Demystifying and Understanding Tantra

October 13th-15th 2017

This course will introduce yoga teachers to the teachings of Tantra and demystify the tantric approach to yoga. The following topics will be covered:

• What is Tantra?
• Why Tantra?
• Historical Roots and Development of Tantra
• Schools of Tantra
• Dualism versus Non-Dualism: Comparison of Patanjali’s Yoga and Tantra Yoga
• Key Aspects of the Tantric Worldview
• Tantra Yoga as a Science of Energy Management
• Tantra & Hatha Yoga: The Hatha Yoga Pradipika
• Seven Stages of Hatha Yoga
• Chakras and Kundalini Yoga
• Agni Sara
• Maha Mudra
• Solar Practices versus Lunar Practices
• Tantric Meditations, Visualizations, Mudras & Mantra

Price of this module: $335

This module is designed for teachers who have already completed a 200-Hr yoga teacher training, and wish to accumulate 300 credits toward their 500-Hr certification OR for the curious practitioner who simply wishes to deepen his or her knowledge of yoga.

To receive your 300-Hr diploma from Spira you must complete all 15 modules within 4 years and pass the final exam and presentation.

Family and Work Friendly Schedule for Weekend Modules:

Fridays, 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Saturdays, 11:30am – 4:00pm
Sundays, 11:30am – 3:30pm

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