Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Hṛdayam

● Can start learning Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa directly with a Teacher Training Course? No, you cannot. 

From November 2021 before starting Navakaraṇa teacher training it is mandatory to complete at least the 3-day Essentials Workshop. It is important  get to know with the faculty and to know about our practice and methodology before you commit to Navakaraṇa teacher training. 

●  I am mainly interested in improving my practice (rather than teaching). Can I also join this Teacher Training Programme? Yes, you can and it can be very helpful in improving your practice. The training will cover both practice and teaching skills. You can decide if your main focus is: a) improving your practice; b) improving your teaching skills; or  c)  most important harmoniously balancing the two aspects practice and teaching. Make sure that you inform the teacher about your main focus before starting the training. 

● Due to some conditions, I can’t practice but I am interested in teaching and improving my teaching skills. Can I focus on hands-on adjustment and other teaching skills during the practice hours? It might be possible, but you should request a permission from the faculty providing detailed explanation. 

● Can I join this training if I am pregnant or if have other health conditions? You should check with your doctor and follow his advice. If your doctor considers you fit to join the training programme, you can register. In this case you have to inform us at the time of registration.

●  Can I register to a single module? Yes, you can!  You can register to a single module, two modules or four modules. It depends the package availibilty which varies according locations.

●  Can I start with learning Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa from Module 2 and follow up with module 1 later? Yes, you can. Indeed it is important to understand that the optimal conditions for learning Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa it to proceed in order. If you start with Module 2 you may feel behind other students who have already completed Module 1. If you can deal such feeling it is perfectly fine to do in order module 2 and then module 1. Our syllabus is vast. It takes years for learning  Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa. For this reason we have structure our courses making it as flexible as possible to fit your schedule. From November 2021 in order to enter Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Trainings you have first complete the 3-day Essentials Workshop.

● Can I register tp Module 3 and/or Module 4 without having completed Module 1 and Module 2? No, you cannot. In order to register to Module 3 and/or Module 4 you must have completed both Module 1 and Module 2. It is import you get well familiar with Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa practice and teaching before go into Module 3 and 4. 

● How many modules can I do in one year? You can register maximum two modules per year.Navakaraṇa is a sophisticated practice and methodology. In order to maintain high-standard in the learning process it is important that you allow time to assimilated what you learn in the training. Further, Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Teacher Trainings are intensive programme. It is important that you allow time for body recovery between trainings. We advise to start with Essentials Workshop and Module 1 for the first year. Proceed into Module 2 on the second year. Then according to your level and possibilities do Module 3 and 4 in the third year or do Module 3 in the third year and Module for in a forth year.

●  How many teacher training courses has Navakaraṇa method and in what they consists? In the Navakaraṇa Svasthavṛtta Course you learn techniques  for self-transformation through holistic lifestyle, in the Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Bheṣaja you learn a collection of healing sequences and holistic therapies, in the Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Hṛdayam you learn a collection of multilevel sequences. In the Navakaraṇa Śikṣā Paddhati you learn teaching skills and choreography in full details.Further there are trainings such as Prakṛṣṭa (advanced series)  and Mārgaṇa (seeking one’s path) which are taught only one-to-one. 

● Should I join all the courses? It is up to you how far you want to deepen your knowledge. 

● Is the next module be taught in same location and language of last year? We make effortys  to keep the same location but we cannot guaranty. There are so many factors, such as venue availabilities, government restrictions, etc  which make impossible to predict for the next year.  As a good students you have to leave your “comfort zone”. Keep in mind that you may have to travel in different locations and learn in English  to catch with the trainings programme. 

● I found only package of module 3 and 4 open for registration. Is it possible to register only to Module 3 this year? Generally yes, but you need to wait until the end period of  package offer. Check again this webpage  at end period of  package offer. 

● I am struggling with the fundamental transaction of Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa practice. Do you have a specific workshop for learning these essentials? Yes, you learn all the fundamental transaction and condition exercise to master these movements in “The Essentials workshop”. 

