We are honored to walk alongside you on your journey – supporting your personal growth, well-being, and service to others.

Certificate

• Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive the Advanced Teacher Certificate (ATC).
• The Yoga Vihar Advanced Training (ATC) is open to all yoga enthusiasts who wish to explore yoga more deeply and expand their knowledge, personal practice, and understanding.

Whether you already teach yoga, wish to deepen your own practice, or are simply curious to discover more about the traditional teachings of yoga, this module offers you space to learn, experience, reflect, and grow.

The course combines the classical systems of yoga with modern, practical exercises and examples from everyday life. The aim is not only to gain knowledge, but to experience the teachings personally and discover how they can be meaningfully integrated into daily life – and, for yoga teachers, into their teaching.

Yoga Acharya Sivan and his team will guide you with many years of experience, empathy, warmth, and humour. In a supportive and respectful learning environment, you will be encouraged to discover and develop your own authentic path in yoga and in life.

Your benefits

• 15 Saturday sessions, 3 hours each
• Hybrid format – join us in person or online
• Classes are taught in German and English
• Small group of maximum 16 participants
• Personal and individual guidance
• Practical teaching with plenty of space for questions, discussion, and personal experience
• A warm, engaging, and down-to-earth teaching approach with Yoga Acharya Sivan and his team

Yoga Philosophy -Self-Reflection & Developing Awareness

Yoga is much more than a physical practice. Together, we explore the philosophical foundations of yoga and discover how these traditional teachings can be understood, experienced, and applied in our lives today.

• Study of classical texts, including the Gheranda Samhita and Bhagavad Gita
• Bringing yogic philosophy into everyday life
• Self-reflection and development of awareness

Ayurveda -Holistic Knowledge for Health & Balance

You will gain a deeper understanding of the foundations of Ayurveda and learn to view the body, mind, and lifestyle from an Ayurvedic perspective.

• Foundations of Ayurveda
• Anatomy from an Ayurvedic perspective
• The relationship between yoga, Ayurveda, and lifestyle
• Introduction to Marma Vidya – the traditional knowledge of vital energy points

Mantras -The Power of Sound, Language & Vibration

We explore selected mantras both practically and theoretically, including their meaning and traditional use. You will also become familiar with important Sanskrit terms and develop greater confidence in pronunciation and chanting.

• Selected mantras and their meanings
• Sanskrit pronunciation and recitation
• Kirtan and spiritual songs
• Practical mantra experience