others
along the Yoga path. It is very important to us
that aspiring teachers find their own voice and learn to
be creative and adaptable in environments that are
always changing!
Our
staff of knowledgeable and experienced yogis have come
together to create a program that meets and exceeds Yoga
Alliance's standards. They share rich backgrounds
in yoga asana, pranayama, meditation, sound and mantra,
philosophy, Ayurveda, anatomy, Sanskrit and more.
The
path of teaching yoga is one that is truly
life-transforming! Whoever you are and whatever
you do, you can become a
vehicle to help others along the path to health,
happiness and freedom.
Curriculum
Pranayama 101: breathing techniques,
proper breathing, aspects of prana, and more
Asana: alignment, practice, therapeutic
applications of over 75 classic yoga poses
Meditation: Stilling the Lake of the Mind,
meditation and concentration techniques and practices
Mantra, Chant and basic Sanskrit
Gross and Subtle
Anatomy applied to Yoga Practice: physical
anatomy and physiology, chakras, nadis, bandhas, mudras,
healthy movement patterns, contraindications, benefits
and common pathologies that affect yoga practice
Teaching Vinyasa/Yoga Flow, Slow Flow and Restorative
and Gentle styles of
Yoga
Building a Solid Class: intelligent
sequencing, how to "read" students physically and
energetically, language and instruction, principles of
demonstration, teaching
beginners, teaching a mixed level class and teaching
one-on-one
Hand-on Adjustments: the
principles of adjusting and assisting, propping,
modifying and more
Study of the Yoga Sutras
History of Yoga: What is Yoga, ancient texts,
lineages, Yoga in the U.S
Paths and Styles of
Yoga
The Business of Yoga: How
to market yourself as a teacher and more
Ethics and
the student/teacher relationship
The Yoga Lifestyle: Hatha Yoga, Ayurveda
(science of life), Tantra, natural living, yogic diet,
spirituality
and
more!
Training
Schedule
Yoga
Teacher Training is a huge time commitment- both within
the classroom and outside of it. Please look
review the dates and requirements to see if you can meet
them before applying. 100% attendance is required
to successfully graduate from the training, in addition
to completing homework, student teaching, required
reading assignments and other side projects. The
program meets every other weekend, 8am-6pm. The Friday
dates are 6-9pm. The 2010
dates are as follows:
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August |
14, 15 |
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27,
28, 29 |
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September |
11, 12 |
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24,
25, 26 |
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October |
9,
10 |
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23, 24 |
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November |
5, 6,
7 |
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20, 21 |
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December |
4,
5 |
Tuition
Reservation Fee
(non-refundable,
due by 7/15/10):
$300
Remaining balance
(due by
8/14/10):
$2000
Tuition
includes unlimited yoga classes at Sri throughout the
duration of the training and a comprehensive training
manual. Cost of required reading books are not
included. Payment plans are available and are
determined on a case-by-case basis. Please contact
Michael or Melissa Brown at 937-222-7482 to discus
payment options.
Program
Requirements
Potential
applicants should have a minimum of one year of yoga
study before applying to the program. Vigorous
yoga asana practice will be a part of each day the
program meets. 100% attendance is required to
successfully graduate from the training, in
addition to completing homework, student teaching,
required reading assignments and other side projects.
Since there is so much material covered in one day, only
emergency situations will be considered for make up.
Every in class hour must be made up with one of the
Program Directors in the event of an emergency.
Required Reading List
Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff
Yoga As
Medicine: The Yogic Perscription for Health & Healing by
Timothy McCall
Yoga: The Spirit and Practice of Moving Into Stillness by
Erich Schiffmann
Teaching Yoga by Donna Farhi
Yoga
Gets Better With Age by Lilias Folan
The
Secret Power of Yoga by Nischala Joy Devi
Yoga
Posture Adjustments and Assisting An Insightful Guide
for Yoga Teachers and Students by Stephanie Pappas
Staff
Melissa
Brown, Yoga Teacher, Massage Therapist,
Co-Director of Sri Yoga Center and Sri Yoga Teacher
Training Program
Michael Brown, Yoga
Teacher, Co-Director of Sri Yoga Center and Sri Yoga
Teacher Training Program
Katy Knowles,
Para Yoga Master Teacher, Director of Yoga hOMe Studios
Jim Bennitt,
Para Yoga Master Teacher, Director of Tejas Yoga
Kristin Luna Ray, Yoga Teacher, Musician/Artist
more
coming soon!
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