RYT - 300-hr Pathway
Be a part of something that sets your soul on fire
पराञ्चि खानि व्यतृणत्स्वयम्भू-
-स्तस्मात्पराङ्पश्यति नान्तरात्मन् ।
कश्चिद्धीरः प्रत्यगात्मानमै-
-क्षदावृत्तचक्शुरमृतत्वमिच्छन् ॥ १ ॥
The Self-existent (Brahman) created the senses with outgoing tendencies; therefore, a person beholds the external universe and not the internal Self (Ᾱtman). But a few wise seekers who are desirous of immortality, with their senses averted (looking within) from external objects, sees the Ᾱtman (Divine) within. Katha Upanishad 2.1.1
Zen Soul Life’s 300-Hour Teacher Training Pathway will take your practice of yoga and meditation to new depths of personal understanding and experience. The course has been crafted by highly experienced teachers, to help you transform, grow and develop your teaching skills to a greater extent.
Integrating the teachings of Hatha, Vedanta and Tantra along with other ancient wisdom traditions, the teacher training curriculum has been designed to inspire and guide you on your unique healing journey.
Through this course, you will engage in a deeper education of the spiritual origins of yoga, read and understand the philosophical texts related to yoga, and practice the methodologies that make up the realm of yoga. With these deeper layers, you will gain the core wisdom of yoga and how it can be applied in the modern form of living & teaching.
Zen soul life welcomes you to be a part of the community to celebrate your unabashed self with an open mind and heart. From Mantra practices to Meditation to Yoga Nidra and more, our 300 hour pathway in Paradise Point is a call to all seekers, yogis, spiritualists as well as non-yogis to embark on a quest for reconnection, balance and calmness.
Our curriculum meets current Yoga Alliance standards for RYS-300 yoga schools. Once you complete all the required modules, you will be eligible to apply for the Yoga Alliance® RYT-300 designation.
Combine any of the following courses to make up your 300hr!
Minimum 250 hours must be in-person trainings at Paradise Point. Up to 50 hours can be online trainings.
50hr - Yin Breath & Meditation Training
2024
Next Course Dates
APRIL 19-27th
Days Friday Saturday
Times 9.00am -3.00pm
Yin yoga promotes slowness and self enquiry, and helps you to understand the power of being totally present in your body. It is the perfect antidote for our modern, stressful lives, and the gentle nature of the practice means that it is truly accessible to all.
In the immersive 50 Hour Yin & Meditation training, you will delve deep into asana, pranayama, meditation, mantra chanting, and awareness development.
Course Format
In Person Training - 20hrs
E-Learning - 20hrs
Yin class attendance - 10hrs
Course Guide
Immerse yourself deeply in the practice of Yin Yoga during this 50-hour teacher training with Madonna Williams & associate teachers. Yin Yoga uses restorative, floor-based poses to nourish and stimulate the deeper energetic channels in the body, providing support for the immune system. Yin Yoga also provides the perfect container to develop deeper levels of self-inquiry and to cultivate the capacity for meditative self-awareness.
During this 50-hour training designed for Yoga Teachers, we will give you the tools to take your practice to a deeper level. You will come away with a clear understanding of safety and anatomical issues pertaining to the Yin Yoga practice, as well as having the ability to creatively sequence yin yoga classes for all levels of students. This training is also designed to deepen your own personal practice of yoga and meditation by incorporating elements of meditation and self-inquiry into your daily yoga practice. The most effective yoga teaching comes from your own personal immersion and deepened personal experience of these ancient methods and teachings.
Deepen your knowledge of the more inward-drawn yoga practices (including pranayama and meditation) and immerse yourself in a personal discovery of the more quiet inner realms. Mindfulness meditation will be explored as an ‘inner method’ during the Yin Yoga poses as well as a seated meditation practice (including the 4 Foundations of Mindfulness).
