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1. Teacher Training Class Session 1

6. Activities/Behavior cont’d. Karma Subha Auspicious Asubha Inauspicious Selfish Desires - Kamya Selfless Desires – Nitya Naimttika Selfish “ part of the problem” (societal) Detrimental Causing Harm

15. Teacher Training Class Session 2

29. Teacher Training Overview of the Vedas Session 3

41. Supplemental Texts

50. View by Division The Vedas Shruti Smriti Nyaya Rg Yajur Sama Atharva Krishna Yajur Sukla Yajur Katha Svetasvatara Maitrayaniya Mahanarayaniya Taittiriya Isavasya Brihadaranyaka Aitareya Kauhsitaki Mundaka Mandukya Prasna Itihasas Puranas Sutras Upavedas Ramayana Mahabharata

51. Supplemental Information

52. Supplemental Information

66. Social Harmony in the Vedas “‘ Service without duplicity to the brähmaëas, cows, devas and other worshipable personalities, and complete satisfaction with whatever income is obtained in such service are the natural qualities of those providing common assistance. “‘ Faith in Vedic civilization, dedication to charity, freedom from hypocrisy, service to the brähmaëas and perpetually desiring to accumulate more money are the natural qualities of the vaiçyas “‘ Dynamic power, bodily strength, determination, heroism, tolerance, generosity, great endeavor, steadiness, devotion to the brähmaëas, and leadership are the natural qualities of the kñatriyas.’ “‘ Peacefulness, self-control, austerity, cleanliness, satisfaction, tolerance, simple straightforwardness, devotion to Me, mercy, and truthfulness are the natural qualities of the brähmaëas.’

67. Social Harmony in the Vedas If one shows the symptoms of being a brähmaëa, kñatriya, vaiçya or çüdra, as described above, even if he has appeared in a different class, he should be accepted according to those symptoms of classification. Srimad Bhagavatm According to the Vedas these roles are not human nature, but fluid changing attributes

68. Social Harmony in the Vedas Those out of harmony populate jails and social institutions “‘ Uncleanliness, dishonesty, thievery, faithlessness, useless quarrel, lust, anger, and hankering constitute the nature of those in the lowest position outside the varëäçrama system.’ Those in harmony stay in society “‘ Nonviolence, truthfulness, honesty, desire for the happiness and welfare of all others and freedom from lust, anger, and greed constitute duties for all members of society.’

71. Teacher Training Class Session 4

106. Progression of Philosophies Lord Adi Sankaracarya Nirvisesa Advaitam 800 AD Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu Vishnuswami Nimbarka Madhvacarya Ramanuja Acarya Lord Buddha Krishna Delivered by Acintya-bhedabheda-tattva Visuddhadvaita Dvaitadvaita-vada Dvaitam Visista Adviatan Ahimsa & Sunya-vada Buddhi / Bhakti Yoga Philosophy 1486 AD 1300 AD 1200 AD 1100 AD 1014 AD 500 BC 3000 BC Year

107. Teacher Training Class Session 5

113. Yoga Systems, cont’d and many more… Kriya TM Kripalu 3H0 Kundalini Yin Yoga (Taoist Yoga: Slo-deep) Power Yoga Bikram Integral Viniyoga Iyengar Sivananda Astanga Hatha Schools of Yoga (modern)

114. Yoga Systems, cont’d (see list: 40 types of Yoga) Svara Shri Vidya Kaula Samkya Laya Nada Atma Buddhi Siddha Mantra (japa) Kundalini Raja - Astanga Hatha Systems of Yoga (shastric)

115. Yoga Systems, cont’d Desikachar Indra Devi Swami Satchitananda Swami Rama Yogi Bhajan Visnudevananda Maharisis Mahesh Richard Hittleman Indra Devi Krishnamurti Swami Rama Tirtha Parmahamsa Yogananda Krishnamacharya Vivikananda Gurus*

119. Teacher Training Class Session 6

134. Material Universe Lord Brahma’s Planet Roots = Subtle Trunk & Branches = Gross

135. Spiritual Realm Lord Brahma’s Planet Spiritual Realm

142. Pradhana with 24 Elements Tan Matras Subtle Elements 5 Objects of The Senses Smell/Odor Taste Form/ Color Touch Sound Antah Karana (Inner Instrument) False Ego (Ahankara) Intelligence (Buddhi) Mind (Manas) Citta (conditioned consciousness) Pancha Maha Bhuta Five Great Elements Earth Water Fire Air Ether Buddhi Indryas 5 Knowledge Senses Karma Indryas 5 Working Senses Goodness Passion Ignorance Sight Hearing Smelling Touching Tasting Speech Movement Grasping Eliminating Reproducing

