27/11/2025
Certificate of Yoga Studies
Join our Yoga Studies 2-year program in 2026 to study the philosophy and practice of Yoga in an integrated approach.
Don’t simply learn asanas and then read philosophy. Iyengar said to bring out the in-depth hidden depth for you to experience. Details: https://www.yogamandir.com.au/cosy/
A student reflects on Niyama study.
I started yoga studies earlier this year and now with more consistency of practice and immersion within the practice I can see my application of Niyamas and some of the challenges I face. I practice Saucha by looking after my nutrition and committing to a regular practice. A regular practice helps to move the sluggishness from my body and creates an increased clarity of mind.
I try to practice Santosa by being accepting and at peace with my progress in my yoga practice - I try not to compare myself to others or draw any conclusions from my practice. It’s difficult to accept the variations in my practice, that one day I’ll practice Ardha Chandrasana with steady balance, but another day I might be quite unsteady. Tapas drives my motivation to apply myself to practice - to get out of bed early for practice, even when I’m tired, Tapas makes sure I get on the mat even when all of the obstacles are ahead of me. Through ongoing application and reflection within my study, I practice svadhahya. Isvara Pranidhana dominates when I take myself to a quiet space to withdraw the senses and focus inwardly as the regular practice purifies and Brain and body and brings absence of calm and contentment.
Yoga Studies adds further depth to our experiential learning approach and involves allocation to a weekly class (virtual or studio) where you will work with a teacher mentor at the certificate level at which you are enrolled. It is necessary to record and upload your practise and class records, and....
