Yoga in Mexico

About Merida , Yucatan

Merida is the capital and largest city in Yucatan state and the cultural and financial capital of the region. It’s a modern, cosmopolitan city with museums, art galleries, restaurants, shops and boutiques. A major center of commerce, Merida Yucatan is considered the crossroads of the region and one of the most important places to experience the Mayan heritage.

Mérida was founded in 1542 by Francisco de Montejo “el Mozo” (the son), and built on the site of the ancient Maya city T’ho, meaning “city of five hills.” T’ho was the center of Mayan culture and activity in the Yucatan region. After the arrival of the Spanish, the ancient city’s five main pyramids were destroyed and their ruins used in the construction of Merida’s cathedral and other important buildings.

Merida was built as a walled city and several of the old Spanish city gates remain. The city boasts the second-largest historic center in Mexico; only Mexico City’s historic center is larger. Mérida gets its nickname, La Ciudad Blanca (The White City), from the predominance of white limestone that was used as a building material; although locals today will tell you that it also has to do with the cleanliness of the city’s streets and public areas, not to mention how safe is Merida, Mexico.

As a result of its unique geographic location, strong Spanish influence and isolation from other parts of Mexico, Merida developed a distinct cultural and political identity. The unique culture and traditions that you’ll experience when you travel to Merida, Mexico are overwhelmingly apparent in the local dress, language, cuisine and the observance of holidays and celebrations.

Not only is Spanish spoken with a distinct accent in Yucatan, but Yucatec Maya is spoken by one third of the population of Yucatan state. The cuisine in Merida Yucatan is also distinct in that it differs from traditional Mexican cuisine and is representative of the local indigenous culture and the Caribbean, Mexican, European and Middle Eastern influences in the region.

The traditional music and dance of Yucatan is known as Vaqueria Regional. It plays an important role in the Vaquerías Feast which was originally associated with the branding of cattle on Yucatecan haciendas. You can catch weekly performances in Merida’s central plaza.

Chances are that you’ll spend at least part of your Yucatán vacation shopping for handicrafts. Merida is famous for the guayabera, a loose fitting men’s shirt with tucks and pockets. Traditional guayaberas are white, made from cotton or linen and often embroidered. Here you’ll also find hipiles, dresses or tunics worn by the indigenous women of the region. Hipiles are often white with colorful embroidered designs that traditionally convey some sort of meaning within the local community.

Or perhaps you’ll choose to spend part of your Yucatán vacation relaxing in a hammock. The hammocks that you’ll find in Mérida, Yucatán are of a high quality and made from cotton string that’s woven into a fine mesh. They’re extremely popular and commonly used throughout the region.

Finally, explore more of the Yucatán region when you travel to Mérida, Mexico with visits to nearby towns, Mayan ruins and cenotes (underwater sinkholes).

YOGA PROGRAMS IN Merida

1. 200 hrs Yoga Teacher Training Course.

2. special techniques for Advanced yoga posture.

3. Special Course for Kundalini Yoga.

4. Special Course for Kriya Yoga , Power Yoga .

5. Special Course for Ashtanga yoga course

6. Special Course for Hatha Yoga.

7. Advance Teacher Traning Course with advance teaching.

Syllabus of Study:

* Asana Practice and Asana philosophy

* Pranayam (breathing techniques),

* Mudra and Bandha (Yogic locked)

* Meditation

* Cleansing process (Kriya)

* Teaching practice

* Basic Ayurveda, nutrition and the yogic diet.

* Anatomy (physical, mental and spiritual benefits of yoga.)

* physiology of yogic practice

* Teaching Methodology of different styles of yoga- Patanjali Ashtanga, Traditional & Classical Hatha, Vinyasa, Shivananda, Power yoga etc.

* Hatha yog pradipica

* Mantra recitation

* Introduction of Seven chakras and five elements.

* Yoga life style.

