Welcome Kit
Thursday, 25 July 2013
WELCOME
TT Course students
Hello Student, welcome to Ashtanga Yoga Mysore ! we are glad to have you as our student for the 200 Hr Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training Course in the month of Oct-2013. We know that visiting a new place for the first time can be quite stressful. Not knowing what to expect can cause some anxiety. As a result, we have this welcome kit with some additional information about the course and services available. Looking forward to meet you !
Sunil Kumar Coordinator Ashtanga Yoga Mysore
Thursday, 25 July 2013
FAQ When to arrive? You must arrive on the 1st or 2nd (before 2 pm) of the month you are enrolled into the course. What to bring? Comfortable yoga clothes, prescribed medicines (if any), Enough money to meet your additional expenses. How to reach Mysore? On reaching the Bangalore International Airport you will be received by our cab driver (only if you have requested for airport transfer) near the exit gate of the international terminal (near the Subway shop). The driver will be holding a placard with your name on it. In case of difficulties please call Mr. Sunil on his mobile. The travel time is approximately 4-5 hours depending on your arrival time. AIR - The nearest airport from Mysore is 140 km away in Bangalore, from where one can take flights for most of the important cities in India. RAIL - Mysore is connected with most of the metros like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chennai through regular trains. ROAD - There is a good network of roads that connects Mysore to other important cities of the region. What to expect in Mysore? Generally, weather in Mysore is pleasant throughout the year. Different seasons : Summer: Mar-May : 18°C-34°C || Monsoon: Jul-Nov : 20°C-29°C || Winter: Dec-Feb : 16°C-30°C Is it safe to travel around in Mysore? Is water safe to drink/ use for other purposes ? Mosquitoes ? It is absolutely safe to travel around in Mysore. Water is safe to use for other purposes & we have a drinking water dispenser in the school accommodation. Although past students have not complained about any mosquitoes in the accommodation, electrical mosquito repellents are available to buy at the shops nearby. Mysore was rated the second cleanest city in India recently so you could expect clean surroundings. We do not recommend any vaccinations before you travel but it is recommended that you consult your doctor for any previous injuries. Dress code for yoga and outside in Mysore? It is acceptable to wear comfortable clothes which are not too revealing for any day. Are there any shops near the school ? Yes. There are many fruits & vegetable shops, ATM’s, post-office, Hospitals, Mini supermarkets and restaurants near the school.
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ACCOMMODATION & FOOD
Accommodation :
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Twin sharing basis Fully equipped kitchen (Refrigerator, Gas stove) Water purifier 24 hr Running Hot and Cold Water Private Terrace Sit-out in most Rooms Laundry and Dry Cleaning (paid)
Food : Typical food for Lunch and Dinner :
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Chapatis (made from wheat flour) Chutney (coconut) Vegetable Salad / Sprouts Rice Curry Rice / Wheat / Ragi / Mixed flour - rotis Idly / Dosa Poppadum Sweets and more >>
Note: If you are allergic to any of the food items mentioned above, there is a fully equipped kitchen where you can prepare your own food. Please note that the school is not responsible for arranging or compensating this.
Thursday, 25 July 2013
REGISTRATION DETAILS We hereby confirm that your registration for the course was successful and the details are as below:
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Course Registered for
200 Hr Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training Course
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Month / Year
Oct / 2013
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Course Start Date
2-Oct-2013
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Course End Date
31-Oct-2013
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Initial Deposit Paid
$300
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Final Payment Due
$800
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Accommodation
Yes. Twin sharing - included in the course fee.
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Food
Yes. 2 Meals per day (Mon-Fri) - included in the course fee.
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Airport Transfer
$70. Not Confirmed
Note: The above mentioned balance is to be paid upon arrival in Mysore. The preferred mode of Payment for the same would be cash, we do accept all currencies. Please refer www.xe.com to know the conversion rate as applicable at the time of making the payment. Please ensure that you arrive only on the 1st or 2nd Oct-2013 as the accommodation will be occupied by the previous month Teacher Training Course Students. The course gets finished on 30th-Oct after the certification program & students are required to vacate the accommodation by 11 am on the 31st-Oct. Please book your room (if available) in case you are extending your stay at Ashtanga Yoga Mysore to do an ayurveda course or otherwise.
