!!! NEW CLASS STARTING JULY 1ST !!!

To see schedule for ongoing teacher training class (jan-jun 2008) click here

In Depth 200-Hour Teacher Training

200-hour Yoga Alliance Approved Training
A 23-week program offered twice a year in January and August.
- 50hours of Philosophy, Anatomy, Techniques
(2.5 hours per week –all contact hours)
- 50 hours Pranayama, Asana, Meditation Practices
(2.5 hours per week-all contact hours)
- 50 hour Asana Intensives
(5 weekend Asana Intensives- 50 hours all contact)
- 25 hours on internship
(1 class per week w/a mentor teacher-contact hour)
- Class outings (optional)
(7 Days w/directors of teacher training-150 contact hours)
~25 hours Personal Studies
(Reading, writing, outings, research – no contact hours)
Tuition:
$2,000 (Includes all Tuesday Meetings, Asana Intensives and Internship) A payment schedule will be supplied, outlining future payment dates; you may pay in full at any time check, Visa and MasterCard.
Required Materials:
A writing journal
2” 3 ringed binder with tabs and extra writing paper
“Yoga Mind, Body & Spirit: A Return to Wholeness” by Donna Farhi
This program is an in-depth training that includes a basic yoga teacher certification with the Yoga Alliance 200-hour level. The program is designed for yoga students of all levels and ages. My intention is to provide a sacred space for you to learn and grow in your practice and life via yoga. I aspire to assist you to develop your natural teaching abilities by opening your spiritual eyes.
*Weekly meetings are held on Tuesday’s from 6:00pm-8:30pm. This meeting is a part of the curriculum and must be attended every week. Each meeting will include both lecture and application of anatomy and philosophy, methodology and practice, learning and experiencing yoga techniques, and yoga guidelines. Missing any meeting requires a 1 hour make-up to be scheduled with the instructor.
*Weekly yoga practice is required throughout the program. I suggest you attend a minimum of 2 classes a week.
*Asana Intensives are specially designed “yoga workshops”. These cover the physical aspect of yoga practice and teaching. You will learn and practice our eclectic blend of knowledge in: Yoga Practice Techniques, Applications, Methodology, Anatomy & Physiology, Sanskrit, Adjustments, Cuing, Benefits, and Partner work as well as preventing and healing injuries. There are five Asana Intensives on Saturday and Sunday for five hours each day. You must attend all Asana Intensives to receive certification. If you have to miss due to illness you must schedule a two-hour make-up with the instructor.
*A minimum of twenty-five internship hours is a prerequisite to certification. You will be placed with a “mentor teacher” with a teaching style that can accommodate your schedule.
*Personal studies assist in the integration and processing of the ideas, techniques and principles of the program. You are encouraged to engage in a minimum of three weekly personal study hours, homework, home yoga practice, journaling , outing and research.
*Bring your binder to all weekly meetings, asana intensives. Your journal will keep track of you hours, practices, breakthroughs, and experiences. All the hours you put into the Training program will be counted.
*For Certification: Obtain a minimum of 200 hours and complete the following:
1. Final practice teaching exam (in front of peers).
2. Complete and turn in all documentation.
3. Turn in your journal for review (it will be returned to you the same day).
4. Take all necessary exams
5. All payment must be received in full
*This training is designed to give you a complete overview of Hatha Yoga and assist you in becoming the best instructor that you can be. My promise is to provide many opportunities for you to experience and indulge in knowledge and understanding that can be applied to your work in the world, and support you on your journey to becoming a competent yoga instructor.

SCHEDULE OF TOPICS

Week 1: July 1: Orientation
Week 2: July 8: What is Yoga? The Evolution of Yoga…
Week 3: July 15: The Yamas & Niyamas of Ashtanga Yoga
Read pages – xiii – 80 in Yoga Mind, Body & Spirit
Week 4: July 22: Indian Spirituality & Religion: The Holy Books, Gurus and Deities
ASANA INTENSIVE #1 (July 26-27): Seven Moving Priciples – Foundation of Asana Practice
Week 5: July 29: Patanjalli’s Yoga Sutras & 8 Limbed Path, 4 Yogas, Schools of Hatha Yoga

Week 6: August 5: Meditation
Week 7: August 12: Pranayama
Week 8: August 19: Chakras: The Energetic Body, Yoga & the Emotions
         Read pages 81-170 in Yoga Mind, Body & Spirit
ASANA INTENSIVE #2 (August 23, 24): Core, Standing Poses, Sun Salutation, Seated Postures & Twists – Adjustments, and Variations
Week 9: August 26: Yoga Practice Guidelines, Preventing Injuries, Principles of Teaching Yoga, Creating a Safe Environment for Yoga Practice, Using Props

Week 10: September 2nd: 30-minute practice teach with a partner
Week 11: September 9th: Mudra & Mantra Meditations
Read pages 171-230 in YMBS
ASANA INTENSIVE #3 (September 13,14) Core, Back Bends, Inversions, Arm Balances – Alignment, Adjustments, and Variations
Week 12: Setemeber 16: Bandhas and Kriyas
Week 13: September 23: Ayurveda, Vegetarianism and Yogic Health Principles

Week 14: September 30: Basic Anatomy & Sanskrit terminology

Week 15: October 7: Sequencing for various types of classes (Gentle, Flow, Injured)
ASANA INTENSIVE #4(October 11,12): (10 Minutes Practice teaching the class on Saturday) Relaxation and Benefits of Restoratives, Savasasa, and breathing practices
Week 16: October 14: Yoga Therapy – Using Asana as a Psychological Healing Tool
Week 17: October 21: Professional Info & Class Ideas + Student/Teacher Relationships + Using Music, Aromatherapy in class, choosing your words, using your intuition
Week 18: October 28: Partner Yoga – Using partner work in class.

Week 19: November 4: Movie Night
Week 20: November 11th: holiday
ASANA INTENSIVE #5: (November 15,16) (30min to 1hour practice teaching the group)- Integrating all Modalities including: Voice, Alignment, Adjustments, Music, Themes… la la….
Week 21: November 18: Multiple Choice Test and Written Exam, Final Journal Review
Week 22: November 25 winter break

Week 23: December 2: Graduation Celebration

PAYMENT INFO:
**Monthly Payments are due by the 15th of each month *Please keep track of your payments**
NO REFUNDS
Please let Kristina know if you need a receipt for tax purposes.