FEAR OF BIG DREAMS AND ARM BALANCING
OCTOBER 17, 2010. "People are afraid to pursue their most important dreams, because they feel that they don't deserve them, or that they'll be unable to achieve them." The Alchemist
This is about Fear. That we limit ourselves mentally, emotionally as a result and unless we can see the fear as illusion, just a mental game we are playing it will paralyze us, stiffen us, make us brittle. As the Alchemist also goes on to talk about how the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering. It is NOT about whether or not we are afraid. Of course! We all are afraid of something. But instead how we either allow this fear to stop our experiences of life or let it fuel the bouncing back. We try, we experiment, we get a result, maybe not the one we wanted but still a result a karma and we bounce back to try again.
What is your bounce back factor?
Do you allow things to scare you so much that you ignore them, freeze, run away, fight them? Today the family of poses we used to help us move beyond the illusion of fear was arm balances. Learning to concentrate regardless of what was physically achievable. Learning how to attempt the impossible to see that this opinion was only a thought...nothing more or less. And just as easily we can change that thought to believe in the impossibility of things. You can by facing your fears learn to talk to yourself differently. So here below was our class plan (not as cleaned up as usual but for sake of time I wanted to share it with you as is). I hope you enjoyed the practice and that you see how deserving you are of living life FULL BLAST, get past the veil of fear and try for your most important dreams! Love yourself, love your day, love your life! Silvia
Theme: Solving the "mystery" of arm balances. If this family of asana have you spooked or scared let's face that fear together and see what's really going on.
CLASS PLAN
WAVE 1
Twist
Supine Bridge to Waterfall abs with brick
Core cultivation:
Brick in inner thighs
cobbler abs, two bricks
step on brick get the twist
Pigeon abs
(Side 2)
Bridge
WAVE 2
Upward Facing plank, hands on bricks
--- pull backs
Janu sirsana forward, parsva janu sirsana
Vasistasana variation kneeling
Parsva Vasistasana other wise
Marichyasana C
Pascimotanasana
Side 2
Upward facing on bricks
Malasana (move bricks forward)
WAVE 3
Sun Sal A variations hands on bricks (3-4 times)
Half Moon A - different each time
WAVE 4
I leg dog
High Lunge to transverse lunge back foot
Standing splits, baby eagle once
High lunge, lunge push up, up fold in half repeat 3 x's
Revolved Lunge
Transverse lunge: bind, sit inside like parsva janu sirsasana
Face back
Basic vinyasa
Jump forward finish like Sun Sal A all the way to Down Dog
Right leg up again
High Lunge to transverse lunge
Standing Splits
HIgh Lunge, lunge push up to hands to ground standing splits 3's
Last time transition from standing splits
Pyramid
Revolved Triangle
Revolved Prasarita
Jump to prasarita
Exit back to front, right foot
Standing Splits
Crane to 1 leg pigeon chair (hands on bricks - prep for arm balance)
Plank, basic vinyasa with bricks all the way to down dog
Begin mandala side 2
WAVE 5
Frog
Malasana
Bakasana with head on brick, lift head
Downward Dog
I leg dog, hip open
Pigeon - twist and hold back foot for backbend
Swing back leg forward Janu sirsasana
Seated Pigeon
-- twist it
Stand from tip toe balance to Eka Pada Galavasana
Plank, basic vinyasa
Side 2
WAVE 6
Bhujaphidasana
Tittibasana with partner to crow or crow jump back
CLOSING WAVE
Cooling postures
Savasana
Meditation
PS CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW FALL TEACHER TRAINEES WHO ARE FACING FEARS AND CHALLENGING THEMSELVES TO LOOK WITHIN!
HOW TEACHER TRAINING HELPED ME FIND MY PURPOSE BY GUEST BLOGGER JANEEN HEINMAN
OCTOBER 5, 2010. On October 13th we start our 9th teacher training study group! I know I can't believe it either. Wow! I've seen so many amazing breakthroughs and incredible growth as a result of facilitating these trainings. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of previous trainees and send them love and gratitude for they have served as my teachers as much as I have been their teacher. And I have been deeply honored to see them all grow in discovering their Dharma, their purpose.
It's such a simple question: Why are you here? Or let me put it like this, What do you want to be when you grow up?
If you want to study yourself, then our program is for you. Enjoy this perspective from one of our 2009-2010 Graduates. Love in all ways, Silvia
How Teacher Training Helped me Find my Purpose By Guest Blogger Janeen Heinman
Last fall I took the 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training at Total Body Yoga. I had only been a student of yoga for 2 ½ years when I signed up for the program, so I was a virtual beginner. But for me, yoga had opened up so much. My health was better, my attitude and anxiety improved, and I was more relaxed. I felt like I had found something totally real. I spent time reading books about yoga, taking workshops and classes, but there was still so much I didn’t know. I enrolled in Silvia’s program to expand my knowledge, but I didn’t have a solid idea of what I wanted to do when I finished.
