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• Tuition: 3000 + GST (3000 if paid by )
• Registration Deadline: Jul 1, 12

Details

Gaiatri’s Level One, Two and Three combination Yoga Teacher Training course in Edmonton consists of all three levels spread out over four modules.  Each module will be different lengths beginning in August 2012 and finishing on October 7th, 2012. This course will be facilitated by Ally Bogard Gaiatri Yoga’s long time teacher as well as Jana Derges and other visiting staff. As like all of our courses this one is steeped in the vast ocean of yogic principles and practices.  This incredibly rich program immerses the students in yoga asana, technique and alignment, breathing practices, meditation, personal coaching, voice and language training, leadership training, class management skills, human anatomy and studies in yoga philosophy.  The yogic lifestyle is experientially woven in throughout the program as the student explores and develops their own personal teaching style and knowledge of yoga.  Our experienced instructors work as sensitive guides and utilize a hands-on approach to teaching and coaching.  All students receive personal coaching and instruction in developing their own yoga practice and teaching methodologies.  Students are required to augment their daily learning with homework studies and reading.

Pre-Requisites

1. At least six months of regular yoga practice.

Class Instruction

The topics that we cover in this combination of Gaiatri’s Level One, Two and Three Teacher Training are as follows:

1. Techniques - including asana (physical postures), pranayama (breathing practices), kriyas (cleansing practices), mantra (vocal practices) and meditation (contemplative practices).

2. Anatomy – an introduction to physical anatomy and health concerns relating to yoga.  Level One focuses primarily on the human skeletal system. Additional studies in physiology in Level Two and Level Three focuses in on human physiological system.  Discussion will include various topics such as illness, injury, related health benefits and health benefits of yogic practices.
3. Teaching methodology – including principles of demonstration, assisting, modifying and correcting, qualities of a great teacher, and important factors and issues of being a yoga instructor.

4. Voice and Language Awareness- studies in language choice and voice quality in the classroom, effective communication and instruction, and voice projection and modulation, learning how to teach to students rather than teaching at them and on-going coaching and feedback.

5. Philosophy/Ethics - Yoga Sutras, koshas, ethical issues, the yogic lifestyle (including gunas), diet and nutrition.  In Level Two we develop a broader understanding of the service of teaching yoga: its responsibilities, gifts and possibilities.

6. Leadership & The Business of Yoga - numerous opportunities will be presented to expand and develop your personal leadership style.  By looking into incorporating yogic principles within teaching, relationship, and business, students are offered the opportunity to explore these principles in their own lives.  Discussions on leadership within the context of the yoga teacher role, and the various aspects of setting up and managing your classroom.

7. Practicum - includes students both observing and teaching throughout the week, culminating in teaching a public class.  Students demonstrate their knowledge of observing and teaching, classroom composition, classroom management, sequencing, voice quality, word choice, adjustments and enhancements.

8. Energy Anatomy - including nadis, vayus, chakras, and how yogic practices relate to these aspects of subtle energy anatomy.

9.  Ayurveda – a deeper look into the yogic lifestyle through the study of Ayurveda, yoga’s sister science.  We will look at the doshas, gunas, dinacharya, diet, cooking and nutrition.

10. Philosophy/Ethics - including a comparison of dual (the Yoga of Patanjali) versus non-dual philosophies (such as Advaita Vedanta and Tantra), the nature of mind, koshas, and the tattvas.

Assessment & Certification

Certification for the completion of the 200 -hour Level One, Two and Three combination course will be presented at the end of the eight sessions. Gaiatri’s Yoga Teacher Training program follows the criteria and standards of the internationally recognized Yoga Alliance 200-hour yoga teacher certification.  Upon completion of all eight weekends, students are eligible for certification and official registration with Yoga Alliance.

Required Reading

Students receive their Gaiatri Yoga Teacher Training manual on the first day of the first session. Other required texts are to be purchased prior to the course start date.  A list of the required texts will be sent to you following your registration.

Reading List:
Level One
Barron’s Essential Atlas of Anatomy
Hatha Yoga Illustrated by Martin Kirk
The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga by Ray Long - Available for purchase at the training for $60 CND including GST
Level Two
Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith
The Breathing Book by Donna Farhi

Level Three
The Wisdom of Yoga by Stephen Cope    
Ayurveda The Science of Self Healing by Dr. Vasant Lad

 

Cancellation & Transfer Policy

The following policies apply to both transferring and cancelling a registration:

* A deposit will hold your spot in a course up until 8 weeks prior to the course at which time full payment is required.

* If full payment is not received within 8 weeks, you will have the choice of cancelling, transferring or being put on the wait list.

* Any transfers or cancellations are subject to a $50 administration fee.

» Transfers

All deposits are transferable to a future course of the same level with the following considerations:

* Transfer must happen within 1 year of the original course date after which time the deposit will be lost.

* Transfers may occur up to 8 weeks prior to your course date without further penalty.

* Up to 6 weeks prior to course, a registrant will be charged 20% of their course fee, the remainder of which must be applied to another course.

* Up to 4 weeks prior to course, a registrant will be charged 30% of their course fee, the remainder of which must be applied to another course.

* Up to 2 weeks prior to course, a registrant will be charged 40% of their course fee, the remainder of which must be applied to another course.

* Within 2 weeks prior to course, a registrant will be charged 50% of their course fee, the remainder of which must be applied to another course.

» Cancellations

Cancellations will be given based on the following policy:

* Up to 12 weeks prior to course, a cancelled registrant will receive a full refund of their deposit less a $50 administration fee.

* Up to 8 weeks prior to course, a cancelled registrant may receive 50% of their deposit (includes $50 registration fee).

* Up to 6 weeks to course, a cancelled registrant will be charged 25% of their course fees.

* Up to 4 weeks to course, a cancelled registrant will be charged 50% of their course fees.

* Up to 2 weeks to course, a cancelled registrant will be charged 75% of their course fees.

* No refunds will be provided less than 2 weeks prior to course.

Gaiatri reserves the right to re-schedule a course or workshop based on our minimum requirement.  Cancellation or re-scheduling decisions will be made on a course by course basis no later than three weeks prior to a scheduled start date.  In the case of Gaiatri cancelling or rescheduling a course, 100% of your fees will be refunded or transferred.

Format

We begin the Level One Teacher Training with general introductions, agreements, logistics and an itinerary for the week.  Day to day, students practice a blend of physical postures (asana), breathing techniques (pranayama), mantra and meditation in the morning.  Following these experiential practices, we will delve into teaching, alignment, and technique practices.  In the afternoon, we cover anatomy, classroom management, teaching skills, philosophy and other pertinent topics.

The Yoga Teacher Training program is designed so that you may complete all three levels sequentially, or spread them out over time. Our weekend program runs from 6-9pm Friday night and 9am-5pm Saturday and Sunday. There will be appropriate breaks for lunch and refreshments.  Students should come prepared to practice, learn and have fun!

Personal Growth

Participants can expect to benefit in many areas of their life through the personal growth work offered in this program.  Gaiatri endeavours to conduct each of its programs with the utmost of integrity, helping individuals to reach their full potential.  We create a safe and inspiring environment in which students are called to address areas in their life which may be limiting.  Our students are coached to exemplify the principles of yoga in their teaching and business lifestyle.  Supported by the daily practice of yoga, meditation and self-reflection, you can expect great things.

Module Dates

August 1st to 15th - with each 6th day off
September 21st-23rd
September 28th-30th
October 5th-7th

 

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