50 hours Hatha Yoga Teacher Training in Sri Lanka

The program is well thought out and based on the international curriculum and teaching standards of the World Yoga Alliance. We have certified and qualified experienced masters who are highly experienced in teaching all aspects of Hatha Yoga. With the WYA certificate you are authorized to teach Hatha Yoga all over the world and to put your name in the WYA INTERNATIONAL DIRECTORY. The holistic program focuses on asana, adjustment techniques and methods, yoga philosophy, pranayama, meditation, anatomy and mantra chanting.

Hatha Yoga means more than just physical exercises or postures. In the true sense, Hatha Yoga refers to the practice of creating harmony and balance between the two main energies in the human body - the energy of the moon and the energy of the sun ( Ha & Tha).

Just as the moon is constantly changing, the human mind is not constant on a daily basis. In yoga philosophy, the principle of the mind is symbolized by the moon, and one of the main energy channels in the body, the "Ida Nadi", is also known as lunar energy. On a full moon day, you will see the waves on the surface of the ocean become more turbulent. In the same way, the moon energy causes our mind and emotions to constantly change.

The lunar system is paired with the solar system, which is known as 'Pingala Nadi'. The sun is the symbol of fire, it controls our activities, our decision making and provides mental clarity. The third main energy channel is called "Sushumna" - it is connected to the central nervous system. Our consciousness flows continuously through this central spinal canal. Consciousness is the radiance and light of the soul.

We can learn how to balance and harmonize these three energy channels in our body through the practice of hatha yoga. In Sanskrit, the moon is called "Ha" and the sun "Tha" - in other words, Hatha. The "sushumna" channel is the third channel that unites all three, i.e. yoga, which is derived from the root word "yog", meaning the union of mind, body and soul.

Hatha yoga therefore restores the balance between mind, body and intellect. When the mind and intellect are perfectly balanced and controlled, consciousness and the highest energies begin to awaken. This leads to better physical health, inner peace, inner contentment and mental clarity. The purpose of life becomes clearer and you begin to understand creation. You will exist in this world with a sense of spirituality, a sense of divinity and clarity. This is literally the meaning of Hatha Yoga in its spiritual context.

Hatha yoga purifies the body with asana (postures) and coupled with pranamaya (control and expansion of life energy), a hatha yogi prepares to move on to the next ashtanga limbs (pratyahara - withdrawal of the senses), dharna (one-pointedness), dhyana (meditation) and samadhi (bliss)