Zen Yoga Online Correspondence Study Course - Fundamentals of Zen Yoga

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Online Study/Certification Course

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Testimonials

It is literally changing my life. I find it to be fun and full of information that is presented in an easy to understand manner. These subjects are very complicated, but somehow, the way Aaron explains things, they make sense. I can’t remember something making so much sense to me in a very long time. Zen Rita has been amazing. She is so helpful and has made me feel really good about this new chapter in my life from her very first email. Thank you so much for this experience! --- Tamela Hartwick, Sharpsville, PA

I am enjoying it! It has made me more aware of my breathing, which has changed quite a few things in my life for the best! It has also taught me to be more gentler on my body. I now am more aware of how I am feeling. I feel I have grown since the start of the course especially in the sense of listening and respecting my body. --- Karen MacDonald, Martial Arts instructor, Santa Ana, California

I signed up for the course because it is tough for me to devote time to a program that requires travel and classroom time. It is working great, everything I had expected and more. --- Brad Bruner, Financial Manager, Colorado

Zen Yoga "is" a program anyone can do. Zen Yoga is non competitive, it allows anyone to work at their own pace, with no pressure. I am excited to learn more!! --- Sandy Meegan, Killingworth, Connecticut

I have pursued several martial arts, studied Zen, yoga and many other eastern arts...I have learned as much in the 12 weeks I have studied Zen Yoga under Aaron as I learned in the previous 39 years. The course has really opened my eyes. --- Mark Langenbacher, University Professor, Hawaii

Despite already being a certified yoga instructor, this course offered me a cohesive way to pull together a wide variety of knowledge including philosophy, spirituality, movement and, most importantly, working with the breath. This experience has not only grounded me in my own work as a LMT, but has touched the lives of my clients as well, as they learn and grow through the teachings of Zen Yoga.--- Rita Lang, LMT

Zen Yoga Online Correspondence Course

The Zen Yoga Eastern Philosophy, Health and Fitness course is a 12 week online correspondence course exploring the fundamental philosophy and practice behind the Eastern holistic healing arts of Tai Chi, Qigong, Zen and Yoga. It is designed for anyone who seeks a little more structure and understanding in their quest for spiritual deepening. It delves deeper into the philosophy of breathing and moving and creates a structured program to enable to the students to bring positive change to their lives. No experience necessary!

This is a highly interactive program, while not requiring a lot of time, it does require some self-reflection and deeper thought in your responses to the lessons.

Completion of this course confers the Zen Yoga Adept certification. Those interested in Level 1 Zen Yoga Certification click here for an application.

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Topics covered include:

Methods and Practice of Breathing

Healthy Lifestyle & Diet

Meditation

Energy Flow

Motivation

Principles of Stress Reduction

Integrating Zen Yoga Philosophy into Daily Life

Introspection, Awareness and Spiritual Deepening

Each student will be required to submit responses to a series of discussion questions and submit a final Self Mastery Project in order to successfully complete the course.

Syllabus

WEEK	Title	Topics	Reading	Exercise/Practice
1	Introduction	What is Zen Yoga?	Art of Zen Yoga Website	Questionnaire
2	Self-Examination	Diet Exercise Lifestyle	Perfecting Ourselves pp1-66, 200-02	Book of No Regrets
3	Basic Principles	Chakras The Tao Yin/Yang The 5 Elements The 8 Limbs of Yoga	Perfecting Ourselves pp. 67-95	Postures & Complete Breath
4	Zen Energy	Qigong	Perfecting Ourselves pp. 96-131	Qigong Slapping & Rubbing
5	Breathing	The Art of Breathing	Perfecting Ourselves pp. 132-161	Drop & Cleanse
6	Movement & Stretching	Warm-up Long Stretch	Zen Yoga Moving & Stretching	Zen Yoga Poses
7	Flow	Breathing into the Stretch Balance	Perfecting Ourselves pp. 162-210	Statue Breath Walking
8	Relaxation	Stress vs. Tension	Inner Sunrise	Quietism
9	Meditation	Methods of Meditation	Inner Sunrise	Sitting Meditation
10	Motivation & Routine	Self Training Personal Practice	Zen Yoga DVD	Training Sheet
11	Instructor Training	Being a Teacher	Correct Execution	Teach
12	Conclusion	Spirituality Creating Reality	---	Final Exam – Self-Mastery