Rules of Yoga Practice<\/b><\/p>\n
You can read more about the Yoga Instructor Course on the course website:<\/b><\/p>\n
kurspoyoge.com<\/b><\/p>\n
Course registration:<\/b><\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcde Phone: +380984777777<\/b><\/p>\n
(Viber \/ Telegram \/ WhatsApp)<\/b><\/p>\n
Yoga Alliance website:<\/b><\/p>\n
yogaalliance.com.ua<\/b><\/p>\n
How to Practice Yoga Correctly and Why It Must Be Learned Professionally<\/b><\/p>\n
Yoga is not a set of exercises and not a fitness format for maintaining physical shape. In the classical tradition, yoga is a holistic system of working with the body, breath, nervous system, and consciousness. That is why the quality of practice is determined not by the complexity of asanas, but by the correctness of the approach.<\/p>\n
Most mistakes in yoga arise not from a lack of flexibility or strength, but from ignorance of the fundamental principles of practice. These principles are necessarily studied in professional yoga teacher training courses\u2014and it is they that form a safe, deep, and transformative practice.<\/p>\n
Below are the key rules of yoga practice, without understanding which neither personal development in practice nor professional teaching is possible.<\/p>\n
1. Cold Ablutions and the State of Alertness<\/b><\/p>\n
During yoga practice it is very easy to fall into a state of drowsiness. This is especially typical of morning practice or for people with an exhausted nervous system. Drowsiness may be accompanied by pleasant sensations or even dreams; however, from the yogic perspective this is a dead-end state that does not lead to the development of awareness.<\/p>\n
One of the classical methods of preparing the body and mind for practice is cold ablutions<\/b>. A cold shower before practice activates the nervous system, improves the circulation of prana, and helps maintain clarity of consciousness. If a cold shower is not possible, it is recommended at least to wash the face with cold water.<\/p>\n
In yoga teacher training courses, the influence of temperature, water, and external factors on the state of the mind and the effectiveness of practice is studied in detail.<\/p>\n
2. Place of Practice and the Formation of a Practice Space<\/b><\/p>\n
It is recommended to practice yoga in the same place every day<\/b>. Over time, a stable positive energetic atmosphere is formed in this space, which begins to support the practice by itself.<\/p>\n
The place should be:<\/p>\n
\u2022clean and calm<\/p>\n
\u2022well ventilated, but without drafts<\/p>\n
\u2022dry<\/p>\n
\u2022not too cold and not too hot<\/p>\n
Practicing on a bare floor is \u043a\u0430\u0442\u0435\u0433\u043e\u0440ically not recommended. Mats, blankets, or special underlays should be used.<\/p>\n
In professional yoga teacher training courses, attention is paid not only to asanas, but also to creating the practice space<\/b>, which is especially important for future teachers.<\/p>\n
3. Clothing for Practice<\/b><\/p>\n
Clothing for yoga practice should be light, loose, and not restrictive to breathing<\/b>. Tight or rigid clothing interferes with the natural movement of the rib cage and diaphragm and limits freedom of movement.<\/p>\n
A yoga teacher must understand how clothing affects breathing, thermoregulation, and the student\u2019s concentration\u2014this is also taught in professional programs.<\/p>\n
4. Nasal Cleansing and Preparation of the Respiratory Pathways<\/b><\/p>\n
Practicing yoga with a blocked nose is extremely difficult. Free breathing is the foundation of asanas, pranayama, and meditation.<\/p>\n
If necessary, it is recommended to cleanse the nasal passages before practice using Jala Neti<\/b> (nasal rinsing with saline water). This improves airway patency, balances the nervous system, and enhances concentration.<\/p>\n
In yoga teacher training courses, shatkarmas and cleansing techniques are given a separate block, since deep mastery of pranayama is impossible without them<\/b>.<\/p>\n
5. Awareness as the Basis of Yogic Practice<\/b><\/p>\n
At the beginning of the path, attention almost always wanders. Thoughts are distracted; images, emotions, and memories arise. This is normal and not a mistake.<\/p>\n
It is important:<\/p>\n
\u2022not to suppress thoughts<\/p>\n
\u2022not to fight them<\/p>\n
\u2022to observe them and gently return attention to the practice<\/p>\n
Awareness should be maintained:<\/p>\n
\u2022in the body<\/p>\n
\u2022in the breath<\/p>\n
