A transformative & mystical
journey into Yoga.
...To see beyond the ordinary

Sajeeva Advanced 200 Hours Yoga Teacher Training

Advanced Asana, Pranayama, Mantra, Yantra Meditation, Yoga Nidra, & Puja

​This one month course combines the most transformative practices of ancient & traditional Yoga with modern developments in the living tradition. We bring balance to your body, energy, & mind, while expanding presence, guide you to connect to true purpose, and experience union or self realization. The course is designed to bring people with previous yoga experience into deep states of meditation and develop all aspects of your practice with daily lectures & practice in teaching. You don't need to have taken a teacher training before but, you should have some experience in practicing Yoga to be part of this focused training. We teach progressively towards advanced asana, pranayama breathing practices, Sanskrit mantra chanting, Yoga nidra, and powerful meditation techniques, as well as traditional Vedic activities like daily fire offerings after sunset at the Ashram's fire puja. 
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The Rishikesh Yogashram is secluded, about one hour drive through the mountains above Rishikesh, with stunning views of the valleys and peaks on the way. At Yogashram there are stunning 360° views from the property. We will also have some group activities on our days off to explore nearby amazing locations. Within walking distance is Neelkanth, the famous temple site dedicated to the story and event of Shiva imbibing the poison that came out from the churning of the ocean of milk by the gods and demons. We will also organize a group excursion down into Rishikesh, practice and connect with the energy at the Ganga river, visit famous places like the "Beatles" Ashram and have free time for wandering and shopping. 

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Main practices and subjects you'll learn with Sajeeva Yoga. 
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Subtle Energetic Body

We will balance the energy body through bandha, mudra, pranayama, nadi, nada, kundalini yoga techniques, inner vision, and contemplation. Our practices will build up through the month, combining breath retentions, visualization, bandha, and mudra to powerfully move energy into new configurations to expand and open our perceptions. When pure spiritual light shines, the illusions dissolve. 
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Advanced Vinyasa & Asana Practice

During morning Hatha & Vinyasa yoga practice you will be safely challenged to experience new dimensions in your physicality and energy through progressive techniques to build your strength & body stability, flexibility & range of motion, grace and coordination, balance & concentration. Learn about more detailed sequencing theories for health, wellness, and most importantly balancing the physical & energetic body for effortless meditations.

Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra, meaning yogic sleep, is a guided practice to put the body in a deep state of rest while the consciousness stays awake to it's inner dimensions. This involves rotation of awareness and relaxation, mentally creating sense experiences, and planting seeds of beneficial intentions or perceptions in our subconscious that will slowly reprogram the mind. In our course you will learn to set the atmosphere, guide yoga nidra, and sweetly bring people back to waking consciousness with a beautiful result.

Yantra

Yantra are sacred geometric forms which generate auspicious energy for practice and a spiritual life. They can be used to establish a space but have even greater profound effect when they are part of puja, given offerings, or used as a meditative object by gazing or internal visualization. We will practice Yantra gazing with several forms and also study number, geometry, and color as tools for inner concentration practices.
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Fire Puja

Puja, or Agni Hotra, is an ancient Vedic ritualistic practice or worship of the divine through fire and offerings through the fire. During this ritual we chant mantra and make offerings and meditate. This will be a daily practice before we take dinner. 
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Nada Yoga & Sound Journeys

Nada means, sound. Sound is the basic principle of existence. Vibration is frequency of energetic movements and all phenomenon occur on this basis. Sound, as in what we hear, are those frequencies which the ear can detect. Listening is a very attentive skill which can directly lead to experiencing more subtle aspects of our inner dimensions. We will practice listening inwardly for the Anahata, the Om within. and we will also use alloy metal singing bowls and other devices for developing our sensitivity and awareness. In the course you will be guided in facilitating similar sound journeys on whatever instruments or other devices you have available. 

Advanced Yoga Teacher Training at Rishikesh Yoga Ashram

Practicing Yoga in the Himalayas

The course takes place in Rishikesh, India, sometimes called the birth place of Yoga, or the capital of Yoga... at Rishikesh Yogashram. It is a sustainable living and eco-aware community project founded by Yogi Amitram, who will be our host and one of the lead teachers on the course along with George Anthony. The Ashram grounds features the iconic Earthship building, largely made from recycled materials such as earth rammed tires, bottles, recycled wood and slate. There are also 4 stone cottages made from stone found on the property, and the earthquake proof Earth bag house. The ashram grows as much of it's own organic food as possible and many of it's projects also support local children with necessities, funds for education, or healthy activities. 

There are stunning views all around the Ashram, with sunrise and sunset views, the expansive scene looking over Rishikesh city far below, and rolling hills and mountains of the Himalayas. On the property is also a few special meditation spots, like the cave. 

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All inclusive for the course is 2500USD or sign up and secure your spot with a deposit before December, 1 2019 to save 200USD from the total cost. Includes 3 meals a day, 200+ hours training, and stay in the Stone Cottages(2 sharing) or Earth Bag House(3 sharing) and a experiences of a lifetime in one of the sacred places.