Take charge of your health
Staying healthy is essential to having a happy, productive and fulfilling life. Under the guidance of the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, and with the support of the Ananda Life Therapy School, you will discover the tools and techniques to gain mastery over your health. You will learn how to use Cosmic Life Force to flood your body with healing prana; how to use the untapped powers of your mind to overcome sickness; and how to elevate your consciousness and reclaim the potentials with which you were born.
It is with immense joy that we invite you to experience the path of self-healing and Life Therapy!
AN ANCIENT AND UNIVERSAL SCIENCE
Life Therapy originates from the ancient yogic traditions of Vedic India. They are presented by Paramhansa Yogananda for the purposes of what he called “physical, mental, and spiritual healing…demonstrating the superiority of mind over body, and of soul over mind”.
AN “ESSENTIAL” KNOWLEDGE OF REAL HEALTH
Health is not the absence of sickness, but rather a dynamic state of radiant wellbeing, of mental acuity and creativity, and of being able to use your abundance and wisdom to help others.
SELF IMPROVEMENT
During the months of this program you will experience changes in your physical vitality, your mental outlook, and your capacity to participate more dynamically in your work, your relationships and your spiritual development.
DIVINE FRIENDSHIP
Joining the Life Therapy School makes you part of a family of students, teachers and health practitioners around the world, a network of support and friendships that will last a lifetime.
“The method which can directly and quickly rouse the Life Energy to effect healing I term “Life Therapy”, or direct healing by the rays of inner Life Force.”
– Paramhansa Yogananda
Teachers
Nayaswami Shivani
Co-founder of the Yogananda Academy of Europe and founder of the Schools of Raja Yoga and Life Therapy
Brahmacharini Ahimsa Rivera Garcia
Ananda Yoga Teacher and Registrar and Coordinator of the Schools of Raja Yoga and Life Therapy
Nayaswami Manu
Principal teacher of the Schools of Raja Yoga and Life Therapy
Nayaswami Clarita
Raja Yoga and Life Therapy teacher
Nayaswami Uma
Raja Yoga and Life Therapy teacher
Nayaswami Kirtani
Spiritual Director of Ananda Europa; Raja Yoga and Life Therapy Teacher
Darshan Lotichius
Raja Yoga and Life Therapy teacher
Testimonial
“The Ananda Life Therapy School is a program that enriches life.
Through a variety of topics – from food to right thinking, we were constantly immersed in Paramhansa Yogananda’s advanced teachings on healing. As living examples, the teachers of the Life Therapy School guided us in a true journey to help us understand that the ability to have a positive impact on our health and well-being always exists within ourselves.
The Life Therapy teachings, for me, have become a profound and increasing resource, both to transcend my personal challenges, and to reinforce my ability to help others”. – Hansa
Ananda Life Therapy Training
The Ananda Life Therapy schoolschool is dedicated to improving one’s health through the practice of self-healing techniques, and to training people who can use these techniques to help others.
The concept of “self-healing” as applied through Ananda Life Therapy means:
✓ The practices we learn and use for ourselves for our own improvement.
✓ While these practices require knowledge and application, they do not require the intervention of a third party.
✓ “Self-healing” does not exclude or substitute the necessity to seek professional intervention. When such assistance is required, the self-healing practices are supportive.
The courses are offered ONLINE: you can follow the lessons and practice LIVE early in the morning and in the evening, and you can watch recorded video lessons and read the course manual during the day at any time that best suits you.
The training includes three levels of study:
✓ Level 1: Foundation Courses (250 hours)
The first level is dedicated to understanding the basic principles of self-healing and to improve your health through the practices of the self-healing techniques.
✓ Level 2: Advanced courses (250 hours)
Il second level gives an in depth study of some of the theoretical aspects and practices of self-healing, and of personal practices.
✓ Level 3: Courses to become Instructors (450 hours)
The third level allows you to become an Ananda Life Therapy Instructor which will enable you to share these teachings with others.
Level 1: Foundation course
The duration of Level 1 is flexible and individual: you can take the courses in whichever order you prefer.
In order to obtain your Certificate for Level 1, you need to:
✓ take the three Level 1 courses
✓ pass the exam and present the final thesis
The training will enable you to deeply understand the principles on which the teachings for self-healing are based, and to acquire the instruments for your own personal practice of self-healing; you will also deepen your personal sadhana.
