Yoga Teacher Training
Living Yoga & Health is very pleased to offer for the first time this 200 hour basic Yoga Teacher Training. The training will provide participants with teaching skills and an understanding of yoga practices and principles. Our program will have a strong emphasis on body awareness and self exploration. The curriculum will provide a comprehensive foundation for your yoga practice whether or not you decide to teach.
Course Dates for 2010:
To be announced.
Faculty:
Jayelle Lindsay
Jacqueline Gilbey
Lisa Silverstein
Curriculum:
• Principles of yoga practice
• Ethical guidelines and lifestyle
• Anatomy and physiology
• Teaching and practise of asanas, pranayama, relaxation, meditation and other yoga techniques.
• Philosophy and history
• Teaching skills and methodology.
It is a privilege to teach. Our goal is to support you in developing the skills to be a confident, creative and compassionate teacher for your students.
We believe it is important that you teach with integrity which comes from
• understanding your own limitations and those of your students.
• your own yoga experience in practice both on and off the yoga mat
• your ongoing exploration as a yoga student
• your awareness of common concerns and challenges that students bring with them to class
• your willingness to grow as your path unfolds before you
Pre-requisites and Admission Requirements:
(Requirements may be waived or modified for participants who do not intend to teach or receive a teaching certificate)
• Practising yoga for a minimum of 2 years
• Daily practice
• 6 classes with one of the faculty
• completion of the application form
• $50 non-refundable application fee
Course Requirements:
• 100% course attendance Missed classes may be made up in a following training. Please call for details.
• completion of all homework assignments
• Students will be responsible for the cost of all reading materials and the cost of classes. (Students are required to attend one class a week during the YTT period for their own practice and between September and December 2009 to attend an additional weekly class as an apprentice.)
Yoga Teacher Training Application
Tuition Information and Agreements