Dancing Shiva Yoga & Ayurveda -- Los Angeles

ONE TRAINING PROGRAM WITH TWO GREAT SYSTEMS
Yoga and Ayurveda Combined!!!

Welcome to the original Yoga and Ayurveda program that unites both sciences into an authentic teaching approach and lifestyle-training course. This program uniquely teaches how Yoga and Ayurveda are practiced together to create the perfect balance of practical wisdom and spirituality. If you are looking for a course that embraces the essence of all types of yoga, this is it. This course strongly adheres to individuals seeking truth or personal transformation. The Yoga aspect involves developing discipline through dynamic yoga practices and rituals to discover a deeper understanding of who you to find your dharma (purpose) in life. On the Ayurvedic side daily and seasonal routines are taught as a foundation for balanced healthy living and longevity to develop a profound relationship with nature. The importance of this program lies in understanding the material in a manner that aids the student/practitioner in the development of his or her sadhana/spiritual lifestyle disciplines. Essentially our motto is, "if you are living it, you understand it!"

DETAILS ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The program is about learning through doing and strongly adheres to a practical aspect to learning. Philosophical teaching is commonly given during exercises and rituals as well as from our staffs many years of teaching experience. You learn to practice yoga and create a lifestyle according to what is best for your dosha type (body-mind constitution) rather following some fixed formula as most western teachings preach. One of the most important themes of the program is based on this principle of individuality. In learning how to adapt a routine and a yoga practice unique to your needs, it encourages the student to be creative and dynamic as they develop into a teacher. The course also serves to prepare a person to teach others not just asana (postures) but an integral approach to yoga that includes other components such as breath-work, mantra and meditation and knowledge of Ayurvedic principles that provide for a truly holistic approach to teaching or becoming a healer.

TWO OPTIONS GROUP FORMAT or INDIVIDUAL

These group classes allow the student to enjoy a classroom setting with groups ranging from 10-20 students. Mas Vidal and special guest staff teach each weekend in unique ways according to the program material that includes yoga practice, lifestyle exercises, meditation, philosophy, special documentaries, question and answer periods and testing. Students often find the group meetings enjoyable as each individual poses different questions and perspectives on the topics discussed. DVD's of each of the course sections are available as an option for those students who live outside of the Los Angeles area or for those who cannot attend the group meetings. Students are also encouraged to correspond via-group email chats with any questions they might have about the program material.

It is an OPEN ENTRY format which means that anyone can enroll and begin study at anytime although students are accepted on individual basis according to specific requirements. Those interested should submit the application and set up an interview with Mas Vidal by phone or in person. This format uses phone or personal tutorials and DVD's and special workshops and Intensives to facilitate training. Much counseling is given in support of each student's spiritual practice and lifestyle.

LEARN AN INTEGRAL SYSTEM

Yoga and Ayurveda are combined into one approach as they were in the ancient times to become a powerful healing system for balancing the mind, emotions and maintaining a healthy body. The Yoga teaching is based on a complete approach of the Raja Yoga system integrated with Ayurveda's science of tri-dosha (vata, pitta & kapha). The Ayurvedic teaching is mainly the foundation for natural living, which includes routines, remedies, diet and basic herbs. Both yoga and ayurveda culminate in the practice of meditation; therefore the student will be encouraged to develop a meditation practice that compliments the instruction given during the meetings. The yogic aspects of the course are extremely thorough with instruction given in a variety of postures, alignment, energetics, sequencing and how to integrate breath-work into a class along with chanting mantras and then diving deep into meditation.

MAIN POINTS

• Only program that unites Yoga and Ayurveda into one program and teaching
• Demand is increasing for Yoga teachers with an Ayurvedic background.
• Comprehensive manual on Yoga & Ayurveda
• Approved by Yoga Alliance
• 6 months time to train and study
• Several payment options
• Other locations coming soon: Eastern US and Intensives in Costa Rica
• Advanced Yoga Therapy & Ayurveda Training available for as next level training

New Program Begins: October 1st and 2nd meetings occur the first weekend of every month for 6 consecutive months.