Once you have completed the Vinyasa Krama Yoga 200 hour course, the next phase of training is to 500 hour level. The 200 hour course is actually 220 hours so 280 hours additional hours are required to reach 500 hour level. This consists of 160 hours of contact teaching and 120 hours of home study/ project work. This page outlines the 500 hour programme for 2013. There are further modules planned for 2014 onwards.
You have the option of studying in one or more of three areas of: Cikitsa Krama – therapy, Kala Krama – art (hatha yoga techniques) and Adhyatmika Krama – spiritual approach. Some modules fit into more than one category. Home study and 1-2-1 work are individually configured and agreed with your tutor. So, you are free to tailor your 500 hour course to your personal interests and requirements.
Course Structure.
Training routes are headed:
CK500 – Cikitsa Krama
KK500 – Kala Krama
AK500 – Adhyatmika Krama
The individual modules that comprise each of these routes are taught by Steve Brandon, Srivatsa Ramaswami, Dr Norah Nelson, and other teachers where required in specialist areas. This ensures that you learn from tutors most suitably qualified to deliver each module. You may choose to make up your 500 hours by studying one or more of these modules in a combination agreed with your tutor.
Joining Instructions and Introductory Days.
To join the 500 hour programme you will first need to have completed the 200 hour course and then to attend the introudctory day or days related to the training route/s you wish to pursue. Each day consists of a review, orientation of the course, practice sessions and teaching of the fundamental principles of each subject. These introductory days each count as 6.5 hours towards your 500 hours.
CK500 INTRO Cikitsa Krama – Yoga Therapy. For healing and health.
Tutor: Steve Brandon.
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KK500 INTRO Kala Krama – Art of Yoga.
Tutor: Steve Brandon.
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AK500 INTRO Adhyatmika Krama – Spiritual practice of Yoga.
Tutor: Steve Brandon.
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If you wish to follow a particular route and cannot attend the relevant introductory day, please contact Steve to register your interest.
Following on from the introductory days, the programme modules available in 2013 are as follows:
CK500 Cikitsa Krama – Yoga Therapy (18 hours)
Tutor: Srivatsa Ramaswami.
3rd-5th May 2013. Wells, Somerset.
AK500 Module 1 Suryanamaskaram. (6 Hours)
Tutor: Srivatsa Ramaswami.
6th May 2013. Wells, Somerset.
AK500 Module 2/(KK500 Module ) Hathayogapradipika. (18 hours)
Tutor: Srivatsa Ramaswami.
7th – 9th May 2013. Wells, Somerset.
AK500 Module 3 The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. (24 hours)
Tutor: Srivatsa Ramaswami.
10th-13th May. Wells, Somerset.
AK500 Module 4 Hatha and Raja Yoga Retreat. ( 35 hours)
Tutor: Steve Brandon.
Residential Retreat 22nd – 29th August 2013. East Down Centre, Devon.
Booking Procedure.
1) Email Steve to request a booking form.
2) You will receive confirmation of your place and payment instructions.
3) Pay deposit (or full payment for introductory days)
4) Pay balance by due dates:
Please note that all modules are non-residential and no meals are provided, with the exception of AK500 Module 4, which is a residential retreat. There will be a wide range of herbal teas provided as light refreshment. The venue has a small kitchen to store/prepare meals. A list of accommodation and food outlets will be provided.
