Welcome to life transforming advanced seniors’ yoga teacher training course. This course is designed for the advancement in the sense of realization and understanding of life. Old age is the best time to get liberation of all kind of attachment, trauma, fear and suffering. This course is not only to be teacher, it’s also helpful to self-realization and to find true meaning of life in old age.
The 500 Hours advanced seniors’ yoga teacher training course is a very systemized and well-designed course to equip yoga instructors with specialized knowledge and skills to effectively teach yoga to seniors. This extensive course of seniors’ yoga teacher training combines traditional yoga practices with seniors’ approach of yoga, providing the understanding of how to address the unique needs of older adults. Participants will gain expertise in creating safe, effective, and engaging yoga sessions for seniors, focusing on enhancing their overall well-being, health, and quality of life.
Throughout this advanced seniors’ yoga teacher training course, students will explore the principles of senior yoga, including modifications and adaptations of traditional practices to accommodate the physical and emotional needs of older adults. The training will emphasize a holistic approach, integrating physical, mental, and spiritual aspects to support seniors in achieving a balanced and fulfilling life. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the tools and confidence to lead senior yoga classes with compassion, professionalism, and insight.
Why You Need Yoga During Old Age?
People finds different kind of physical and mental challenges with aging. One need to give more emphasis to health and lifestyle. Yoga postures for seniors’ yoga teacher training provides a gentle yet powerful means to adapt to these changes and maintain health and vitality throughout the senior years. The practice of seniors’ yoga teacher training in old age offers numerous benefits, including improved flexibility, strength, and balance. It also supports mental clarity, emotional stability, and overall well-being.
Through seniors’ yoga teacher training, senior are helped to address common age-related issues such as body pains, joint stiffness, and muscle weakness. Regular yoga practice can enhance physical function, reduce the risk of falls, and manage chronic conditions such as arthritis and osteoporosis. When we get into the circle of yoga practitioner, it will also add a sense of community and positive connection, which is vital for emotional health and social engagement in later years.
Asana (Postures) for Seniors’ Yoga Teacher Training
As people grow old, body starts to become stiffer and starts to loose strength. The practice of asana can help to build flexibility and strength, not only physically also mentally. Asanas, or yoga postures, for seniors’ yoga teacher training are designed with their physical abilities and limitations in mind. The focus is on creating safe and accessible practices that promote mobility, strength, and balance while minimizing the risk of injury.
Gentle Stretches: Gentle stretches with relaxation can promote health and happiness in senior age. It helps to maintain flexibility and ease muscle tension. Gentle stretches can be performed both seated and standing, or lying down as the comfort and schedule of students.
Supported yoga Postures: With the use of props such as chairs or wall support, yoga poses help to build strength and balance while providing a safe environment for practice. The course will emphasize the importance of using props, adjusting poses, and encouraging mindful movements to ensure a safe and effective practice for seniors. 500 hours seniors’ yoga teacher training course covers following group of postures:
- Micro yogic exercises (Mobility)
- Meditative pose asanas
- Relaxing group of postures
- Dynamic posture and Yogic warm up
- Sun and moon salutation
- Regular Hatha Yoga flow
- Dristi, banda and breathing process of postures
- Benefits, contra indication and chakra awareness of posture
- Yoga postures with adjustment and alignment
- Basic acro yoga
- Basic props yoga including yoga belt, bolster, cushion, wall etc
- Gentle yoga flow and restorative yoga
- Basic Yin yoga
- Standing yoga poses
- Balancing postures
- Seated postures
- Prone postures
- Supine postures
- Back-bend postures
- Inversions
- arm strengthening posture
- Core strengthening postures
- Down dog group of posture
- Seated posterior stretch sequences
- One leg yoga sequences
- lotus group of posture
Pranayama for Advanced Seniors’ Yoga Teacher Training
Pranayama, the practice of breathing techniques, can be beneficial for seniors in numerous way. Proper breathing techniques can enhance respiratory function, reduce stress, and improve overall health. There are many simple but very effective practices that senior people can do with ease.
- Deep Diaphragmatic Breathing: This technique helps to increase lung capacity and promote relaxation by engaging the diaphragm and improving the breath.
- Alternate Nostril Breathing: Alternative Nostril Breathing can be very beneficial as this practice is very good for balancing the brain and improve memory. The practice balances the nervous system and reduces anxiety.
- Humming pranayama: Many people in senior age can have anxiety and sleeping complaint. This practice can improve sleep quality. It also helps to reduce stress and anxiety by promoting happiness.
