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Avani Yoga 59208
Avani Yoga 59208
Avani Yoga 59208
Organisation .. 3
Equal Opportunities . 3
Objectives .. 4
Teacher..................2
Equal Opportunities......................................................................................... 3
Course listing and description ........................................................................... 4 - 8
AbouttheCourse................3
Books of Interest . 8
Objectives. .......................................................................................................4
Conduct Policy . 9
Dates, Application process
& Fees.................................................................. 4
Grievance procedure.......................................................................................9-11
ApplicationForm..................................................................................... 12-13
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Debbie first discovered Yoga 20 years ago on the banks of the river Ganges in
the holy city of Rishikesh, India and immediately knew she had found what she
was looking for. Since then she has visited India annually, both personally and to
take students on retreat, delving deeply into meditation and yoga practice which
she has found to be a powerful agent of change in her life.
She became a qualified Yoga teacher in Mysore, India, and studied many alterna-
tive therapies whilst travelling around the world, before finally settling in Southamp-
ton to qualify as a registered practitioner and to establish a yoga centre which of-
fered a full schedule of classes, workshops, meditation courses and therapies.
Debbies interest in meditation and Kriya Yoga began in 1998 reading Autobiogra-
phy of a Yoga by Paramahansa Yogananda. She has been blessed with many won-
derful teachers (from east and west) eventually meeting the guiding light in her life
Swami Vishwananda who gave her the spiritual name Dhanashri (which means to
give all) and initiated her to become an Atma Kriya Yoga teacher and also to lead
Om Healing meditation groups.
For Debbie her practice is not confined to a yoga mat it permeates her whole
life. She has found that the timeless principles of Yoga sometimes confront us with
uncomfortable truths, but when we accept the challenge we are provided with un-
precedented opportunities for growth.
ORGANISATION
Avani Yogas Advanced Studies & Teacher Training program complies with
the Yoga Alliance UK Standards for certification at the 200-hour level. Once a
student completes all program requirements, a certificate of completion will
be presented which in turn can be sent to Yoga Alliance Professionals in order to
obtain teaching certification. Yoga Alliance registers yoga teachers who
demonstrate qualifications that meet minimum teaching standards established by
the organisations founding members. Yoga Alliance also registers yoga schools
whose teacher training programs address those standards; assuring graduates
are well-qualified to teach the practice in public. For more information about Yoga
Alliance UK and certification, please contact Yoga Alliance UK, 25 Rodney Street,
Midlothian, Edinburgh, EH7 4EL / phone 0845 230 7009 or email via the website
www.yogaalliance.co.uk
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Teacher Training Courses with Avani Yoga are not only for those who wish to
embark upon the rewarding journey of teaching others, they are also open to
all serious students of yoga who wish to significantly deepen their knowledge
and understanding of this ancient tradition and its deeply relevant offerings
for everybody, today. Come to the course first and foremost for your own
transformation and Debbie will provide a safe and nurturing atmosphere and an in
depth course of study to enable students to deepen their personal practice and
become skilled and confident teachers.
COURSE INTENTIONS
The intention of this course is to offer a broad and thorough foundation for the
teaching of Vinyasa or flow Yoga. Detailed study and practice of Asana forms
the foundation of the training programme. Deepening personal practice will be
emphasised as this is the key to unlocking the essence of each pose, which in
turn gives rise to inspired, creative and joyful teaching. The course will endeavour
to help students unravel, understand and evolve their own uniquely personal
teaching style that is a reflection and a manifestation of their heartfelt and authentic
experience.
The Advanced Studies & Teacher Training Programme is a 200 hour Yoga Alliance
UK certified course. To support your journey in addition to the course you should
make time for at least 1 yoga class per week and at least 4 hours of home practice/
study. On completion of the course to continue and support your development
regular one day workshops, advanced courses and monthly meditation sessions
will be available at Yoga Ananda as will opportunities to become teachers at the
centre.
The course begins in September each year and ends with a 4 day residential
retreat. For current dates visit www.avani-yoga.co.uk
Applications forms can be found at the back of this manual, obtained at the centre
or from the website. It is recommended that each participant has at least 1 year of
Yoga experience however each application will be reviewed and all taken into
consideration.
