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Yoga as a Form of Therapy
An interview with Ganesh Mohan
Ganesh Mohan is a physician with training in both conventional medicine and ayurveda. Ganesh started practicing yoga in the tradition of Krishnamacharya under his parents’ guidance as a child. He is well-versed in related traditional studies such as yoga philosophy and Vedic chanting.

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China
Kids Yoga Teacher Training in Shanghai
Date: 19 - 21 Mar 2010
Venue: YogaStudio 109 (located in the French Concession)

Richard Furgerson, a renowned kids yoga teacher from the UK, will come to Shanghai to hold a Kids Yoga Teacher Training – the first of its kind in China! If you are a yogi, a teacher, a mother or simply a person interested in the world of children and the benefits that yoga can bring to the little ones, come join the training and become a Kids Yoga Teacher.

Should you wish to participate and reserve a place, please contact us and we will help you book and answer all of your questions. Places are limited!

Contact No(s): (+86) 158 2178 7822
Email: info@yoga109.com
Website: yoga109.com/Kids Yoga TT.aspx


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Hong Kong
Welcoming Baron Baptiste for his premier workshop in Asia – Journey into Power Basic Training Programme
Date: 30 & 31 Jan 2010
Venue: Pure Yoga Hong Kong – Tsim Sha Tsui

An Immersion into the Art and Practice of Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga – for All levels
Basic Training is an immersion into mastering and enhancing your technical knowledge of the foundational Baptiste Power Vinyasa asana practice. No matter what your level of experience as a teacher or practitioner, come and explore this potent practice with us and build your foundation on a rock!

These two days will be jam-packed with valuable tools, take-aways and powerful yoga practices. Don’t miss the chance to join Baron Baptiste in his first Asia visit – only at Pure Yoga Hong Kong. Limited space! Register now!

Email: events@pure-yoga.com
Website: http://www.pure-yoga.com



Ashtanga-Based Teacher Training with Clayton Horton and Dylan Bernstein – 200-hr Yoga Alliance Certified Programme
Date: 1 Feb – 3 Mar 2010
Venue: Pure Yoga Hong Kong – Tsim Sha Tsui

This comprehensive training roots its curriculum in: Ashtanga Vinyasa in the tradition of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois of Mysore, South India

Yet teaching yoga today requires a broad perspective. To build a full, expansive practice and knowledge base, this course will also call upon other established yoga traditions. This Teacher Training provides students with traditional yoga practice in a modern setting that provides health, peace and greater happiness. Ultimately, this path leads the student to find their own balance with nature and realise their individual potential as human beings.

Graduates of previous Pure Teacher Trainings save an additional US$320!

Email: ashtangateachertraining@pure-yoga.com
Website: http://www.pure-yoga.com

Yoga Basics with Patrick Creelman
Date: 6 – 7 Feb 2010
Venue: Pure Yoga Hong Kong – Central

Beginner Yoga 101! Come join our Senior Yoga Teacher Patrick Creelman for an empowering weekend of accessible learning! Each class will be in a workshop format intended to demystify the practice with clear instructions and demonstrations of the major poses taught in most classes. Learn simple alignment techniques that will help to relieve common yoga-syndromes of pain or frustration. Let the practice become playful and powerful! Register now!

Email: events@pure-yoga.com
Website: http://www.pure-yoga.com

10-Day Yoga Detox Programme – Revitalise Yourself with Michelle Ann Ricaille
Date: 25 Feb – 7 Mar 2010
Venue: Pure Yoga Hong Kong – Central

Think of your bodily systems as a pool filter. Over time leaves and gunk get caught in the filter, causing water stagnation. By regularly cleaning our filters, we can operate at optimum health.

Through this programme, you will: Create a clean and flexible body & mind where no sickness can live; Get in touch with yourself and inner wisdom; Revitalise your health, energy and mind; Support and enhance the body's ability to eliminate toxins and accumulated waste, and rediscover its ideal balance; Increase energy and vitality, creating a foundation for optimum health, longevity and personal growth; Improve circulation and refuel the body with healthy nutrients. Register now!

