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200-Hour, Yoga Alliance Certified, Mantra Teacher Training & Study Immersion, in the lineage of Namadeva Acharya (Thomas Ashley-Farrand)
with Rajeshwari Gretchen Carmel
Course Outline:
~Basic History of Mantra, Scriptural Background, lineage of Namadeva Acharya,
~Overview of Yoga Philosophy; Patanjali's 8-fold path, yoga sutras, teacher ethics,
~Introduction to Seed Sounds, Classical Mantras and Sanskrit Hymns,
~Anatomy & Physiology-Physical/Energetic; chakras, prana, nadis, koshas, karma,
~Energetics of Mantra; Sanskrit alphabet, pronunciation, power of sound and how mantras work directly on our energetic bodies for deep transformation,
~Mantra Japa Meditation; various disciplines, both verbal and written, steps for practice,
~Introduction to the Mala and Altar Practices; history, importance, use and maintenance,
~Study of Gods and Goddesses, including Hindu Deities; principles, symbology, application and their role in mantras and healing,
~Mantra Therapy: the in-depth study of meaning and use of specific mantras for common problems; physical/mental health, abundance, career, relationships, guidance/protection and spiritual illumination,
~Group Chant Immersion,
~Participation in 21-Day and 40-day Mantra Disciplines; both personal and group practices,
~Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation,
~Introduction to Ceremony; participation in ancient Vedic Arati and Puja Ceremonies,
~Facilitation; how to facilitate, prescribe and create personal mantra disciplines,
~Application; how to apply mantra practices in yoga classes, body-mind modalities and everyday life,
~Transformation through Sacred Art: creating and working with Yantras and Mandalas, making personalized malas, sculpting murthis/statues as devotional practices,
~Basics of Ayurveda; doshas, gunas, healthy lifestyle and daily self-care,
~Mantra Teachings; class/workshop/retreat design, vision & marketing,
~Guest Kirtan Artists; devotional music, song and mantras,
~Practice Teach Sessions, Certification, Graduation
A training manual, supplementary mantra handbook, plus new mantra recordings by Rajeshwari will be included in the training course.
Sanskrit mantra is a vital part of the yogic path; it combines sound, awareness, sense withdrawal, focus, concentration, and meditation. Mantras can be used as a primary practice and can also be combined with the physical practices of yoga. With the increased popularity of yoga today and the abundance of certified yoga teachers around the globe, it is vital to merge these practices with authentic and proper teachings. This one of a kind training is a unique opportunity.