Training Topics
50 Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training Course Curriculum will include the following:
* Anatomy and Physiology specific to Yin Yoga
* Modifications and Safety in Yin Yoga, including the use of props
* Anatomy of the Subtle Body
* Mindfulness in Yin Yoga (including two specific methods of meditation – Shamatha and Vipassana)
* Sequencing in Yin Yoga (including seasonal sequences)
* Organs and Meridian Health (using yin yoga to affect specific organs)
* Yin and Yang Theory (basic Taoist theory and the principles of yin and yang – how they are applied to yoga)
* Yin Yoga and Meditation as referenced in the ancient scriptures
* Pranayama (breathing techniques) for relaxation and awaking the energy body
*Whilst this training is designed specifically for qualified Yoga Teachers wishing to teach Yin Yoga classes, this training is also open to dedicated practitioners of yoga, with the intention to use the knowledge to deepen one’s own understanding and practice.
Note: To be a certified teacher of Yin Yoga, you must have successfully completed a 200-hour Yoga Teaching Certification previously.
Course Teacher
* Madonna Williams - Course facilitator and Lead teacher
Cost
Full Payment $1495 (due 1st April)|
Early Bird by 15th March $1295
Payment Plan $595 deposit + 2 x $500 (Full payment by 21st April)
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Introduction to Yin Yoga & Poses : Yin Yoga is essentially a practice of surrender. Unlike other forms of yoga which require strength and stability, Yin Yoga requires stillness and softness. The result is a more mobile and fluid physical body and a more resilient and steady mind.
Functional Yoga Anatomy : In this module we will take a deep dive into individual anatomy, bone and joint structure, and postures.
Energetic Anatomy : Chinese Meridians & Five Elements : In this module you will become familiar with the theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and its practical application to teaching and practicing yoga.
Energetic Anatomy (Chakras) : In this module you will learn the Three Body Theory, Chakra Theory, Chakra Meditation, Pranayama, and Sutra Study.
Course Fee - $ 1495 (receive 10% Early Bird Discount If enrolled before 5th October 2023.
Payment Plans Available : $550 x 3
Location - Zen Soul Life - 7/27 Falkinder Ave, Paradise Point
Course Instructor - Madonna Williams
50hr - Sadhana & Creative Sequencing
TBA
Dive deep and gain insights about the most up-to-date information on how to direct energy flow, its advantages, and learn to apply various yogic mudras to achieve the best healing results. You will understand techniques that motivate, support and ignite each posture in Yoga by synchronizing breathwork. You will also learn how to create and theme a class based on yoga’s ancient tradition of Mantra, Mudra and meditation.
In creative sequencing you will learn how to sequence asanas and synchronize the movement with breath. Each movement in the vinyasa krama sequence is linked to inhalation or exhalation and each asana becomes a step within the flow. The yogi learns to listen to their body and every moment, each asana prepares and leads them to the next one.
Rather than practicing each asana as an independent pose disconnected from the next one, vinyasa krama connects as the flowing energy of the universe. The mind, body, and breath are unified into a state of harmony.
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Mantra & Chanting - learn mantras through chanting and connection to the power of sound.
Meditation - guided meditations, different techniques and powerful micro-meditations.
Mudras - Profound knowledge of mudras to improve mental wellness. How do we access and understand the energy of the body.
Breathwork - Learn different techniques and their variations of Breathwork.
Creative Sequencing - Learn the art of sequencing and transitioning. Chakra System in Vinyasa sequencing & Vinyasa Krama. Breath and stillness in movement. Gain fluidity of the spine through natural movement.
Course Fee - $ 1,495 (Get 10% Early Bird Discount)|
Payment Plans Available : $510 x 3
Location - Paradise Point
Course Instructor - Madonna Williams
Undecided about the course? Not to worry, you can attend a free demo session which gives information about what you will learn & gain from this course. DEMO to be announced.
Learn The Wisdom Of Three Streams In One Course; “Hatha Yoga, Vedanta, and Tantra”.
In reality, Hatha Yoga, Vedanta, and Tantra complement one another, leading the seeker systematically along the path to Self-realization.
The aspirant clears the mind through the practice of Hatha Yoga meditation as described in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, does self-enquiry through Vedanta, and then breaks through the final barrier with Tantra, experiencing the heights of kundalini awakening.
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Stabilizing and clearing the clouded mind, first by meditation on attitudes of lovingness, compassion, supportiveness, and acceptance.
