European Satyananda Yoga Family

SATYANANDA YOGA® in Class

In a yoga class, SATYANANDA YOGA® emphasizes the development of awareness, training of conscious breathing and a gentle and safe management of the physical body. A typical yoga class in the Satyananda system starts with a brief meditation, followed by asana and pranayama (physical postures and breathing techniques). The class ends with Satyananda Yoga Nidra® or shavasana (deep relaxation) and/or pratyahara meditation. The practices are usually not demonstrated.

The training of teachers of the Satyananda system of yoga is thorough and time intensive. They instruct asana, pranayama, yoga nidra, shavasana and pratyahara meditation in a precise way and according to the individual needs of the students.

They have detailed knowledge of human anatomy to be able to respond in class to students with physical limitations. They have extensive knowledge of yoga physiology, psychology and philosophy and are able to impart that knowledge to their students.

Training at SYAE

Even though there are various options of training in the Satyananda system of yoga, the Satyananda Yoga Academy Europe (SYAE) should be mentioned.

In 2004 SYAE was founded with the aim to preserve and spread the teachings of the Satyananda Yoga tradition throughout Europe by offering the well-established yogic studies courses.

The courses offered by SYAE provide the highest qualitative and quantitative standard available. All yogic studies modules are compatible with the courses of other Satyananda Yoga Academies in North and South America.

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