Email: events@pure-yoga.com
Website: http://www.pure-yoga.com

Svastha Yoga of Krishnamacharya: Teacher Training with Ganesh Mohan (200-hr Yoga Alliance Certified Programme)
Date: 6 – 28 Mar 2010
Venue: Pure Yoga Hong Kong – Tsim Sha Tsui

Why do people come to yoga? For maintaining health and fitness, for therapy when they are unwell, and for spiritual or personal transformation.

This programme will emphasise a personalised approach to yoga and help you build a solid foundation to teach a variety of people – taking into account their occupation, life stage, and state of health.

Sign-up before 31 January and save US$705 on tuition!

Email: events@pure-yoga.com
Website: http://www.pure-yoga.com

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Malaysia
Yin Yoga Weekend Workshops
Date: 30 – 31 Jan 2010
Venue: Ojas Yoga, Kuala Lumpur

30 Jan 2010 (Saturday)
9.00am - 11.30am Seeking Balance Between Yin & Yang Practice
2.00pm to 4.30pm Insight to the Water Element – The Essence of Life

31Jan 2010 (Sunday)
9.00am - 11.30am Building Yang Fire in Your Practice
2.00pm to 4.30pm Balance of Wood & Earth Elements – Improving Digestion

PRICE: RM480 (All Sessions)

Contact Person: Ms. Felicia or Ms. Chrys
Contact No(s): 03-89949615 OR 016-3354773
Email: inquiry@ojasyoga.com.my
Website: www.ojasyoga.com.my
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India
Shakti Spirit Yoga & Ayurveda Goa Teacher Training 2010
Date: 7 Feb – 21 Mar 2010
Venue: Satsanga Retreat Centre, Parra, Goa

This Level 1, 230 hour Shakti Spirit Yoga & Ayurveda Teacher Training is designed for practitioners who love the Hatha Yoga system, including Vinyasa Yoga, and would like to learn more about integrating their practice with Ayurveda and Yoga philosophy. We also spend considerable time learning safe alignment in more static postures, and include the use of 'props' where appropriate.

Contact Person: Rachel Hull
Contact No(s): +62361977386
Email: shaktispirit@gmail.com
Website: www.shaktispirit.com



Yoga Alliance International 200-level TTC
Date: 11 Feb 2010 – 1 Mar 2010
Venue: Van Prasth Ashram, Rishikesh

Swami Vidyanand derives inspiration from the Mother and Sri Aurobindo of Pondicherry, and his system of Transformational Yoga is based on their teachings.
The fees for this program are set at US$1000, and includes food, accommodation (arranged at VanPrasth Ashram, Rishikesh) and course fees. Fees do not include travel expenses to and from Rishikesh.

Contact Person: Swami Vidyanand
Contact No(s): +919810670711 +919818196716
Email: yogalliance@gmail.com
Website: srima-school-of-transformational-yoga-india.com



Yoga Alliance International 500-level TTC
Date: 11 Feb 2010 – 10 Mar 2010
Venue: Van Prasth Ashram, Rishikesh

Swami Vidyanand derives inspiration from the Mother and Sri Aurobindo of Pondicherry, and his system of Transformational Yoga is based on their teachings.
The fees for this program are set at US$1500, and includes food, accommodation (arranged at VanPrasth Ashram, Rishikesh) and course fees. Fees do not include travel expenses to and from Rishikesh.

Contact Person: Swami Vidyanand
Contact No(s): +919810670711 +919818196716
Email: yogalliance@gmail.com
Website: srima-school-of-transformational-yoga-india.com
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Indonesia
MYSORE Style Ashtanga Yoga- classes BALI
Date: 1 Dec 2009 - 30 Apr 2010, 7.30am - 9.30am

Ongoing Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga Classes with Anthony Prem Carlisi and Heather Duplex. Prem and Heather have a combined 50 years of teaching and practice in Ashtanga Yoga. Prem was certified, and Heather was authorized Guruji, by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. They teach together in the classroom and give people a lot of personal attention on their practice. They believe the method can be for any body and teach it to each person in an individual way. No experience necessary, but beginners are encouraged to come for a 2-4 week minimum to ensure greatest benefits.

