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Yoga Teacher Training

Level 1 Vinyasa Hatha Yoga Teacher Training

Spiritual Essence Yoga's Level 1 Certification Program is perfect for those students who have the desire to teach yoga to beginner to intermediate students. It is also designed for those students who want to learn more about vinyasa hatha yoga or are interested in deepening their own personal practice. This 33-hour certification serves as a prerequisite for our 200-hour Level 2 Yoga Alliance approved certification program.

Upon completion of traing students will learn:

Philosophies and principles of yoga
Sanskrit pronounciation of asanas (postures)
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
Modifcations and easy, hands-on adjustments
Meditation to deepen personal practice

Upon completion of the training, students will be able to teach all of the basic standing, seated, balancing asanas and twists. Students will also be able to instruct sun salutations in the traditional and Spiritual Essence way.

Requirements

1 year minimum yoga practice
The desire to deepen your personal practice
Must attend all training sessions and complete assignments
Complete application and deposit

There is a required reading list and students will be responsible for purchasing the books. Students are also required to take 5 yoga classes with Dana; this fee is included in the tuition.

The cost of the Level 1 training is $450. All applications require a $50 non-refundable deposit. The $400 balance is due two weeks prior to training. To download the application Click Here and Click Here To Pay Deposit.

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** As a certification requirement trainees must take 5 classes with Dana during training, which is included in the training fee.**

Fall 2010 Training Schedule

Saturdays

September 11, 18 & 25: 3:00 - 7:00 pm

Sundays

September 12, 19 & 26: 10:00 - 5:00 pm

Level 2 Vinyasa Hatha Yoga Teacher Training

Our 200-hour training program is approved and registered by the Yoga Alliance and further explores the art of vinyasa yoga and teaching methodology. To register online please Click Here.

Upon completion of training, students will learn:

Principles of asana, pranayama, meditation and yoga philosophy.
Sanskrit names and pronunciation for over 40 yoga poses.
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 to audiences with special needs.
Ways to incorporate the Yamas and Niyamas into daily life.

Requirements:

1 - 2 years of consistent 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 the books. Students are also required to take 16 yoga classes with Dana; this fee is included in the tuition.

Certification will be based on:

Successful completion of all hours.
Completed homework assignments.
Written and practical exam.

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

2010 Training Schedule:

Our six-month 200-hour teacher training immersion will begin on Saturday, February 20, 2010. Classes will be held on Saturdays 2:45 - 8:00 pm and Sundays 10 - 5:30 pm. The schedule for training is as follows:

February 20, 21, 26 & 27

March 13, 14, 27 & 28

April 10, 11, 17 & 18

May 1, 2, 8, 9, 22 & 23

June 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20

July 10, 11, 17, 18

Tuition:

The cost of the Level 2 Certification is $2,500*. Tuition price includes a Spiritual Essence training manual, frameable certificate and 200-hour Yoga Alliance registration certification. Applications require a $400 non-refundable deposit. For more information contact info@spiritualessenceyoga.com.

An installment plan can be arranged upon request.