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Friends Training Curriculum (pdf file)

Chanting of hymns, prayers and mantras from the world’s religions

Introduction to Sanskrit

The essence of religions through the study of selected verses from the Bhagavad Gita, the Viveka Chudamani, the Yoga Sutras, the Upanishads, the Bible, the Torah, the Qu’ran, the Dhammapada, the Japji, etc.

Introduction to Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy

Basic hatha yoga postures and pranayama breathing techniques

Inspiring stories from the life of saints and sages

Basics of yogic physiology and anatomy

Introduction to Yoga philosophy

Time and stress management techniques

The art of metaphorical interpretation of scriptures and wisdom tales

The art of spiritual storytelling

De-hypnotizing ourselves from the media, politics, movie and fashion industries

Principles of holistic education

Yoga and social action / seva

How to guide meditation and visualizations

Essentials of diet and nutrition

Communication and the art of public speaking