Mysore, India

Friday September 22nd – Saturday October 7th 2023

Mysore, India

Friday September 22nd – Saturday October 7th 2023

Dates & Details

90HR Teachers Refinement Course for Certified Jivamukti Yoga Teachers

(minimum qualification 300HRS)

Dates: Arrive Friday Sept 22, 2023 Depart Saturday Oct 7, 2023

Location: Mysore, India

Teachers: Yogeswari, Dr M.A. Jayashree and Professor Narasimhan

Jivamukti Yoga meets Patanjali in India

A continuing education course with Dr. MA Jayashree, Prof. M.A. Narasimhan and Yogeswari in Mysuru, India. This course is for 300-hour certified Jivamukti teachers with a minimum of 2 years of experience teaching Jivamukti Yoga.

Join us for this very special opportunity to study Jivamukti Yoga and Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra as close to the source as it gets! You will be able to experience the teachings of Patanjali from within its own rich cultural and historic context, which will bring your understanding to a whole other level. You will also experience one of the pivotal places that influenced Sharon-Ji and David-Ji in the creation of Jivamukti Yoga: Mysuru, Karnataka, India. Mornings will start with meditation, followed by a Jivamukti practice and a workshop on assists, led by Yogeswari.In the afternoons, Dr. M.A. Jayashree and Prof. M.A. Narsaimhan will lead us in Yoga Sutra chanting with nuanced Sanskrit meanings and philosophical explorations that encompass anything from scientific findings to paranormal experiences. A great meditator and devotee of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Prof. Narasimhan will offer valuable paths and insights to meditation. Dr. MA Jayashree and Prof. MA Narasimhan are among the foremost scholars of Sanskrit and yoga philosophy in India. Receiving their darshan in a group reserved just for Jivamukti teachers is a precious and rare jewel on your path as a practitioner and as a teacher.

VISION
STATEMENT

The Teacher’s Refinement Course (TRC) is a 90 hour course given over a period of 10-14 days, live and online, for Jivamukti teachers who are interested in going over a particular subject with more depth than is possible than when many different subjects are taught simultaneously.  

 

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Hence these courses will typically cover two subjects which will be taught by senior teachers based on their specialty of interest. The vision of the course is that by narrowing one’s focus to a smaller amount of material, the vastness of that material can be glimpsed and continue unfolding. It is helpful as teachers, students and practitioners to know a subject well and through that, be it small like a chapter of a scripture or the putting together of an awesome asana class, have a foundation that sheds light on potentially everything that one might wish to know. Therefore, the emphasis of this course will be on refinement and a deeper experienced understanding which will inspire and support one’s ability to communicate the richness and depth of the teachings through relevant and contemporary means. At the end of the course a certificate of participation will be granted.
 

VISION
STATEMENT

The Teacher’s Refinement Course (TRC) is a 90 hour course given over a period of 10-14 days, live and online, for Jivamukti teachers who are interested in going over a particular subject with more depth than is possible than when many different subjects are taught simultaneously.  

 

READ MORE
Hence these courses will typically cover two subjects which will be taught by senior teachers based on their specialty of interest. The vision of the course is that by narrowing one’s focus to a smaller amount of material, the vastness of that material can be glimpsed and continue unfolding. It is helpful as teachers, students and practitioners to know a subject well and through that, be it small like a chapter of a scripture or the putting together of an awesome asana class, have a foundation that sheds light on potentially everything that one might wish to know. Therefore, the emphasis of this course will be on refinement and a deeper experienced understanding which will inspire and support one’s ability to communicate the richness and depth of the teachings through relevant and contemporary means. At the end of the course a certificate of participation will be granted.
 

ABOUT THE TRC

This 14 day course is for Jivamukti Yoga teachers who are seeking to deepen their practice, to refine their teaching skills, to give and receive peer feedback and acquire more in-depth knowledge of specific subjects that are introduced in the 300-hour Teacher Training. Learn from senior teachers in and beyond the method in Mysore, India.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE TRC

Anyone who wishes to attend the Teacher’s Refinement Course needs to have completed a 300-hour Jivamukti Teacher Training and must have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience. A two-page questionnaire needs to be filled out in order to be accepted for the course.

You can participate in the TRC if:

  • You have a 300-hour, 800-hour or Advanced Jivamukti Teacher Training Certification.
  • You have a minimum of 2 years Jivamukti Yoga teaching experience.
  • You have completed the 2-page questionnaire provided in the Jivamukti Global registration platform
  • You wish to be in Satsang and connect and reconnect with Jivamukti Yoga Teachers worldwide.
  • You are currently in an apprenticeship and wish to study certain topics more in-depth.
  • You are preparing for the Advanced Certification.
  • You are Advanced Certified and wish to refine your teaching and gain new inspiration from senior teachers.
  • You have been teaching too much and need some time to replenish.
  • You wish to deepen your Jivamukti practice.
Location & Places to Stay

Location of Daily Program

The upcoming TRC will be the premiere event in the beautiful new house of Jayashree and Narasimhan. Asana and philosophy classes will all be held in the same building area.

We will order vegan, delicious and healthy lunch every day that can be enjoyed on the terrace of the house. Available in breaks for all participants: filtered water, tea, coffee, fruits and cookies.

