teacher training priority

121 Online Viniyoga of Yoga Multi-Topic eStudy Modules Two to Four Framework

The Art of Yoga Practice & Study eModules reflect the teachings of TKV Desikachar and his father and teacher T Krishnamacharya as taught to Paul Harvey over 25 years through:

  • Guidance in emphasising a personal Yoga practice to support your everyday
  • Understanding the principles within the Viniyoga of Yoga which inspire and shape Yoga practice.
  • Overview of and background to the important teachings around body and mind.
  • Familiarisation with essential teachings within Yoga Psychological Philosophy
  • Appreciating how your body can work effectively in Āsana as a preparation for Yoga.
  • Deepening our work with the Breath as a Concentrational Yoga practice.
  • Exploring the relevance and place of Chanting as a Meditational Yoga practice.

It aims to present a view of the Viniyoga of Yoga to help develop our practice and deepen our relationship with Yoga Practice & Study. They are offered with respect for the vital source from which these teachings originated and their place in our age and culture.

“Yoga Practice is an essential part of Yoga Study.
Rather than Yoga Study being an essential part of Yoga Practice.”

121 Online Viniyoga of Yoga Multi-Topic eStudy Modules Two to Four Professional

The role of these eModules is not to train students as Yoga teachers although the Viniyoga of Yoga multi-topic content will obviously enhance any Yoga teacher’s skills in the area of Yoga Psychology and Yoga Therapeutic Healthcare.

In fact, not everybody wants to or actually needs to become a Yoga teacher to further their practice and study. Here the priorities are towards personal development and thus questions relating to our personal practice and study are the priorities. These Courses reflect this viewpoint.

“Abhyāsa, when performed with reverence, without interruption, over a long period of time, will result in a healthy body, acute senses and extraordinary alertness.”
– T Krishnamacharya

The aim is that we are all here in this course as students and it offers an opportunity for all teachers to step back from their teaching role and re-enhance their personal study and practice path.

Yoga is a process to train a student, not a training to process a teacher.

121 Online Viniyoga of Yoga Multi-Topic eStudy Modules One to Four combined themes total 30 hours through:

1. Body Postures or Āsana – 7.5 hours – Yoga as a Physiological Practice

1.1. Learning practice techniques, observation skills and awareness processes to help refine your short term and long term personal Āsana practice

  • Introduction to Āsana practice according to age
  • Introduction to Āsana practice according to health
  • Introduction to Āsana practice according to lifestyle
  • Introduction to Āsana practice according to energetic constitution
  • Introduction to Āsana practice according to psychological constitution

1.2. Study of Āsana Practice Techniques and Practice Theory

  • Introduction to definition, meaning, role and context of Āsana
  • Introduction to how Āsana are arranged into groups and categories
  • Introduction to how counterpostures or Pratikriyāsana are used
  • Introduction to why and how we use the breath in Āsana
  • Introduction to why we move or stay in Āsana
  • Introduction to how we adapt our Āsana practice
  • What we Modify or Vary in Āsana within our practice.
  • Introduction to how we intelligently plan our Āsana practice
  • Introduction to how we Observe within our Āsana practice
  • How to identify Primary, Primary Support, Secondary Support and Link Āsana.
  • When to use Link Āsana within an Āsana practice.
  • Setting Short term and Long term priorities for Āsana practice.
  • Learning to look into our Body with greater awareness.
  • Reviews, Summaries and Informal guidelines of a practical nature through questions for reflection, Āsana practice direction for your personal Āsana practice

2. Seated Breathing or Prāṇāyāma – 7.5 hours – Yoga as an Energetic Practice

2.1. Learning practice techniques, observation skills and awareness processes to help refine your short term and long term personal Prāṇāyāma practice

  • Exploring Prāṇāyāma Practice according to Age
  • Exploring Prāṇāyāma Practice according to Health
  • Exploring Prāṇāyāma Practice according to Lifestyle
  • Exploring Prāṇāyāma Practice according to Constitution
  • Introducing the Energetic characteristics of Prāṇāyāma
  • Introducing the Psychological characteristics of Prāṇāyāma

