Amy Wheeler, Ph.D. Back to the Basics of T. Krishnamacharya Yoga: Advanced Yoga Training for Students with Beginner s Mind

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1 Back to the Basics of T. Krishnamacharya Yoga: Advanced Yoga Training for Students with Beginner s Mind Who is this program for? Advanced yoga students and teachers who want to fill in the gaps of the yoga knowledge in the Tradition of T. Krishnamacharya Advanced yoga students and teachers who have studied with Amy Wheeler & colleagues in the T. Krishnamacharya Tradition in the past Advanced students and teachers who have studied in the T. Krishnamacharya Tradition: TKV Desikachar, P. Jois and Iyengar and other teachers from our tradition are welcome if they are interested in both classical teachings and yoga therapy. Students who want to learn how classical yoga provides the foundation for yoga therapy. Students who can work well with modern computer technology, as it will take place 100% on Zoom platform Students who are comfortable with online learning Students who have a personal daily yoga practice (asana, pranayama, meditation or chanting) Who is this program NOT for? Beginning students who want to take a 200-hour group yoga teacher training certified by Yoga Alliance. (Yoga Alliance does not allow online trainings at this time. If this changes we will be approved by Yoga Alliance.) Students who cannot work with modern technology Students who are only interested in the intellectual knowledge and not the application of the teachings to daily living

2 Program Length is 15 months and 100% online (Zoom learning platform). The weekly online meetings will be Wednesday afternoons from 4:00-5:30 p.m. If you cannot make this time, there will be recordings of the classes for you to watch. 200 Hour Advanced Studies Program consists of: 90 hours synchronous learning (live in-person) 30 hours asynchronous learning (on your own time) 80 hours of homework (on your own time) There is an option of getting together in person quarterly for community and connection, but not a requirement to join the program. Dates for these community days have not yet been set. Location is Southern California- USA. We will check interest in this option after we see who is joining the program. There is no extra fee for these community days. We ask that you take the entire training unless you have studied with Amy previously and have covered specific information already. We are not offering this program in individual segments at this time. It is an advanced program and we want to build to higher levels of knowledge and not repeat information.

3 There are several start dates per year for the program. Start dates are on a rolling schedule. Rolling start dates will be continued yearly during the months listed below as long as there is interest in the program. August The T. Krishnamacharya Teachings January Asana Vinyasa Krama & Therapy Modifications April Asana Class Sequencing for Groups and Individuals June Pranayama Techniques, Ratios and Sequencing September Meditation Steps, Sequencing and Chants

4 Outline of the Program: Amy Wheeler, Ph.D. Part 1: August, September, October T. Krishnamacharya was a master Yogi who, over his lifetime, taught classical asana, and yoga therapy to yoga for the mastery of the siddhi powers and spiritual aspirations. T. Krishnamacharya managed to keep these pearls together with an underlying framework that runs through all of the different expressions of his yoga teachings; the golden string that holds the pearls together. Joins us for this program to understand the golden string, and learn how each expression of Krishnamacharya yoga is beautifully compartmentalized, as well as a part of a comprehensive yogic system of thought. August, September, October Wednesdays 4:00-5:30 p.m.- PAC Time Total of 20 hours online together + 2 hours homework each week Foundations of T. Krishnamacharya Yoga Stages of Life according to T. Krishnamacharya The toolbox of T. Krishnamacharya The Foundation: Ayurvedic principles Introduction to the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali Introduction to subtle anatomy of the T. Krishnamacharya system Overview of sequencing asana in the T. Krishnamacharya system Overview of sequencing pranayama in the T. Krishnamacharya system Overview of sequencing meditation in the T. Krishnamacharya system