We learned a lot right away in the training, including asanas and how to teach them, yoga history and philosophy and some basics of Ayurveda. I learned a lot for myself, but even more so, I wanted to share what I was learning. After all, who couldn’t benefit from practices like a full three-part breath, or viparita karani? I tend to get anxious when speaking in front of groups, but the training program was a really safe place to practice. I worked on finding my voice, which in turn led me to discover my purpose.
Through the Yoga Teacher Training, I was able to look honestly at some dissatisfaction I had with my career in psychiatry. I realized I was not offering my patients enough, in my mind, to truly become well. Yoga was the next step. My goal now is to incorporate yoga into my career by offering people tools to help themselves . The training helped me open to possibility and realize I don’t have to follow the beaten path, but I can chart a new course!
I am only in the early stages of developing my new job description, but I believe the teacher training started me on this path. The practice itself keeps me open to grace, and I have enjoyed unbelievable support from my colleagues and peers so far. I was stagnant, knowing I was not fulfilling my true purpose professionally, but fear held me back for a long time. The teacher training program forced me to look inward, and that practice of self-study has led me to something totally new. I don’t believe I would have come to this turning point without the support and guidance of my teacher, Silvia, and my fellow trainees.
Namaste!
JOIN US FOR IN DEPTH STUDY OF YOGA, OF YOURSELF
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2010. If you plan your social life around your yoga, have a mat in your car, talk about yoga to friends and strangers then it is a really good bet that Yoga is important to you. And you're thinking "how can I bring more yoga into my life?" Super Duper Namaste, If this sounds familiar then spending time in our In-Depth Studies Program known as Yoga Teacher Training starting either Fall October 13, 2010 with Rachel and Silvia or Winter January 28, 2011 with Mara and Silvia is a fantastic idea! The program is not about how physically ready you are for the poses but how emotionally and mentally ready are you to gain deeper insight into who you are. Do you want to know why Yoga makes you feel better not for just one hour but all day long, why when you practice yoga do you grow more patient with the annoyances of your life, why do you feel happier from doing yoga? This program helps give you the answers to those questions. It gives you time to become more aware of why you treat others better and why you want to treat yourself better: learning how to love who you are and refining what it is you are supposed to be doing in this life. This program is about doing yoga from the inside out and really studying how much heart you are putting into designing your BEST life ever. To be honest, in my perfect world every Yoga Student would attend a Teacher Training Program. Why? Because we are all models for living our yoga and making the world a more peaceful place. We'd love to help you celebrate you! Love yourself, love your day, love your life, Silvia (Yes, payment plans always available) |
LEARNING ABOUT YOU, DESIGNING YOUR LIFE
SEPTEMBER 15, 2010. If you want to get to the root cause of what is stressful in your life, what is holding you back, what is it that you really want for your life then our certified training program (that by the way qualifies you to teach yoga) is for you! I encourage you to fill out the application, and then read it to yourself and see if this reveals to you whether you should apply or not. This is not about teaching Yoga to other people. THIS IS ABOUT LEARNING ABOUT YOU.
http://silviamordini.com/teacher-training-certification.asp
CYT – Certified Yoga Teacher Application (YA 200 hour)
APPLICATION
Send completed application and materials via email to:
trainings@silviamordini.com
BACKGROUND
Please include: name, emergency contact, address, city/state, zip, day/night phone, cell phone, and e- mail address.
STEP 1: PLEASE TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR YOGA PRACTICE
-How long have you been taking yoga classes and/or practicing? -Who have been your most influential teachers and why? -List any trainings, intensives or retreats attended and why? -What style(s) of yoga do you practice?
-How often and how long do you practice?
STEP 2: WHY DO YOU WANT TO TAKE THIS PROGRAM?
-Why do you want to be a certified yoga teacher? -What are your expectations for the training? What do you hope to gain, learn, or improve? -Do you teach yoga now? If so, please describe in detail. -If you plan on teaching after completing the program, why do you want to teach yoga?
STEP 3: WHAT DOES YOGA MEAN TO YOU?
-Describe how your life has been impacted by practicing yoga. -Tell us about your hobbies, interests, community service, etc. -Describe your physical health (major illnesses, surgeries, physical conditions). -Tell us about your emotional and mental health. -Do you have a support network of friends or therapist? -Does your family support this journey you've decided to take? -This program requires a significant time commitment. Do you have any other major commitments (grad school, 2 jobs, etc) that would prevent you from participating fully?
