Beginner Level:
- Days 1-7: Foundation and Introduction
- Day 1-2: Basics of Yoga Philosophy
Introduction to the Eight Limbs of Yoga (Ashtanga)
- Brief history of yoga
- Day 3-5: Understanding Yoga Styles
Overview of Hatha, Vinyasa, and Iyengar yoga
- Selecting the right style for individual needs
- Day 6-7: Mindful Living
Introduction to the Yamas and Niyamas
- Applying yogic principles off the mat
- Days 8-14: Building Strength and Flexibility
- Day 8-10: Yoga and Breath Awareness
Importance of breath in yoga
- Introduction to pranayama techniques
- Day 11-14: Yoga for Everyday Life
Integrating yoga into daily routines
- Practicing mindfulness in daily activities
- Days 15-21: Mind-Body Connection
- Day 15-17: Philosophy of Relaxation
Understanding the concept of surrender (Ishvara Pranidhana)
- Importance of relaxation in yoga
- Day 18-21: The Journey of Self-Discovery
Introduction to meditation
- Reflecting on personal growth through yoga
Intermediate Level:
- Days 1-7: Refining the Basics
- Day 1-3: Yogic Anatomy
Understanding energy centers (Chakras)
- Exploring the subtle body
- Day 4-5: Exploring Yoga History
Overview of classical yoga texts (Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutras)
- Evolution of yoga through the ages
- Day 6-7: Yoga and Mind-Body Connection
Cultivating mindfulness in asana practice
- Deepening awareness of the mind-body connection
- Days 8-14: Strength and Balance
- Day 8-10: Philosophy of Asana Practice
The purpose of yoga poses (asanas)
- Understanding the energetic benefits of poses
- Day 11-14: Yoga and Stress Management
Yoga for stress relief
- Techniques for calming the nervous system
- Days 15-21: Intermediate Flows and Sequences
- Day 15-17: Yogic Philosophy in Motion
Incorporating philosophy into dynamic sequences
- Practicing mindfulness in advanced poses
- Day 18-21: The Spiritual Aspect of Yoga
Introduction to the concept of Samadhi
- Connecting with the higher self through yoga
Advanced Level:
- Days 1-7: Advanced Asanas and Transitions
- Day 1-3: Yoga and the Spiritual Journey
The role of yoga in spiritual development
- Exploring the concept of Self (Atman)
- Day 4-5: Yoga Philosophy in Daily Life
Living a yogic lifestyle
- Practicing mindfulness beyond the mat
- Day 6-7: Yoga as a Path to Liberation
Understanding the concept of Moksha
- Exploring the interconnectedness of all things
- Days 8-14: Advanced Pranayama and Meditation
- Day 8-10: Advanced Meditation Techniques
Deepening meditation practice with visualization
- Incorporating mantra meditation
- Day 11-14: Transcending the Ego
Understanding the concept of Ahamkara
- Practicing selfless service (Seva) in daily life
- Days 15-21: Mastery and Self-Practice
- Day 15-17: The Philosophy of Mastery
The relationship between mastery and humility
- Applying yogic principles to challenges
- Day 18-21: Embracing the Journey
Reflecting on the 21-day journey
Cultivating gratitude and mindfulness in the present moment
This curriculum aims to provide a comprehensive yoga experience, incorporating physical practice with the rich philosophical aspects of yoga. Participants can deepen their understanding of yoga and its transformative potential both on and off the mat.