Barbara Bobrowska

Poland, Oman

The 300hrs of Yin, Vinyasa, Somatic, Mindfulness and Pranayama course gives you tools to balance your own 5 Elements and prepares for teaching Yoga to others with awareness and confidence.

Szymon and Vinay are very professional, patient and wise teachers, sharing their experience and passion with open hearts, sharp minds and mindfulness, always open to adjust and one step ahead of the course participants needs.
It is not easy to find an advanced yoga course that will see the practice and teaching of Yoga in a really holistic way, as it is such an insightful and wide topic that one can get easly lost following one tradition or style only. Each of us is an individual with different needs, that constantly change

Klaudia Siejca

Warsaw, New York, Costa Rica

In my entire life I’ve finished two faculties, uncountable numbers of courses and workshops. All this experiences make me demanding, but also skeptical.  What I have to say is that the Yoga Teacher Training under leadership of Szymon and Vinay was this investment in self-education of mine, which I will situate on the top, if not call it as the best one.

Both – the theory and physical parts – were unbelievably great! Such a nice surprise it was to feel hunger of knowledge instead of bored after 2,5 h theory of anatomy! Could it be any better than have yoga guru who is able to present you any tricky asana which you’ll ask him to show,  and  in the same time explains  what of five elements it increases and which particular joint, muscle or tendon is working or exposed to injury? – Could not be, trust me! Despite of fact that course was very intensive, I was truly looking forward for every next session. Small groups gives opportunity to be treat like individual unit, not number of many. The atmosphere in our Yoga House was also heavenly, perfect to polish up this inner diamond that each of us has inside.

Both Teachers are just incredible! They are not just guys who give you what you paid for (knowledge in that case), but they are pure definition of yogis. What I actually received during the courses led by them, was not only education passed at the highest level, but fundamental goods such as wisdom, mindfulness, calmness, love and positive vibration -all these are the main part of their life. Szymon and Vinay shows us that all these themes  are achievable, and not only can, but should be our way of living.

It’s the beginning of my way as the Yoga Teacher, but I know by whom I want to be taught and guided.

Namaste!

Neetha Harish

Bengaluru, India

For me Vinay is God sent...his practice is soul soothing and truly blissful. Anybody should just spread their mat, listen to his instructions and flow with it! Trust me its magical....you just forget the entire world and you are only with your body and breath :) Am sure this is something really special that I feel with each and every session that I have attended. I was blessed to have you as my guide and look forward to practice with you as soon as possible. Till then wishing you good luck and also telling everyone out there ,please don't miss practicing with Vinay... He is a blessing to be with.

Thank you and Much love

YIN YOGA- EARTH ELEMENT

Yin Yoga is a therapeutic yoga practice which benefits the bones, joints, muscles, fascia and the nervous system. It derives its knowledge from the Hatha yoga and Chinese Medicine traditions and is the closest to the most ancient descriptions of yoga.

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It should be practised by those keen on dynamic styles such as vinyasa, in order to bring balance to their body and nervous system. It's suitable for practitioners of all levels, from fitness freaks to bedridden patients. It can benefit all these populations by improving the following conditions: -muscular pain -muscular stiffness -joint stiffness -joint pain -back pain -insomnia -anxiety -chronic fatigue -MS and other inflammatory neurological disorders and many more.

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Yin yoga emphasises the qualities of the earth element, that is stability, rooting, grounding, nourishment and regeneration.

VINYASA- FIRE ELEMENT

Vinyasa yoga is a dynamic style of hatha yoga that emphasises the conscious connection of breath and movement. It is a form of movement meditation that also builds strength and stamina. Because the postures change often, it enhances mental focus and is suitable for people who find it hard to stay focused in slower hatha yoga classes. This makes this style increasingly popular in the modern, fast-paced times, where our minds are used to a constant flow and stimuli. Also, because this practice generates a lot of internal heat, it is a great tool in achieving personal transformation and letting go of anything that doesn’t serve us anymore. Vinyasa yoga emphasises the qualities of the fire element, that is heat, intensity, focus and transformation. From a teaching perspective, this style requires a thorough knowledge of anatomy and a great amount of creativity in designing new sequences of asanas.

MINDFULNESS- SPACE ELEMENT

Mindfulness meditation is a way of perceiving our external and internal worlds in a focused and nonjudgemental way. It can consist of both the attitude with which we go about our daily activities and a formal meditation practice. It can be incorporated into any yoga class. A growing body of clinical research has proven that mindfulness has the power to reduce rumination (worry), emotional reactivity and stress, enhance working memory and focus, improve relationship satisfaction and many others. Mindfulness has also benefits for people who help others professionally, which is pertinent to yoga teachers. It can enhance compassion, empathy and counselling skills, as well as reduce stress. Whereas the Indian Tantra tradition has developed many meditation techniques, mindfulness can be practised formally and informally while doing daily activities and is also supported by modern clinical research.

SOMATICS- WATER ELEMENT

Somatics is a term that describes body work methods which emphasise internal physical perception and experience. Therefore, yoga should be, at its core, a form of somatics.

Unfortunately, many modern yoga styles over-emphasize the external look of postures (alignment) and the achievement of new, advanced asanas. This can lead to excessive tension in the body and mind and also to injuries.

In this module, you will practice release methods that allow your body and mind to move naturally and spontaneously. We will learn to move with less effort and without self-directed violence. This will help you release tension in your muscles and joints and unlearn harmful movement and mental patterns. These methods can be practised on their own, or incorporated into Hatha and Vinyasa yoga classes. They emphasise the qualities of the water element, that is cooling, flow, soothing and adaptation.

PRANAYAMA- AIR ELEMENT

Conscious breathing practice (pranayama) is the cornerstone of hatha yoga. Traditionally, pranayama is taught to people who have achieved a certain level of mastery in their asana practice. This is because pranayama is a very subtle method that requires the mind and the body to be still. Most intermediate and advanced practitioners and teachers feel the need to incorporate more pranayama into their practice because of the mental and physical benefits of this practice. Pranayama can bring the feeling of joy and bliss and has many physiological benefits as well. Among others, it can balance the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and improve the functioning of the heart. In this module, we will also practice the water cleansing practices(kriyas, shatkarmas). Pranayama emphasises the qualities of the air element, that is lightness, refreshing and clarity.