The house is located within Mysore near JSS hospital off MG Road.

Other Activities

In and around Mysore, there are many beautiful yoga and culture spots to visit and explore. We will be providing options to visit the highlights as a group. An option to practice karma yoga for local animals in need will also be available.

Fully registered participants will receive the exact TRC address and a list of recommended places to visit and eat around the TRC program.

Hotels in Walking Distance

Other Hotels in Mysore 

Note about Transportation

  • Mysore is easily accessible using the Uber App
  • We can connect you with a private Riksha or car driver to cover any additional transportation needs
CAN I TAKE THE TRC ONLINE?

Yes- the TRC will be available on-demand for anyone who wishes to take the training at home. You will have 3 months to complete the course.

Participants are welcome to come for the first week only and complete the rest of the program online. Any amount of days on-site can be mixed with online – the only requirement is that you must start at the very beginning of the TRC in Mysore. It will not be possible to join e.g. the second week on-site only. 

WHAT ARE THE PREREQUISITES?

Practice prerequisites:

  • You must have a daily Jivamukti Yoga and meditation practice. You must have completed the 300-hour Jivamukti Teacher Training and have a minimum of 2 years of Jivamukti Yoga teaching experience.
  • You need to fill out a 2-page questionnaire provided in the Jivamukti Global registration platform

 A Message from Professor Narasimhan:

What to expect

A typical day would look like:

  • 8:30-11:30am Pranayama, Meditation and Asana practice lead by Yogeswari
  • 12-2pm Lunch
  • 2-4pm Yoga Sutra chanting and lecture with Dr M.A. Jayashree
  • 4-4:30pm Break
  • 4:30-6pm Yoga Sutra continued with Professor Narasimhan
  • 6-7pm Meditation with Narasimhan
  • 7pm onwards participants organise their own dinner plans and reflection time, there will be two planned evening trips with Yogeswari.

There will be no formal exam to be taken during or after the course. Participants will exchange one ICP on-site, and receive an online self-review to take in their own reflection time. 

WHAT TO BRING
  • Yoga Mat & Props: blocks, belt, blanket if desired)
  •  Notebook for taking notes and journaling
  •  Writing utensils – Please bring your own to each session!
  •  Yoga mat
  •  Access to music on Spotify or iTunes
  • Clothing & shoes for rainy weather – check the forecast here.
  • White or light color clothes for Satsang

It’s a good idea to put your name on all your things.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition Cost Residential: $1950

Tuition Cost Online: $1290

Extended Early Bird Discount until April 20, 2023:  $100 off. Available for both Online and Residential training.

THE CURRICULUM
  • The curriculum of this training is taking place in 10-14 days.
  • Besides daily meditation and asana practice, the TRC aims to deepen the knowledge and proficiency of Jivamukti teachers in 2-3 subjects that are introduced in the 300-hour Teacher Training.
  • It is to provide you, as a Jivamukti teacher, progression from a strong foundation in a methodology we already understand, embody and all have as a common denominator.
  • There is a strong focus on you teaching your own material and to get feedback from two senior teachers and your peers.
  • There is a component of Karma Yoga and time allotted for homework and collaboration in smaller groups.
  • You will receive a concise manual and a workbook.

The goal is for you to gain a more complete understanding of the elements that constitute the Jivamukti Yoga Method and how to combine them in a way that it is meaningful for your students. This may include:

— how to effectively and succinctly translate teachings from ancient scriptures into a contemporary setting.

— subtleties about choices in sequencing that may just make your class great.

— subtleties in your presence as a teacher, such as tone of voice, level of centeredness, life experience and body language.

— use of rhythm, sound, breath.

What happens when I miss a TT part?

For all classes/sessions/parts of this course it is crucial that you arrive on time. There will be no (partial or full) refund of the course fee if you miss any classes of the course. The main requirement for successfully completing the training and receiving the certificate is that you need to “show up” and “be present” and engaged at all sessions and complete all homework. Please note that participation will be monitored, and a certificate of completion will only be issued if you take part in the full 90 hours of this course. It is up to the discretion of Jivamukti Global and the facilitator of the TRC to grant a reasonable extension for a student to complete any work or to deny giving a student a certificate for stating the reason(s) in writing. However, in case of missed classes, sessions, regardless of the reason for missing them, the certificate will only be issued if they have been completed, which might involve an additional fee to compensate the facilitator for taking the time to re-teach the missed parts of the program.

CERTIFICATION

After successful and complete attendance of all parts of the TRC, you will be issued a Certificate of Completion stating that you took one module of Jivamukti TRC/Continuing Education. This will not only signify a stepping stone in the quality of your teaching, but also give credit to any future re-stratification of levels in the method.

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DO YOU HAVE ANOTHER QUESTION? WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

 

The Teacher’s Refinement Course (TRC) is an 90 hour course given over a period of 10-14 days, live and online, for Jivamukti teachers who are interested in going over a particular subject with more depth than is possible than when many different subjects are taught simultaneously.  

 

DO YOU HAVE ANOTHER QUESTION? WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

 

The Teacher’s Refinement Course (TRC) is an 90 hour course given over a period of 10-14 days, live and online, for Jivamukti teachers who are interested in going over a particular subject with more depth than is possible than when many different subjects are taught simultaneously.