Spiritual Essence Yoga’s transformational Jiivana Yoga® certification programs are perfect for students who have the desire to teach yoga to beginner through intermediate level students.  Our programs are also designed for those students wanting to learn more about yoga and deepen their own personal practice.

Jiivana Yoga® is influenced by Vinyasa Hatha Yoga and created by Spiritual Essence Yoga & Wellness founder Dana Smith.  Jiivana is the Sanskrit word for LIFE, and LIFE is broken into an acronym meaning Living Inspired and Fearless Everyday.  It is our belief that life is a beautiful gift that is to be lived each and every day inspirationally and without fear.  Both courses are broken down into 4 modules – the Citta (Mind) Module, Kaaya (Body) Module, Bhaava (Spirit) Module and Sankhya (Unification) module.

Level 1 Teacher Training

Level 2 Teacher Training

Graduates

Level 1 Jiivana Yoga® Teacher Training

Our Level 1 Jiivana Yoga® Teacher Training is a 33 hour course that can serve as an excellent prep for our Level 2 program and is held over the course of 3 weekends. 

Upon completion of training students will learn:

• Philosophies and principles of yoga
• How to effectively teach and practice over 40 yoga asanas (postures)
• Sanskrit pronunciation of asanas
• How to begin and end a class
• The art of sequencing a vinyasa class
• How to integrate creativity and individual personality into teaching
• Techniques and principles of pranayama (breathing techniques), alignment and movement
• Modifications and easy, hands-on adjustments
• Meditation to deepen personal practice
• And more!

Training Requirements

• 6 months - 1 year minimum yoga practice
• The desire to deepen your personal practice
• Complete application and deposit

There is a required reading list and students will be responsible for purchasing books.  The required books are as follows:

Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar

The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice by T.K.V. Desikachar

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: Commentary on the Raja Yoga Sutras by Sri Swami Satchidananada

Journey into Power by Baron Baptiste

Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga by Rolf Gates and Katrina Kenison

Certification Requirements

• Successful completion of all training hours
• Completion of all homework assignments
• Successful passing of both the written and practical exams
• All training fees must be paid in full to receive certificate

Students are also required to take 5 yoga classes during the training period with a senior teacher; this fee is included in the tuition

Tuition:

The cost of the Level 1 training is $499.  Tuition price includes a Jiivana Yoga ® training manual and frameable certificate.  All applications require a $50 non-refundable deposit. The $449 balance is due two weeks prior to training.

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2012 Training Schedule

Level 2 Jiivana Yoga® Teacher Training

Our Level 2 200-hour Jiivana Yoga® Teacher Training program is approved by and registered with the National Yoga Alliance and further explores the art of yoga and teaching methodology.  Training is broken up into 4 modules and students have up to 2 years to complete the training course.

Upon completion of training, students will learn:

• Principles of asana, pranayama, meditation and yoga philosophy
• How to effectively teach and practice over 75 yoga asanas (postures)
• Sanskrit pronunciation of the asanas
• Intermediate asanas and hands-on adjustments
• How to create creative and unique vinyasas
• In-depth study of Vinyasa Hatha Yoga and intro to Ayurveda
• Tools to teach audiences with special needs
• Ways to incorporate the Yamas and Niyamas into daily life
• And more!

Training Requirements:

• 1 - 2 years of consistent yoga practice
• The desire to deepen your personal practice
• Completed application and deposit
  
  

Training Options:

We offer three training options for our level 2 program.

Option 1: 6-month Exploration.  In this option students will complete the 6-month training cycle at once.

Option 2: Extended Exploration. This option allows students take the training over a period of two years.  All modules must be completed within the two year timeframe in order to receive certification.  Student pays per module.

Option 3: Self-Exploration – No Certification.  This option is perfect for those students just wanting to deepen their practice and knowledge of yoga history and philosophy.  Cost is per training weekend and students can pick and choose based on their personal interests.

There is a required reading list and students will be responsible for purchasing books.  The required books are as follows:

Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff
 
Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times by Judith Hanson Lasater
 
The Complete Book of Vinyasa Yoga by Srivatsa Ramaswami
 
Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar
 
The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice by T.K.V. Desikachar
 
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: Commentary on the Raja Yoga Sutras by Sri Swami Satchidananada
 
Journey into Power by Baron Baptiste
 
Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga by Rolf Gates and Katrina Kenison
 
Yoga Mind, Body & Spirit: A Return to Wholeness by Donna Farhi
 
Fly Like a Butterfly by Shakta Kaur Khalsa
 
The New Yoga for People Over 50 by Suza Francina

Certification Requirements:

• Successful completion of all training hours
• Completion of all homework assignments
• Successful passing of both the written and practical exams
• All training fees must be paid in full to receive certificate

Students are also required to take 16 yoga classes during the training period with a senior teacher; this fee is included in the tuition

Once training is completed registration will be available through the Yoga Alliance.

2012 Training Schedule

Training is held on Saturdays and Sundays from 10AM - 4:30PM

Citta (Mind) Module: 

February 18, 19, 25, 26

Kaaya (Body) Module:  

March 10, 11, 24, 25
April 7, 8, 28, 29
May 5, 6, 19, 20
June 2, 3, 9

Bhaava (Spirit) Module:

June 10, 23, 24

Sankhya (Unification) Module:

July 14, 15, 21, 22 / (Final exams) 28, 29

Tuition:

The cost of the 6-month Level 2 Certification is $2,599*.  Tuition price includes a Jiivana Yoga® training manual and frameable certificate.  Upon completion of all training hours registration will be available through the Yoga Alliance at the 200-hour level.  Applications require a $400 non-refundable deposit.  For pricing information for Options 2 & 3 please email info@spiritualessenceyoga.com or call (301) 574-FLOW(3569).

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Click here to download the application.
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*An installment plan can be arranged upon request.  For more information contact info@spiritualessenceyoga.com.