Contact Person: Prem or Heather
Email: prem@ashtangaworld.com
Website: www.ashtangaworld.com



Sara Avant Stover - Ayurveda for Yogis Teacher Training
Date: 10 – 12 Feb 2010
Venue: Jakartadoyoga Studio

Ayurveda for Yogis: How to transform your yoga teaching and practice with the original yoga therapy - A 15-hour certificate course. Are you ready to take your practice and your teachings to the next level? Are you still struggling with finding ultimate balance in your life?
Discover the amazing science of Ayurveda, and learn to incorporate its ancient secrets into your life for a whole new approach to yoga!

Contact Person: Yusni
Email: studio@jakartadoyoga.com
Website: jakartadoyoga.com
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Singapore
The Yoga of the Body, Mind and Heart: Krishna’s Advices on How to Live the Good Life with Venerable Sumati Marut and Cindy Lee
Date: 15 - 17 Jan 2010
Venue: Pure Yoga Singapore – Ngee Ann City

This five-class weekend aims to ‘yogify’ one’s actions (karma yoga), minds (jnana yoga) and hearts (bhakti yoga).

Lama Marut will lead students through the three yogas of discipline, wisdom and devotion. Cindy Lee will guide heart and mind opening asana classes inspired by Tibetan Heart Yoga, integrated with meditations on the essential ideas presented in Lama Marut’s classes.

Email: events@pure-yoga.com
Website: www.pure-yoga.com



CHUCK MILLER & MATY EZRATY
Date: 22 - 24 Jan 2010
Venue: True Yoga Singapore

22 January (Friday) 7pm –9pm : Shoulders and Arm Balancing Postures
23 January (Saturday) 10am – 12pm : Standing Postures
23 January (Saturday) 2pm – 4pm : Forward Bends and Twists
24 January (Sunday) 10am – 12pm : Back Bends
24 January (Sunday) 2pm – 4pm : Inversions

Email: ryan@truefitness.com.sg
Website: www.trueyoga.com.sg


Seat of the Teacher Part 1 with Patrick Creelman
Date: 22 - 24 Jan 2009
Venue: Pure Yoga Singapore – Ngee Ann City

This intensive 20-hr course focuses on inspiring new possibilities in life and facilitating a breakthrough as a yoga teacher. The programme is open to all current yoga teachers and anyone who is interested in deepening their practice. The exercises and techniques offered will help you to teach what you already know more effectively, while giving you new and highly effective techniques to hone your skills and to reveal your excellence as a Yoga Teacher.

A challenging and uplifting training, the seat of the teacher will move you into your seat, the place where you can speak from your own true experience, using your true voice, with clarity and confidence. Register now!

Email: teachertraining@pure-yoga.com
Website: www.pure-yoga.com


Krishnamacharya Classical Vinyasa & Asana Theory with Michelle Ann Ricaille
Date: 30 & 31 Jan 2010
Venue: Pure Yoga Singapore – Ngee Ann City

Krishnamachrya was a yogi, healer, linguist, Vedic scholar, expert in the Indian Schools of thought, researcher, author – a legend. He was also one of the greatest yogis of the modern era.

This workshop is to bring forth some of the teachings that Michelle has learned, from the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram in Chennai, India to Singapore. Join Michelle in experiencing the original teachings of Krishnamacharya's classical versions of Asanas and Vinyasa.

Email: events@pure-yoga.com
Website: www.pure-yoga.com


Core Vinyasa Weekend Workshop with Tanya Boulton
Date: 6 & 7 Feb 2010
Venue: Pure Yoga Singapore – Ngee Ann City

Awakening your CORE can allow for freedom in your body and movement in your practice on a whole new level. This workshop will be a journey guiding you through specific CORE exercises, pranayama, and free flowing vinyasa. Gain a better understanding of how to utilise your CORE strength and ignite the central powerhouse in your body. They will help you begin to engage your CORE and move freely from your centre.

Open to all levels. Yoga experience and attendance in prior CORE classes is highly recommended. Register now!