143. Mahat-Tattva: shadow of pure consciousness– it is the germinating place of all creation False Ego Goodness Passion Ignorance Modes of Nature go out of balance Simultaneous with Sudda Sattva

144. Manifestation Mixer = Time Time (Kala) False Ego Death Awareness (Mrtyu) Fear Time is the internal spiritual potency; the mixing element throwing the modes out of balance Soul is overwhelmed when it comes in contact with material world and “conditioned” consciousness begins The self becomes aware of its temporary nature and death The “reality “ of death instills the new concept of FEAR

145. Evolution Process – Mahat Tattva, cont’d. Goodness (serenity) Passion (activity) Ignorance (dullness) Capacity to think and reflect, gives rise to desire. Origin of duality: acceptance and rejection. Subtle element of sound is one of the first buliding blocks. Discernment, discrimination, making things meaningful to the senses (master of the senses). Intuition comes from the mind. Five characteristics: doubt, misapprehension, correct apprehension, memory and sleep. 5 Knowledge and 5 Working Senses not activated. (The enrergy or power to experience material reality.) Sound Intelligence (Buddhi) Mind (Manas) Under influence of False Ego Sight Hearing Smelling Touching Tasting Speech Movement Grasping Eliminating Reproducing

146. Gradual Evolution of Our Senses Activities & characteristics of the ethereal element can be observed as accommodation (room) for the external and internal existences of all living entities, mainly the field of activities of the vital air, the senses and the mind. Ignorance (under influence of False Ego) Air Ether Touching Fire Sight Taste Water Tasting Smell/Odor Earth Smelling Form/ Color Hearing Touch Sound Prana Life Force (allows the knowledge senses to operate)

147. Overview of Gradual Evolution Tan Matran Subtle Elements 5 Objects of The Senses Smell/Odor Taste Form/ Color Touch Sound Antah Karana (Inner Instrument) False Ego (Ahankara) Intelligence (Buddhi) Mind (Manas) Citta (conditioned consciousness) Pancha Maha Bhuta Five Great Elements Earth Water Fire Air Ether Buddhi Indryas 5 Knowledge Senses Sight Hearing Smelling Touching Tasting Karma Indryas 5 Working Senses Speech Movement Grasping Eliminating Reproducing Goodness Passion Ignorance

149. Teacher Training Clinic: The nervous system

158. Anatomy of the Endocrine System Endocrine System , group of organs and tissues of the body that release hormones. The endocrine glands and their hormones regulate the growth, development, and function of various tissues and coordinate many of the processes of metabolism.

160. Yoga can help the body Many studies show…

163. Teacher Training June, 2004 Class Session 7

167. Anatomy of an Atma Yoga Class 1. Prepare the Space 2. Clean and stock space 3. Meet and greet guests 4. Help new people set up 5. Class starts 6. Beginning invocation 7. Begin set 9. Relaxation with story 11. Call outs of love 12. Prasadam 10. Gong therapy 8. Meditation

168. Prepare the Space 1. Prepare the Space 2. Clean and stock space 3. Meet and greet guests 4. Help new people set up 5. Class starts 6. Beginning invocation 7. Begin set 9. Relaxation with story 11. Call outs of love 12. Prasadam 10. Gong therapy 8. Meditation If you control space, sanctify thru Ritual. If you rent space, do mentally with opening Invocation & call outs of Love. Begins the Circle of Protection (Sravanum & Kirtanum). Make a spiritual, sattvic and peaceful space.

169. Clean and Stock Space 1. Prepare the Space 2. Clean and stock space 3. Meet and greet guests 4. Help new people set up 5. Class starts 6. Beginning invocation 7. Begin set 9. Relaxation with story 11. Call outs of love 12. Prasadam 10. Gong therapy 8. Meditation Makes the space welcoming to the guests. Ensure props for class are clean and easily accessible. Select appropriate music to play during class session.