* Teaching practicum

* Ethics for Yoga Teachers

200 HOURS YOGA SYLLABUS: ( Mexico )

1:Warm Up Exercises

2:Joints Movement Exercises

* Standing postures :

• Tree Pose (Vrikshasana)

• Chair Pose (Utkatasana)

• Side bend Pose (Parswa konasana)

• Triangle Pose(Trikonasana)

• Eagle Pose (Garudasana)

• Palm tree Pose (Tadasana)

• Half moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana)

• Shiva dancing Pose (Natarajasana)

• Reverse triangle Pose (privrita trikonasana)

• Half moon Pose (Ardha chandrasana)

• Extended Side angle Pose (Utthita parswakonasana)

* Kneeling Postures:

• Thunderbold Pose (Vajrasana)

• Camel Pose (Ushtrasana)

• Sleeping thunderbold Pose (sleeping Vajrasana)

• Lion Pose (Simhasana)

* Sitting Postures :

• Boat Pose (Naukasana)

• Inverted boat Pose (Viparita Naukasana)

• Frog Pose (Mandukasana)

• Raising Frog Pose (uttana mandukasana)

• Sleeping Frog Pose (sputa mandukasana)

• Bound cow head Pose (Baddha gomukhasana)

• Cat stretch (Marjari Asana)

• Cow head Pose (Gomukhasana)

• Kurmasana

• Baddha padmasana

• Padma Bakasana

• Akarna dhanurasana

• Parvatasana

• Virasana

• Garbhasana

* Backward Bending Postures:

• Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)

• Bow Pose (Dhanurasana)

• Makarasana (3 Variations)

• Kapotasana

* Forward Bending Postures:

• Hand to Feet Pose (Paschimottanasana)

• Half Gas Releasing Pose (Ardha- Pavan Muktasana)

• Full Gas Releasing Pose(Purna Pavan Muktasana)

• Nose to Knee Pose (Janu Sirsasana)

• Yoga Mudra Pose (Yoga Mudrasana)

* Twisting Postures:

• Half fish God Twisting Pose (Ardha Matsyendrasana)

• Full Fish God Twisting Pose (Purna matsyendrasana)

* Fire Awakening Postures:

• Raising Feet Pose

• Locust Pose (Salabhasana)

• Peacock Pose (Mayurasana)

• Kakasana (Kukutasana)

* Inversion Postures:

• Head Stand Pose (Shirshasana)

• Wheel Pose (Chakrasana)

• Bridge Pose (SetuBandha asana)

• Fish Pose (Matsyasana)

• Shoulder Stand

• Ear Pain Releasing Pose (Karnapidasana)

* Relaxation Postures:

A- Meditation Postures

• Easy Pose (Sukhasana)

• Accomplish Pose (Siddhasana)

• Half Lotus Pose Aardha Padmasana)

• Lotus Pose (Padmasana)

• Thunderbold Pose (Vajrasana )

• Chair Pose (Maitri Asana)

* Pranayama Practices:

• Kapala-bhati

• Bhastrika

• Anuloma-Viloma

• Bhramari

• Ujjayi

• Siltli

• Sitkari

• Surya-bheda

• Chandra-bheda

• Koshthya

• Pranava Pranayama

• Calvicular Breathing

• Thorasic Breathing

• Diaphragmatic Breathing

• Yogic Breathing

• Quality Breathing

• Murcha and Plavini Pranayama

* Yoga Gestures (Yoga Mudras) :

Hand Yoga Gestures (Hasta Mudra)

• Jnana Mudra

• Chin Mudra

• Yoni Mudra

• Bhairava Mudra

• Hridaya Mudra

Head Yoga Gestures (Mana Mudra)

• Shambhavi Mudra

• Nasikagra Drishti

• Khechari Mudra

• Kaki Mudra

• Bhujangini Mudra

• Bhoochari Mudra

• Akashi Mudra

• Shanmukhi Mudra

• Unmani Mudra

Postural Mudras (Kaya)