Email: events@pure-yoga.com
Website: www.pure-yoga.com


Bhagavad Gita Workshop with Charat Singh
Date: 20 Feb – 14 Mar 2010, Weekends only
Venue: Pure Yoga Singapore – Ngee Ann City

Bhagavad-Gita reveals how you or anyone can perform ordinary duties in this world and yet remain free from the consequences of one action. The Bhagavad-Gita is relevant even today as it was centuries ago. With our lives becoming more complex and challenging due to pressure of modern life, it is perhaps more relevant today than it was before in many ways.

Join Charat in this workshop to understand Bhagavad-Gita, Yoga and You. Register now!

Email: events@pure-yoga.com
Website: www.pure-yoga.com



COMO Shambhala’s 500-hour Teacher Training Course accredited by Yoga Alliance
Date: 23 Feb 2010

Earn an internationally-accredited qualification in this highly-rewarding programme that builds a solid foundation for teaching yoga. Gain a deeper understanding and lead with insight.

Contact Person: Vivienne Spanopoulos, Director of Teacher Training
Contact No(s): + 65 6735 2163
Email: vivspan@gmail.com
Website: www.singapore.comoshambhala.bz



Yoga Basics with Patrick Creelman
Date: 13 – 14 Mar 2010
Venue: Pure Yoga Singapore – Raffles Place

Beginner Yoga 101!
Come join our Senior Yoga Teacher Patrick Creelman for an empowering weekend of accessible learning! Each class will be in a workshop format intended to demystify the practice with clear instructions and demonstrations of the major poses taught in most classes. Learn simple alignment techniques that will help to relieve common yoga-syndromes of pain or frustration. Let the practice become playful and powerful! Register now!

Email: events@pure-yoga.com
Website: www.pure-yoga.com



Yoga Space 500 accredited Teacher Training
"Let the beauty that you love be what you do"

The Yoga experience is direct and personal, keeping within this tradition we offer an apprenticeship for a limited number of students. One full scholarship will be offered.

Email: yogaspace@singnet.com.sg
Website: www.yogaspace.com.sg
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Taiwan
The Next Step in Growth & Refinement - Hot Yoga Workshop with Shannon Watt and Andrew Buttle
Date: 16 Jan 2010
Venue: Pure Yoga Taipei – Pure Tower

Andrew and Shannon will lecture on the history, physical and psychological benefits of hot yoga. Following this will be a one-hour hot yoga practice and a posture clinic.

The workshop information will directly pertain to your hot yoga practice. You will learn the goal, alignment, and medical and spiritual benefits of each pose, as poses are broken down deeper than in a regular hot class. Questions are always welcome!

Intended for students who have been taking hot yoga for at least 6 months, and want to deepen and transform their practice.

Email: events@pure-yoga.com
Website: http://www.pure-yoga.com


Yoga Basics with Patrick Creelman
Date: 20 – 21 Feb 2010
Venue: Pure Yoga Taipei – Pure Tower

Beginner Yoga 101!
Come join our Senior Yoga Teacher Patrick Creelman for an empowering weekend of accessible learning! Each class will be in a workshop format intended to demystify the practice with clear instructions and demonstrations of the major poses taught in most classes. Learn simple alignment techniques that will help to relieve common yoga-syndromes of pain or frustration. Let the practice become playful and powerful! Register now!

Email: events@pure-yoga.com
Website: http://www.pure-yoga.com



Seat of the Teacher Part 1 with Patrick Creelman
Date: 26 - 28 Feb 2010
Venue: Pure Yoga Taipei – Pure Tower

This intensive 20-hr course focuses on inspiring new possibilities in life and facilitating a breakthrough as a yoga teacher. The programme is open to all current yoga teachers and anyone who is interested in deepening their practice. The exercises and techniques offered will help you to teach what you already know more effectively, while giving you new and highly effective techniques to hone your skills and to reveal your excellence as a Yoga Teacher.

A challenging and uplifting training, the seat of the teacher will move you into your seat, the place where you can speak from your own true experience, using your true voice, with clarity and confidence. Register now!