CERTIFIED TEACHER TRAINING FALL PROGRAM
TELL ME MORE ABOUT CERTIFIED YOGA TEACHER TRAINING AT TOTAL BODY YOGA PLEASE? I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT THE FALL PROGRAM AND IF THERE IS STILL ROOM. YES!! THERE IS AND READ ON TO LEARN MORE AND APPLY. PEACE AND LOVE! SILVIA
total body yoga certified teacher training October 2010 - March 2011
This over 200 hour program is recognized by Yoga Alliance as a REGISTERED 200 HOUR YOGA SCHOOL and offers you a unique opportunity to make a deep commitment to learning more about yourself. The entire total body yoga community offers you honest, loving support from day one as we pride ourselves on being completely inclusive. This program is a safe haven: a nurturing sanctuary to engage in open minded self-exploration. We are devoted to offering you an atmosphere in which freedom of expression, creativity and passion for life are "totally" encouraged! Our program covers the foundations of the 8 Limbed path of Yoga and how to effectively teach using your most authentic voice. The emphasis will be on teaching to the heart of the student in a dynamic yet unpretentious way through a marriage of creative vinyasa techniques, disciplined asana and life philosophy. This is yoga as a life-long truthful celebration of ourselves, our students and our world! This program requires a significant, honest commitment of time and energy. We would love to receive your application!
SCHEDULE OF TRAINING DATES OCTOBER 13, 2010 - MARCH 31, 2011:
Every other Wednesday 9am - 3pm from October 13 through March 31
*Dates are Oct 13, 27, Nov 10, 24, Dec 1, Jan 12, 26, Feb 9, 23, Mar 9, 23, 31
WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE:
Practice Class: 9:00am - 3pm with Lunch Break 1-1:30pm
1 WEEKEND PER MONTH:
Dates are: Oct. 16,17-18, 2010; Nov. 19, 20-21, 2010; Dec. 3, 4-5, 2010; Jan 14, 15-16, 2011; Feb 19-20, 2011; Mar 19-20, 2011, Celebration Dinner TBD
SATURDAY SCHEDULE:
Training Class: 8:00am-5:00pm with Lunch Break: 1:00pm-2:00pm
SUNDAY SCHEDULE:
Training Class: 8:00pm-3:00pm with Lunch Break: 12pm-1pm
Program is ideal for those working regular weekday work schedules (requires use of just 2 vacation days per month or flexible schedule arrangements with employer.)
COST: $2,900 *Deposit of $300 towards tuition required prior to first day.
***If paid in full by October 15th only $2,500***SAVE $400!
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Send completed application and materials via email to:
trainings@silviamordini.com
BACKGROUND
Please include: name, emergency contact, address, city/state, zip, day/night phone, cell phone, and e-mail address.
STEP 1: PLEASE TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR YOGA PRACTICE
-How long have you been taking yoga classes and/or practicing?
-Who have been your most influential teachers and why?
-List any trainings, intensives or retreats attended and why?
-What style(s) of yoga do you practice?
-How often and how long do you practice?
STEP 2: WHY DO YOU WANT TO TAKE THIS PROGRAM?
-Why do you want to be a certified yoga teacher?
-What are your expectations for the training? What do you hope to gain, learn, or improve?
-Do you teach yoga now? If so, please describe in detail.
-If you plan on teaching after completing the program, why do you want to teach yoga?
STEP 3: WHAT DOES YOGA MEAN TO YOU?
-Describe how your life has been impacted by practicing yoga.
-Tell us about your hobbies, interests, community service, etc.
-Describe your physical health (major illnesses, surgeries, physical conditions).
-Tell us about your emotional and mental health.
-Do you have a support network of friends or therapist?
-Does your family support this journey you've decided to take?
-This program requires a significant time commitment. Do you have any other major commitments (grad school, 2 jobs, etc) that would prevent you from participating fully?
HOW DO I APPLY FOR CYT CERTIFIED YOGA TEACHER TRAINING?
JULY 18, 2010: So if you are interested in becoming a CYT 200 Certified Yoga Teacher recognized by the Yoga Alliance you much complete a CYT program that they approve at the 200 or 500 hour level. See www.yogaalliance.com for the complete list. We have finished our fifth year of training and are starting our 6th. TO APPLY PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
Send completed application and materials via email to:
BACKGROUND
Please include: name, emergency contact, address, city/state, zip, day/night phone, cell phone, and e-mail address.
STEP 1: PLEASE TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR YOGA PRACTICE
-How long have you been taking yoga classes and/or practicing?
-Who have been your most influential teachers and why?
-List any trainings, intensives or retreats attended and why?
-What style(s) of yoga do you practice?
-How often and how long do you practice?
STEP 2: WHY DO YOU WANT TO TAKE THIS PROGRAM?
-Why do you want to be a certified yoga teacher?
-What are your expectations for the training? What do you hope to gain, learn, or improve?
-Do you teach yoga now? If so, please describe in detail.
-If you plan on teaching after completing the program, why do you want to teach yoga?
STEP 3: WHAT DOES YOGA MEAN TO YOU?
-Describe how your life has been impacted by practicing yoga.
-Tell us about your hobbies, interests, community service, etc.
-Describe your physical health (major illnesses, surgeries, physical conditions).
-Tell us about your emotional and mental health.
-Do you have a support network of friends or therapist?
-Does your family support this journey you've decided to take?
-This program requires a significant time commitment. Do you have any other major commitments (grad school, 2 jobs, etc) that would prevent you from participating fully?