Topics Covered

Introduction - Introduction & Body Awareness
Hatha Yoga versus Meditation
Body/Mind
Definitions of Meditation
Body Awareness as the First Step
Dynamic Changes in practice- faddism
Relaxation and Obstacles
Relaxation and Traumas
Body Awareness Relaxation through Micro-movement Relaxation
Belief Systems
Pratyahara-Sense Awareness Meditation Exercise
Approaches to Meditation

Mechanics of Micro Movements Relaxation
The Mechanics of Micro Movements Relaxations Exercises.
Three Zones of the Body
Advantages of Micro-movement Exercises
Personalized Practice
Movement Relaxation
Relationship to Teacher (outer and inner)
Pratyahara-Sense Awareness Meditation Exercise

Where we are and Want to go to
Pancha Koshas- Five Fields of Energy
Annamaya Kosha-Physical Field
Pranamaya Kosha- Energy Field
Manomaya Kosha - Mind Field
Vigyanamaya Kosha- Field of Intelligence
Anandamaya Kosha - Field of Bliss
Form Follows Function-Direction of involutions
First Three Levels- Physical world to the conscious mind
Tension Relaxation
Practice Time-Two Minutes Drill
Impediments to the Practice

Breath Awareness and Pranayama
Conscious Breathing vs. Unconscious Breathing
Prana-Vital Energy Force
Pranayama- control of the vital energy force
Awareness of Body movements through breath
Movement Relaxation - impulse to move
Impediments to the Practice-Recapturing Past Achievements
Progressively training the mind
Pranamaya Kosha

Awareness of the Senses
What are the senses
Five senses of action, Five senses of perception
Why become aware of them
Breath awareness in Nostrils; Warm-Cool Breath
Systematic Relaxation
Impediments to the Practice
- Analytical
- Addictions
- Taking Inventory

Attachment to the Senses
First Language
Attachment by associations
Sense Withdrawal Exercise
Touch of Breath in nostrils
Impulse to Breathe
Connecting points of the breath
Why Sensory Awareness

Yoga Kingdom Sanctuary

Meditation Teacher Certification

Topics Covered