● In which language are taught the courses? Master Teacher Training Courses are international programmes and are taught in English to make them accessible to students of different countries. if you are not familiar with English language you can request a translator. Please check with us before you register to the course. Enquire now. Anyway if you are willing to became a teacher you will need to learn English and get familiar with other languages too. Alumni Teacher Trainings are sometime taught in local language as are  generally tor students of that specific locations. 

● Can I join if I do not speak or understand English? Generally  we provide live interpreter or  translator for the teacher training programmes in China, Japan, South Korea, Mongolia and Taiwan. If the training is held in other courtiers from those mentioned above mentioned please check with us sending  your enquiry from here. We will get back to you.

● In which language are taught the courses? Master Teacher Training Courses are international programmes and are taught in English to make them accessible to students of different countries. if you are not familiar with English language you can request a translator. Please check with us before you register to the course. Enquire now. Anyway if you are willing to became a teacher you will need to learn English and get familiar with other languages too. Alumni Teacher Trainings are sometime taught in local language as are  generally tor students of that specific locations. 

● I would love teaching but  I feel blocked. How should I overcome this fear? Don’t force it. Let it happen naturally. With the successful conclusion of the training we certify that you have completed the course. This mean that you have been a good student during the course and that you have gather all the necessary informations, knowledge and tools to become a teacher.  Graduation does not mean that you are a teacher. To become a teacher requites plenty of experience. Start teaching to you family members and friends. From there if you put efforts, dedication, time and consistency one day you will find yourself in a small studio, then doing workshops in the leading studios across the world and then into international conferences or media. It takes some time. Enjoy the journey of sharing with others all way through!

● Will I be able to teach and/or practise Navakaraṇa series after completing the programme?

The objective of the teacher training is to pass  to you all  the necessary information  to master the practice and teaching of all the series you have learned during the courses. If you are committed, you should be able to practise and teach all  the Navakaraṇa Series in full form or personalised way. However, it really depends on your efforts, receptiveness and commitment.

How many type of classes I can teach after completing Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Hṛdayam teacher training programme? If you complete all the four modules of the Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Hṛdayam you wil be able to teach 36 sequences in a variety of formats. As Navakaraṇa Studio or Accademy you can offer plenty of different types of classes. The official formats of classes  of Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Hṛdayam includes: 12 Series Classes (traditional and led class)  Essentials Classes (such as Prāṇa Essentials, Karaṇa Essentials, Flow Essential), Methodology Classes, Deconstruction Classes (for all the 36 series); Focus Classes (such as Inversion, Anterior Stretch,  Core,  Detox and Hip Opening),  Chanting Classes, Conditioning Classes. If you have completed the Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Bheṣaja you can also incorporate in your studio syllabus: 3 Series (traditional and led class), Sound Meditation and emotional release (catharsis), Conscious breathing and relaxation techniques;  Self-hypnosis and emotional release (catharsis) and  Cognitive restructuring.

● When I will study the use of Naṭṭuvaṅgam? You wil be trained in Naṭṭuvaṅgam in the Navakaraṇa Śikṣā Paddhati (Teaching Skills) Teacher Training Course. Indeed, as learning  Naṭṭuvaṅgam requires  time and progessive learning you  are  gradually introduced to the basics of  “stick and block” during the  Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Hṛdayam.  

● Can I graduate if I miss one session or one day?

No! Students undergoing this programme must be fully committed and understand that 100% full attendance is required. They must also be willing to leave  other personal or professional commitments during  the duration of the programme. Students can graduate with certification only with 100% attendance.

● Will I receive a certificate after the programme?

Students who have followed the code of conduct, study diligently and complete successfully the training receive ATC Certificate on  the closing day. Only teachers holding ATC  Certoficate (Athorised Trainng Course) are allowed to teach Navakaraṇa.

● Can I ask refund if the course is postoponed or canceled ?

As mentioned in the Terms and Conditions if  the event is postpone you still hold right to join the training on the rescheduled date or future training.  In case the event is cancelled by The Teacher or The Company your deposit will be refund subject to a 10% processing fee that will be deducted from your refund.

● What is included in the price I paid for the course ?

The price you paid  includes only:

• course tuition 
• manual/s