October 2011- March 2012, 2 weekends per month

Deepen your knowledge, Expand your practice, Gain a Yoga Alliance Certification

Meeting times:

Friday 7:00-10:00pm
Saturday 12:45-4:00pm and 5:30-7:15pm
Sunday 8:30-10:00am (Tanya Coert Level 2/3 class) and 11:30-5:00pm
All contact hours will be held at YOGA LOFT, 1112 Ocean Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA  90266.

Meeting Dates:

12 Weekends/180 Contact Hours:
September 23-25  (immersion weekend, open to public) 
Oct 7-9, 21-23
Nov 4-6, 18-20
Dec 2-4
BREAK FOR HOLIDAYS 
Jan 13-15, 27-29
Feb 10-12, 24-26
Mar 9-11, 23-25 

Trainees are expected to practice a minimum of 3 times per week in addition to scheduled weekend meeting times. This can be with Genevieve, Shelley, other approved teachers, or a home practice. It is especially important to practice regularly during the training, as it will give context to the material presented, enhance your understanding, and support your learning experience. There will also be light homework assigned in conjunction with the course (in the form of class observations, specific practice classes/ workshops, seva projects/ community service, and special reading assignments) which you can do on your own time/ schedule.

Fees

Tuition: $2500
Early bird discount before June 18th, 2011, $2,300 (due in full to receive discount)
Deposit: $450 due upon receipt of application
Application deadline: September 1

All remaining tuition is due by September 15 and is refundable (minus a $100 administrative fee) through September 20. Tuition is forfeited thereafter. *Payment plan available:  $450 deposit by September 1.  $410 per month, November thru March.  

How to Sign Up

To reserve your space in this training, please submit an online application or printable application and send with your deposit. Deposits can be made payable to Genevieve Fischer, and sent to The Yoga Loft c/o Fall Teacher Training Gen & Shelley 2011. Please contact Shelley Williams with any questions at: aquadiva2009@gmail.com.

About

Whether your intention is to share yoga with others, or simply deepen your practice, you will have the opportunity to learn and experience the following:

  • History and philosophy of yoga
  • Reading and discussion of classic and contemporary yogic texts.
  • Understanding the branches and lineages of several styles of yoga.
  • In depth study of primary and intermediate asanas: key alignment points, contraindications, and benefits
  • Basic Anatomy and application to asana
  • Develop skills in hands-on adjustments to enhance student healing and kinetic understanding of alignment
  • Developing a keen eye to recognize the balance of alignment, anatomy, and applying pertinent modifications to the individual needs of your students
  • Finding your voice: overcoming public speaking fear, developing clear language and effective cueing for optimal teaching
  • Basic Sanskrit pronunciation and etymology
  • Deep understanding of classic namaskars
  • Key concepts in understanding of Yogic bandhas
  • Injury prevention and healing within the asana practice
  • Methods and templates for creating/sequencing individual and group classes
  • Pranayama (breathing practices)
  • Simple meditation techniques
  • How to teach beginners
  • Designing and understanding the arc of well-balanced class
  • Introduction to the art of intelligently sequencing vinyasa classes with peak poses
  • How to incorporate alternatives for pregnant students in a regular, mixed level class
  • Team-teaching community yoga classes
  • Developing a personal practice
  • Karma yoga
  • The Business of Yoga; exploring potential paths to take, what to expect, and how to be successful.

    Required Reading List

    Required reading materials are estimated to cost $100.  Used copies, from Amazon and such, are fine.
    The Concise Book of Muscles, Chris Jarmey
    Light on Yoga, B.K.S. Iyengar
    A Life Worth Breathing, Max Strom 
    Bhagavad Gita, Stephen Mitchell translation 
    Yoga Mind, Body, Spirit, Donna Farhi
    Teaching Yoga, Mark Stephens 
    The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga  by Ray Long MD FRCSC

    Special Guests

    Ayur-yoga therapy with Dr. Jayagopal of The American University of Complementary Medicine
    Suzy Nece