Yoga Teacher Training in Germany

Every day we will practice traditional Hatha Yoga together, including the different practices of shatkarma, asana, pranayama and meditation.

The term "Hatha" is derived from two Sanskrit words: "ha" meaning sun and "tha" meaning moon and is based on the idea of balancing opposing energies within oneself.

One of the key principles of Hatha Yoga is the union of opposing forces, such as strength and flexibility, effort and surrender, or activity and stillness. Through the practice of Hatha Yoga, you will learn to cultivate balance, resilience, and inner harmony.

We will focus on different asana sequences to balance the doshas that you can implement into your daily practice.

Ancient breathing techniques, also known as pranayama in the Yogic tradition, have been practiced for thousands of years. They work on the physical, pranic and mental levels and bring body, mind and energy system into balance. These breathing techniques can be used to relax the nervous system, creating a state of calmness and relaxation when you feel stressed and overwhelmed; and to energize body and mind when you feel low in energy and tired.

During this Yoga and Ayurveda course we will practice different breathing and pranayama techniques for you to use. They are great companions and help us to master difficult situations in everyday life.

Dharana and Dhyana are two interconnected stages of meditation in the Yogic tradition. You will learn the difference between these two stages and realize that most of the time when we say we meditate, we actually concentrate.

Both practices are essential components of the yogic journey, as they help us to transcendent our busy monkey-mind and to attain higher stages of consciousness.

We will practice different concentration and meditation techniques including breath awareness, mantra meditation, body scan meditation and loving-kindness meditation.

The yogic anergy gestures are also known as mudras. They are used to direct the flow of energy or prana into different parts of the body and enhancing mental focus.

When most people think about mudras, they only think about hand gestures like Anjali mudra or the jnana mudra. But mudras can also involve the entire body, including postures like the Vipritkarni mudra, facial expressions (Kaki Mudra), and even eye movements like the Shambhavi Mudra.

The eight limbs of Yoga, also called the ‘Ashtanga Yoga’ are summarized by Patanjali in his Yoga sutras. They provide a frame work for achieving self-realization through the practice of Yoga.

They give suggestions of how to life a happy and content life and we will translate these ancient guidelines and discuss how we can use them in our daily life and how they fit into our modern world.

Sankhya philosophy is one of the oldest and most influential schools of Indian philosophy. It provides a theoretical framework for understanding the nature of the Self, the cosmos, and the processes of creation and dissolution. It has influenced various spiritual and philosophical traditions, including Ayurveda, Yoga, and Tantra.

This is important to understand these basic principles of Ayurveda and the yogic traditions and practices.

How does Yoga affect our mind? How can we use Yoga to reduce stress, regulate our emotions and enhance our mood?

Just a few questions we will answer in this session about the mind and yoga.

Vata, Pita and Kapha – the tri doshas

The concept of tri dosha is the foundation of Ayurveda. The three doshas are the fundamental energies that govern all the physiological and psychological processes in the human body.

In each person these tri doshas have a unique combination affecting the persons whole physical and mental constitution, known as the Prakriti, we are born with.

The balance and harmony of the Tri Doshas are essential for optimal health and well-being.

Different factors, like our diet, lifestyle and the different seasons can bring the doshas out of their initial balance.

In this course we will discuss the basic principle of the doshas, by what they are affected and how we can regain balance.

We will have a session where you will find out your individual combination of the doshas. This will help you to find the right yogic practices and dietary approaches for you to implement into your life

You will learn how to implement the different ayurvedic practices into your daily routine from getting out of bed in the morning until going to sleep in the evening.

Diet is an integral aspect of Ayurveda and it is important to choose food that aligns with your doshas to maintain or regain balance in the body and mind. The ayurvedic diet is based on the principle that food is medicine and can be used to prevent and treat diseases.

We will speak about the key principles of the ayurvedic diet and you will learn which foods to choose according to your doshas.

The science of Ayurveda is close to nature and uses what nature offers us to keep ourselves healthy and to heal our bodies and minds. Herbs in Ayurveda are valued for their therapeutic properties, medicinal benefits and their ability to promote balance and harmony in the body. They can be used as a therapy or preventive to support well-being and health. Herbs are

Herbs are considered essential allies in Ayurveda and we will speak about different herbs like Ashwaganda, triphala, Brahmi and other basic herbs that you can find in your kitchen. We will give you tips and recipes how to use them to prevent diseases and to heal yourself.

The word "Abhyanga" is derived from Sanskrit, where "Abhi" means "towards" and "Anga" means "body." Therefore, Abhyanga translates to "towards the body" or "loving the body."

It is a traditional practice of self-massage or massage using oils.

Oil application plays an important part in Ayurveda to nourish the skin, detoxify the bodies tissues, lubricate the joints, reduce stress and calm the nervous system and much more.

You will learn different strokes for self abhyanga to nurture and rejuvenate your body. It is an important ritual of self-love and self-care that honors your body as a temple of well-being.