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300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Individual Course Descriptions

Individual Weekend Modules:
10 Hour Training Module ~ $225.00
20 Hour Training Module ~ $425.00
30 Hour Training Module ~ $625.00

2010

SANSKRIT, CHANTING AND THE BHAGAVAD GITA - 20 Hours
Taught by Hali Schwartz

Saturday, March 13 - 10:00am-11:45pm & 1:15pm-4:30pm * new times
Sunday, March 14 - 10:00am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-4:00pm

Saturday, March 20 - 10:00am-11:45pm & 1:15pm-4:30pm * new times
Sunday, March 21 - 10:00am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-4:00pm
$425.00

In this 20 hour course we will delve into the Sanskrit alphabet to learn its sacred sounds. The Sanskrit language has been called 'the language of the Gods' by the great saints and sages of the Indian subcontinent, and is the very cornerstone of our yoga heritage as we know it today. We will explore the sacred text, The Bhagavad Gita, and while learning its elegant and powerful message we will have a chance to practice chanting in the original Sanskrit!

YIN YOGA - 30 Hours
Taught by Cathy Keenan and Cynthia Funk

Friday, April 9 - 6:30pm-9:30pm
Saturday, April 10 - 10:00am-1:00pm & 2:00pm-5:00pm
Sunday, April 11 - 10:00am-1:00pm & 2:00pm-5:00pm

Friday, April 16 - 6:30pm-9:30pm
Saturday, April 17 - 10:00am-1:00pm & 2:00pm-5:00pm
Sunday, April 18 - 10:00am-1:00pm & 2:00pm-5:00pm
$625.00

In this 30 hour training we will explore the fundamentals of;
• Yin and Yang theory
• The Chinese Meridian System: how we can improve the health and function of our organs and overall well being
• Role of our muscles, connective tissues & bones in a yin practice
• How to teach and sequence a yin yoga class
• Understanding the benefits of a yin practice
• Exploring acupressure for certain ailments while holding the postures

This course is appropriate for yoga teachers and dedicated practioners who want to deepen their understanding of the practice. Prior yin yoga experience is not required.

Students are encouraged to journal their thoughts, experiences and studies during the week of this training. Written assignments are given.

Suggested reading:
YinSights by Bernie Clark, Yin Yoga book by Paul Grilley, Insight Yoga by Sarah Powers, The Web That Has No Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine by Ted J. Kaptchuk, DVD'S: Anatomy for Yoga with Paul Grilley, The Yin Yoga Kit by Biff Mithoefer

BACKBENDING INTO BLISS & OBSERVING THE SUBTLE BODY - 10 Hours
Co-taught by Cynthia Funk, Karusia Wroblewski and Janine Woo

Saturday, April 24 - 10:00am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-4:00pm
Sunday, April 25 - 10:00am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-4:00pm
$225.00

Using Natarajasana as a template let’s dive into the ecstasy of back bending. Nataraja is the Divine Dancer who rides the waves of cosmic energy. During this weekend we will analyze the elements of backbends from a number of perspectives.

We will look at anatomy and preparatory poses that stretch, strengthen, awaken and balance the core and the limbs helping those with back issues. We will use our understanding of the chakras and five elements in order to explore and align the psycho-emotional components of these postures.
As well we will incorporate aspects of Shakti Yoga dance flows to awaken the inner juiciness that will make our backbends shine.

ARM AND HAND BALANCING & TAP INTO THE GAP - 10 Hours
Co-taught by Cynthia Funk, Karen Cove and Deborah Whipple

Saturday, May 1- 10:00am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-4:00pm
Sunday, May 2 - 10:00am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-4:00pm
$225.00

This module will focus on both self-practice and the art of refining communication on how to teach the more advanced and challenging arm and hand balances. Tuning into the anatomical details of the shoulder girdle, arms, wrists and hands. Together we will learn to balance the weight of our bodies on our hands, while learning techniques for doing this safely. We will encourage our students to feel just as confident while standing on their hands as on their two feet. We will fly upside down to the sky!

Meet every new moment on the mat! Focusing on authentic expression and creative movement, we will learn how to feel and be yoga, rather than "do" yoga. We will learn to let the practice evolve out of a deeper sense of embodied consciousness as old ideas dissolve making room for the ancient bliss of freedom yoga to move us in an ever evolving and fresh experience.

Let's explore our habituated ideas and fine tune our awareness as we tap into the gap between what is and what should be - between the program and the potential.

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