Participants will learn how we can teach and guide many more breathing techniques which are effective for senior people. You will taught following pranayama (breathing technique):
- Introduction of pranayama
- Postures for breathing -Easy pose, Half-lotus, Swastikasana etc
- General guidelines and discipline of pranayama
- Benefits of pranayama
- How pranayama effects happiness
- Awakenig nadi and channel
- 5 kind of Prana and function over the body
- Swar yoga (Prana and it routes)
- Prana & Consciousness
- Number of breaths we take
- Health parameter with breath length
- Pranava Pranayama (Om Meditation Breathing)
- Clavicular breathing
- Thoracic Breathing
- Diaphragmatic breathing
- Yogi breathing
- Natural breathing
- Dirga swasa praswasa
- Anulom-Vilom Pranayama
- Nadi – sodhana Pranayama
- Kapalbhati Pranayama
- Bhastrika Pranayam
- Ujjayi Pranayama
- Surya – bhedi Pranayama
- Chandra – bhedi Pranayama
- Bhramari Pranayama
- Sheetali Pranayama
- Sheetkari Pranamaya
- Agnisara Pranayama
- Variation of pranayama
- Teaching practicing on Pranayama etc
Chanting and Meditation for Seniors’ Yoga Teacher Training
The practice of chanting and meditation taught during seniors’ yoga teacher training are powerful tools for fostering mental and emotional well-being.
- Chanting Practices: Simple chants and mantras that help focus the mind, improve concentration, and promote a sense of connection.
- Meditation Techniques: Meditation techniques teach us how to calm mind. It improves our awareness. You will learn different kinds of ancient and systemized meditation practices that support relaxation, reduce stress, and enhance mindfulness.
These practices during Seniors’ Yoga Teacher Training manages stress, improve mental clarity, and foster a deeper connection with their inner selves. You will learn following meditation in advance seniors’ yoga training course.
- Introduction to meditation (What is Meditation)
- What is mind and its role in meditation?
- Nature of mind and why it is restless?
- What is Concentration?
- Difference between concentration and meditation.
- Fundamental importance of meditation.
- Types of meditation
- Anapana Meditation
- Body Awareness Meditation
- Mind Awareness Meditation
- Breathing Awareness Meditation
- Om Meditation
- So-Ham Meditation
- Mantra Meditation Practices
- Guided meditation
- Trataka meditation
- Dynamic meditation
- Art of self-silence Practice
- Yog nidra (Yogic Relaxation)
- Walking meditation
- Vipassana meditation
- Mindfulness meditation
- Five sense meditation
- chakra meditation
Yoga Philosophy
Yoga Philosophy for seniors’ yoga teacher training is a beautiful path to graceful aging. The final goal for advanced seniors’ yoga teacher training or yoga philosophy in general is Moksha (liberation)—freedom from suffering and the realization of one’s true self beyond the body and mind. This wisdom helps seniors aging with grace, dignity, and a peaceful heart. Yoga philosophy offers timeless wisdom that helps seniors cultivate peace, vitality, and self-awareness in their golden years. Thus is time to be free from ambitions, attachment and ego. This yoga philosophy for advance seniors’ yoga training provides amazing information about the mind, intellect, ego, consciousness etc. The eightfold path of yoga by Patanjali provides a structured approach to balanced living:
- Yama (Ethical Principles) – Practicing kindness (Ahimsa), truthfulness (Satya), and contentment.
- Niyama (Self-Discipline) – Cultivating gratitude (Santosha) and self-care.
- Asana (Postures) – Gentle movements to maintain flexibility and strength.
- Pranayama (Breath Control) – Conscious breathing for energy and calmness.
- Pratyahara (Withdrawal of Senses) – Letting go of external distractions.
- Dharana (Concentration) – Training the mind to stay focused.
- Dhyana (Meditation) – Cultivating inner stillness and mindfulness.
- Samadhi (Blissful Awareness) – Embracing peace and unity with existence.
Yoga also can be divided into four streams of yoga – Karma yoga, Bhakti yoga, Raja yoga and Jyana Yoga. Karma yoga is the path of action. Bhakti yoga is a path of devotion. As Bhakti yoga can be suitable for emotional personality, Jyana Yoga can be the path for intellectual person. Raja yoga follows the three limbs of yoga Dharana, Dhyan and Samadhi which also called Antaranga yoga.
Here in this 500 hours course one will be able to understand in a detail way all the different types and limbs of yoga. Though the destiny of all yoga is the same the path can be different. When we are able to understand the yoga philosophy, the practice becomes more easy and clear.
A deep understanding of yoga philosophy is essential for a holistic approach to teaching yoga to seniors. Understanding of the yoga philosophy helps in living a balanced and meaningful life. Yoga philosophy teach you art of aging with acceptance and mindfulness. Yoga teaches “Santosha” (contentment)—the ability to accept life’s changes with grace. Through mindfulness and meditation, seniors can cultivate mental clarity, emotional balance, and inner peace, reducing stress and anxiety.