\u2022in the position of the spine<\/p>\n
\u2022in the energy centers (chakras)<\/p>\n
Concentration of the mind on one object is the essence of all forms of yoga<\/b>: asana, pranayama, mudra, and meditation.<\/p>\n
The parable about the guru and attention clearly shows that awareness is the key to everything. It is the development of awareness that transforms practice from physical gymnastics into yoga.<\/p>\n
6. Regularity and Discipline<\/b><\/p>\n
Yoga requires regularity. Practice should be performed daily<\/b>, except during periods of illness.<\/p>\n
It is important to make an inner decision to practice every day\u2014not as an obligation, but as a path. This decision must penetrate the deeper layers of the subconscious mind.<\/p>\n
In yoga teacher training courses, great attention is paid to the formation of personal discipline<\/b>, without which neither personal development nor teaching is possible.<\/p>\n
7. Nutrition and Intervals Before and After Practice<\/b><\/p>\n
It is recommended to begin yoga practice:<\/p>\n
\u20223\u20134 hours after eating<\/b><\/p>\n
\u2022not in a state of severe hunger<\/p>\n
After consuming alcohol, practice is possible only after 48 hours<\/b>.<\/p>\n
After practice, it is recommended to eat no earlier than 40\u201360 minutes<\/b>, in order to preserve the subtle state of the nervous system.<\/p>\n
These aspects are studied in detail in professional courses, since a teacher bears responsibility for the health of students.<\/p>\n
8. Practice During Illness<\/b><\/p>\n
Yoga practice is excluded during illness and elevated body temperature<\/b>. Yoga is not a struggle with the body, but cooperation with it.<\/p>\n
9. Safety and Comfort in Asanas<\/b><\/p>\n
Sharp painful sensations during practice are unacceptable. Asanas are performed with minimal tension<\/b>.<\/p>\n
It is important to:<\/p>\n
\u2022relax muscles not involved in the posture<\/p>\n
\u2022keep the face, head, and eyes relaxed<\/p>\n
\u2022work within comfortable limits of stretching<\/p>\n
These principles form the basis of competent teaching and are necessarily studied in yoga teacher training courses.<\/p>\n
10. Duration of Holding Asanas<\/b><\/p>\n
The general rule:<\/p>\n
\u2022difficult postures \u2014 from 30 seconds<\/b><\/p>\n
\u2022physically easy postures \u2014 from 1 minute or more<\/b><\/p>\n
However, more important than time is the quality of presence and breathing<\/b>.<\/p>\n
11. The Principle of Compensation<\/b><\/p>\n
Each asana has both positive and potentially negative effects. To enhance the positive and neutralize possible imbalances, compensatory postures<\/b> are used.<\/p>\n
Basic principles:<\/p>\n
\u2022the compensatory posture is simpler than the main one<\/p>\n
\u2022holding time is about 30% of the time of the main posture<\/b><\/p>\n
\u2022asymmetrical asanas are performed equally on both sides<\/p>\n
\u2022strength postures alternate with relaxing ones<\/p>\n
Formula: posture \u2014 counter-posture \u2014 relaxation<\/b>.<\/p>\n
12. Working with Chakras<\/b><\/p>\n
Asanas are performed with the activation of energy centers from bottom to top<\/b>. It is recommended to complete the practice with a headstand or a similar technique that activates the Sahasrara Chakra<\/b>.<\/p>\n
Understanding energetic anatomy is an essential part of professional yoga teacher training.<\/p>\n
13. Principles of Breathing<\/b><\/p>\n
Breathing is the foundation of yoga.<\/p>\n
The classical principle:<\/p>\n
\u2022before the posture \u2014 inhalation<\/p>\n
\u2022entering the posture \u2014 breath retention<\/p>\n
\u2022after entering \u2014 exhalation<\/p>\n
In asana, breathing is calm and extended. In difficult postures, Ujjayi<\/b> breathing is used.<\/p>\n
Why It Is Important to Take a Yoga Teacher Training Course<\/b><\/p>\n
All of the above principles cannot be fully mastered independently. That is why professional yoga teacher training courses<\/b> are not merely preparation for teaching, but a deep transformation of personal practice<\/b>.<\/p>\n
In the course you:<\/p>\n
\u2022study classical Hatha Yoga<\/p>\n
\u2022master pranayama and shatkarmas<\/p>\n
\u2022understand the work of chakras and energy channels<\/p>\n
\u2022learn to conduct practice safely and competently<\/p>\n
\u2022receive international certification<\/p>\n
Yoga begins with correct understanding.<\/p>\n
And the path to this understanding is professional education<\/b>.<\/p>\n
Teacher Training and Certification<\/b><\/p>\n
