AdmissionThough a basic knowledge of yoga postures and phi-losophy is helpful, beginners are welcome. The course is intense and demands discipline. You must be sincere in your desire to learn and follow the rules. Please note that in keeping with the ancient Yoga tradition, spiritual practices such as meditation, mantra chanting, ceremonies, selfless service and study of philosophy constitute a large part of this program. You must be basically healthy.

No meat, fish, eggs, alcohol, tobacco or narcotics are allowed. Participation in all classes and punctuality are mandatory.

W H AT T O B R I N G

Two sets of uniforms are provided, but you will need to bring modest, comfortable clothes for asana practice, plus casual clothes. Be prepared for cool weather and possibly rain. We recommend that you bring a waterproof jacket, sweaters, wool hat, T-shirts, cotton pants, night clothes, swimming suit (for nearby hot spring), sun hat, shoes for nature hikes and a pair of slip-on shoes.

Please bring Yoga mats, meditation cushions, meditation shawls, blankets, toiletries, notebooks, pens, flashlights, alarm clocks and water bottles. Internet access is available. Cell phones and SIM cards need to be purchased or equipped prior to arrival. The location is remote.

T E X T B O O K S

The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga by Swami Vishnu- devananda and the Bhagavad Gita with commentary by Swami Sivananda and other books are available for purchase at the Yoga Center in Chengdu.

T R A N S L AT I O N

The course will be taught in English with Mandarin Chinese translation.

RegistrationRegister online at www.sivananda.org/china. Complete and up-to-date information about the program is available on the website.

Space is limited (maximum 50 students). A non-refundable deposit of $300 is required to secure your reservation. In the case of cancellation, a credit note (minus $100 adminis-tration fee) valid at Sivananda Yoga Centers and ashrams in China will be given. The outstanding balance must be paid upon arrival or before. The fees listed below include tuition.

Dates, Arrival and Departure TimesPlan to arrive for TTC on Saturday morning, Sept. 10. Plan to depart on Saturday, Oct. 8 after 6:00pm or in the morning before noon on Sunday, Oct. 9. Please arrange in advance for carpool or vanpool transportation and to get driving directions to the location.

Dormitory (4) - $2400 USDDouble Room - $2650 USDSingle Room - $3200 USDAll rooms have bathrooms

TTC Costs All included: accommodations for 28 nights and tuition.

Daily Schedule05:30 am Wake-up bell06:00 am Satsang (meditation, chanting, lecture)08:00 am Asana & Pranayama class10:00 am Vegetarian brunch11:00 am Karma Yoga (community service)12:00 pm Chanting or Bhagavad Gita class02:00 pm Main lecture04:00 pm Asana & Pranayama (teaching techniques)06:00 pm Vegetarian dinner08:00 pm Satsang (meditation, chanting, lecture, video)

This schedule is followed six days a week, with one day off for resting, studying, etc.

2015Sivananda

Yoga Teachers’ Training Course

on Qian Fo Mountain, near Chengdu, West China

Intensive one month complete body-mind-spirit training in classical Yoga

September 10–October 8, 2016

INTERNATIONAL SIVANANDA YOGA VEDANTA CENTER Founder, Swami Vishnu-devananda; Acharya of Asia, Swami Sitaramananda

CONTACT IN CHINAChina Chengdu Center, Zhonghuayuan Xiuyuan, Room2B, Unit 3, Bldg#30

5 Tongzilin East Road, Chengdu, Sichuan, China +86 18980642709 | +28 028-86257086

email: China@sivananda.org • WeChat ID: SivanandaCD

www.sivananda.org/China

CHINA

“Health is wealth. Peace

of mind is happiness.

Yoga shows the way.” —Swami Vishnu-devananda

“China is a beautiful country with long history and rich culture, which resonates with ancient yoga practice.”

—Swami Sitaramananda

Intensive Yoga Retreat: Sept. 15–18, Harmony at Home; Oct. 2–6, How to Live your Life with Ease

The Gurus Swami Sivananda (1887–1963)Swami Sivananda’s teachings are a synthesis of all four paths of yoga. He was a medical doctor, wrote 300 books and is a great sage and yogi from the Himalayas.

Swami Vishnu-devananda (1927–1993)Swami Vishnu-devanda is the founder of ISYVC with headquarters in Canada. and total nine ashrams and 30 centers in 18 countries. He is a renowned authority on Hatha and Raja Yoga and author of the classical textbooks The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga and Meditation and Mantras. He was a pioneer in starting Yoga Teacher Training Courses and yoga vacations throughout the world.

The Teachers Swami Sitaramananda (from California & Vietnam), senior acharya of ISYVC, teaching 34 years; Swami Narayanananda (from England & USA), senior teacher 17 years; Swami Pranavananda (from California), senior teacher 25 years; Ananta Chaitanya (from California) Hatha Yoga teacher; Sivani Xihua (from China), Director of SYVC Chengdu and translator; Ganga (from Vietnam), Director of SYVC-Ho Chi Minh, Hatha Yoga Teacher; and many adept yogis from China.

The Teaching

In 1969 Swami Vishnu-devananda taught the first Yoga Teacher’s Training Course in the West. Over 38,000 teachers worldwide have graduated. The 4-week course gives you the proficiency to transmit the knowledge of yoga to others and is a profound personal experience. The benefits are increased strength and flexibility, greater awareness, improved concentration, enhanced self-esteem and a new-found sense of self-discipline. CertificationUpon successful completion, students receive a certificate from the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers, and are entitled Yoga Siromani (teacher of yoga). This training gives 200-hour Yoga Alliance certification.

TTC CurriculumYoga Asanas: Yogic Exercises for Well-being• Effects of asanas on the physical and astral body to remove stress• Proper postural alignment and deep relaxation

Pranayama: Yogic Breathing to Increase Energy• The basic practices: kapalabhati, anuloma viloma

Kriyas: Yogic Cleansing• The six classical exercises for purifying the body

Hatha Yoga: Understand Energy Balance for Healing• The astral body, nadis and chakras

How to Teach• Teaching the sun salutation and the 12 basic postures• How to teach beginners and intermediate students• How to adapt teaching to special groups

Anatomy and Physiology• The effects of yoga practices on major body systems

Yoga Philosophy and Psychology• The four paths of yoga: karma, bhakti, raja and jnana• Psychology of the spiritual aspirant• The law of karma

Yogic Diet and Nutrition• Vegetarianism for health and upliftment

Meditation• Twelve-step guideline to meditation for well-being• Mantras, mantra initiation (if requested)

Kirtan (chanting classical Sanskrit chants)• Positive effects of chanting on emotions• Correct pronunciation and mental attitude

Bhagavad Gita Study• Study commentary of the classical scripture

Location The course will be held at the Qian Yuan Taoist-buddhist Temple, an exceptional location two hours outside the city of Chengdu, China. The temple traces its history to 1,940 years ago. It is famed in China for its secluded yet accessible location, and for the exceptional air quality, which is full of healthy and energizing negative ions. The quiet, seclusion and excellent air quality make this the perfect location for Yoga practice. Situated on the mountainside at an altitude of 5,500 ft., the accom-modation is newly built to a high standard geared to international visitors. The views from the mountain are spectacular. The temple complex is surrounded by bamboo forest and many ancient trees, along with natural springs, waterfalls and limestone caves with many ancient sculptures and statues. The closest town, Huashuiwan, is famed for its hot springs.