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Integrative Yoga Training Intensive
Our in-depth 200 hour Integrative Yoga Training Intensive will deepen your personal practice and give you the tools to teach from your own body knowledge, personal experience, and interests. You will learn the many facets of teaching yoga, from asana and pranayama to the internal practices of stilling the mind and attuning to the subtleties of the energy body. Knowledge comes not only from theories or prescribed methods but from on-going practice and exploration. As an integrated practice on and off the mat, this training becomes a catalyst for physical healing, psychological growth and spiritual awakening.
Curriculum
Philosophy
Includes an introduction to Yoga Philosophy, Patanjali’s Eight Fold Path of Ashtanga Yoga, the Bhagavad Gita, Chakras, Mantras, Mudras, and Metta Meditation.
Asanas
You will learn 30 introductory level postures in-depth including benefits and contraindications; Kripalu Press Point technology; a full range of warm-ups and adaptations to support a variety of yoga students including prenatal, postnatal, injuries and more.
Pranayama
Students will learn four yoga breathing practices as well as how to teach them, core, locks.
Anatomy and Physiology
The curriculum covers traditional Anatomy and physiology including the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, nervous, lymphatic systems, internal organs, digestion and elimination; as well as anatomy as it applies to yoga.
Teaching Methodology
The teaching methodology covers how to assist, leading stage 1 postures, creating a centering, Basic meditation techniques, cultivating spiritual maturity as a yoga teacher, sequencing, a Beginner’s Series – Level 1, a Beginner’s Series – Level 2, the principles of delivery, the philosophy of touch.
Prerequisites
Students should have a minimum of 2 years yoga experience and/or at least 6 months with a certified instructor. However, each student will be assessed individually based on their commitment to their practice, their objectives and experience.
Tuition and Application Procedures
Tuition for this program is $3,195 (+GST). Tuition includes class instruction, e-mail study groups, a 40 class punchcard for yoga classes (a $400 value), individual one on one mentoring, all handouts, course activities, a yoga teacher training manual, various yoga study books, a certificate upon completion, and a one year Kripalu Yoga Teachers Association membership.
The Kripalu Yoga Teachers Association (KYTA) has more than 2,200 members and provides business tools, inspirational newsletters and CD’s, an annual conference, access to grants, insurance resources, online support, and more.
Students must fill out and submit an application form. Upon acceptance into the program, a $300 deposit is required, of which $25 is non-refundable. The balance of payment is due at the start of the training program. Other payment plans may be considered for applicants with special circumstances.
Training Schedule
Wednesday June 11th – Friday June 27th 2008.
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