The study plan includes 250 hours of training, distributed as follows:
Spiritual practices during the courses: 50 hours
Lessons with teachers: 63 hours
Study of texts and manuals:90 hours
Written exam: 17 hours
Thesis: 30 hours
The Level 1 training courses include:
a. Three five-day courses, with a written exam to be completed at home:
- How to heal yourself with prana
- The healing power of the mind
- The healing power of vibrations
These courses, available ONLINE, can be taken in any order and at any time.
b. Exam and thesis to be completed at home
This is the final stage to receive your Certificate of Attendance for Level 1 (250 hours)
c. Required reading
You must read the following books (that you can purchase directly from Yogananda Edizioni. Ask for the Life Therapy School discount code):
✓ How to achieve glowing Health and Vitality, Parmahansa Yogananda
✓ Scientific Healing Affirmations – Metaphysical Meditations,Paramhansa Yogananda
✓ Affirmations for Self-healing, Swami Kriyananda
✓ Divine Will Healing, Mary Kretzmann
We are getting certified with UNI EN ISO 90001_20015. We will let you know as soon as the process of certification has been completed.
REQUIREMENTS, ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION
Prerequisites
The Level 1 course can be taken by those who have a sincere desire to improve their health by practicing the self-healing techniques. In order to participate, knowledge of the basic Self-realization techniques of this path is necessary: the Energization exercises and the Hong So Meditation. If you are not familiar with these practices, we invite you to attend the foundation courses which are offered on our website: www.ananda.it
Admission
For information regarding admission, contact ahimsa@ananda.it. It is possible to register for training only after admission has been granted.
Registration
Registration for the Ananda Life Therapy School is mandatory for all those who wish to receive certification as an Ananda Life Therapy Instructor. Once you have been admitted, you will receive the Registration form and the Code of Ethics, to be signed and submitted. To complete registration, you will have to pay a one-time registration fee of €200,00 which is valid for any Yogananda Academy of Europe School.
The registration fee can be paid in one of the following ways:
✓ Reception: you can pay the registration fee with cash, credit card or check at the Reception office at Ananda.
✓Bank transfer: give this information to your bank: Account name: Ananda Associazione, Via Montecchio 61, 06025 Nocera Umbra (PG), Italia – Bank name: Unicredit, Fil. Gualdo Tadino
IBAN : IT 14 U 02008 38473 000102090324
BIC/SWIFT: UNCRITM1J21
Please indicate on the draft: – Your full name – Description of payment: “ANANDA LIFE THERAPY TEACHER TRAINING.”
✓ Credit Card: if you wish to pay by credit card, contact Marianna by phone, or write to: marianna@ananda.it; you will be asked to give the following information: your first and last names, credit card expiration date, card number, and your authorization via email or fax.
All the activities promoted by Ananda Associazione (in affiliation with CSEN) are in accordance with the Italian laws and are reserved only to associated members.
The annual association fee includes an injury insurance policy.
For information and clarifications regarding payment, contact: Tel. 0742.813620
For information and clarification regarding the training, write to: ahimsa@ananda.it
THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR ANANDA LIFE THERAPY TEACHERS
The code of ethics for Ananda Life Therapy teachers is based on the following:
Guidelines
- Live daily the practices that are taught
- Respect God in each student and maintain a professional relationship
- Uphold the dignity and integrity of the teachings
- Teach according to Paramhansa Yogananda’s instructions and to what you have learned at the Ananda Academy
- If you have any doubts or questions, contact the Director or teachers at the school of Raja Yoga, or the Spiritual Director of Ananda Sangha for Self-realization
As an instructor/teacher of Ananda Life Therapy, I recognize that it is my responsibility and privilege to uphold the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of my students, and to defend the dignity and integrity of the Self-Realization teachings. I, therefore, accept to comply with the following code of ethics:
Relationships with Students
Recognizing the trust placed in me by my students, I accept to:
- Show only the highest regard for my students’ personal beliefs and values
- Offer the meditation and Life Therapy teachings to all persons regardless of sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, age, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation – to the extent I am competent based on my training and experience.
- Avoid any action that I know will conflict with the highest interests of my students
- Avoid taking unfair advantage of students financially, sexually, romantically, or otherwise
- Refrain from initiating a romantic or sexual relationship with a current student, even if invited by the student
Professional Conduct
In conducting my teaching practice, I will:
- Offer only those services that I am competent to provide
- Not attempt to diagnose a student’s physical or psychological condition, prescribe a treatment, or suggest or approve of going against a physician’s advice.
- Take continuing education in Life Therapy teachings on a regular basis
- Be honest, straightforward, fair, and conscientious in all business dealings
- Manage my business finances according to accepted business and accounting practice
Advertising
In brochures, advertising, and other descriptions of my services (including verbal), I will:
- Make no exaggerated claims as to the benefits of meditation practices or of my lessons
- Represent my training, qualifications, abilities, and affiliations accurately and unambiguously
- Not falsely imply sponsorship by, representation of, or endorsement by any organization (including Ananda)
I understand that any reports of my breaching this code will be fairly investigated by the European Ananda Life Therapy School, and that it could lead to revocation of my Instructor/Teacher certification.
Having read and comprehended the Code of Ethics, I pledge to honor it in its entirety.
Name in print:________________________________________
Date and signature:____________________________________
For questions related to the ethics of the Ananda Life Therapy teachings, contact Nayaswami Shivani, Shivani@ananda.it
Level 2: Advanced courses
The duration of Level 2 is individual and flexible: you can take the courses at any time and in any order.
In order to obtain your Certificate for Level 2 you need to:
✓ attend all the required Level 2 courses
✓ pass the final exam and present the final thesis for Level 2
The study plan includes 250 hours of training, distributed as follows:
Spiritual practices during the courses: 90 hours
Lessons with the teachers: 90 hours
The study of texts and manuals: 15 hours
Written exam: 35 hours
Thesis: 35 hours
Oral exam: 15 hours
The training courses to become Instructors of the self-healing techniques include:
a) The following courses:
- Spiritual counseling
- Healthier and happier relationships
- Self-healing: harmonizing the chakras
- The yogic diet according to Paramhansa Yogananda
- Self-healing for a strong and vital body
- The Power of prayer: become a channel for vital energy
- Self-healing through Meditation
These courses are available online and can be taken in any order.
b) Final exam and thesis to be completed at home; oral exam at a weekend.
This is the final stage to obtain your Certificate of Attendance for Level 2.
c) Required readings
You must read the following books (that can be purchased directly from Yogananda Edizioni; ask for the Life Therapy School discount code):
✓ How to Love and be Loved, Paramhansa Yogananda
✓ 108 Meditation of Love, Paramhansa Yogananda
✓ Self-Expansion through Marriage, Swami Kriyananda
✓ 30 Day Essentials for Marriage, Jyotish Novak
✓ A Taste of Joy, Mahiya Zoé Matthews
✓ Il Counseling Spirituale, Swami Kriyananda ?????
We are getting certified with UNI EN ISO 90001_20015. We will let you know as soon as the process of certification has been completed.
Prerequisites
The Level 2 course can be taken by all those who have completed training of Level 1.
Admission
For information on Admission contact ahimsa@ananda.it
All the activities promoted by Ananda Associazione (in affiliation with CSEN) are in accordance with the Italian laws and are reserved only to associated members.
The annual association fee includes an injury insurance policy.
For information and clarification regarding payment, contact: Tel. 0742.813620
E-mail: ahimsa@ananda.it
LEVEL 3: Courses to become Instructors
The duration of Level 3 (that you will take with students of the School of Raja Yoga) is individual and flexible; to take the courses of this level, you must comply with the necessary prerequisites.
To obtain your Certificate of Completion for Level 3 you must:
✓ meet the requirements for Level 1 and 2, including the exams and theses
✓ take all the courses of Level 3
✓ pass the written exams of Raja Yoga Teaching 1, 2 and 3 taken at home
✓ pass the oral exam
The study plan includes 450 hours of training, distributed as follows:
Spiritual practices during the courses: 95 hours
Lessons with teachers: 110 hours
Study of texts and manuals: 130 hours
Written exam: 60 hours
Thesis: 30 hours
Oral exam: 25 hours
The training courses for Level 3 include:
a) Three courses on teaching the basic techniques of the path of Self-realization, and a written exam to be completed at home:
- ARYTT Teaching 1: Teaching the Energization Exercises
- ARYTT Teaching 2: How to teach the Meditation Techniques
- ARYTT Teaching 3: Methodology and Ethics of Spiritual Teaching
The Teaching 1, 2, and 3 courses can be taken only when your meditation practices and energization exercises are done on a regular daily basis twice a day (see prerequisites and admission).
b) A five-day Meditation Intensive course. Residential only
c)An oral exam (including the presentation of your thesis). Residential only
- A 2,500-word thesis
- Written summaries on some of Swami Kriyananda’s talks
- Oral presentation of the basic techniques
d) Required readings
You must read the following books (that can be purchased directly from Yogananda Edizioni; ask for the Life Therapy School discount code):
✓ The Art and Science of Raja Yoga, Swami Kriyananda
✓ Awaken to Superconsciousness, Swami Kriyananda
We are getting certified with UNI EN ISO 90001_20015. We will let you know as soon as the process of certification has been completed.
Prerequisites:
Level 3 can be taken by those who have completed Level 2, or by those who have gotten permission from one of the teachers of the Life Therapy School .
The Teaching 1, 2, and 3 courses are open exclusively to those who have a well-established daily routine, and who have been practicing Hong So meditation for at least two years, and the Energization exercises for at least one year.
Teaching 1 and 2 can be taken in any order, while the Methodology course must be taken last and after the first two have been completed (including the written exams).
Calendar
Here you can see the overall schedule of the school’s upcoming courses, both online and residential courses at the Ananda Assisi Center..
ONLINE COURSE: ARYTT Teaching 2: How to Teach the Meditation Techniques
Students of the Ananda Raja Yoga School who are regularly enrolled may participate in this course.
Become a Life Therapy Teacher
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