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Preparation & Study Materials

Module: Embodying the Flow

Required Reading & Viewing DVD:

• Read Shiva's Thesis
• Read Yoga and Injuries Article
• View and become familiar with Shiva's DVD "Yoga Shakti"

Recommended Reading List:

• "The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice" by T.K.V. Desikachar
• "Dynamic Yoga: The Ultimate Workout that Chills Your Mind As It Charges Your Body" by Godfrey Devereux (reference)
• "Tantra: The Path of Ecstasy" by Georg Feuerstein (Tantric teachings reference)

Module: Pathways of Flow

Required Reading & Materials:

• Read and bring Scientific Keys Volume 1: The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga" by Ray Long
• Read Yoga and Injuries Article
• Bring a long beach towel, bathing suit, and small bottle of Ayurvedic sesame oil

Modules: Fluid Power I and II

Required Viewing:

• View and become familiar with Shiva's DVD "Fluid Power"

Module: Chakra Vinyasa

Required Reading & Materials:

• Read "Chakras: Energy Centers of Transformation" by Harish Johari
• Read "Ayurveda and Marma Therapy: Energy Points in Yogic Healing" by David Frawley

Module: Yoga Trance Dance

Required Reading & Viewing Materials:

• YJ Article: The Divine Dance by Shiva Rea
• View and become familiar with Shiva's DVD "Yoga Trance Dance"
• Articles by Nitin Kumar
  
  • Krishna's Dance: Rasa Lila
  • Dance of the Yogini
  • Dance: The Living Spirit of Indian Arts
  • Forms of Shiva
  • The Rhythm of Music
  • Delight of the Senses: Rasa
  • Shakti: Power and Femininity in Indian Art
  • Shiva Linga
  • Shiva as Nataraja

Teacher Training Downloads:

• Shiva Rea's Thesis
• Articles on Yoga Injuries
• Marma-Nadi-Chakra Articles
• Sanskrit Resource
• Download .zip file of Mandala of Asanas CD (Sanskrit pronunciation)