Exploring the 8 Limbs of Yoga

with Gurudev Shri Amritji and Nirali Lauren McCrea

*Meets Yoga Alliance 200 Hour Certification requirements

In these times, yoga has become massively popular. Ancient practices previously unknown to the western world have become ubiquitous and mainstream. Once carefully kept secrets are now easily available. In modern yoga practice, what’s missing is not technique; we know what to do and where to learn more. What’s missing is how to approach yoga in a way that progressively awakens the experiential depths of peace and integration it was born to unearth within each one of us.

This Immersion Retreat is an entry point for you to access the mysterious depths of yoga and experience its authentic origins.

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are among the most extraordinary works ever written on the science of human transformation. Composed more than 2,500 years ago, these 196 concise sutras offer timeless insight into the nature of the mind, the causes of suffering, and the path to freedom, inner peace, and Self-realization. This unparalleled spiritual masterpiece remains one of the most complete and enduring maps of human potential ever written.

Central to theYoga Sutrasare the Eight Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga, which provide a comprehensive framework for the science of yoga. The Eight Limbs describe the architecture of yoga. The innovative Seven Principles of I AM Yoga® offer one practical methodology for embodying those teachings. Through the unique lens of I AM Yoga®, these timeless principles come alive as practical, experiential tools that can be applied both on and off the mat.

This training brings these profound teachings to life through lively discussion, experiential practices, and practical application. Rather than approaching theYoga Sutrasas philosophy alone, you will discover how their wisdom can become a lived expression, transforming not only the way you practice yoga, but the way you meet every aspect of life.

Features

• Transformational discourses with International Yoga Master, Gurudev Shri Amritji
• Yogic principles to build physical, mental, and emotional vitality
• The tools necessary to practice yoga poses not just for physical exercise, but as a tool for self-study and personal transformation
• Practical techniques to move from everyday mental and emotional disturbances into lasting peace and wellbeing

Benefits

• Build strength, alleviate stress and learn how to use yoga practice to rebalance and restore the nervous system
• Recognize and release behaviors that are affecting your health and wellbeing
• Reclaim your personal sense of wellbeing by understanding how our habituated mental and emotional patterning obscures it

Training under the guidance of Gurudev Shri Amritji, a 93-year-old living yoga master, is an extraordinary opportunity to receive wisdom directly from one of the world’s most revered and authentic yogic figures. With over seven decades of experience, Gurudev Shri Amritji embodies the essence of true yogic mastery, blending ancient traditions with a deep understanding of modern challenges. His teachings go beyond physical poses, delving into the transformative power of yoga to heal the mind, body, and spirit. Under his guidance, you not only learn authentic yoga techniques, but also receive profound insights into its spiritual and energetic depths. Training with Gurudev is a rare chance to connect with the lineage of yoga in its purest form, as you develop not just as a teacher but as a conduit for the timeless wisdom of yoga, carrying forward a tradition that has shaped countless lives.

Training with Nirali Lauren McCrea takes you on a self-awakening journey into the heart of yoga, infused with deep reverence for ancient teachings. As a highly skilled and compassionate teacher, Nirali brings a unique blend of experience and insight, integrating 20 years of extensive training with practical understanding. With a focus on personal empowerment and authentic self-expression, Nirali’s mentorship helps you cultivate not just technical skill, but a profound ability to connect with and inspire those around you. Under her guidance, you will gain the confidence and tools to facilitate classes that are both transformative and deeply resonant, making authentic yoga accessible and impactful for everyone you teach.

This Immersion is for:

Teachers in Training: For those wishing to become a Yoga Alliance Certified professional 200-hour yoga teacher.

Personal Immersion: A complete Life Mastery Program designed for anyone wishing to immerse in yoga’s authentic roots, even if you never plan to become a yoga teacher.

Continued Education: Ideal for certified yoga teachers of any tradition looking deepen and mature in personal practice and bring greater depth and precision to what you already are teaching

Daily Schedule

First Day
4:00-6:00pm – Check-in
6:00-7:00pm – Dinner
7:00-8:00pm – Opening Session

Full Days
7:30-8:30am – Breakfast
9:00-10:30am – Sadhana
11:00-12:00pm – Darshan with Gurudev
12:00-1:00pm – Lunch
2:30-5:30pm – Afternoon Session
6:00-7:00pm – Dinner
7:30-8:30pm – Evening Session

Last Day
7:30-8:30am – Breakfast
9:00-10:30am – Sadhana
11:00-12:00pm – Darshan with Gurudev
12:00-1:00pm – Lunch & Check-Out

IMPORTANT:  Manuals are provided digitally for your reference and to print at your own cost. Manuals can also be ordered separately.  Once you register for this course, a free account will be created for you (if you don’t already have one) inside of our ecourses.amrityoga.org system and the digital version of this course will be assigned to your user account.

This is where you will:

a. Reference your digital Manual
b. Print or Order your Manual
c. Complete your assignments and submit your homework (if applicable)
d. Receive your certificate upon successful completion of the course and assignments (if applicable)

Financial aid available. Email: [email protected]