Cultivating the qualities such as non-harming, truthfulness, non-stealing, purity, contentment, self-study and surrender.
Meditation to reduce the colorings (kleshas) of ignorance, ego, attachment, aversions and fear.
Cultivating razor-sharp discrimination to systematically move inward in a process of concentration, meditation and deep absorption.
Seeking to know Purusha, pure consciousness as separate from Prakriti, the subtlest material and all of its evolutes, which include the levels of mind and matter.
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Witnessing the four functions of mind: manas, the coordinator of actions and sensation; chitta, the storage bank; ahamkara, which allows "I" to interact with objects; buddhi, which is the higher faculty of knowing, deciding, adjudging, and discriminating.
Exploring in contemplative meditation the three levels: waking, dreaming, deep sleep; conscious, unconscious, subconscious; gross, subtle, causal.
Directly contemplating on the center of consciousness, seeking to experientially go into the heart of the question, "Who am I?"
Seeking to know the Atman, the center of consciousness, which is ultimately found to be qualitatively the same essence as Brahman, the Absolute.
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Balancing the internal energies of the chakras and the flows on the two sides of the body, ida and pingala, sun and moon, ha and tha of hatha yoga.
Opening the central stream of energy, sushumna, the subtle counterpart of the physical spine. Allowing the latent energy to awaken, flowing upward in this channel, so as to reach the point from which it originally emerged.
Deep reflection and meditation on tripura, the one who lives in the three cities (tri=three; pura=city) of conscious, unconscious, subconscious, and waking, dreaming and sleeping.
Seeking to know the pre-existing union of Shiva and Shakti, which are the latent and active aspects of manifestation, sometimes called masculine and feminine.
50hr - Gita Philosophy / Mantra Japa / Meditation / Yoga Nidra
TBA
The Bhagavad Gita has been a life manual for Yoga aspirants from the time it was first spoken by Krishna to Arjun 5,500 years ago. It provides inputs for continuous improvement, and offers a unique opportunity for self-exploration and transformation leading to a life of fulfillment and joy. The primary aim of these sessions is to introduce you to the timeless Vedantic Wisdom and to enable you to apply its priceless knowledge in your day-to-day life. This course will lay a strong foundation for aspirants who wish to go deeper in understanding complex philosophy texts such as, The Upanishads, Brahma Sutras and Vedas.
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Bhagavad Gita : All 18 chapters will be covered verse by verse.
Mantra Japa : Learn to pronounce, recite & remember various mantras in Sanskrit.
Meditation : Learn 3 different types of meditation; invoking the divine with a form (of your own choice), meditate on Brahman (formless entity as described in Brahma Sutras and Tantric texts) and meditate on Paramatman (the source of creation as mentioned in the Vedas).
Yoga Nidra : Yoga Nidra, also known as 'Yogic Rest', is a powerful form of meditation that allows for deep relaxation and restoration for individuals suffering from high levels of stress, anxiety and negative ways of thinking. It is as effective as meditation and will allow the practitioner to enter the state of samadhi if properly practiced.
Course Fee - $ 1495 (Get 10% Early Bird Discount)|
Payment Plans Available : $510 x 3
Location - Online
Course Instructor - Vishal Dubey
Undecided about the course? Not to worry, you can attend a free demo session which gives information about what you will learn & gain from this course.
50hr - The Upanishads / Mantra Japa / Meditation As Per Vedanta
TBA
The Upanishads are considered to be the cream of the Vedas, it is because in just a few verses it briefly outlines the goal of human life and how to achieve the highest levels of spiritual bliss.
They are also sometimes called as Vedanta, which means the end of the Vedas. Each Upanishad falls in the last portion of the Vedas and gives a brief synopsis in a philosophical manner of the entire Vedas. Out of the 10 principal Upanishads, the participants in this course will learn 5 of them, they are, Isha Upanishad, Katha Upanishad, Mundaka Upanishad, Kena Upanishad & Taittiriya Upanishad.
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Upanishads : 5 Upanishads will be learnt verse by verse. They are, Isha Upanishad, Katha Upanishad, Mundaka Upanishad, Kena Upanishad & Taittiriya Upanishad.
