Special Advanced Training Course

Yoga Philosophy and Mantra Gita, Sutras, Chanting and Sanskrit - A Real India Festival of Learning and Fun

Week One: August 21 - 28, 2010
Week Two: August 28 - September 4, 2010

with Jayashree, Narasimha, Nagaraja Rao, Jack Harrison and Paul

* This course qualifies for 100 hours continuing-education credit toward Yoga Alliance 500- and Centered Yoga 1100-hour training certification. One week will qualify for 50 hours.

About the Training Course

The growth of yoga worldwide is largely due to the practice of asana. Everywhere you go today you can find a yoga studio following one style or a mix of others. There is a whole body of philosophical and cultural work behind this practice. We have all heard of the Gita and Yoga Sutras as the key texts behind yoga but it is not too easy to find reliable, educated sources to study them with. Especially those who have been learning them all their lives.

Here is a perfect opportunity to dive into the philosophy and culture behind yoga. Practice, learn and celebrate much of the great gifts of yoga from India. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are the key philosophical presentation on yoga while the Bhagavad Gita is the greatest discussion and insight on yoga. They are both classical works in Sanskrit and chanting them gives the best feeling and connection.

Our guest teachers are experts in Sanskrit being a few of the leading Professors in the field in Mysore, India and they have been immersed in these texts all their life with wonderful insights to share. Correct pronunciation and smooth chanting would be part of the learning. It is a unique opportunity to go deeper in practice through increased understanding.

In addition, Paul will lead the Asana sessions so that practice receives its proper focus too.

Overall a truly enjoyable affair, a mini-India festival here in Yoga Thailand.

The first week will focus on the Gita and the second on the Sutras. We recommend both weeks for a good immersion but one week options are possible.

About the Teachers

M.A. Jayashree

Yoga teachers Thailand A devoted student and teacher of Sanskrit and the arts all her life, she quietly taught in Mysore as she reared her family. Gradually over the years a few students started to hear of her and studied with her regularly. Paul was one of these. Her brother Narasimha would join in and offer philosophical discourse. She has now been recognized as one of the leading Sanskrit scholars and teaches it simply and beautifully. She has put many of these traditional texts to recording so we all can benefit and get it as originally intended. A sweet joy to learn with.

Prof. Nagaraja Rao

Yoga teachers Thailand A gifted and very natural teacher, he is an expert in the field of Sanskrit where his primary specialty was Panini's grammar. He was chief researcher at the Oriental Institute in Mysore, India, visiting professor to both Chicago University and Jerusalem University, Israel. He has visited Yoga Thailand many times and his humble yet clear and knowledgeable way of teaching has always inspired students.

Prof. Narasimha

Yoga teachers Thailand Brother of Jayashree and a devotee of meditation, yoga and Sanskrit all his life. He was a very close aide to the late Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and became a senior teacher of the Transcendental Method approach to meditation. He is also well versed in Sanskrit and the classical yogic texts. He lives as a Sannyasi and supports his sister in all the teaching events in both Mysore and around the world.

Jack Harrison

Yoga teachers Thailand Jack Harrison is a yoga teacher, singer and folklorist. He has worked and studied in all three of these areas for the last 30 years and has recently begun to blend them together in his Spanda Yoga Music Workshops which include yoga, music and mythology. He has a Master's degree in Irish Folklore and is a lecturer in Irish Heritage at University College Galway, as well as the designer of exhibitions at the top Heritage Attractions in Ireland. Jack's musical talents come shining through on the classic album Wind Across the Sea, produced with and recorded live at Yoga Thailand. He has been coming here for years and always gives an amazing musical performance.

Paul

Yoga teachers Thailand Committed to living a healthy and positive life, Paul is a dedicated student of yoga and meditative practices. His primary teacher is O.P. Tiwari, with whom he has deepened his inner practices. He is one of only three senior students of Tiwari who has taken him deep with the Pranayama and Meditative practices.

Paul has studied extensively with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and Sharath in the Ashtanga yoga system, and is one of only a few in the world to be certified by Sri Jois. Paul's committed asana practice has informed him of many of the internal keys to practice, which he loves to share when teaching.

Paul is the happy father of two lovely boys. Together with his wife, he founded Yoga Thailand. For more, please see his full bio.

The Daily Schedule

The schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the teacher.

Pre - 7:00 am	Meditation and Pranayama self-practice
7:00 am	Gita and Sutra chanting with the Master Teachers. Occasional morning fire ceremonies and pujas performed with Vedic chanting.
8:00 am	Mysore Style Self Practice with occasional Led Explorative classes to deepen the understanding of the material covered with Paul.
10:00 am - 1:00 pm	Brunch Buffet
3:30 - 6:00 pm	Chanting and Philosophy with Jayashree, Narasimha and NagarajaRao. Each expert will have their own session to teach and chant a particular focus of the Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
6:00 pm	Dinner Buffet
6:00 - 9:00 pm	Steam room available
7:30 or 8:00 pm	Optional evening program - video, tratak, meditation or some chanting from fun to meditative.

Please arrive by 4pm for a program welcome on the first day. Departure is by 12 noon on the last day. You are welcome to arrive early or stay on, check our residential stay rates

Training Course Rates

Share two bedroom loft	€ 1,190 per person (One week option € 690)
Single superior room	€ 1,490 per person (One week option € 890)

Upgrade to our Deluxe Suite additional cost on the total program package:

€ 50 per day
€ 320 for one week
€ 620 for two weeks
€ 900 for three weeks
€ 1100 for four weeks

We only have two deluxe one bedroom suites located in our most private and nearest building to the sea. They have a private bedroom, living room, fully equipped kitchen, deluxe bathroom and with an extra large balcony they have the prime sea views available at Yoga Thailand. Both suites include a fully furnished living room with flat screen TV, DVD and satellite. They are perfect for a family or couple. The additional rate is a flat rate based on the room and is added on to the total rate package whether a single individual, couple or family.

All our rooms have direct sea view with their own private balcony and bathroom.

The rate is inclusive of: