True World Order Founder: Swami Vishnudevananda, est. 1957 Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Retreat House yoga exercises - breathing - relaxation - diet - meditation ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Bichlach 40, A-6370 Reith near Kitzbühel, Tyrol, Austria, Tel. +43(0)5356/67404, Fax +43(0)5356/67404-4 E-mail: [email protected], www.sivananda.org/tyrol, ZVR 925544605 Application for Yoga Teachers’ Training Course in Rudraprayag, North India Date of course from ___________________________ till ______________________ début du cours fin du cours Arrival date __________________________________ Departure date ____________ date d’arrivé date de départ Name__________________________________________________________________ Nom Photo Street, no. ______________________________________________________________ Rue & no. City/prov/state _________________________________ Postal code _______________ Ville code postal Country ______________________________________ email ____________________ ____________________ Pays Work telephone _______________________________ Home telephone ________________________________ Travail Privé Mobile phone__________________________________ Fax ___________________________________________ Marital status__________________________________ Age ______ Children ________Sex M/F _____________ statut marital âge enfants sexe Education and skills ____________________________ Occupation_____________________________________ Education et talents profession Preferred language for the course _________________ Which other languages do you speak ? ______________ Langue préférée quel autre langue parlez vous ? Knowledge of English Connaissance de l’anglais : good medium little no Contact in case of emergency _______________________________ Relationship_________________________ Contacter en cas d' urgence relation Street, no. ____________________________________ Postal code, city_________________________________ Rue & No Code postal, Ville Country ______________________________________ Telephone _____________________________________ Pays Telephone How did you hear about us? ______________________ ______________________________________________ Comment nous avez-vous connu ? Length of time practising yoga ____________________ Member of a SYC, which? ________________________ Temps de pratique du yoga membre d’un centre CYS, lequel ? Reasons for wanting to attend the course __________________________________________________________ Raisons pour suivre la formation Uniform size: small medium large Taille d' uniforme Preferred accommodation (see brochure) ________ logement préféré (voir brochure) Do you have any illnesses? Yes No Avez-vous une maladie? If yes, which? __________________________________ Si oui, laquelle? Do you take any medicine? Yes Prenez-vous des médicaments? xlarge No If yes, which? ___________________________________ Si oui, laquelle? Nationality ___________________________________ Passport number _______________________________ Nationalité Numéro de passeport Date of issue __________________________________ Place of issue __________________________________ Date d’èmission Lieu d’èmission Please sign rules on reverse - Merci de signer les règles au dos General Rules for the Yoga Teachers’ Training Course To be able to access the spiritual roots of yoga, constant adaptation to local habits, open-mindedness and sincere acceptance of the instructions given by the teachers are necessary. We will readily answer all your questions. In order to keep a pure atmosphere in the teaching venue it is essential that you follow the rules as well as the daily routine. This course is intensive and requires sound physical and mental health. For any questions please contact [email protected] 1. Attendance at all classes, lectures, morning and evening meditation sessions is mandatory. If a class or meditation cannot be attended, an explanation should be given to the course director. Frequent absence may lead to expulsion from the course. 2. Alcohol, tobacco, meat, fish, eggs and coffee are prohibited on the premises. Pets are not allowed. During the yoga teachers’ training course we cannot cater to personal dietary preferences except the yogic-vegetarian meals. Absolutely no drugs. No taking, distributing or dealing in or around the premises. If you learn of others keeping, taking or distributing drugs you are obliged to report this to the course director immediately. 3. Please do not leave the premises between 6 pm and 8 am without the permission of the course director. 4. Karma Yoga, selfless service, is part of the course. We kindly ask each participant to join in Karma Yoga for about one hour daily. 5. Please respect silence after 10.30 pm. 6. No music on the premises. No mobile phones in yoga classes, meditations or lectures. 7. No burning of incense and candles in your room; these are only used in the teaching locations. 8. IMPORTANT: If you have any medical problem, please let us know when you enrol for the course. It is strongly advised that all participants have a clean bill of health with no previous known medical conditions which might jeopardise his or her full participation in the course. All participants are required to see after his or her own health during the course, including any required medication, doctor’s visits, hospital stays, etc. The organisers of the course can in no way provide medical assistance at any time during the course. Only the most basic medical needs can be accommodated. 9. Please adapt your dress to the traditional Indian culture, also during asana classes: No tight fitting, transparent or revealing clothing, no tops, shorts or short skirts. Ladies should wear a shawl or upper cloth. Books and pictures should be only of a spiritual nature. 10. The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres suggest that you refrain from any type of sexually oriented behaviour. 11. Photography, video, audio recording during classes and ceremonies is only permitted with the permission of the course director. 12. During TTC Rudraprayag in March 2014 a student almost drowned in the Ganges. Do not take a bath anywhere along the Ganges, not even to wet your feet. Anybody seen taking a bath will be asked to leave the course. Cancellation Policy Cancellation before the start of the course: A cancellation fee of 30% of the full course amount will be charged. If you would like to change the dates of the teacher training course in Reith or in Rudraprayag, a rebooking fee of 50 euros will be charged. In case of early departure from the course, the following cancellation fees apply to the full course amount, minus the days present in the course: Only full daily rates are remunerated, not individual activities: For yoga: 30% For the hotel: 30% In case of early departure from the course, the TTC course manual and TTC uniforms (2 trousers / 2 t-shirts) must be returned before leaving the teaching location. Only then can we authorize the transfer of the course fee minus the cancellation fees. Application and Payment: Registration is valid with a down payment of 30% of the full amount. The remaining unpaid balance is due no later than 6 weeks before the course begins. Bank Transfer: Registration through Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Retreat House: Volksbank Kufstein IBAN: AT04 4377 0000 7003 3749, BIC: VBOEATWWKUF Included are the examination fee, administrative costs, teaching, room and board, two sets of yoga clothing and a teacher's manual. Not included are ground transportation to and from Delhi, tips, kriya kit, laundry service as well as any other additional service. Please book your own flight to Delhi. It is recommended to purchase a travel health insurance policy in your travel agency. Information The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres of Europe are dedicated to creating a more conscious and compassionate world. We accomplish that mission by creating a safe and sacred environment. We champion spirituality, ethical behaviour, respect, trust, loyalty, and commitment. As such, we have a responsibility to maintain a safe and sacred space for deeper inner work, in accordance with the teachings of Swami Sivananda and Swami Vishnudevananda. Accordingly, the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres of Europe prohibit all staff from engaging in sexually suggestive remarks and gesturing, and unnecessary and offensive touching. You are therefore expected to refrain from directing any such behaviour towards staff, students, or guests. If in spite of the efforts of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres of Europe in this respect, you believe you have been subjected to sexual harassment from outside presenters, staff, guests, or from a swami, you should immediately report the incident to one of the course directors. Corrective action will be undertaken without delay. Complaints made to a course director will be treated confidentially and the alleged violator or any third party will not be advised of the complainant’s identity without the latter’s consent. Please acknowledge with your signature: Please sign that you will not hold the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Retreat House liable for any personal loss, accident or any other damage which might result from your stay at the teaching venue. I hereby agree that I have read the rules of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Retreat House, that I agree to abide by these rules and that I will be present at all activities. I agree to take full responsibility for myself and for my personal property. The decision to participate in the activities is my own responsibility. In addition I agree that I will not hold the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Retreat House responsible for any injuries or damages that might result from my participation in the activities. Date ……………Signature …………………. (Signature of the parents is required for all under 18 years of age)