Thursday, 25 July 2013
COURSE DETAILS Daily Schedule : 7.30 am - 9.30 am
Ashtanga Yoga Practice
9.30 am - 10.30 am Breakfast Course Schedule Details:
10.30 am - 11.30 am Asanas Methodology / Theory
1 Orientation Program
2-Oct at 4:30 pm
2 Regular classes
3-Oct-2013 : : 28-Oct-2013
3 Final Exam Dates 4 Certification Program
29 & 30 Oct-2013 30-Oct-2013 at 5 pm
Course Topics:
1 Techniques Training / Practice
100 hrs Asana | Pranayama | Meditation
2 Teaching Methodology
25 hrs
Art of Adjustment | Art of Teaching
3 Anatomy & Physiology
20 hrs
Physical Body
4 Yoga Philosophy
30 hrs
Bhagavad Gita | Patanjali Sutras
5 Practicum
20 hrs
Students Teaching
Thursday, 25 July 2013
11.30 am - 12.30 pm Ashtanga Yoga Philosophy / Patanjali Sutras 12.30 pm - 3 pm
Lunch & Study Break
3 pm - 4 pm
Meditation
4 pm - 5 pm
Asanas Adjustments & Teaching Techniques
6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
Anatomy & Physiology / Ayurveda
7.30 pm - 8.30 pm
Dinner
Saturday 7.30 am - 9.30 am
Ashtanga Yoga Practice
10.30 am - 11.30 am Asanas Adjustments & Teaching Techniques S u n d a y - H o l i d a y
CHECKLIST
Packing List :
Key Documents
Clothes, Shoes & Accessories
Toiletries
Miscellaneous
Passport
Comfortable Yoga clothes
Sun Screen
Laptop
Health Insurance
LED Flashlight or LED Headlamp
Face wash
Camera
Travel Tickets
Light Rain Jacket
Hair brush
Phone charger
Money
Water Bottles
Credit Cards
Sweat pants
Ear plugs
Sun glasses Bath Towel
In addition to the above lists, bring what you would normally bring for a vacation. Do not worry if you miss something (barring Key Documents!) as they are easily available to buy here.
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EXTERNAL VISITS
Chamundi Hill :
Anatomy Lab :
Temple visit and field trips are a part of this Teacher Training Program.
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Hare Krishna Temple :
INFORMATION Other Services Available : Important Phone Numbers : Mr. Sunil
Coordinator
+91-9742180110
Dr. Shamasundar Resident Doctor
+91-9900568339
Mr. Sameer
+91-8214191663
Auto Rickshaw
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Bikes Scooter to rent Currency exchange facility Book shop Ayurveda massage & treatments Wireless internet Tender Coconut
Recommended readings : Useful websites :
1. Yoga Mala - Sri Pattabhi Jois
Physiotherapy consultation
www.jagtherapy.com
Train Bookings
www.erail.in
Bus Bookings
www.ksrtc.in
Tourism
www.mysorecity.gov.in
Passport
www.passportindia.gov.in
2. Yoga Anatomy - Leslie Kaminoff 3. The Original Yoga - Shyam Ghosh 4. Ashtanga Yoga: Practice and Philosophy - Gregor Maehle 5. Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha - Satyananda Saraswati
If you have requested for Airport Transfer to be arranged by us : On reaching the Bangalore International Airport you will be received by our cab driver near the exit gate of the international terminal (near the Subway shop). The driver will be holding a placard with your name on it. In case of difficulties please call Sunil on +91-9742180110. Once the driver finds you he'll call me & I'll confirm with you before you leave. The travel time is approximately 4-5 hours depending on traffic. Driver Details: Driver’s Name & Car Registration No. will be emailed to you once the booking is done. Thursday, 25 July 2013
Contact Details : Ashtanga Yoga Mysore || 247. Nyayamarga . Siddarthanagar . Mysore-570011 . Karnataka . India M: +91-97.42.18.01.10 || W: www.ashtangayogamysore.net || E: contact@ashtangayogamysore.net Thursday, 25 July 2013
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