Yoga Teacher Training Program
Registration for 2010 Yoga Teacher Training Classes has begun.
The Yoga Teacher Training Program is offered under the direction of Akasha Ellis (500 E-RYT) at Birminghamyoga and Laura Tyree (500 E-RYT, 700 CYT, Director of Dragon Fly Yoga, Ft. Walton, Florida-- www.dragonflyyoga.com)
Whether you are interested in deepening your own practice or you feel the call to teach, the Birmingham Yoga Teacher Training program is committed to the personal success of each individual.
Students are encouraged to engage in self-inquiry--svadhyaya--and through the ten-month program further cultivate their self-knowledge. The program will broaden your perspective of yoga and will transform you on every level--physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.
The training is 200 hour yoga teacher training certification program specifically designed to provide a rich environment for learning. Within this training you will discover a strong foundation of acquiring knowledge, utilizing teaching methods, experiencing asana, and consistently applying the principles of the eight-limb path. You will have the opportunity to deepen both your asana and meditation practice and the practice of yoga in your daily life. This program prepares you to instruct Level 1 and Level 2 classes. Birmingham Yoga Teacher Training program is a Registered School with Yoga Alliance.
The following technical summary will give you an idea of the content your year will cover.
Yoga History & Philosphy
Basic history, philosophy & evolution of vinyasa yoga and ashtanga yoga
Pranayama & the use of breath as a transformative tool
Yogic Diet/Ayurveda
Bandhas (energy locks) & inward focus
Chakras and the energy body
Art of meditation - developing deeper levels of awareness
Kriyas and mantra's in the tradition of Kundalini yoga
Numerology
Asana
Gain knowledge of basic & advanced asanas (postures) of vinyasa flow
Basic yogic anatomy & physiology
Alignment & how to avoid injuries
Verbal & physical adjustments
Personal practice and sadhana
The Art of Teaching
Art of sequencing to create a fluid & balanced class
Verbal & physical adjustments
Ability to develop & communicate a themed class that teaches & inspires
How to read bodies - physically & energetically
Ethics
The business of yoga
Tuition includes 180 classroom hours. Students must complete an additional 20 workshop hours, cultivate a daily personal practice, attend a weekly public class and observe or assist a class once a month with a qualified teacher totaling 500 hours.
Training sesions will meet once and in some cases 2x each month, on Saturdays from noon-8 pm and Sundays from 8 am - 3 pm (there may some weekends that include a 2 hour Friday evening class). Training weekends are currently being held at Birmingham Yoga Studio at First Ave Rocks, 2417 1st Ave South, Birmingham, AL
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