• Viparita karani Mudra

• Pashinee Mudra

• Prana Mudra

• Manduki Mudra

• Tadagi Mudra

Lock Mudras (Bandha Mudra)

• Maha Mudra

• Maha Vedha Mudra

Perineal Mudras (Adhara)

• Ashwini Mudra

• Vajroli Mudra

• Sahajoli Mudra

* Energy Lock (Bandha):

1. Mula Bandha

2. Uddiyana Bandha

3. Jalandhar Bandha

4. Maha Bandha

* Meditation (Dhyana):

1. 2 minutes Meditation

2. Breath Meditation

3. Mantra Meditation

4. Vipasana Meditation

5. Healing Meditation

6. Third Eye Meditation

7. Preparation for Meditation

8. Susumna Meditation

9. Spinal Breathing Meditation

10. Kriya Yoga Meditation

11. Silence Meditation

12. Chakra Meditation

13. Kundalini Meditation

* Yogic Sleep (Yoga Nidra):

1. Simple Relaxation (Sithilikarana)

2. Full Body Relaxation (Purna Sithilikarana)

3. 31 Point Blue Star Yoga Nidra (Prarambhik Nila Tara Yoga Nidra)

4. 61 Point Blue Star Yoga nidra (Purna Niltara Yoga nidra)

5. Sweeping breath practice (Prana Suddhi kriya)

6. Disolving Yoga Nidra (Laya Yoga Nidra )

7. Chakra Yoga Nidra

8. Subtle Body Awakening Practice (Sukshma Sharira Jagarana)

* Yogic Cleansing Exercises (Satkarma):

1. Jala-Neti

2. Sutraneti

3. Dhauti (Vamana)

4. Nauli

5. Kapalbhati

6. Trataka

* Recitation of Sacred Sound (Mantra Japa):

1. Mantra for the Morning and night prayers

2. Mantra what and why

3. Mantra for Meditation

4. Mantra before you start the Yoga lesson

5. Mantra for healing like for different diseases and problem of the life, for normal baby delivery, good family life, to remove fear and feeling for security, healthy relationship, and finally for enlightenment.

6. Japa (Mantra repetition with rosary, mala)

7. Kirtana (Group chanting)

* Anatomy and Physiology (Sharir Vijyan):

• Dynamics of Breathing

• Yoga and the Spine

• Skeletal System

• Muscular System and Yoga Stretching

• Inside the Asana

• Standing Poses

• Sitting Poses

• Kneeling Poses

• Supine Poses

• Prone Poses

• Arm Support Poses

• Cardio Vascular System

• Skin

• Nervous System

• Reproductive System

* Yoga Philosophy:

1. Yoga Sutra of Patanjali

2. Different Paths of Yoga ( jyana, karma, bhakti, laya,)

3. Different Styles of Yoga (Ashtanga Vinyasa, Hatha, Rishi)

4. Yoga and Health

5. Comparative study of Yoga with other Indian Philosophies

6. 5 Elements

7. 4 Aspects of mind

8. 7 States of Consciousness

9. 3 Bodies- gross, Subtle, Causal

10. Prana and Kundalini

11. Nadis and Chakra

12. Raja Yoga and the 8 limbs

13. Yoga discipline

14. Control of the mind and 9 disturbances of mind

15. Philosophy and Practice of Yoga Nidra

16. Yoga in Daily life

17. Emotional Purification

18. Science of Silence

19. Hatha Yoga Pradipika

20. Shiva Samhita

21. Art of Joyful living

22. Science of Breath

23. Bhagavat Geeta

24. Vedas

25. Upanishads

26. Indian Philosophy

* Teaching Practice:

1. Qualities of a Good Teacher

2. Demonstrations

3. Alignment

4. Clear and proper instructions

* Teaching Methodology:

1. Step by Step Practice

2. Guidelines for beginners and advance students

3. Preparing a lesson plan

* Yoga Psychology :

