200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Immersion in Gautemala

May 24th June-18th 2012

Goal of Training:

This is an incredible opportunity for me and those who join us to truly immerse ourselves into a daily Yoga practice.  In our training we will create a safe and sacred space to learn, grow and experience our own divinity.  

Our intention is to share and support one another in a daily practice and return home to our loved ones inspired, happy and radiant with the strength and projection to uplift those around us. 

I do believe this training will offer you experiences that will serve you throughout your life. 

As my teacher, Yogi Bhajan used to say “I am here to create teachers not accumulate students”. 

He was very clear that we should practice our sadhana and find the divine teacher within. 

Requirements:

It is important that you are sincere in your commitment and that you are healthy physically, mentally and emotionally. 

Yoga can be practiced by all and we do not want to discourage anyone who has the right intention however the training will be challenging physically and mentally and it is important that you are in the space to allow these changes to unfold. 

During this exploration one may experience feelings of comfort, discomfort, happiness, sadness, joy and fear all of which are equally important in our growth. 

We do recommend a minimum of 1 year of Hatha Yoga Practice before attending our Teacher Training Program.

Calendar:

May 24th- June 18th 2012

Monday-Thursday 6:30-10am, 1:00-3:30, 4-6:30

Friday 7am-10am, 1:30-5:30pm

Saturday 8am-4:00pm

Sample Schedule:

Monday

6:00-6:30 Tea/fruit

6:30-7am Kundalini

7-8:30am Meditation, Pranayama and Chanting

8:30-10:30am Ashtanga/Vinyasa Led and Self Guided Practice

10:30-12 Snack and break

12:00-1:00 Lunch

1:15-3:30 Training Session and Discussion

3.45-6:30 Training Session (assisting, teaching, and observing, a class)

6:30-7:30 Dinner

In addition each day there will be assigned reading and homework. 

Price

We have 3 options for accommodation based on availability. 

What’s included in pricing

• Accommodation at Villa Sumaya
• Food 3 fantastic Veggie meals a day
• Yoga Training and Hot Tub
• Training Manual
• Use of Props yoga Blocks, Blankets and Straps

What’s not included in pricing:

• transportation air, ground and water
• books on recommend reading list and writing supplies
• Retreat Amenities (i.e. massage, guided tours, rentals etc)

Course Description

Learn a personal asana, pranayama and meditation practice

• Yoga history, styles, & evolution 
• Yoga Sutra's and philosphy
• Learn Sanskrit names of asana
• Pranayama & the use of breath 
• Yogic Diet/Ayurveda
• Chakras and bandhas
• Meditation - developing deeper levels of awareness  
• Kriyas and chants in the tradition of Kundalini yoga 
• Numerology
• Asana Emphasis will be given to the Asthanga Primary Series as taught by Pattabhi Jois both Led and Mysore style
• Restortative and Vinyasa Krama
• Basic yogic anatomy & physiology  
• Learning Alignment & how to avoid injuries for your body
• Art of sequencing to create a fluid & balanced class  
• Verbal & physical adjustments
• Ability to develop & communicate a class that teaches & inspires  
• How to safely correct others performing asana
• Ethics The business of yoga

Required Books for Yoga Teacher Program

Heart of Yoga by Desikachar
Ashtanga The Primary Series by David Swenson
Kundalini Sadhana Manual 2nd edition–by Gurucharan Singh
Bhagavadgita by Stephen Mitchell
When Things Fall Apart Chodron
The Light on Yoga BKS Iyengar
Ayurveda the Science of Self-Healing Vasant Lad

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Application & Questionnaire for 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training