Course Outline for Prospective Students 2010/2011

Course Outline for Weekends 1 – 4 or Modules 1 – 2

In the first module we introduce you to Dru Yoga - to the basic principles, postures, sequences, pranayama, meditation, psychic and physical anatomy and physiology.  All of this is clearly explained in the first two course books.

During the months in between modules, you will be asked to study the relevant books and to follow a workplan which is a guide to what you need to practice.

In regular consolidation sessions we will review what you have learned so far and expand upon it.  You will need to bring your portfolio along with you to each module.

Books 1 and 2

• Principles of  Dru Yoga
• Principles of Activation
• Foundation Energy Block Release Sequence (EBR 1)
• Body preparation  Pranayama
• Pranayama Energy Block Release
• Pigeon Breath
• Windmill
• Diaphragmatic Breath

Asanas Book 1:

• Tadasana - Mountain
• Vrksasana - Tree
• Marjariasana - Cat
• Savasana - Corpse pose

Asanas Book 2:

• Adho Mukha Svanasana - Dog
• Bhujangasana - Cobra
• Setubandhasana- Bridge
• Simple inversion

Sequences     

• Prithvi Namaskara - Salutations to the Earth 

Meditation

• What is meditation? Parts 1 & 2

Anatomy & Physiology

• Overview of the Nine Systems
• The Muscular System

Subtle Energetics

• Understanding the Chakras

Philosophy

• A Brief History of Yoga
• Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga

Books 3 and 4

• Establishing a regular practice
• Tri-spinal Release – the spine
• Body preparation
• EBR 2

Pranayama

• Mechanics of breathing
• Deep Yogic Breath – lying & sitting

Meditation

• Watch the breath

Asanas

• Utkatasana - Chair of the Heart
• Paschimottanasana - Sitting Forward Bend
• Makarasana - The Crocodile

Sequences     

• Surya Namaskara - Salutation to the Sun

Anatomy and Physiology

• Skeletal system

Philosophy

• Yamas and Niyamas

Chakra Dharana Sadhana

• Ajna Chakra
• Ajna Centring
  

NB – in our continuing efforts to offer the best possible course structure, some of this content may vary.

We would love to hear from you. If you want to know more contact us for more info.

Dru Australia
4 Pandanus Street, Fisher, ACT 2611
Tel: (02) 6161 1462
Email: yoga@dru.com.au 

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