Yoga is a self-transformation science aimed at realizing lasting peace within. The practice of Yoga is much more than an hour long class, it is a process of complete life transformation to find the truth of Self.
To share the traditional view of Yoga I founded the Yogaprasad Institute in 2011. Yogaprasad Institute is a registered Yoga school, RYS 200+300 & YACEP, accredited to Yoga Alliance – USA and offers Yoga Teacher Training, Meditation Facilitator Training, Continuing Education Programs, Workshops and Retreats. In these trainings the participants work with Yoga Asana as physical practice, Pranayama as breath work, Dharana as awareness exercises, Mantra-Sankalpa as life resolves, Mauna–Dhyana as silence and meditation, Vichara as reflection, Bhakti as loving faith, Sangha as community support and above all, empathy and compassion towards all beings.
This all round vision of Yoga not only makes the practitioner transform themselves but also become an inspiration for others – this is why the motto of Yogaprasad Institute is Transform Yourself, Inspire Others.
Yoga Teacher Training
200 Hour Teacher Training Topics
- Overview of History and philosophies of Yoga
- Functional Anatomy, Movement Mechanics & Subtle Body Mechanics – working of Prana + Nadis + Chakra.
- Asana – Traditional & Modern View.
- Breath Work – Traditional & Modern View.
- Meditation – Traditional & Modern View.
- Yoga Psychology – Understanding Mind & Emotions.
- Step by Step Teaching Practice of over 20 asanas, 4 pranayamas & 2 meditations.
- Special Self-Development Module: Dealing with self-doubt & self-esteem issues as a Yoga professional
- Scripture Study: Yoga Sutra & Bhagavad Gita.
300 Hour Teacher Training Topics
- Study of Sankhya & Yoga Darshana – Core Yogic philosophies.
- Functional anatomy, postural mechanics in relation to Asana.
- Psychophysiology of Chakra, Nadi, Mudra and Mantra.
- Practice Teaching of Asana, Pranayama & Meditation to correct body-mind disfunction.
- Stress and Mind management – making Yoga accessible to all.
- Entrepreneur management, community service and social responsibility – How to be a meaningful Yoga Professional.
- In-depth study of Bhagavad Gita for Life Transformation.
100 Hour Meditation Facilitator Training Topics
- Traditional view of Yogic meditation (Dhyana)
- Scientific basis of meditative process.
- Asana & Pranayama focused on preparing the body for sustained sitting.
- Prana & its impact on mind. (Sources: Hatha Yoga & Ayurveda)
- Elaborate inquiry into Abhyasa & Vairagya.
- Methods of turning the mind inward. (Sources: Hatha Yoga, Yoga Sutra and Gita)
- Cultivating Meditative attitude in daily life through Karma and Bhakti ideals.
- Different Meditations from the Bhakti, Tantra & Yoga schools.
- Chanting Mantra as meditation & Japa.
- Learning to be with your- self. Four days of silence (Mauna).
- Teaching how to meditate and guiding a journey of inward awareness.
Workshops and Retreats
Workshops and retreats fall under four heads covering all aspects of Yoga. Workshops usually last half day or full day and residential retreats are for anywhere between 2 to 5 days.
Physical aspect of Yoga: Physical aspects, anatomy-physiology, movement and functional mechanics are covered. Some topics on which Prasad delivers workshops are
- Posture correction through Asana
- Functional Anatomy tutorials
- Movement mechanics in Asana
- Breath and Prana, and so on.
Psycho-energetic aspect of Yoga: Psychological and subtle energetic aspects of Yoga are covered, especially the ones that deal with Prana movement, neurological influences and sensory-motor tracks. Some sample topics are
- Mind regulation – the essence of Yoga
- Sense regulation – Pratyahara
- Types of Prana and Inner awareness
- Emotions and Mindfulness
Philosophical aspect of Yoga: Prasad usually teaches these topics in a residential retreat set up. Some of these topics are.
- Talks on Bhagavad Gita – Retreats of Chapters of the Gita
- Lectures and retreats on the Yoga Sutra philosophy
- Study of Upanishads – Kena, Isha and Amritabindu Upanishad
- History, tradition and roots of Yoga
- Philosophy and practice of Mantra
- Women Yogis of India
Practical aspect of Yoga: In this section workshops and talks are delivered to expound the practicality of Yoga wisdom
- Yoga – a vision of life
- Yoga beyond the mat – Making Yoga practical
- 10 Yogic tips for efficient living
- Sleep and Yoga Nidra
- Stress-less: Importance of relaxation
- Creating a steady self-practice (Sadhana)