200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Whether you are interested in teaching yoga or pursuing your development as a teacher, our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program offers a rich and life enhancing experience for every participant. This 200-hour training and study course is designed to instruct you in the fundamentals and subtleties of teaching vinyasa yoga as a system of transformation and healing, as a way of life.
The easiest way to approach any learning endeavor is through the teaching path. The teaching path allows a depth of understanding that is not attainable through the student’s path, which is a comfortable and passive way of learning. The teaching path pushes and propels aspiring teachers to go deeper, to search within, to be flexible, humble, and remain open to the unexpected.
Becoming a yoga teacher will draw on an individual's ability to be constantly aware, knowledgeable, creative, and adept to an environment that is moving and changing continuously. The training fulfills Yoga Alliance certification standards and will give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to create a well-rounded class, discover your own unique style, and deepen your yoga practice and daily life.
The most common roadblock that future teachers have is “my yoga practice is not good enough to be a teacher”. This couldn't be further from the truth…your ability to teach does not rely solely on the postures themselves. Wherever you are, whoever you are, you can be the yoga teacher you have always dreamed of.
Teaching yoga is not about technique, although that is important - teaching yoga is about inner transformation and exploration, and applying a clear intention and commitment to the service of others.
CURRICULUM
- Principles and practices of classic yoga asanas
- Pranayama, breathing, and meditation techniques
- Anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology applied to asanas
- Verbal commands and clear instruction
- Principles of alignment and injury management
- Variations, modifications, and hands on adjustments
- Yoga philosophy and ethics
- Historical background and influences of the Yogic Tradition
- Techniques to guiding students into a greater sense of self-awareness and self-compassion.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Although anyone has the potential to be a great yoga teacher, having a regular yoga practice and a general familiarity and knowledge of yoga will greatly help and accelerate you down the teaching path. It is recommended that:
- Applicants are required to have a regular and consistent personal yoga practice for a minimum of 1 year
- Participants are required to be a current level 2 student at Studio Serenity
- The application must be completed to be considered for acceptance in the program.
TRAINING SCHEDULE
Fridays 7:45-9:45 PM; Saturdays 1:00-5:00 PM; Sundays 1:00-6:30 PM
Week 1: May 10 & 11 Week 2: June 27 - 29
Week 3: July 25 - 27 Week 4: August 1 - 3
Week 5: August 30 & 31 Week 6: September 19 - 21
Week 7: October 3 - 5 Week 8: October 10 - 12
Week 9: November 14 - 16 Week 10: November 21 - 23
Week 11: December 13 & 14
Due to special guests and programs the schedule may be adjusted slightly.
WEEKEND IMMERSION with Michael Schiesser
August 1 - 3, Hours: Fri 7:45-9:45pm, Sat-Sun 10:00-6:00 pm
The Weekend Immersion encompasses vinyasa yoga, anatomy of movement, sequencing, and both eastern and western philosophy. The practices and insights of this course will help you to deepen your own personal practice and encourage you to step into your place as a teacher with knowledge, confidence, and clear intention. The internal journey of teaching yoga begins with the mysteries of awakening conscience, presence, and the power of forgiveness. Other topics covered during the immersion: energetic healing, breath work, meditation, finding your authentic voice as a teacher. Ultimately, it will change the way you see yourself and others as you gain greater understanding and wisdom. Students will find the immersion inspiring, practical and indispensable to their journey.
TEACHING STAFF
Deepen your practice and your teaching by gaining the knowledge and wisdom of long-time dedicated practitioners and senior level teachers Para Somma, Hari-kirtana Das, Michael O'Conner D.P.T., Diane Gioioso, Chanda Creasy, Katja Brandis, as well as internationally recognized guest teachers Max Strom, Wynne Paris and Michael Schiesser.
TUITION
Deposit: $500 non-refundable
Remaining amount due with early registration: $2400
Remaining amount due after early registration: $2600
Make up sessions are available at an added cost which will be assessed depending on the amount of time needed. Text book costs are not included in the fee. Payment plans and financing are available. If you are interested please call 202-518-YOGA or talk to Katja Brandis directly.
Attendance at regularly scheduled Studio Serenity yoga classes will also be required to fulfill your training. For that purpose, the participants are offered a special class pass to practice yoga classes. Participants are required to complete homework and reading assignments, group projects, self study and regular on-going yoga or meditation practice outside of class hours.
SCHOLARSHIPS
- Studio Serenity offers one 50% scholarship in exchange for work study for the yoga teacher training program.
- The scholarship application deadline is four weeks prior to the program start date.
REGISTRATION
The last day so submit your application: May 1st, 2008.
Please do not submit your deposit with your application. We will accept payment upon application review and acceptance to the program. A required reading list will be given upon admission to the program. We accept Master/Visa credit cards or cash as acceptable forms of payment.
MAILING ADDRESS
Studio Serenity Office, 1845 Summit Place NW, #208, Washington DC 20009
or email: katja@studioserenity.com
To apply, download and fill out our Application Form
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