The Yoga Village 200 hour Teacher Training Program
Program Philosophy
Some teachers convey a general truth and teach only theory, anatomy and physiology. Other teachers are inspired!!! These teachers are the teachers, who in their own practice, remain students and share with others what they learn. The fire is alive in them, regardless of their age. They are totally engrossed in what they teach. Such a teacher is rare. So open your heart wide and ask your soul if you wish to become this kind of teacher.
If so.........let us begin!
Yoga Village respectfully honors all traditions in the yoga family. We offer a unique training with exposure to several styles of yoga including; Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Kundalini, Somatic, Iyengar,
Pre-natal, Kriya, Yin, Tantra and Yoga for seniors and children. This provides a broad base and acceptance of all traditions as well as a more rounded experience for teacher trainees.
This course is more than a "How-to-do-manual" on yoga. It explains the spiritual and physiological reasons why we should do yoga, which is why as teachers we love to share this information.
Namaste,Yoga Village Teacher TrainersCourse Objectives
Students will leave the 200 hour Yoga Village training program with the following skills and experience:* A well rounded foundation in the different styles of yoga practice* The ability to use the principles of asana, pranayama, meditation, anatomy and yoga philosophy in order to teach a good foundational class* The skill to structure a yoga class intelligently, taking into account the students' needs* An understanding of the principles that unite all the traditions of yoga* A basis for life long study, realizing that this is just the beginning.* Understanding the ways to work as a yoga teacher in different settings* A 200 hour teacher certification registered with Yoga AllianceCourse Topics
* Ayurveda* Yoga History and Philosophy* Patanjali's Yoga Sutras & 8 fold path of yoga* Bhagavad Gita* Upanishads* Asanas* Yoga Styles: Iynegar, Hatha, Ashtanga, Shivananda,Yin, Kundalini, Somatic, Vinyasa,Tantra, Shadow, Therapeutic, Acu-Yoga, Bhakti Yoga* Teaching Methodology: sequencing, mirroring, alignment, use of props, assisting and adjusting in class* Anatomy and Physiology* Pre-natal* Kriyas* Sanskrit* Chanting* Yamas and Niyamas and spiritual laws of yoga* Yoga for specialized groups: prenatal, seniors, children* Therapeutic Yoga* Pranayama: learn to activate the quantity of Prana in the body to a higher frequency* Mantras* Yoga sound - nada* Meditation* Mudras* Psychology of teaching* Yoga as a business: self employed contractor or studi* Karma and Transformation* Angels* PilatesCourse Includes
* 200 hours of individualized training. We limited the class size to 15 as a small group insures optimum learning.* Complete comprehensive training manual and additional handouts * Students may take unlimited classes at studio during training for FREETuition: $2,300 if paid 60 days in advance then $2,500
Financed: $700 down and 8 payments @ $250
Free unlimited classes once tuition paid and during training. Students also receive
20% off all merchandise at Yoga Village during training.
2090 School Dates: January 9, 2009 through April 5, 2009 - completed
September 4, 2009 through November 30, 2009 - completed2010 School Dates: January 8, 2010 through March 14, 2010 -completed
September 3, 2010 through November 28, 2010 - completed2011 School Dates: January 7, 2011 through April 3, 2011 - full - completed
September 2, 2011 through November 27, 2011 -completed2012 School Dates: January 6th, 2012 through April 1,2012 - closed in progress
September 7, 2012 through December 2nd - taking reservations(no classes Thanksgiving weekend 11/23, 24, 25)Times: Friday evenings 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturdays noon - 5pm Sundays 10:30am - 5pm including rest and meal breaksCertification: All who complete the course will be given a certificate of completion of 200 hours registered with Yoga Alliance. You may then send your certificate in to Yoga Alliance and become a certified 200RYT. If you cannot attend all classes you may take make up classes in the following trainings. We offer two 200 hour schools per year. For certification all training must be completed within 3 years of starting.
Recommended texts (not included in tuition) We suggest (not require) you obtain these reference materials for your teacher training. They will be a wonderful source of reference throughout the years and should be the basis for your Yoga library. There are many sites that offer discounted used text books at an affordable price. ( www.textbooks.com )
* The Heart of Yoga by T. K. V. Desikachar* Light on Yoga by B. K. S. Iyengar* Yoga, Mastering the Basics by Anderson and Sovi* The Sivananda Companion to Yoga: A Complete Guide to the Physical Postures, Breathing Exercises, Diet, Relaxation and Meditation Techniques of Yoga * The Breathing Book by Donna Farhi * Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminof * Fire of Love by Aadil Palkhivala * Yoga Philosophy and History by Georg Feuerstein * Yoga as Medicine by Dr. Timothy McCall * Yoga for Wellness by Gary Krastsow* Bhagavad Gita as it is by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada* * The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: Commentary on the Raja Yoga Sutras by Sri Swami Satchidananda **Please note other recommended authors and translations listed below.
Other highly reccommended texts, dvds, cds We highly recommend you adding these other reference materials when you can to your Yoga library. If you are torn between publications, we will gladly give you our opinions.
* Upanishads by Easwaran (good read)* Light on Pranayama Iyengar* Bhagavad Gita by Swami Sivananda, or Easwaran (good read)* Bhagavad Gita by Winthrop Sargeant (academic)* Light on the Yoga Sutras Iyengar* Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Edwin F. Bryant (academic) * Ashtanga Yoga John Scott (nice pictures-- honoring Pattabhi Jois)* The Hatha Yoga Pradipika trans Brian Dana Akers* The Gheranda Samhita trans James Mallinson* The Shiva Samhita trans James Mallinson * Tantra the Path of Ecstasy Georg Feuerstein* The Wisdom of Yoga by Stephen Cope (good read)* Yoga Body the Origins of Modern Posture Practice by Mark Singleton (everyone should at least know about this important & controversial book)* Yoga of the Heart by Alice Christiansen* Yoga, The Spirit and Practice of Moving into Stillness by Erich Schiffmann* Structural Yoga by Mukunda Stiles* The Nine Stages by Max Strom Yoga, dvd* Anatomy of Hatha Yoga by Coulter* Back RX by Vijay Vad* Yoga Unveiled - Gita Desai dvd* The Breath of God by Chetanananda* Dosha Yoga, dvd* Healing Mudras: Yoga for Your Hands by Sebrina Mesko * Ashtanga Yoga by Gregor Maehle* The Yoga Tradition by George Feuerstein* Anatomy of Hatha Yoga by David H. Coulter* Art of Sequencing by Melina Meza* The Language of Yoga by Nicolai Bachman (plus cd ) * Yogabody: Anatomy, Kinesiology and Asana by Judith Hanson Lasater * Yoga & Ayurveda by David Frawley* Bringing Yoga to Life Donna Farhi* Yin Yoga by Paul Grilley 
