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I. Yoga Philosophy--As an introduction to the theory and practice of hatha yoga, Bikram will give an introductory series of talks on yoga philosophy as outlined below.
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A. Four Steps of
Life
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1. Brahmacharya -
Renunciation
2. Garahasthya - Family Life
3. Banaprasthya -
Non-attachment
4. Sanyas - Asceticism
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B. Eight Kinds of Yoga
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1. Karma Yoga - Work or Action
2.
Hatha Yoga - Physical
3. Raja Yoga - Mental
4. Vedanta Yoga -
Philosophical
5. Bhakti Yoga - Devotional
6. Mantra Yoga - Mantra
Chanting
7. Laya Yoga - Esoteric
8. Jnana Yoga -
Wisdom
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C. Human
Concepts
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1. Body
2. Mind
3.
Soul
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D. Eight Characteristics
of Yoga
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1. Yama - Don'ts
2. Niyama -
Do's
3. Asana - Postures
4. Pranayama - Breath Control - Life Force
Control
5. Pratyahara - Internalization
6. Dhana - Meditation
7.
Dharana - Realization
8. Samadhi - Absorption
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E. Five Steps of Hatha
Yoga
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1. Asana
2.
Pranayama
3. Mudra
4. Kriya
5. Bandha |
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II. Theory and Practice Bikram's Hatha Yoga System |
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| 1. Basic System |
Through demonstration and individual
practice, Bikram will personally guide you through the theory and practice
of the Bikram's Basic Yoga System which includes twenty-eight postures and
two pranayamas. |
| 2. Complete System of Eighty-Four |
Through demonstration by Bikram, you
will gain an understanding of the complete eighty-four poses (asanas,
pranayamas, mudras, kriyas and bandhas) which make up the hatha yoga
system. |
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III. Allopathic Physical Systems--Guest medical doctor specialists from the U.S. and India will familiarize you with the various aspects the human body system. |
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A.
Anatomy
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1. Osteology
2. Myology
3.
Neurology
4. Viscerology
5. Endocrinology
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B.
Physiology
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1. Kinesiology
a. Skeletal System
b. Muscular System
c. Nervous system
2. Visceral System
3. Endocrine System
4. Immune
System
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Nutrition |
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D. Pathology - Chronic
and Acute Diseases and Disorders
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1. Skeletal
2. Muscular
3.
Neurological
4. Visceral
5. Glandular |
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IV. Yogic Physical
Systems--In order to understand the sometimes called esoteric human
systems, specialists will present the following
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A. Subtle
Anatomy
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1. Energy Fields
2. Energy
Flow
3. Energy Regeneration
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B. Chakric System -
Seven Main Chakras
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1. Anatomy
2.
Physiology |
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V. Integration of Medical and Yogic Systems--Here Bikram will tie together the East and the West as he discusses the methods and processes for total human physical and mental well being |
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A. Biochemical
balance
B. Balance Between Body and Mind
C. Enhancement of Major
Body Functions
D. Description of the benefits of each posture for the
healthy person |
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VI. Yoga Therapy
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| A. Application of asanas to chronic
and acute diseases and disorders |
Bikram will present the postures which
may be used to correct particular chronic and acute diseases and
disorders |
| B. Correct Alignment of
Asanas |
1. Importance of correct form
to achieve therapeutic results and produce anatomical benefits. Here
Bikram will discuss and demonstrate the correct form of each posture as it
should be used.
2. Importance of partial correct form when client has
physical limitations. Through demonstration and discussion, Bikram will
emphasize the proper manner for entering into a posture, and the benefits
of performing only the first part of posture 100% correct when that's the
student's limit and the error of attempting any part of the posture until
the first part is done correctly. Here he emphasizes his concept of trying
the right way.
3. Achieving maximum benefit for the functioning of all
internal organs, important glands, veins, nerves, ligaments, tendons, and
minute tissues . Bikram will lecture on the scientific processes of the
hatha yoga system to give you a clear understanding of how hatha yoga
achieves complete balance of the body. |
| C. Class Yoga
Therapy |
1. Conducting the Basic
System of Twenty-eight poses in a group arrangement. Bikram will
demonstrate and discuss the proper procedures for conducting the Basic
System. Through practice, you will have an opportunity to apply these
principles.
2. Modification of postures for individuals due to known
problems. In actual yoga class situations, Bikram will show you how to
modify poses for individuals with physical problems. He will also discuss
the major diseases and the postures which should be excluded or modified
from an individuals repertoire.
3. Identification of unknown individual problems through
observation. Here Bikram will show you how to identify individual physical
problems which are not identified to you by the individual. Through
practice, you will develop an eye to spot certain problems people have but
don't think about such as tilted hip, weak limb, etc. |
| D. Correcting Postures |
Bikram will demonstrate and through
practice, you will gain an understanding of how to apply verbal and
hand-on methods to help individuals correct their postures. |
| E. Yoga for The
Infirmed |
Bikram will discuss and demonstrate the
special considerations required for conducting a class with a seriously
infirmed person. He will introduce you to the Bikram's Yoga College of
India Consulting Service which will be available to you to guide you
through special problems with severely infirmed students. |
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VII. Marketing--As outlined below, you will learn what it take to open and operate a Bikram's Yoga College of India |
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| A. Promotion |
1. Demonstration Methods
2. Lecture
Methods
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| B. Setting up a Yoga
Studio |
1. Facility and Requirements
2. How
to Conduct Classes
3. How to Get New Students
4. How to Hold
Students
5. Administration
a. Secrets of how to run a yoga studio.
b. Tracking Students
c. Banking and Financing
6. How Bikram's Yoga
College of India will help you get started.
7. Bikram's Yoga College of
India Affiliation Plan
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VIII. In addition--Special guest speakers will be featured |
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The course is 500+ hours.
Please note the curriculum is subject to change and Bikram reserves the right to amend as required.
Please read admission guidelines.
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