The Ukrainian Yoga Alliance is the largest non-profit organization responsible for establishing and maintaining yoga teaching standards in Ukraine.<\/p>\n
The main areas of activity of the Alliance include:<\/p>\n
\u2022uniting the professional yoga community;<\/p>\n
\u2022developing and approving qualification requirements;<\/p>\n
\u2022official certification of yoga instructors;<\/p>\n
\u2022maintaining the Unified Register of Certified Teachers.<\/p>\n
The Ukrainian Yoga Alliance<\/b><\/a> is the largest non-profit organization that establishes and maintains yoga teaching standards in Ukraine.<\/p>\n The main areas of activity of the Alliance include:<\/p>\n \u2022uniting the professional yoga community,<\/p>\n \u2022developing and approving qualification requirements,<\/p>\n \u2022official certification of yoga instructors,<\/p>\n \u2022maintaining the Unified Register of Certified Yoga Teachers.<\/p>\n Training Format and Examination<\/b><\/p>\n Within online yoga instructor training courses, students of the Yoga Alliance School undergo mandatory practical and theoretical assessment.<\/p>\n Passing Surya Namaskar<\/b> is part of the examination process.<\/a><\/p>\n A video of the exam, conducted within online courses, is available via the link \u2014 click to watch.<\/p>\n Course Video Overview<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n You can watch a full video overview of the online course by the Head of the Yoga Alliance, Vladimir Bondarenko<\/b>, on our YouTube channel by following the link.<\/p>\n Training Locations and Tuition Fees<\/b><\/p>\n Branches of the Yoga Alliance School have resumed operations in the following cities:<\/p>\n \u2022 Kyiv<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Warsaw<\/b><\/a>, Krakow<\/b><\/a> (Poland)<\/p>\n \u2022 Kharkiv<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Dnipro<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Odesa<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Lviv<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Klaip\u0117da<\/b><\/a> (Lithuania)<\/p>\n \u2022 Bansko<\/b><\/a> (Bulgaria)<\/p>\n \u2022 Athens<\/b><\/a> (Greece)<\/p>\n \u2022 Prague<\/b><\/a> (Czech Republic)<\/p>\n \u2022 Torrevieja<\/b><\/a> (Spain)<\/p>\n \u2022 Vienna<\/b><\/a> (Austria)<\/p>\n \u2022 Cascais<\/b><\/a> (Portugal)<\/p>\n These branches offer continuously running offline yoga instructor training courses<\/b> led by senior instructors of the Alliance.<\/p>\n Tuition fees:<\/b><\/p>\n \u2022online course \u2014 15,500 UAH<\/b><\/p>\n \u2022offline course \u2014 17,500 UAH<\/b><\/p>\n Since August 2022, instructors who successfully pass examinations with distinction receive the right to train future yoga instructors on behalf of the Yoga Alliance and conduct teacher training courses jointly with the Organization.<\/p>\n Such instructors receive the status of Senior Instructor of the Yoga Alliance<\/b> and earn 50% of the course fee for each student<\/b>.<\/p>\n For full details, contact us via Viber \/ Telegram \/ WhatsApp:<\/p>\n +380984777777<\/b><\/p>\n Training Results<\/b><\/p>\n After completing the one-month course and successfully passing the exams, you will:<\/p>\n \u2022receive two international Yoga Alliance certificates<\/b> registered with the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine;<\/p>\n \u2022obtain the right to teach yoga in more than 100 countries worldwide<\/b>;<\/p>\n \u2022master a well-structured class format including kriyas, pranayama, and meditation;<\/p>\n \u2022receive lifetime access to video lessons, an application for learning posture names, and 12 balanced printed lesson plans<\/b> for the first year of teaching;<\/p>\n \u2022receive the \u201cGold Standard\u201d methodological guide<\/b> \u2014 a detailed manual on asanas, chakras, mudras, bandhas, and key techniques of classical yoga.<\/p>\n Additional Materials<\/b><\/p>\n The Unified Register of Certified Yoga Instructors in Ukraine<\/b> (approved in 2021 by the Public Union \u201cUkrainian Yoga Alliance\u201d) is available via the link.<\/a><\/p>\n Videos of exam sessions and detailed answers to course-related questions can be viewed in the online course video overview by the Head of the Yoga Alliance on our YouTube channel \u2014 via the link.The full video overview of the online course can be viewed by clicking the link.<\/a><\/p>\n Contacts and Registration<\/b><\/p>\n You can read more about the Yoga Instructor Course on the course website:<\/p>\n