Relaxation
Relaxation techniques are crucial for managing stress and promoting mental well-being, especially for seniors who may face increased stress due to health issues or life changes.
- Guided Relaxation: Techniques such as body scans and progressive muscle relaxation will help seniors achieve deep states of relaxation and reduce physical and mental tension.
- Yoga Nidra: This practice, often referred to as yogic sleep, provides profound relaxation and can help improve sleep quality and reduce anxiety.
Effective relaxation techniques will empower instructors to help seniors to provide deeper relaxation improving their overall health and happiness.
Yoga Therapy for Seniors
As yoga improves our immune system and overall health, yoga can be beneficial for senior age. To deal with seniors’ yoga teacher training with therapeutic approach, one also had to have a better knowledge of yoga practice and it’s benefits and limitations. One also need to modify and equip practices to make it more suitable for patients. Here in this course we will address how we can teach yoga to seniors addressing its therapeutic approach.
- Managing Chronic Conditions: Techniques and modifications for conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular issues will be covered to ensure safe and effective practice.
- Body pain and relief: Yoga practices that help alleviate pain, improve relaxation, and support overall physical health will be discussed.
Instructors will learn how to teach yoga practices to meet the therapeutic needs of seniors, enhancing their quality of life and well-being.
Chair Yoga during Seniors’ Yoga Teacher Training
Chair yoga can be very suitable for seniors as it makes practice easier, especially for those who finds difficulty in standing or sitting for long time during the session. Here in this class we will learn how to adapt poses, how to modify cultural yoga postures to be performed while seated, ensuring safety and accessibility. Chair yoga enables seniors to enjoy the benefits of yoga while accommodating their physical needs and limitations.
Why 500 Hours Seniors’ Yoga Teacher Training Course?
– Sharpen the Knowledge: Gain in-depth understanding of senior yoga, including asanas, pranayama, meditation, and philosophy.
– Specialized Skills: Learn to address the unique needs of older adults with adapted practices and therapeutic approaches.
– Professional Development: Advance your skills to become a better yoga teacher with specialized training in senior yoga.
– Holistic Approach: Integrate traditional practices with modern techniques for a well-rounded teaching approach.
– Community Building: Connect with professionals dedicated to enhancing senior health and well-being.
Who Can Join 500 Hours Seniors’ Yoga Teacher Training?
– Certified Yoga Instructors: Looking to specialize in teaching seniors.
– Healthcare Professionals: Interested in integrating yoga into their practice.
– Caregivers and Family Members: Who wish to support the well-being of older adults.
– Yoga Practitioners: Seeking to deepen their knowledge and practice of senior yoga.
Completing this 500 Hours advanced seniors’ yoga teacher training course will equip participants to guide seniors through safe, effective, and enriching yoga practices, supporting their physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual growth in their later years.
We also offer you 200 Hours Seniors’ Yoga Retreat at Nepal Yoga Home.
Sample daily Schedule
Here is a daily example of the 500-hour advanced seniors’ yoga teacher training.
- 7:00 to 8:00 am – Yoga flow
- 8:00 to 9:00 am – Text book, Detox and teaching practice
- 9:00 to 10:00 am – Breakfast
- 10:00 am to 1:00 pm – Free time/ hiking/ writing/ self-study
- 1:00 to 2:00 pm – Relaxation, chanting, yoga Nidra
- 2:00 to 3:00 pm – Lunch
- 3:00 to 4:00 pm – Free time and self-exploration
- 4:00 to 5:00 pm – Adjustment, alignment, anatomy and yoga
- 5:00 to 5:30 pm – Tea and refreshment time
- 5:300 to 6:30pm – Philosophy/ meditation / chanting
- 7:00 pm – Dinner
- 9:30 pm- Lights Off
Note: Be sure this is just sample schedule of our seniors’ yoga teacher training; schedule can change according to topic, climate, teacher and other circumstances.
What is Included in Price?
- 28 nights’ accommodation
- 500 hours seniors’ yoga and meditation training course
- 3 times daily vegetarian meals and teas
- Course material
- Daily yoga practice
- Certificate on completion
- Yoga props
- Yoga Shala
- Free Wi-Fi
What is excluded in Price?
- Laundry
- Sightseeing or trekking
- Ayurveda and spa
- Pick up and drop services (Service will provide in additional cost)
- Extra expanses for shopping and personal interest.
Yoga Text Book Recommended to Read are:
- Patanjali Yoga Sutra
- Asana, pranayama, Bandha Mudra by Satyananda Saraswati
- Course manual is provided to students during the course
- Yoga mala – Sri Pattabhhi Jois
- Light on yoga by B K S Iyengar
- Light on yoga sutra by B K S Iyengar
Om Shanti! Shanti!! Shanti !!!