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SVATANTRA

100 HOUR PRACTITIONER MODULE

Svatantra

100 hour practitioner module at AOY

Five months of weekend intensives, weekly classes and online reviews to move you from confusion to clarity, doubt to confidence and aimlessness to having a clear map and direction. Join in person or online!

Join Talya and Gummi in this one-of-a-kind module within the AOY 350 Hour Comprehensive Teacher Training.

February - June, 2025

´Svatantra´ means coming in to your self practice, self knowledge, and self actualisation by finding one’s own technique. This programme will lay the foundations for teaching yoga by establishing you in your personal practice, the most important aspect for a yogi’s journey. This course is for any serious yoga teacher or student who wants to dive deeply into the teaching of yoga according to the classical paths of Hatha, Raja and Vinyasa Krama.

You will join an in-depth program where you´ll be trained in the classical trinity of yoga as a practice, an inner view and a lifestyle, in order to transform yourself, or if you choose, to potentially become an embodied and skilled yoga teacher.

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What will I learn?

Over the duration of this 100 hour program you will have the opportunity to develop authentic techniques that will take your yoga practice to a new level, and be given a clear map for living the life of a yogi. This is an intensive learning experience where you´ll be guided and challenged by experienced Senior teachers who have dedicated their lives to the spiritual practice of yoga.

Through their guidance you will learn the practice and theory of Asana, Vinyasa Krama, the art and science of sequencing, the science of Breath, Patanjali´s Yoga Sutras, foundational Hatha principles, and Fundamentals of Ayurveda for self-management. There will be time for personal attention and personal inquiry during lectures, led workshops, practice and private study. This course meets and exceeds the requirement of Yoga Alliance Professional foundation course.

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The Art of Sequencing

  • Understand why and how to arrange asanas sequentially

  • Learn the fundamental Vinyasa Krama of a practice

  • Understand the core science of pratikriyasana

  • Explore sequence building around pratikriyasana

  • Learn the basic principles for sequencing to your own personal journey

  • Have a basic understanding of the art of applying Langhana and Brmhana

The Theory of Asana

  • Learn the fundamental Principles of practicing Asana

  • Understand the relationship between function and form

  • Why and how breath re-patterning can transform your practice

  • Understand how to modify and vary postures

  • Learn about the traditional origins of asana

  • Have a fundamental understanding of movement and stay within a practice

Asana Lab

  • Detailed workshops to have a solid grasp of the key Hatha yoga asanas

  • Learn correct Vinyasa Krama of selected asana

  • Understand Siksana form and common adaptation

  • Understand release valves and how to re-educate neuro-musculoactivity

  • How to maximise performance within asana

Yoga Sutra and Hatha Energetics

  • Yoga origins and its background

  • Understand core concepts that underlie the Yoga Sutra

  • Explore structure and purpose of the Yoga Sutra

  • Explore key concepts and fundamental Sutra from chapter one and two for deepening and refining your yoga practice

  • Discover yoga’s place and meaning as a modern practitioner

  • Evolution of related Yoga teachings

  • The Panca Prana Vayu model and how to apply it in your practice

  • Understand the original Chakra model in relation to the path of Moksha Marga

  • Understand how the Agni model relates to the practice of Hatha Yoga

The Art and Science of Pranayama and Meditation

  • Understand Pranayama from an authentic Indian model

  • Discover the essential relationship between Pranayama and Asana

  • How to maintain ones energy within modern living

  • A  scientific breath test that can show you in seconds your true level of health

  • Explore helpful and practical techniques of Pranayama that can serve you in your daily life

  • Understand the real purpose and benefits of meditation

  • Learn fundamental techniques of Meditation through Asana and Pranayama

Sustainable Health and Holistic Lifestyle

  • The Role of Yoga as a Preventative or Therapeutic tool

  • Discover the purpose and modern scientific application of Ayurveda and its links with Yoga

  • Understand the primary principles that underlie the energetic diagnostic tools in Ayurveda

  • Learn how to self – diagnose your energetic constitution as taught in traditional Ayurveda

  • Explore the role and effects of food on our energetic constitution as taught in traditional Ayurveda.

  • Learn to apply the tools of Ayurveda as a lifestyle support within every day life.

“Every minute was amazing and the explanation on what is yoga, how to maintain it, the connection between Asana and counterposes really opened up to me. And the Sutras, I will definitely look into them after the study”

Eyrún

“The course was an eye opening for me. The material was presented in such a clear and systematic way, that it was easy to follow the story of the teaching. It is definitely not a beginners course, and I feel I have much greater understanding how to move forward with my practice and teaching”

Helgi

“Thank you Talya. Everything you do is so well done, thoughtful, passionate and knowledgeable.  The course was lively, effective, thoughtful, challenging, varied and excellent. I will be back on my mat soon with you”

Sarah

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2025 training schedule

The course runs over a period of 5 months, beginning February 15th & ending June 25th (Approximately 1 weekend per month).

5 weekends, 5 Live Online review and practice planning sessions, 3 Private 1 to 1 sessions, and Group class attendance during the course.

600x800 Sva Tantra

Weekends run from 09:00 – 18:00 both days, with a 2 hour lunch break. (Changes may occur)

Weekend 1: February 15 – 16

Weekend 2: March 15 – 16

Weekend 3: April 12 – 13

Weekend 4: May 17 – 18

Weekend 5: June 14 – 15

All weekends are held at Art of Yoga training school , Skipholt 35, 105 Reykjavik.

Review and practice planning meetings are held Live online on Zoom, from 17:30-18:30.

Online review 1:  26th February

Online review 2:  26th March

Online review 3:  30th April

Online review 4:  4th June

Online review 5:  25th January

3 Private 1 to 1 sessions with Gummi or Talya to develop your personal practice is compulsory on the course. Details about scheduling will be sent on receipt of your application and deposit.

Group class attendance all students will need to participate in at least one group class a week for the duration of the program.

Students are required to attend all weekends, live online sessions, three 1 to 1 private session, at least one group class a week, and hand in all practice planning assignments in order to receive AOY certification. Students are also expected to maintain a daily practice to support their learning, development and experience. If there are lost days due to sickness or unexpected circumstances your training can be made up either through added individual sessions (paid separately) or possibly transference to future program days.

Cost 250.500 / Early Bird 205.000

(Early-bird until 1. December)

February - June, 2025

Tuition investment and refund policy

Deposit: To secure your space a non-returnable deposit of 50.000 kr is required upon booking. The balance is due a week before the course starts. Payments may be made by cash or direct bank transfer and payment plans are available. Please contact us.

In order to maintain a high level of personal support from senior mentors-teachers, places are limited. Please apply early to avoid disappointment!

Teaching will be mixed English and Icelandic according to participants. If there are English speaking participants the whole weekend will be taught in English with Icelandic translation where needed.
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