Teacher Training ​with the Mohans
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Program details

This 23 day immersion  with the Mohans is an unprecedented opportunity to study directly with contemporary masters and deepen your knowledge experience of yoga.
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What this program will give you
  • Skills to deepen your personal growth and effective yoga knowledge and practice you will use for the rest of your life; 
  • Understanding of the full spectrum of yoga practices: asana, pranayama, meditation,Yogasutra, mantras and more; 
  • The teachings of great yogi Krishnamacharya from the authoritative, direct source; 
  • Firm foundation and approach to teach yoga to people of all ages and fitness levels; 
  • A comprehensive base to progress to the Svastha Yoga Therapy program and deepen and widen your skills of yoga therapy. 
  • The knowledge, resources and support required to teach the Mohans’ Yogic Mindfulness 10 Hour Program’ & ‘The Hatha Yoga of Krishnamacharya 10 Hour Basic Program’ in your own community. 
  • An internationally recognised qualification enabling you to confidently teach yoga anywhere in the world, and gain industry standard insurance.

Program Structure
  • Prior reading of two books written by the Mohans: ‘Yoga Therapy: A Therapeutic Guide to Yoga and Ayurveda for Health and Fitness’; and  ‘Yoga Reminder: Lightened Reflections’.
  • 3 week teacher training program facilitated by A.G. Mohan, Indra Mohan, Dr Ganesh Mohan & Nitya Mohan. A minimum of 180 contact hours with the Mohans.
  • Training program includes The Hatha Yoga of Krishnamacharya & Yogic Mindfulness Teacher Trainings.
  • A personal mentoring session with Indra Mohan/A.G. Mohan during the training program.    
  • Continuing online education at yogaknowledge.net for an additional 3 months. *There is the option to continue studying online with the Mohans beyond 3 months at your own expense.
  • Home Study & Written Assignment (post-training). 2 page written summary on what you’ve learnt, or a relevant topic of your choice.
  • Yoga Class Attendance/Observation/Reporting (can be done at Kookaburra Creek during program as there are classes every evening or post-training within 2 months)
  • Certificate of Completion of 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training. The training is registered with Yoga Alliance qualifying you to teach yoga internationally.​

Continuing Education
Once the training is complete you will have the option of an additional 3 months of continuing education through the Mohans’ online yogic education platform www.yogaknowledge.net where you will deepen your understanding of the classical texts including the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. You will also have access to lessons on the Secret Teachings of Hatha Yoga, and hundreds of hours of content with the Mohans.

Mentoring & Support
Participants will receive an invaluable one-one-to-one mentoring session during the training with Indra Mohan/A.G. Mohan. Private mentoring sessions are insightful, potentially life-changing – with key issues and obstacles identified and addressed.

Areas of Study ​
Yoga Theory
1. Philosophy and psychology of yoga based on the Yogasutra of Patanjali.
2. Sanskrit terminology: key words and concepts to facilitate and retain authenticity in the teaching and transmission.
3. Theory of Krishnamacharya’s Hatha Yoga practice.

Asana
1. Traditional vinyasa system of Krishnamacharya, combining breathing and movement.
2. Function-oriented approach to movement in asanas: awareness, stability, alignment, stretching, mobilization, daily life application.
3. Core asanas essential for fitness and in a therapeutic setting.
4. Preparation and balancing.
5. Common and useful variations
6. Using asanas in the larger yoga path.
Deepen and broaden by practicing more asanas and pranayama, and lead on to the advanced breath work and skill of the bandhas. Connect this to the deeper aspects of yoga and the meditation and mindfulness. This subject will also integrate the skills and topics learned so far.

Sequencing
1. Principles of sequencing from the traditional approach of Krishnamacharya and further developments from there.
2. Foundations of personal course planning and sequencing.
3. Understand the principles of sequencing and develop sequences for different needs.
4. Bring together instructions, presentation, and teaching practice learned over the course to deliver yoga classes.

Pranayama
1. Principles and practice of working with your breath effectively.
2. Using asanas to prepare for pranayama.
3. Important types of pranayama with hands-on practice.

Sound
1. Using sound in asanas.
2. Using sound in meditation.

Meditation
1. Theory of meditation and mindfulness: why, what, and how.
2. Practicing a core set of useful meditation techniques and skillful mindfulness.
Anatomy & Physiology
1. Essential anatomy and physiology as applied to asanas.
2. Practical and functional points only, without non-relevant theory.
3. Explore how functional anatomy can help you understand practicing yoga effectively.
4. Key principles of movement and breathing in asana and pranayama explored from the modern science perspective.

Chanting & Mantras
1. Importance and theory of chanting.
2. Useful mantras for chanting and meditation.
3. Simple chants e.g. traditional Vedic peace chants.
4. Focus on the use of sound and mantra in asana, pranayama, meditation. Practice mantra meditation, intentions, and affirmations in yoga practice.