Mantra Japa : Learn to pronounce, recite & remember various mantras from the Upanishads.
Meditation : Learn different types of meditation as mentioned in the Upanishads.
Course Fee - $ 1,200 (Get 10% Early Bird Discount If Enrolled Before 31st July)
Payment Plans Available : $369 x 3
Location - Online Course Instructor - Vishal Dubey
Undecided about the course? Not to worry, you can attend a free demo session which gives information about what you will learn & gain from this course.
100hr - Hatha Yoga Pradipika / Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali / Gheranda Samhita
TBA
50 Hrs Online (Philosophy Classes) & 50 Hours In-Person (Practice Sessions)
Our well-rounded curriculum integrates the traditional and contemporary - combining modern science with ancient philosophy and therapeutics to provide you with a comprehensive education. Integrating the teachings of yoga along with the other ancient wisdom traditions, this course has been designed to inspire and guide you on your unique healing path.
With this course, you will get an opportunity to go deeper into the study of Saṭkarma / Asana / Prāṇāyāma / Chakras / Kuṇḍalinī / Bandha / Prāṇa / Nāḍī / Mudra and different types of meditative techniques as mentioned by the texts that are the primary source of modern day Yoga. More importantly, this course leads the practitioner towards the study of the ‘inner self’.
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Yoga Philosophy Texts : Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali and Gheranda Samhita verse by verse.
Advanced Techniques Training/Practice : Includes principles of demonstration, observation, assisting and correcting, instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher, the students’ process of giving and receiving feedback.
Meditation : Learn different types of meditation as mentioned in the texts.
Course Fee - $ 1,800 AUD
Location - 50 Hrs Online & 50 Hours In-Person at Paradise Point
Course Instructors - Madonna Williams & Vishal Dubey
Undecided about the course? Not to worry, you can attend a free demo session which gives information about what you will learn & gain from this course. DEMO dates to be announced.
THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU :
If you are a yoga teacher and want to take your teaching skills to the next level.
If you want to refresh your knowledge of alignment, adjustment, anatomy and philosophy in a focused, committed learning environment with professional and dedicated teachers and students.
If you want to acquire deeper knowledge of Yoga, Philosophy and Meditation.
If you want to deepen your personal practice along with senior teachers and long-term practitioners.
If you want to learn and practice hands-on adjustment and enhance your teaching skills.
If you want to share the knowledge and experience you have gained as a yoga teacher with others.
If you want to take some time for yourself and enjoy being a student again– studying in a fun, encouraging, and supportive environment.
If you want added benefits with Yoga Alliance by becoming a 500-hour level teacher.
If you want to enhance your credibility and increase your visibility as a well-trained yoga teacher.
If you want to join the growing community of yoga teachers who are committed to quality training.
If you are interested in shaping yoga world-wide and expanding your network.
August - February 2023 to 2024
Course Details
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AUGUST
Topics : Gita Philosophy (50 Hrs) & Upanishads (50 Hrs)
Days: Monday to Friday
General times: 9.30am - 5pm
OCTOBER
Topics : Yin & Meditation, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali & Gheranda Samhita
Days: Monday to Saturday
General times: 9.30am - 5pm
February
Topics : Sadhana & Creative Sequencing
Dates : To be Announced
General times: 9.30am - 5pm
At Zen Soul Life Studio - 7/27 Falkinder Ave, Paradise Point.
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Our 300 hour YTT has created a new standard by blending the ancient teachings of Vedanta and Tantra together. It also knits an outstanding variety of relaxing meditation techniques, physical movements, and fun to facilitate natural evolution of all the participants.
