Some of the
earliest yogic texts refer to Life as an artful expression of the Divine and
yoga as a path to creating beauty and to experiencing the sacred in a direct
and personal way. The Art of Teaching Yoga is designed to assist you in seeing
yourself as a work of art, your yoga as a creative expression and your teaching
as a practice of the sacred service. Not merely a set of teaching skills,
techniques or rote answers, this program is an investment in personal growth
and an opportunity to deepen your practice while training you in the
fundamentals of teaching yoga.
Program Highlights include:
·
In-depth Asana Classes
·
Sanskrit Studies
· Philosophy Intensives
·
Functional Anatomy for Yoga practitioners and
teachers
·
Sequencing
Strategies for all levels
·
Adapting Yoga for Special Populations
·
The Art of Observation and Adjustments
·
The Business of Teaching Yoga
·
The
Ethics of Yoga
·
Lifestyle, Diet and Self-Care
·
Meditation, Pranayama and Contemplation
·
Mantra and chanting
·
Teaching Practicum
·
Specialized Mentoring, Review and
Self-Assessment
·
Developing a personalized practice
Weekend Schedule
Friday 6:00-9:00
Saturday 9:00-1:00 3:00-
6:00
Sunday 9:00- 1:00 3:00-6:00
Dates:
January 7-9 , 2011
February 11-13, 2011
March 4-6, 2011
April 15-17, 2011
May 20-22, 2011
June 24-26, 2011
July 15-17, 2011
August 19-21, 2011
September 9-11, 2011
September 30-Oct 2, 2011
November 4-6, 2011
Tuition- $3500.00;
$3000 if paid in full by December 15, 2010
Supplies Needed -
Yoga Mat, 4 Mexican Blankets, 1 bolster, 2 blocks
Additional Expenses:
There is an extensive reading list for the program. You will be expected to attend local, weekly
classes while you are enrolled in the program. Please budget accordingly.
Required Reading:
· Light on
Yoga, by BKS Iyengar
· Yoga the
Iyengar Way, by Mira Mehta
· Yoga From
the Inside Out, by Christina Sell
· 40 Days to
a Personal Revolution, by Baron
Baptiste
· Jivamukti
Yoga, by David and Sharon Gannon
· The Yoga
Tradition, Georg Fuerstein
· Power Yoga,
by Beryl Bender Birch
· The
Bhagavad Gita
· The Yoga
Sutra of Patanjali
· The
Fundamentals of Yoga by Sri Brahmananda Sarasvati
Course Outline:
Weekend 1-Exploring the Foundations of Yoga with
Christina Sell: Understanding The Power of Intention; Twelve Foundational
Asanas to Know and Love, Introduction to Western Anatomy, Developing a Personal
Practice, Fundamentals of Surya Namaskar, Introduction to Yoga History
Weekend 2- Sanskrit Studies with Manorama: The
Path of Luminous Shabda
Weekend 3-TeachingHatha Yoga To Beginners with Christina Sell- Progressive Teaching
and Sequencing Strategies, Introductory Back Bends, Demonstration Skills, Observation Skills, Instructing with the
Breath, Simple Modifications for
Beginners, Introduction to the Anatomy of the Spine
Weekend 4-Hatha Yoga for Mixed Levelswith Christina Sell- Sequencing
Strategies for Mixed-Level Classes, Introductory Hip Opening Postures and
Seated Forward Bends, How to Teach Gentle Yoga, Teaching Yoga to Senior
Citizens, Yoga for Pregnancy, Introduction to the Anatomy of the Hips and
Shoulders
Weekend 5- Power
Vinyasa with Desirae Pierce- Introduction to Baptiste Yoga
Weekend 6-- Yoga
Philosophy Intensive With Manorama: The Bhagavad Gita
Weekend 7—Jivamukti Vinyasa
Yoga with Michelle Acebo - Introduction to Jivamukti Yoga, Sequencing
Strategies for Vinyasa Yoga, Music that Moves You, Refining Verbal Cues,
Deepening Your Practice with the Yamas and Niyamas
Weekend 8-Teaching from the Heart with Christina Sell:
Developing Heart-based Themes, Utilizing heart-based language, Developing your
Personal Style Teaching Style, Techniques for Refining Your Teaching
Weekend 9- Getting
Down to Business with Christina Sell: The Business of Teaching Yoga, Ethics
for Yoga Teachers, Developing, Refining and Maintaining Your Personal Practice,
Understanding Transference and Coping with Difficult Students, The Fine Art of Feedback
Weekend 10-Yoga Philosophy Intensive with Manorama:
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Weekend 11- Assessment, Review and Celebration with
Christina Sell