Ayurveda
1. Introduction to Ayurvedic doshas and prakrti.
2. Basic principles of Ayurvedic diet.

Yoga Energetics
1. Mudras and bandhas: their importance and how to practice and teach them.
2. System of nadis, prana, cakras and their relevance to practice.

Personal Practice
Establishing and refining one’s personal practice is a key element of this program.
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A.G. Mohan with his guru Krishnamacharya at his centenary celebration 1988.
'True yogic education is lighting a lamp, not filling a bucket.'  A.G.Mohan
Program Outcomes
On successful completion of this program, participants will have:
  1. An understanding and appreciation of the principles of the science and art of yoga.
  2. Developed a comprehensive knowledge of the theory of asanas, pranayama and meditation.
  3. Gained skill and confidence in the practice of asanas, pranayama and meditation.
  4. Understood the principles necessary to teach yoga in a safe and effective manner.
  5. Acquired the tools to enact positive changes in their own lives and start on the part of providing the same guidance to others.
  6. The opportunity to be a part of a community of people who are similarly committed to a path of personal growth and transformation.
  7. The opportunity to formally teach the Mohans’ Yogic Mindfulness 10 hours Basic Program, and the Hatha Yoga of Krishnamacharya 10 hours Basic Program.
  8. An internationally recognised qualification to teach Yoga. Eligibility to register as a yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance.

Pathways forward
The Hatha Yoga of Krishnamacharya is the Foundation program for advanced and post-graduate yogic education, yoga therapy training programs, and to becoming a competent, knowledgeable yoga teacher and/or yoga therapist.  Svastha Yoga offers 300 hour and 500 hour advanced trainings around the world, and from 2020 these will be offered in Perth at Kookaburra Yoga to graduates.
This training program provides you with an immediate qualification to teach and share Yoga in a variety of settings in your own community. You will also have the opportunity to teach the Mohans’ 10 hour basic programs including:
  • Yogic Mindfulness 10 Hour Basic Program Drawing on the timeless, practical wisdom of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali this program provides a toolkit of accessible yogic practices which can be applied to help understand and manage the mind, emotions and even behaviours.
  • The Hatha Yoga of Krishnamacharya 10 Hour Basic Program Drawing on Hatha Yoga, Ayurveda, Yoga Therapy and incorporating Yogic Mindfulness, this program is an introduction to a holistic and comprehensive system of yoga suitable for people completely new to yoga, and to be shared in many contexts and to a general non-yogic audience.

The accessible, non-technical format of both these programs means they can be taught and integrated into wellbeing programs in corporate, educational, health, aged care and other community contexts.

​Svastha teachers worldwide
Graduates of this training program become Registered Svastha Yoga Level 1 teachers. Once you are teaching, you can apply to be added to the Svastha Yoga Global Network of Teachers.

200 Hour Yoga Alliance Accredited
Teacher Training ​with the Mohans

Review of 2018 Yogic Mindfulness

I came to the Kookaburra Yoga with some trepidation for the five day Yogic Mindfulness Training Course having not done a yoga retreat before and also not knowing what to expect. The five days spent at the centre will remain a beautiful part of my life. The Mohans of “Svastha Yoga” are well known teachers and their course was fantastic to say the least.

The residential aspect of the course was amazing. I stayed in the little wooden cabin next to the pond. The full moon nights and the company of the birds, frogs and roos was magical. Mandy took good care of the food served and kept the environment clean and very conducive to help us focus on self development, meditation and yoga.

The retreat itself is fabulous. The early morning walks in nature and the time spent in refection and practice of yoga and meditation was absolutely divine. The company of the participants, the range of books to read and the vegan food and the endless cups of ‘chai’ all contributed to a magical experience.

The program was highly beneficial and I can see how I can incorporate Yogic Mindfulness into my family life and professional life as a paediatrician.

I hope to come back to the Teacher training programme with the Mohans next year. This will be the one yoga course to attend. It will be a fantastic experience learning yoga under the direct supervision of the masters.

Naveen, Auckland, New Zealand, Sept 2018

Apply for this innovative 200 hour yoga teacher training program leading to a teaching qualification in Yoga & Yogic Mindfulness.
Contact
Program Coordinator, Perth Mandy BeckerKnox
Email [email protected]
Phone +61 8 9399 1000  |   m +61 422 318 104  
Svastha Coordinator, Gold Coast Paula Carey
Email [email protected]
Phone m +61 414 521 150  
Mohans' websites: svastha.net yogaknowledge.net
Kookaburra Creek Yoga Centre
Directors Robert Becker & Mandy BeckerKnox
210 Carradine Road, Bedfordale WA 6112 Australia
Email: [email protected]
Phone +61 8 9399 1000

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