A Teacher Certification program carefully designed for serious students of yoga who want to deepen their practice as well as for those students who wish to become teachers themselves. In depth Asana, Philosophy and Technique classes with comprehensive analysis and methods of teaching are presented. You will also learn how to instruct and set up classes, the purpose of each asana and hands-on corrections.
Experience a quantum leap in your Yoga practice and understanding.
The Yoga Yoga Teacher Training program is a 50 hour or 245-hour certification program carefully designed for serious students of yoga who want to deepen their understanding and practice of yoga as well as for those students who wish to become teachers themselves. Our program is offered on the weekends to make it available to as many people as possible. Our Main Module Certificate of Completion program is offered over 5 consecutive weekends, 5 hours Saturday and 5 hours Sunday. Our 245 hour Certification Program is comprised of the 5 weekend Main Module and mostly Saturday afternoons over a total of nine month period. (see complete schedule). The completion of the entire program over 10 months allows you to study in-depth over a period of time in order for you to absorb the information and bring your new knowledge into your practice and ultimately your teaching. The 10 month program allows you time to assist with an experienced teacher, practice teach with a mentor teacher and hone skills for the lifelong gift of teaching.
There are 2 choices in the Yoga Yoga Teacher Training Program
As a student in our training program, you will meet for five weekends, 50 contact hours for a Certificate of Completion in our Main Module. Each weekend is a concentrated course that allows you to go deep into the practice of yoga, enhancing your knowledge and honing your practice in a wide range of topics - from alignment and anatomy to philosophy and meditation. The basic principles of teaching yoga, will allow you to start developing and practicing your yoga teaching skills. Most health clubs and some yoga studios will accept this basic training. Additionally, you will be required to do a minimum of 2 hours homework a week, start a home practice and observe 4 hours of classes.
For in-depth training, leading to Certification and Yoga Alliance Registration at the 200 hour level, Completion of the Main Module 50 hours s required. The 245 hour program consists of 199 contact hours with teachers. The full 245 hour Certification begins with the Main Module and continues to meet approximately every other Sat for 9 months in which intensive training, in depth work and class assisting will prepare you fully to teach confidently and allow you to register as a Yoga Alliance 200 hour certified teacher. In addition to carefully planned workshops, practice teaching seminars and special teacher courses scheduled for the 9 months, the Core group will continue to meet the first Saturday bi-monthly with Linda Wissmath to process questions and obstacles and allow a for a mentor relationship with a senior teacher. Actual contact hours with primary teachers will be 140 with a total of 199 contact hours with teachers. Additionally, you will be required to do a minimum of 2 hours homework a week, continue a home practice, assist for a minimum of 18 hours and take 28 hours of classes from Primary Teachers.
One of the greatest gifts of participating in Yoga Yoga Teacher Training program is unlimited free yoga during the course of your training with the Primary Teachers Linda Wissmath & Blaire Chodor and a discounted rate of $8 for all other regularly scheduled classes offered at Yoga Yoga. This Is almost half the cost of our regular drop-In rate.
No formal experience is required to enroll in Yoga Yoga Teacher Training program. However, we do recommend that you have had at least one year of regular practice prior to the start of the course. Participating in this training will be a profound experience - taking you to places in your body and mind that you never thought possible. We will be doing lots and lots of yoga, and you will be required to do a minimum of 2 hours homework a week in addition to a yoga 2 yoga classes per week and start a home practice. Making this kind of commitment to yoga is not something you should undertake lightly. Please make sure you have done enough yoga to know it is something with which you truly want to spend time.
A flexible body free of injuries is NOT a requirement for this training. In fact, WE ENCOURAGE people with all body types and those with physical challenges to consider this program. Yoga is at heart a practice of meeting the body where it is at, and then working to slowly and respectfully move deeper. The struggles and challenges you will face through the course of this training will only make you a better teacher. If you are waiting for the day when you can finally get your foot behind your head to become a teacher or commit to take your practice to the next level, you may be denying yourself the opportunity of a lifetime.
The Main Module (5 weekends) is the first 50 hours of the 245 hour program an
June 2nd to July 1st
Saturday & Sunday from 1:30 -6:30 PM
Additionally, you will be required to do a minimum of 2 hours homework a week, start a home practice and observe 4 hours of classes.
245 Hour Teacher Certification program (See Full Schedule)
Because no legal guidelines exist for teaching yoga, The Yoga Alliance has composed minimum educational standards for yoga teachers and yoga teacher training programs. Yoga Alliance compliancy is a very important credential to look for when choosing a teacher training program.
Linda Wissmath will be the primary teacher for the 50 hour main module joined by Blaire Chodor at times. In the 245 hour Certification program Linda and Blaire will have a collection of visiting teachers as well as teachers from the Yoga Yoga staff offering workshops and lectures from their individual areas of expertise. In addition you will continue to meet with your primary teachers compiling approximately 140 contact hours. The additional 59 contact hours will be with the secondary teachers. This Is a great opportunity to work closely with teachers In order to develop a deeper practice and skills for teaching,
Total tuition for Yoga Yoga's Teacher Training program
Main Module
Main Module $1,395
if $600 non refundable deposit is received by 4/15/07
and balance of $795 by 5/15/07 (Early Bird)
Main Module Regular price $1595 due by 1st day of Teacher Training .
$600 non-refundable deposit holds place in program
245 Hour Teacher Certification Program
Teacher Certification Program $2,595 (Includes Main Module)
if $600 non refundable deposit is received by 4/15/07
payment of $795 by 5/15/07
and balance of $1200 by 6/3/07 (Early Bird)
Teacher Certification Program Regular Price $2,795.
due by 1st day of Teacher Training. (June 2nd)
$600 non-refundable deposit holds place in program
Payment option in the following 4 installments:
$600 non refundable deposit is received by 4/15/07
$765 by 6/2/07
$765 by 8/3/07
$765 by 11/3/07
If you need any additional information or would like to register for this program, please visit www.yogayogaonline.com or call 661-222-7777. We would be more than happy to help you!
Namaste.
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