This subject holds an overview of the internship program at Yoga Mandir. Internships allow successful applicants to work directly in the daily life of the Institute, attending, assisting and supporting the smooth running of the school Internships are ideal for those living outside of Canberra who wish to come for a period of intense study …
Yoga Mandir runs a program for teachers who tutor more junior teachers and trainees. The Tutor Program is an extension of the Reflective practice and Teacher Development program at the Institute. Tutors works closely with their student on a weekly basis and undergo supervision with their senior teacher (Alan Goode) on a regular basis. Tutors …
Iyengar writes, ‘Yogic methods gives the maximum and the minutest techniques for the cure of a soiled body and mind. In this sense, yoga is therapy. Therapy is treatment The treatment for a disorderly mental and physical condition or disease by remedial techniques is called therapy.’ Iyengar, Yogic therapy Astadala yogamala vol3 Handling diversity identifies …
In the Tree of Yoga Guruji writes, It is relatively easy to be a teacher of an academic subject, but to be a teacher in art is very difficult, and to be a yoga teacher is the hardest of all, because yoga teachers have to be their own critics and correct their own practice. The …
Being where students are at’ relates to valuing the journey of each student. As teachers of yoga, we recognise that each student presents at a ‘point in time’. Based on this, we consider ways of responding to the student. The subject investigates the role of compassion & dispassion when handling students.
The Lineage of each Yoga tradition determines the Methods we apply. BKS Iyengar teachers apply Technique, Timings, Sequence and Repetition as key methods when Teaching Asana and Pranayama. When applied these methods transform the practice of asana and pranayama from being 2 of the 8 disciplines (ashtanga Yoga), to being a practice that holds the …
This subject identifies the key principles of presenting asanas and organising the class. Using the statements of BKS Iyengar as a guide we explore the questions and issues involved
Principles of correcting & adjusting examines the key principles that guide our actions and through a range of articles we reflect on Iyengar’s statements about how students learn. ‘As a teacher, we have to initially impart knowledge of techniques. Then, knowing the weaknesses of the students, we have to change the techniques to fit into …
From conception to birth, a woman’s body undertakes an amazing process of fertilisation, implantation and the development and growth of her baby (or babies). Whether first, second,(or more) pregnancy, each body will react differently to each individual pregnancy. This subject examines the stages of pregnancy, the changes in a womans body and the Yogic response. …
Teaching skills and knowledge builds upon a basic skillset identified in the Theory Teaching Module to consider how students learn and understand. The skills and knowledge subject focus is developed through two areas: Principles of demonstration, instruction, observation, and correction. These four principles statements were distributed to teachers as a guide by BKS Iyengar, in …
