Online 121 Viniyoga of Āsana eStudy Module One Duration, Fees and Commencement

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Online 121 Yoga Techniques & Textual Theory eStudy Modular Overview

This Page introduces the Viniyoga of Āsana Practice and Theory Modular Workshop and Courses Student Study Programme as taught by T Krishnamacharya to TKV Desikachar.

Together they offer deep and profound training in the application of Āsana and how it inspires and guides our personal Yoga practice and study Sādhana, either for personal development or, if relevant, professional skills.

“Another important aspect is that the masters
taught us to move from a deeper source,
not just from muscles and joints.”
– TKV Desikachar

As we progress through the interlinked and developmental Modules in the programme you will experience in-depth learning in all areas of Āsana practice and Āsana study theory.

It is offered with respect for the vital source from which these Yoga teachings originated and their place in our age and culture and reflects 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 Āsana Practice to support your everyday life
• Understanding the principles in Āsana which inspire and shape Yoga practice
• An overview of Yoga teachings around Āsana practice
• Familiarisation with Yoga Āsana terminology and practice techniques
• Appreciating how your body can work more effectively in Āsana
• Deepening our work with and the importance of Āsana in practice

1. Introduction to Āsana by learning the skills to develop and refine your own Āsana practice according to who and where you are through an exploration of Āsana as a Process:

• Introduction to Āsana practice according to age
  – Core concept – Yoga Krama – posture, breathing and meditation
• Introduction to Āsana practice according to health
  – Core concept – Sakti Krama – recovery, support or discovery
• Introduction to Āsana practice according to lifestyle
  – Core concept – Prayoga – according to your background
• Introduction to Āsana practice according to energetic constitution
  – Core concept – Tridoṣa – optimising your system
• Introduction to Āsana practice according to psychological constitution
  – Core concept – Dvikrama – influencing your mind

2. Introduction to Āsana Practice Techniques and Theory by learning the skills to develop and refine your own Āsana practice through an exploration of Āsana as Content:

• Introduction to definition, meaning and context of Āsana
  – Core concept – Nāma Rūpa Lakṣana – name, form and characteristics
• Introduction to how Āsana are arranged into groups and categories
  – Core concept – Vinyāsa Krama – collecting postures together
• Introduction to how counterpostures or Pratikriyāsana are used
  – Core concept – Pratikriyāsana– maintaining the balance
• Introduction to how we breathe in Āsana
  – Core concept – Prāṇāpāna Dhāraṇā – where the focus is
• Introduction to why we move or stay in Āsana
  – Core concept – Circulation and Purification – dynamic and static
• Introduction to how we adapt our Āsana practice
  – Core concept – Variation and Modification – change and necessity
• Introduction to how we intelligently plan our Āsana practice
  – Core concept – Bṛṃhaṇa and Laṅghana Kriyā – connecting postures together
• Introduction to how we Observe within our Āsana practice
  – Core concept – Spine, Breath and Attention – learning to look
• Reviews, Summaries and Informal guidelines of a practical nature through questions for reflection, Āsana practice direction for your personal Āsana practice
  – Core concept – attitude – following up our learning