5 Part 2: Asana: January, February, March Classical Vinyasa Krama as the Foundation for Therapeutic Asana Each asana in the system of T. Krishnamacharya is taught as a vinyasa or step-by-step process. The specific steps are given to go into the vinyasa, and also to come back out. Each step in the sequence has a special purpose and placement for maximum effectiveness. We will review the classical vinyasa krama for several main yoga postures. Then we will look at each one of these postures from the perspective of the posture s therapeutic uses and examine the subtle qualities theoretically produced by of each of the poses. We will discuss the effect that each posture has in terms of the potential to imprint on the human system, when practiced with consistency and appropriate effort. Curriculum and handouts will be given to help each student understand the material and to use as a reference. January, February, March Wednesdays 4:00-5:30 p.m.- PAC Time Total of 20 hours online together + 2 hours homework each week Vinyasa krama sequence of 60 classical asanas Modified vinyasa krama of 25 therapeutic asanas Modifications of therapeutic asanas and theory Subtle anatomy theory of both classical and therapeutic asana April, May- 2018: Wednesdays 4:00-5:30 p.m.- PAC Time Total of 12 hours online together + 2 hours homework each week Sequencing asana for group yoga class

6 Sequencing therapeutic asana for individuals

7 Part 3: Pranayama: June, July, August Pranayama: Classical Techniques as the Foundation for Healing and Beyond Pranayama is considered the most useful and healing tool in the yogic system of T. Krishnamacharya. Pranayama is very powerful and can be used to heal if used properly, or hurt if used improperly. Come and learn the classical order of teaching for the different pranayama-s. Come learn how each classical form of pranayama can be modified for a person that needs healing. Come to understand the subtle impressions that each pranayama creates in the body for health, healing and beyond. Curriculum and handouts will be given to help each student understand the material and to use as a reference. June, July, August- 2018: Total of 20 hours online together + 2 hours homework each week Review 15 classical pranayama-s Review pranayama techniques with therapeutic adaptations Subtle anatomy theory of both classical and therapeutic pranayama Review classical pranayama ratios Review therapeutic adaptions to pranayama ratios Sequencing for pranayama practice with ratios Sequencing for pranayama practice with techniques

8 Part 4: Meditation: September, October, November 2018 Dharana, Dhyanam Samadhi: Classical Meditation Techniques as the Foundation for Mastery of Self, Healing and Freedom There are at least 10 main steps in classical meditation practice. These steps are part of an ancient ritual that prepares the mind to go deeply into meditation and help us to become the master of our Self. It should also be noted that for many people, these ancient ritualistic steps that help us to link to our object of meditation are quite difficult to master and sustain in practice over time. Thankfully it is possible that we can gain much benefit from breaking the 10 steps down to a mere 3 or 4 simple steps, and get much of the same benefit for therapeutic purposes. Come and learn how to get the most out of a meditation practice. Curriculum and handouts will be given to help each student understand the material and to use as a reference. September, October, November- 2018: Total of 20 hours online together + 2 hours homework each week 10-steps of classical meditation Sequencing a meditation practice for groups Sequencing a meditation practice for individuals Review meditation techniques for therapeutic purposes Learn subtle anatomy theory of objects of meditation Learn chants that can be used for therapeutic purposes

9 Part 5: Patanjali-s Yoga Sutra video/ audio asynchronous learning Listen to these recordings throughout the 15-month program for nourishment and to understand how Patanjali-s teachings are the foundation of the T. Krishnamacharya system of Yoga. Approximately 30 hours of learning at your own pace and on your own time. Cost: There is a $500 deposit and then $215 per month (with contract). The total cost of the program is $3750. The curriculum each month includes: Weekly live lessons (online) with Amy Teacher training handbooks for each month/ section Homework assignments (sometimes with audios/ videos) Patanjali Yoga Sutra video/ audios monthly Community days (in-person) are included in this fee Please fill out the application and send it to amy@amywheeler.com. When we confirm that you have applied and the program is appropriate for you, then we will ask for you to reserve your spot with a $500 non-refundable deposit. After paying your deposit you will still owe $3250 for the program. The $3250 will be divided into 15 payments for each month you are in the program. You will be asked to pay the $215 on or before the first day of each month via automatic deposit from

10 your bank account. We will give you the account number to deposit to. You will begin your 15 payments the month you take your first class online. We will communicate with you about this as we get to know you. No paper checks or cash, please. If you prefer to use PayPal, then add the 3% sales charge and pay $222 each month.