1. Understanding mind and its functions

2. How to control and channelize the mind

3. How to read student’s mind

* Yoga Therapy :

1. Yoga and Therapy

2. Yoga and Diseases

* Ayurveda :

1. Basics of Ayurveda

2. Ayurveda Diet

3. Ayurveda Massage Training

Daily Schedle :

TTC Program 7 - 8 hours a day. (6 days per week)

05:00 am WAKEUP TIME

05.45 am to 06.00 am Mantra Chanting / meditation

06:00 am to 08:00 am Yoga Practice

08:00 am to 09:00 am Karma Yoga (Selfless Service)

09:00 am to 09:30 am Breakfast / Snacks

10:00 am to 10:45 am Yoga Nidra / Theory lecture I

11:15 am to 12:00 pm Theory lecture II

12:15 am to 01:00 pm LUNCH

01:00 pm to 03:00 pm Resting Time (Self Study)

03:00 pm to 03:15 pm Herbal Drink

03:15 pm to 04:00 pm Theory Lecture III

04:15 pm to 06:00 pm Yoga Practice

06:45 pm to 07:15 pm Mantra chanting / meditation

07.30 pm to 08:00 pm DINNER

08:15 pm to 09:00 pm Sanskrit Training

Songs (Bhajans) / Group Discussions .

10.00 pm Bed Time

Duration & Structure of Fee :
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5 : 25 Days (200 hrs)

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Excluding:
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1. Books and note books,

2.Any other local travel or sightseeing,

3.Other Items Of Personal Nature.

How to Apply (Sign Up) :

• Please go to the Contact page and Send to a Request with Training Dates.

• The Shiva Yoga Valley team will respond within the next 2-3 working days.

• Upon acceptance of your application, we will make a provisional reservation for you and send you confirmation mail.

• On confirmation mail you requested to send non refundable 30% deposit within 5 working days to confirm your reservation.

Payment options-

• Deposit instructions and details will send to you on your acceptation.

• Payment methods (Bank transfer Only).

Please Submit Your Registration fee 500 USD in our Institution bank account. (Not refundable)

(The rest of the fee will be payable on orientation day).

Refund Policy-

Fee Once paid will not be refunded but in case of any change in program, you can choose to go for any next yoga course within the span of a two years. We understand very well that emergencies and other life situations do arise.

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Master Sandeep Yogi

Master Sandeep Yogi was born in the North state of India, called Uttar Pardesh.

Specialist of Yoga Asana, Pranayam, Mudra, Bandh, Meditation Relaxations. (Satkarm)

Master Sandeep Yogi brings his broad experience of Yoga and holistic health to his teaching style; his classes are a dynamic, flowing moving, focusing on attention to form, integration of breath and cultivation of awareness. Creating a supportive environment and taking to heart each student's experience. He teaches Hatha yoga, Ashtanga yoga, Kundalini yoga, Mantra yoga, etc.

Master Rudra Yogi :-

Specialist of Yoga Asana,Pranayam,Mudra,Bandh,Meditation Relaxations Yoga therapy,Marm therapy, Naturopathy. (Satkarm)

Ruddra studied at Gurukul Kangri in Haridwar and graduated with a degree in Traditional Yoga Art. Ruddra Yogi also studied Veda,Upnishads, Bhagvat Geeta, Yogasutra, English & Sanskrit languages. His He now continues his inquiry and is studying for a Masters Degree in Yoga Art.

Yogi Ruddra brings his broad experience of Yoga and holistic health to his teaching style; his classes are a dynamic, flowing moving, focusing on attention to form, integration of breath and cultivation of awareness. Creating a supportive environment and taking to heart each student's experience. He teaches Hatha yoga, Ashtanga yoga, Kundalini yoga, Mantra yoga, etc.

Yoga in Merida , Yucatan ( Mexico )

200 HOURS YOGA SYLLABUS: ( Mexico )