The course fee for the programme including the retreat is 2,250.00 (early bird) if
the deposit is paid at least 3 months prior to course start. A nonrefundable deposit
of 500 is requested with each application that is accepted to secure your place.
All chqs payable to Ms. D. Avani or payment can be made via the website.
The final balance is due at the start of the course. However a choice of payment
options is available if paying the final balance in full is not suitable for you. A
payment form with full details can be found in this pack.
Discounted student teacher insurance is not included in this fee but is available
from Yoga Alliance UK and is a compulsory part of the course.
COURSE LISTING & DESCRIPTIONS
ASANA
This part of the course will explore the relationship of the practice of asana to the
true goal of yoga, liberation.
PRANAYAMA
YOGA PHILOSOPHY
Yoga is timeless and its application is universal. Its a spiritual tradition that
represents the cumulative wisdom of sages and seers over a period of more than
5000 years. It has reached us by a flow of grace that has passed from teacher
to student uninterruptedly for more than 200 generations. As Yoga teachers and
advancing practitioners we align ourselves with those who have gone before us
and become a part of this flow of grace. It is therefore important for us to
understand the tradition for which we speak and from which we practice.
TEACHING METHODOLOGY
Energetic Anatomy while the physical aspects of the practice have far
reaching benefits, the real transformative power lies in the more subtle aspects of
our bodies. We will develop and understand the relationship between the various
bodies (koshas) as well as the various components of the energy system and how
they can be used to move enhance our asana practice.
BOOKS OF INTEREST THAT WILL SUPPORT YOUR DEVELOPMENT
(not listed in any particular order)
It is purely your personal choice to choose from these or other books not
listed, these are the ones that I have found to be very useful on my journey...
NB - there are around 40 FREE books available to download from the TT portal
along with hundreds of pages of resources as part of the course ...
Avani Yoga & Yoga Ananda strives to provide an environment conducive to learning,
growth, and professionalism. Students are expected to behave courteously and
respectfully, to observe Avani Yoga & Yoga Anandas policies, and to devote
themselves earnestly to their studies.
The following may be grounds for disciplinary action and possible dismissal from
the program and/or Yoga Ananda premises:
A student who feels his or her rights have been violated should meet with the
person against whom they have the complaint outside of class, and attempt to
resolve the conflict.
If the grievance is with an instructor, the student must first attempt to resolve the
matter with the instructor. If this fails to rectify the problem, the student should
bring the incident to the attention of the centre Ethical Committee
Avani/Yoga Ananda Holistic Centre is a professional organisation that abides by
ethical guidelines. If a violation of these ethical guidelines occurs, then the teacher
in question may be suspended or expelled from teaching at Avani/Yoga Ananda
1. If a student feels that Avani/Yoga Ananda teacher has violated the Ethical
Guidelines, then a formal written grievance can be filed within 7 days of the alleged
incident to the Ethics commitee.
The Ethics Committee in this instance consists of Rajneesh Sharma and Leon
Deith.
2. Once the grievance is received by the Ethics Committee then a member of the
Ethics Committee will call the complainant to review the grievance.
Then the grievance will be submitted to the Ethics Committee to determine whether
the grievance is substantial or valid enough to warrant a full investigation and
review.
The Committee has the responsibility to look into any incidents brought to its
attention regardless of the informality of the information, provided the information
can be documented or supported.
3. If the Ethics Committee determines that the grievance is substantial and valid,
then the grievance will be submitted in writing via registered mail to the Avani/Yoga
Ananda teacher being charged (the respondent).
4. The Avani/Yoga Ananda teacher will have 2 weeks to reply in writing to the
Ethics Committee. A designated member of the Ethics Committee will then
contact the Avani/Yoga Ananda teacher to review the response. Any edits to the
respondents initial statement will be sent to the respondent for approval. The final
grievance and teachers response will then be examined in depth by the Ethics
Committee. Any witnesses will be contacted at that time.
5. The Ethics Committee will reply to both the complainant and the respondent in
writing with the Committees determination on the case.
b. Conflict resolution is made between the complainant and the respondent in lieu
of a full review by the Ethics Committee.
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