The following topics will be covered during this training:Advanced Asana Practice
Daily intensive advanced Hatha Yoga,
Vinyasa and/or Yin Yoga practice
Advanced asana variations
And More…
Yin Yoga
Seven archetypal postures
26 main Yin Yoga poses in detail
Yin Yoga instruction techniques
Yin Yoga philosophy
Yin Yoga anatomy
Principles of Yin Yoga
Sequencing in Yin Yoga
Structuring Yin Yoga classes
Adjustments and corrections of Yin Yoga poses
And More…
Pranayama
Regular practice of six pranayamas
Four aspects of pranayama: Pooraka, rechaka, antar kumbhaka, bahir kumbhaka
Practice of nadi shodhan and more pranayama / advanced breathing exercises practiced daily
The pranic body: Annamaya kosha, manomaya kosha, pranamaya kosha, vijnanamaya kosha, ananadamaya kosha
Regular practice of bandhas (locks)
Five types of prana: prana, apana, samana, udana, vyana
And More…
Vinyasa Yoga :
Principles of Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Vinyasa sequences
Vinyasa instruction
Correction and adjustment techniques
Principles of Vinyasa Yoga sequencing
And More…
Yoga & Vedanta Philosophy :
Bhagavad Gita
Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali
Hatha Yoga Pradipika
Gheranda Samhita
Isha Upanishad
Katha Upanishad
Mundaka Upanishad
Kena Upanishad
Taittiriya Upanishad
Yoga Anatomy & Physiology :
Detailed information on the musculoskeletal system
Anatomy of classical Hatha Yoga asanas
Physiology of yoga asanas
Physiology of breathing
Physiology of stretching
Frequent injuries of yoga practice
What to do to prevent injuries?
Techniques to provide your students individual modifications
Frequent back injuries, and how to deal with back injury during yoga practice
Endocrine or hormonal system
Anatomy of chakras
And More…
Advanced Yoga Teaching :
Techniques to teach advanced asanas
Learning how to build up a yoga asana class
Techniques to sequence a yoga asana class
Techniques to customize a class
How to provide advanced modifications?
How to organize workshops?
And More…
Meditation & Kriya Yoga :
Introduction to Kriya Yoga
Meditation as per Kriya Yoga
Meditation as per Vedanta
Daily meditation practice
How to teach meditation?
Different techniques for teaching meditation
Techniques for classical meditation
Purification of chakras
Five elements purification
Tantric meditation
And More…
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This course is designed for Yoga Practitioners with intermediate experience who have a real passion to share and develop this ancient practice with students and to deepen their own practice and personal growth.
It is also open to anyone who is interested in learning the ancient science of Yoga, meditation, mantra, health and spirituality. We recommend applicants to have a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training certificate (OR) at least 12 months yoga practice experience.
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This course is fully accredited with Yoga Alliance. Please refer to Yoga Alliance membership guidelines. Level 2 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course graduates are eligible for full membership of Yoga Alliance and qualified to obtain insurance to teach.
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It is important that all applicants revise the time and resources required for the course before submitting the application. Participants must be prepared to devote their full attention to the teacher training program. Due to the expenses involved the deposit required is non-refundable ($500). Once commencing the course, you will be filling a limited place, hence full payment must be paid prior to commencement date including payment plans. All payments are transferable to future courses in the event of unforeseeable circumstances excluding deposit ($500)
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Course Price :
Students can pay only for the modules that they wish to attend and can add credits to their YTT after they complete 300 hours at Zen Soul Life.
Easy Payment Plans Are Also Available.
$500 minimum deposit and application to secure your spot. You will then receive an email response and invoice balance with due dates.
Course Instructors
Madonna Williams
Course facilitator. Philosophy, Anatomy, Asana, Sadhana, Pranayama, Methodology, Technique. Sequencing
Vishal Dubey
Yoga Philosophy
सलिले सैन्धवं यद्वत्साम्यं भजति योगतः ।
तथात्म-मनसोरैक्यं समाधिरभिधीयते ॥ ५॥
As salt being dissolved in water becomes one with it, likewise when the Atma and mind become one, it is called Samadhi.
(Hatha Yoga Pradipika)
“As I reflect on 2018 my biggest highlight has been completing my 200 hour yoga teacher training with Madonna from Zen Soul Life. Madonna is a true inspiration. Her understanding of the art and practice of yoga and her ability to share it is captivating. Madonna is the perfect mix of fun and knowledge.
We have had many laughs and hearty discussions about yoga in our teacher training circle and this has created a beautiful bond between us all. Another huge bonus is meeting like-minded souls practicing this special healthy-bodied philosophy. I have made some wonderful friends.”
— Emma Walkinshaw
