INVESTMENT:
$2,750 +gst Before Jan 1, 2011
$3,100 After January 1, 2011
*there will be an additional fee of $150 for the anatomy portion of the workshop
Payment Schedule:
Deposit if $1000 will hold your space once you are accepted. Deposits are non refundable as of February 1, 2011. As of February 1, 2011, Payment must be made in full if you have been accepted.
We are accepting applications on a first come first serve basis.
Space is limited. Early application suggested
For further details please email theyogaloft@shaw.ca
APPLICATION FORM
Application deadline TBA date 2011. After TBA date 2011 deposits are non-refundable. Complete payment must be made by TBA date 2011. We will review applications on a first come first serve basis. Early application is suggested. Space is limited.
Pre-requisites:
It is suggested that you have a minimum of 2 year regular practice in any style of yoga
We will review applications on a first come first serve basis. Space is limited.Early registration is suggested.
Purchase & read all books listed on required readings (some available at The Yoga Loft)
It is strongly recommended that you have your CPR and first aid training before or by completion of this RYS 200.
REQUIRED READINGS:
please purchase & read prior to training:
Moola Bandha: The Master Key by Swami Buddhananda
Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Swami Muktibodhananda
Yoga Sutras (suggested translation: by Swami Satchidananda)
The Deeper Dimensions of Yoga by Georg Feurstein
The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga by Ray Long
Light on Pranayama, The Yogic Art of breathing by B.K.S Iyengar
Light on Yoga by B.K.S Iyengar
SUGGESTED READING LIST:
The Language of Yoga: Complete A to Y Guide to Asana Names, Sanskrit Terms, and Chants (Sanskrit Edition) by Nicolai Bachman
Shambhala guide to yoga by Georg Feuerstein
Dates:
March 4, 5, 6
April 1,2, 3
April 16 & 17 *Anatomy
April 29, 30 May 1
May 27, 28, 29
June 17, 18, 19
July 15, 16, 17
August 1-7 * one week intensive to complete the program
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 8:00-5:00 Daily
CURRICULUM
1. TECHNIQUES & PRACTICE: (100 hours)
-Including daily asana practice, pranayama & meditation practice
-Breath is the key. Introducing Pranayama techniques
-Putting together posture sequences
-Sanskrit names of the postures will be introduced -principles of alignment and adjustments will be taught
2. TEACHING METHODOLOGY: (28 hours)
-includes principles of demonstration, observation, assisting & correcting, instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher - business aspects of yoga
-finding your voice
-moving through postures safely & preventing injuries
3. ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY: (21 hours)
-Anatomy and physiology: includes both physical and energetic anatomy (chakras, koshas, nadis, bandhas)
- for the physical anatomy portion of the workshop, we will have expert in Anatomy, Geha Gonthier teaching.
4. YOGA PHILOSPHY, LIFESTYLE & ETHICS: (36 hours)
-The 8 limbs of Ashtanga Yoga
-Yoga Sutras of Patanjali & The Hathayogapradipika
-Devotion & Karma yoga
-Heart of Yoga
-Sattvic diet & lifestyle
-living yoga
5. PRACTICUM: (15 hours)
-Class observation, practice teaching & assisting
-Hands on adjustments
-oral presentation skills
For Further details please email: theyogaloft@shaw.ca
This is a 200 hour
Yoga teacher certificate program in compliance
with the Yoga Alliance of North America.
(The Yoga Loft is a Registered & Recognized Yoga School of The Yoga Alliance).
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Geha Gonthier will be teaching the anatomy portion of this workshop. Geha has been teaching Ashtanga Yoga since 1993. She also has been practicing wholistic medicine for 30 years and has a successful acupuncture practice in Edmonton. As a yoga instructor and health practitioner she offers a grounded understanding of the human body in regards to physical as well as spiritual anatomy, physiology, movement analogy, and breath awareness. She is committed to passing on her in-depth knowledge to train aspiring teachers to provide a gentle, strong, meditative and safe space for their future students. 