Email: teachertraining@pure-yoga.com
Website: http://www.pure-yoga.com



Welcoming Jules Febre – Jivamukti Classes and Workshop
Date: 11 – 13 Mar 2010
Venue: Pure Yoga Taipei – Pure Tower

Let’s join Jules Febre, nephew of Sharon Gannon and David Life and advanced certified Jivamukti Teacher in his Open Level Class, Basic Level Class and Workshop unique to the Jivamukti style. Includes adjustments, music and fun and dynamic sequencing! Register now!

Email: events@pure-yoga.com
Website: http://www.pure-yoga.com


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Thailand
Anusara Yoga® Immersion I & II with Jonas Westring
Date: 29 Jan – 14 Feb 2010
Venue: Kaomailanna Resort, Chiang Mai, Thailand

For the sixth consecutive year Jonas Westring (Certified Anusara*®*Instructor, Physiotherapist, E-RYT 500) is teaching Anusara yoga in northern Thailand. Designed for both aspiring teachers and committed yogis who want to deepen their experience of Anusara yoga, the Immersion offers a comprehensive curriculum of 108 hours. Come join one or both weeks of this extraordinary opportunity to study with a teacher who began his own yoga journey back in 1981.

With clarity, insight and joy you'll be informed, re-inspired and guided deeper towards your own essence of freedom and joy.

Immersion I: 29 Jan – 5 Feb
Immersion II: 7-14 feb
Email: jonas@shantaya.org
Website: www.shantaya.org



Hatha Vinyasa Teacher Training with Stephen Thomas
Date: 2 – 27 Feb 2010
Venue: Absolute Sanctuary

Join Canadian born senior teacher trainer, Stephen Thomas for a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certification teacher training course in Hatha Yoga where you will be taught how to teach a Hatha-flow class, structure & sequence a class, adjust students, kriyas & pranayamas, yoga history & philosophy, principles of anatomy & ayurveda.

Pricing: From THB 179,950 per person

Contact Person: Lucas Rockwood
Contact No(s): +66 77 601 190
Email: events@absolutesanctuary.com
Website: www.teachhathayoga.com
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HIGHLIGHTS:

China
•  Kids Yoga Teacher Training in Shanghai

Hong Kong
•  Welcoming Baron Baptiste for his premier workshop in Asia – Journey into Power Basic Training Programme
•  Ashtanga-Based Teacher Training with Clayton Horton and Dylan Bernstein – 200-hr Yoga Alliance Certified Programme
•  Yoga Basics with Patrick Creelman
•  10-Day Yoga Detox Programme – Revitalise Yourself with Michelle Ann Ricaille
•  Svastha Yoga of Krishnamacharya: Teacher Training with Ganesh Mohan (200-hr Yoga Alliance Certified Programme)

Malaysia
•  Yin Yoga Weekend Workshops

India
•  Shakti Spirit Yoga & Ayurveda Goa Teacher Training 2010
•  Yoga Alliance International 200-level TTC
•  Yoga Alliance International 500-level TTC

Indonesia
•  MYSORE Style Ashtanga Yoga- classes BALI
•  Sara Avant Stover - Ayurveda for Yogis Teacher Training

Singapore
•  The Yoga of the Body, Mind and Heart: Krishna’s Advices on How to Live the Good Life with Venerable Sumati Marut and Cindy Lee
•  CHUCK MILLER & MATY EZRATY
•  Seat of the Teacher Part 1 with Patrick Creelman
•  Krishnamacharya Classical Vinyasa & Asana Theory with Michelle Ann Ricaille
•  Core Vinyasa Weekend Workshop with Tanya Boulton
•  Bhagavad Gita Workshop with Charat Singh
•  COMO Shambhala’s 500-hour Teacher Training Course accredited by Yoga Alliance
•  Yoga Basics with Patrick Creelman
•  Yoga Space 500 accredited Teacher Training

Taiwan
•  The Next Step in Growth & Refinement - Hot Yoga Workshop with Shannon Watt and Andrew Buttle
•  Yoga Basics with Patrick Creelman
•  Seat of the Teacher Part 1 with Patrick Creelman
•  Welcoming Jules Febre – Jivamukti Classes and Workshop

Thailand
•  Anusara Yoga® Immersion I & II with Jonas Westring
•  Hatha Vinyasa Teacher Training with Stephen Thomas
 
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