Yoga teacher training course assessment

Yoga Teacher Training Course

AssessmentMy understanding of Samkhya Theory

of EvolutionMy experience of being a Yoga Teacher

Samkhya Philosophy

Introduction to Samkhya

First propounded by Kapila Maha MuniSaid to be among the first of the darsanas

Bhagavad Gita has many references Adisamkara’s grand guru Gaudapada taught Samkhya

philosophyBuddha learnt Samkhya from Rishi Alar Kalam

Introduction to Samkhya

Two MeaningsSam = total Khya = Knowledge

Can be translated to complete knowledge of selfor

Samkhya also means numbersReferring to the 25 tatvas presented by

the philosophy

Introduction to Samkhya

Two schools of Samkhya

Saisvara NirisvaraPatanjali, Bhagavad Gita Kapila, Isvara Krisna

Theory of Causation

Cause Catalyst Effect

Theory of Causation

Cause Catalyst Effect

Satkarya Karana Karya

Theory of Causation

Cause Catalyst Effect

Satkarya Karana Karya

• Effect is contained in the cause• A catalyst is needed to produce the effect from the

cause• If desired effect is not produced, the wrong cause is

being acted on

Theory of Evolution

Prakriti

Mahat / Buddhi

Ahamkara

Satvik Ahamkara

Manas

Jnanendriyas (Srota, Tvak, Jihva, Grahana,

Chaksu)

Karmendriyas (Vak, Pani, Pada, Payu,

Upastha)

Rajasik Ahamkara

Tamasik Ahamkara

Tanmatras (Sabda, Sparsa, rupa, rasa,

gandha)

Bhutas (Akasa, Vayu, Agni, Aap, Prithvi)

Purusa

Theory of Evolution

Prakriti

Mahat / Buddhi

Ahamkara

Satvik Ahamkara

Manas

Jnanendriyas (Srota, Tvak, Jihva, Grahana,

Chaksu)

Karmendriyas (Vak, Pani, Pada, Payu,

Upastha)

Rajasik Ahamkara

Tamasik Ahamkara

Tanmatras (Sabda, Sparsa, rupa, rasa,

gandha)

Bhutas (Akasa, Vayu, Agni, Aap, Prithvi)

Purusa

Theory of Evolution

Prakriti

Mahat / Buddhi

Ahamkara

Satvik Ahamkara

Manas

Jnanendriyas (Srota, Tvak, Jihva, Grahana,

Chaksu)

Karmendriyas (Vak, Pani, Pada, Payu,

Upastha)

Rajasik Ahamkara

Tamasik Ahamkara

Tanmatras (Sabda, Sparsa, rupa, rasa,

gandha)

Bhutas (Akasa, Vayu, Agni, Aap, Prithvi)

Purusa

Theory of Evolution

Prakriti

Mahat / Buddhi

Ahamkara

Satvik Ahamkara

Manas

Jnanendriyas (Srota, Tvak, Jihva, Grahana,

Chaksu)

Karmendriyas (Vak, Pani, Pada, Payu,

Upastha)

Rajasik Ahamkara

Tamasik Ahamkara

Tanmatras (Sabda, Sparsa, rupa, rasa,

gandha)

Bhutas (Akasa, Vayu, Agni, Aap, Prithvi)

Purusa

Theory of Evolution

Prakriti

Mahat / Buddhi

Ahamkara

Satvik Ahamkara

Manas

Jnanendriyas (Srota, Tvak, Jihva, Grahana,

Chaksu)

Karmendriyas (Vak, Pani, Pada, Payu,

Upastha)

Rajasik Ahamkara

Tamasik Ahamkara

Tanmatras (Sabda, Sparsa, rupa, rasa,

gandha)

Bhutas (Akasa, Vayu, Agni, Aap, Prithvi)

Purusa

Theory of Evolution

Prakriti

Mahat / Buddhi

Ahamkara

Satvik Ahamkara

Manas

Jnanendriyas (Srota, Tvak, Jihva, Grahana,

Chaksu)

Karmendriyas (Vak, Pani, Pada, Payu,

Upastha)

Rajasik Ahamkara

Tamasik Ahamkara

Tanmatras (Sabda, Sparsa, rupa, rasa,

gandha)

Bhutas (Akasa, Vayu, Agni, Aap, Prithvi)

Purusa

Theory of Evolution

Prakriti

Mahat / Buddhi

Ahamkara

Satvik Ahamkara

Manas

Jnanendriyas (Srota, Tvak, Jihva, Grahana,

Chaksu)

Karmendriyas (Vak, Pani, Pada, Payu,

Upastha)

Rajasik Ahamkara

Tamasik Ahamkara

Tanmatras (Sabda, Sparsa, rupa, rasa,

gandha)

Bhutas (Akasa, Vayu, Agni, Aap, Prithvi)

Purusa

Theory of Evolution

Prakriti

Mahat / Buddhi

Ahamkara

Satvik Ahamkara

Manas

Jnanendriyas (Srota, Tvak, Jihva, Grahana,

Chaksu)

Karmendriyas (Vak, Pani, Pada, Payu,

Upastha)

Rajasik Ahamkara

Tamasik Ahamkara

Tanmatras (Sabda, Sparsa, rupa, rasa,

gandha)

Bhutas (Akasa, Vayu, Agni, Aap, Prithvi)

Purusa

Samkhya & Yoga

Samkhya is the map. Yoga is the vehicle.

II-18 Prakasakiryasthitisilam bhutendriyatmakam bhogapavargartham drsyam|

II-19 Visesavisesa lingamatralingani gunaparvani |

My learning

Liberation or moksa is not an intellectual pursuit. Understanding purusa is not a matter of the mind or the intellect. The journey is to transcend the mind.

My experience with teaching Yoga

Designing a course

Goal: Dhanurasana – Group classChoosing the right postures to prepare for the goal

posture

Goal: Relax before sleeping – MyselfChoosing postures that are easy-to-do without getting

out of bedCreating the relaxing effect through posture &

breathing technique

Teaching a group

Drawing the course in stick figures in a presentable format

Taking the help of a model to demonstrateGiving multiple instructions for one asana vinyasa

Managing the different needs of participants (modifications, late-comers, level etc)

Teaching an Individual

Motivating the student to do asanaQuickly suggesting modifications to achieve the

function of the posture. Balancing sthiram sukham with the function of the

postureIntroducing breathing in asana

Progressing by readiness of the studentSimple Standing Surya Namaskaras Lying Seated Breathing

My Learning

Theory Vs PracticalTeaching yoga deserves to be a profession

A teacher needs personal disciplineApplying principles while teaching will help take them

into other parts of lifeTeaching yoga is great space to practice Maitri, Karuna,

Mudita & Upeksa

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