2.2. Study of Prāṇāyāma Practice Techniques and Practice Theory

  • How to identify Primary, Secondary and Support Prāṇāyāma techniques.
  • Learning Primary Prāṇāyāma Seated Āsana and Practice techniques.
  • Definition, purpose, role and benefits of Prāṇāyāma
  • Introducing how Prāṇāyāma are arranged sequentially in building a practice
  • Introducing how counterposes are used within Prāṇāyāma practice
  • Introducing how we breathe in Prāṇāyāma practice
  • Introducing how we use movement or stay as tools in Prāṇāyāma practice
  • Introducing how we modify or vary Prāṇāyāma within our practice
  • Why and how of using Primary Prāṇāyāma within a Yoga practice
  • Setting Short term and Long term priorities for Prāṇāyāma practice.
  • Reviews, Summaries and Informal guidelines of a practical nature through questions for reflection, Prāṇāyāma practice direction for your personal Prāṇāyāma practice

3. Chanting Sacred Sounds or Mantra – 7.5 hours – Yoga as a Devotional Practice

3.1. Learning practice techniques, observation skills and awareness processes to help refine your short term and long term personal Chanting practice

  • Exploring Chanting Practice according to Age
  • Exploring Chanting Practice according to Health
  • Exploring Chanting Practice according to Lifestyle
  • Exploring Chanting Practice according to Constitution
  • Introducing the Energetic characteristics of Chanting
  • Introducing the Psychological characteristics of Chanting

3.2. Study of Chanting Practice Techniques and Practice Theory

  • What is the role of Chanting?
  • Learning techniques to help find our chanting voice and develop their breathing with and for Sound and Chant.
  • Learning Core Chanting techniques and Vocal skills to help refine your personal practice.
  • Setting priorities for Preliminary voice work and sound techniques in personal practice.
  • Learning how to read and authentically vocalise Sound and Chant in Romanised Saṃskṛta.
  • Learning how to link and join Romanised Saṃskṛta to enhance our use and understanding of Sound and Chant.
  • Setting Short term and Long term priorities for a Chanting practice.
  • Being able to choose appropriate postures according to the energy and application of the Sound and Chant.
  • Integrating Sound and Chanting into existing Āsana, Prāṇāyāma and Meditational (Dhyānam) practices.
  • Discovering how Sound and Chant can be used as a tool for learning Indian teachings on psychology or spirituality.
  • Indexing Sound and Chant Material
  • Origins and context for Chanting
  • Guidelines for Sound and Chant
  • Saṃskṛta alphabet and pronunciation of the Sound and Chant
  • Saṃskṛta grammar and Saṃskṛta Sound and Chant rules

4. Textual Study or Yoga Sūtra – 7.5 hours – Yoga as a Spiritual Inquiry

4.1. Learning study techniques, observation skills and awareness processes to help refine your short term and long term personal Yoga practice

  • Defining what is Yoga.
  • Outlining its link to the Yoga Sūtra and the purpose of Sūtra.
  • Appreciating the core concepts that underpin this key Yoga teaching.
  • Exploring some core concepts that underpin this key teaching on Yoga.
  • Exploring the basic structures and purpose to the four chapters.
  • How the four chapters are linked.
  • What are the key words in each.
  • Which chapters are most important.
  • Why we need a view such as Patāñjali.
  • Exploring some key Sūtra in the first and second Chapters.
  • Learning to look from the Yoga Sūtra at our relationship with others.
  • Linking the Sūtra to the ebb and flow of daily life.
  • Introduction to the value of reciting the Yoga Sūtra.

121 Online Viniyoga of Yoga Multi-Topic eStudy Modules Two to Four Prerequisites, Duration, Session Timings, Fees and Commencement

The prerequisites are Prospective students will have successfully completed:
The Online Viniyoga of Yoga Online Multi-Topic eStudy Module One or
– The Viniyoga of Yoga Multi-Topic Module One Group Workshop.

The online eModules Two to Four are each offered to students in the form of nine 121 meetings via Skype, FaceTime, or another compatible live link video medium, to allow for a personalised approach and in-depth transmission between teacher and student.

The timings for each of the nine sessions will be 50′. Together they total 7.5 hours of 121 teaching held over nine meetings at intervals to be negotiated between student and teacher. The suggestion at this point is around 2-4 weeks between meetings.

The fee for each online eModule will be £415 for the nine sessions and includes a pre-prepared PDF manual as a support. For students using the UK Banking BACS payment system this will be the transferable fee.

However where there are cross country or cross currency transfer fees involved then these need to be added on so the received fee is still £415.

The Fee Structure can include a split payment whereby an initial payment of £215 prior to the online meetings commencing and a further payment of £200 before session 5 convenes.

Missed or cancelled meetings at less than 24 hours notice are chargeable. In these situations further meetings to catch up on content are possible and can be added on at a fee of £47 per 50′ session.

Commencement is dependent on current diary spaces for 121 students. Subject to availability, online meetings can begin after agreeing a mutually convenient time and frequency and transfer of the initial fee.