170. Meet and Greet Guests 1. Prepare the Space 2. Clean and stock space 4. Help new people set up 5. Class starts 6. Beginning invocation 7. Begin set 9. Relaxation with story 11. Call outs of love 12. Prasadam 10. Gong therapy 8. Meditation 3. Meet and greet guests Providing an warm and welcoming environment is a priority to provide an outstanding experience to your guests. Don’t neglect any guest, very important to welcome. Check with new people on background, injuries, yoga experience, etc…

171. Help New People Set Up 1. Prepare the Space 2. Clean and stock space 3. Meet and greet guests 4. Help new people set up 5. Class starts 6. Beginning invocation 7. Begin set 9. Relaxation with story 11. Call outs of love 12. Prasadam 10. Gong therapy 8. Meditation Helps new people feel comfortable about the experience they are about to have in the class. Show new people how to set up their space surrounding their mat with props and blankets (either show them yourself or have a senior student show them).

172. Class Starts 1. Prepare the Space 2. Clean and stock space 3. Meet and greet guests 4. Help new people set up 5. Class starts 6. Beginning invocation 7. Begin set 9. Relaxation with story 11. Call outs of love 12. Prasadam 10. Gong therapy 8. Meditation Provides a way to focus the classes attention and prepare them for the experience. Welcome everyone and introduce yourself. Explain about the type of yoga they are about to practice. Explain about the opening chant (describe it’s purpose and meaning).

173. Beginning Invocation 1. Prepare the Space 2. Clean and stock space 3. Meet and greet guests 4. Help new people set up 5. Class starts 6. Beginning invocation 7. Begin set 9. Relaxation with story 11. Call outs of love 12. Prasadam 10. Gong therapy 8. Meditation This is the second step in the circle of protection. Use a call and response method for the invocation (chant). The chant offers all honor and respect to the top most source of pure consciousness.

174. Begin Set 1. Prepare the Space 2. Clean and stock space 3. Meet and greet guests 4. Help new people set up 5. Class starts 6. Beginning invocation 7. Begin set 9. Relaxation with story 11. Call outs of love 12. Prasadam 10. Gong therapy 8. Meditation This is the place where the work and change happens. Shifts the guest through the transformation process and yogic experience. Based on the set selected, move through the sequence and components of the set with attention and focus: Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha and Mantra You can think of the sets as having an arc. The poses in the beginning warm and prepare the guest. The poses progress in challenge and efficacy through the top of the arc and then the ending poses lead you meditation and relaxation.

175. Meditation 1. Prepare the Space 2. Clean and stock space 3. Meet and greet guests 4. Help new people set up 5. Class starts 6. Beginning invocation 7. Begin set 9. Relaxation with story 11. Call outs of love 12. Prasadam 10. Gong therapy 8. Meditation Promotes the consciousness shift and aids the guest down the path to self realization. Lead the guests through the selected meditation for the set (if applicable for the set)

176. Relaxation with Story 1. Prepare the Space 2. Clean and stock space 3. Meet and greet guests 4. Help new people set up 5. Class starts 6. Beginning invocation 7. Begin set 9. Relaxation with story 11. Call outs of love 12. Prasadam 10. Gong therapy 8. Meditation Grounds the guest and seals in the benefits of the practice. Read the relaxation script. Read a spiritual story. Transition the guest from relaxation to a seated position for the ending invocation.

177. Ending Invocation 1. Prepare the Space 2. Clean and stock space 3. Meet and greet guests 4. Help new people set up 5. Class starts 6. Beginning invocation 7. Begin set 9. Relaxation with story 11. Call outs of love 12. Prasadam 10. Gong therapy 8. Meditation Maintains the consciousness, philosophy and lineage (param-para). Lead the guests into child’s pose. Invite the guests to respond at the appropriate places in the invocation. Recite the invocation.

178. Call Outs of Love 1. Prepare the Space 2. Clean and stock space 3. Meet and greet guests 4. Help new people set up 5. Class starts 6. Beginning invocation 7. Begin set 9. Relaxation with story 11. Call outs of love 12. Prasadam 10. Gong therapy 8. Meditation Encourages humility and selflessness. Creates gratitude. Recite the call outs of love with the class. Class responds while in child’s pose. Guide the guests to a seated position.

179. Prasadam 1. Prepare the Space 2. Clean and stock space 3. Meet and greet guests 4. Help new people set up 5. Class starts 6. Beginning invocation 7. Begin set 9. Relaxation with story 11. Call outs of love 12. Prasadam 10. Gong therapy 8. Meditation More humility and gratitude. Provide each of the guests with some prasadam.

180. Check List for Atma Yoga Class 1. Prepare the Space 2. Clean and stock space 3. Meet and greet guests 4. Help new people set up 5. Class starts 6. Beginning invocation 7. Begin set 9. Relaxation with story 11. Call outs of love 12. Prasadam 10. Gong therapy 8. Meditation

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