Foundations of Hatha 

- The True traditional meaning of Hatha, demystifying tradition

- History of Hatha and finding the consistent goal throughout the ages

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Biomechanics 

- The biomechanics of the shoulder

- Injury prevention through posture practice 

- Traditional Hatha Salutations:

Sun/Solar Salutations + Moon/Lunar Salutations 

 

In depth Anatomy of Energy 

Eastern into Western perspective 

The physical, functional understanding of: 

The Nadis (energy pathways)

Five Prana Vayus (direction of energy) 

The Gunas (quality of matter)

The Koshas (Layers of the body)

The Chakras (Energy centres of the body)
 

Teaching methodology 

How to teach Yoga without Postures 

Energetic Yoga teaching 

Appealing to a wider community inclusive of all ability and disability

Chakra healing and energy based class plans and structures

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The Chakra System in depth 

Chakra foundations 

Understanding the true expression of each Chakra and it's function

Reading blockages + dysfunctions within our energy systems

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Beyond Asana 

Mudra practice & the elements 

Types of Mudras 

Use of Mandala and Binaural beat within a class and self practice

The Bandhas 

Bandha practice

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The history of healing 

Traditional & Contemporary healing and medicine

History of Medicine  

Looking at other indigenous and traditional healing methods

 

Philosophy 

Buddhism & Yoga

The original meaning of Ashtanga Yoga

The 4 Noble truths 

The philosophy of suffering 

The eight fold path + the 8 limbs of Yoga

Advanced Samkhya 

Samkhya vs Yogic philosophy 

The Yoga Sutra translations

The 6 obstacles of Yoga (the Kleshas)

The Hatha Pradipika no relatio to modern suffering/illness

 

Biochemistry of Yoga 

Brain body medicine 

Cellular foundations of the human body

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