Teacher Training and Yoga Immersion 2010/2011
200 hours
New training will begin September 2009 Applications due by August 15th 2010.
"Amar Jyothi's teaching unfolds in such a way that you get what you need, when you need it. She has an incredible sense of gauging where students are in their practice and in their lives and her teaching comes through in a way that's right for each of us." Lori Thatch, RN, YT-200 hr
Structural Yoga Therapy:
The study of therapeutic yoga in one-on-one and class settings with emphasis on Structural Yoga and its holistic view of yoga practices.
Asana Workshop:
In-depth study of Yoga Asana. The course explores alignment, energetic components, benefits and contraindications as well as verbal cueing, sequencing and modifications.
Assist Clinics:
Using one another as “clients,” students review and practice assists for specific asanas. We’ll focus on using verbal and non-verbal cues as well as physical assists to modify poses for specific conditions. We’ll emphasize empowering students to find their unique expression and safety in their asanas.
Anatomy:
Skeletal and muscular anatomy, kinesiology and neurological and circulatory effects of asanas will be covered.
Ayurveda:
How the 3 doshas can be pacified through asana, diet and yoga practices.
Pranayama :
Working with the breath and subtle body awareness, we’ll learn to understand and use prana to achieve health of body and mind.
Chanting and Sanskrit:
Using of the vibration of Sanskrit as practice to understand the devotional aspects of yoga.
Philosophy:
We’ll study the Bhagavad-Gita and the Yoga Sutras in depth to gain an historical view of yoga, and explore tantric yoga as it relates to asana class and the yoga practitioner’s life.
Svadhyaya (self study), Sadhanna and Meditation:
Participants will develop their own practice with the instructor’s guidance and support. We will use the practical application of texts and philosophy to help uncover your true nature.
Methodology and Practicum:
Participants serve and assist in classes, review class techniques and observe studio visits in order to develop an ethical teaching practice and understand the student-teacher relationship.
Building Community (sangha):
As we become a community of students, we’ll come to understand the benefits of creating a spiritual community to support the unfolding that often accompanies yoga.
Guest faculty will be scheduled throughout the training.
A personal practice, reading, and writing assignments will also be required.
The training will be 9 months long, beginning in September 2010. We will meet on weekend days and some Friday evenings. Much of your study time will be done
during asana classes that you can take from the regular schedule. You will have specific assignments to work on during some of your class time (minimum 2 classes per week), and with partners or small groups which you can schedule according to your available time. There will also be reading and writing assignment .
The tuition for the training is $3000.
Scholarships are available.
This will include five 20-class blocks at
Yoga Loka and 10% discount on all books
and boutique items and selected workshops. (Many workshops are included in your training)
This training meets the requirements of the Yoga Alliance
YT-200 hour Teacher Certification curriculum.
It is required that you take classes with Bonnie at Yoga Loka before applying so you can see if you like the teaching style.
You may come to class at any time, however it is best to call ahead if you would like to spend time after class discussing the training with Bonnie or any of the graduates.
Please call or email for an application
A non-refundable deposit of $850 must be submitted along with your application.
If the training does not run, or you are not accepted into the program for any reason your deposit will be refunded
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