200 Hour Certified Yoga Teacher Training 2010-2011
(STARTS OCT 15TH APPLY NOW)
Program is ideal for those working regular weekday job schedules (requires use of just 2 vacation days per month or flexible schedule arrangements with employer.)
There are 4 phases to the program, which include all aspects of Teaching Techniques, Teaching Methodology, Philosophy, Ethics, Anatomy and Student Teaching.
- The first phase will focus on the fundamental principles of Yoga including an introduction to yoga philosophy (Yamas and Niyamas), history, basic Sanskrit, the implications of Ethical Behavior and living living your yoga with an Ethical Code.
- The second phase will focus on General Principles of Poses, Categories of Poses; Teaching a Pose, The Stages of Asana, Benefits of Poses, Purpose of Poses, Ways of Sequencing using Vinyasa Krama, Sun Salutations, therapeutics, & adjusting asana (verbal and physical) in an authentic, safe and generous way.
- The third phase will focus on the art of teaching including creative sequencing in class design, developing life affirming class themes, importance of positive languaging, voice intonation, musical awareness, personal practice as laboratory and how to teach to the heart of the student. The healthy Teacher-Student relationship: understanding it and how to resolve ethical issues.
- The fourth phase will focus on the practical skill development of apprenticeship through observing classes, assistant teaching, student teaching and Karma yoga (community service yoga offering).
- Planning a yoga career/business: how to best market yourself while maintaining strong ethical standard
- Legal & ethical issues related to teaching yoga
- Tax issues and insurance
- How to resolve ethical issues that arise from teaching yoga
October 13, 2010 - May 2011
EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY:
9am - 3pm from October 13 through March 31
*Dates include Oct 13, 27, Nov 10, 24, Dec 1, Jan 12, 26, Feb 9, 23, Mar 9, 23, 31
1 WEEKEND PER MONTH:
Dates are: Oct. 15,16-17, 2010; Nov. 19, 20-21, 2010; Dec. 3, 4-5, 2010; Jan 15-16, 2011; Feb 19-20, 2011; Mar 19-20, 2011, Apr 16 2011
WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE:
Training Class: 9am - 3pm with Lunch Break: 1pm - 1:30pm
FRIDAY SCHEDULE:
Training Class: 5pm - 9pm
SATURDAY SCHEDULE:
Training Class: 8am-5pm with Lunch Break: 12pm-1pm
SUNDAY SCHEDULE:
Training Class: 8am-3pm with Lunch Break: 12pm-1pm
COST: $2,900 *Deposit of $300 towards tuition required prior to first day.
***If paid in full by September 15th only $2,500***SAVE $400!
PRICE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
- Course packet of select handouts and TBY Teacher Training Manual (175 pages!)
- 10% discount on all TBY products (including clothing, books, music, props, etc.) upon registration and throughout training
- 30% off all TBY Class Packages, effective immediately upon receipt of deposit (valid for duration of training)
- 20% off all TBY Workshops
- Your tuition is non-refundable/non-transferable after first class
- Returned checks are subject to a $15 return fee
- We accept Visa/Mastercard, check or cash but would be grateful if you paid by check or cash
- No refunds after the first class
- If you miss 1-2 classes make up sessions offered FREE of charge
- Not included in the price are required or recommended books
DISCLAIMER:
The topics, programs, length of classes, meeting dates and coursework offered are subject to change, addition, deletion, revision at any time and with proper notice at the discretion of the teacher.
POLICIES:
Students are also required to maintain a regular practice by attending 20 classes at total body yoga (or equivalent studio) during course of training
- Techniques 100 Contact Hours/15 Non Contact Hours: Includes asanas, pranayamas and meditation. These hours include both training in the techniques and the practice of them.
- Teaching Methodology 25 Contact Hours/6 Non Contact Hours: Principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting, instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher, and the student's process of learning.
- Anatomy and Physiology 14 Contact Hours/6 Non Contact Hours: We will incorporate awareness of physical and subtle anatomy throughout training.
- Philosophy, Ethics, & Lifestyle 20 Contact Hours/10 Non Contact Hours: Study of Yoga Philosophy (Yamas, Niyamas), Yoga Scriptures (Yoga Sutras), ethics for yoga teachers, 'living the life of the yogi'
- Practicum 10 Contact Hours: Includes observing and assisting in classes taught by others. Hours may be a combination of supervised and unsupervised. (5 hours of assistant teaching, 5 hours of observing classes at TBY Studio
- Electives/Independent Study 10 Contact Hours/5 Non Contact Hours: these hours will include assigned reading or other homework like book reports, unsupervised study/meditation groups, classes, workshops, community service (mandatory element, 5 hours of Karma Yoga Student Teaching).
1. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali,Swami Satchitananda or Secret Power of Yoga, Nichala Joy Devi
Practice:
2. Yoga The Spirit and Practice of Moving Into Stillness, Eric Schiffman
3. Jivamukti By Shannon Gannon and David Life
4. Yoga for Wellness, Gary Kraftsow, Penquin, 1999
Professional Ethics/Connecting the Heart of the Student:
5. Teaching Yoga: Exploring the Teacher-Student Relationship, Donna Farhi
6. Anusara Yoga Teacher Training Manual, John Friend
7. Living Your Yoga: Finding the Spiritual in Everyday Life, Judith Lasater
Anatomy/Physiology:
8. Anatomy of Movement, Blandine Calais-Germain
9. The Anatomy Coloring Book - Kapit & Elson
Pranayama and Breath:
10. The Heart of Yoga: Developing A Personal Practice, Desikachar
Recommended Books:
Yogi Bare by Philip Self
The Language of Yoga by Nicolai Bachman
Yoga from the Inside Out by Christina Sell
A Path With Heart: A Guide through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life & Wherever You Go There You Are by Jack Kornfield
What follows is an excellent and well-thought out code of ethics generated by the Yoga Research and Education Center (YREC). We have adapted these guidelines for the Total Body Yoga Teacher Training Program.
- Yoga teacher trainees understand and appreciate that teaching Yoga is a noble and ennobling endeavor, which aligns them with a long line of honorable teachers.
- Yoga teacher trainees are committed to maintaining impeccable standards of professional competence and integrity.
- Yoga teacher trainees particularly embrace the ideal of truthfulness in dealing with students, teachers and fellow trainees.
- Yoga teacher trainees strive to practice tolerance toward other Yoga teachers, schools, and traditions.
- Yoga teacher trainees acknowledge the importance of the proper context for teaching and agree to avoid teaching in a casual manner, which includes observing proper decorum inside and outside the class.
- Yoga teacher trainees dedicate themselves to a thorough and continuing study and practice of Yoga.
- Yoga teacher trainees are committed to promoting the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of their students and fellow trainees.
- Yoga teacher trainees are open to instructing all students irrespective of race, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, or financial status.
- Yoga teacher trainees are willing to accept students with physical disabilities, providing they have the skill to teach those students properly.
- Yoga teacher trainees will treat their students and one another with respect.
- Yoga teacher trainees will avoid any form of sexual harassment of students.
- I agree to arrive promptly, preferably five to ten minutes early, in order to settle in and be ready to start on time.
- I agree to listen to the way I am feeling & honor any accommodations my spirit or body need by adjusting a posture with respect to my personal injuries & health conditions in a loving way.
- I agree to first internalize questions considering if they are relevant to the material being presented at the moment while giving my full attention to each speaker.
- I agree to notify the trainer if I need to arrive late or leave early and will arrive or depart without disruption to the training group.
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?
"We are all functioning at a small fraction of our capacity to life fully. Consequently,
the actualizing of our potential can become the most exciting adventure of our lifetime." - Herbert Otto
About Silvia Mordini:
I am deeply honored to serve and mentor teacher trainees for a 5th year. I hope your participation in this program helps you meet life's challenges with bold courage and that through yoga you learn to explore yourself more deeply so you can see the beauty, creativity & strength within.
While in the corporate world, I worked for both Inc 500 and Fortune 500 companies as a Director and have 15 years experience specializing in Adult Training & Development. With over 6,700 hours of yoga teaching experience and a personal commitment to life long learning I still attend teacher training every year myself. I hope you join me for the best adventure of your life!
AREA OF FOCUS |
2010 |
TBY PROGRAM PROVIDES |
TBY DETAIL |
| Techniques | 100 hours | hours | 65 hours (section 2) 15 hours (section 6) 5 hours (section 7) 10 hours (section 8) 5 hours (section 9) 100 hours contact 15 hours non contact |
| Teaching Methodology | 25 | 31 hours | 10 hours (section 1) 15 hours (section 6) 25 Contact Hours |
| Anatomy and Physiology | 20 hours | 20 hours | 4 hours (section 4) 6 hours non-contact |
| Philosophy/Ethics/Lifestyle (history, living your yoga) | 30 hours | 30 hours | 20 hours (section 2) 20 Contact Hours 10 hours non-contact |
| Practicum (student teaching, observing, assisting) | 10 hours | 10 hours | 10 hours (section 10) *All contact hours |
| Balance of Hours (drawn from above categories) | hours | 15 hours | 10 hours (section 10) 5 hours non-contact |
| TOTAL HOURS | 200 hours | 221 hours | |
| Contact Hours minimum | 18 hours | 180 hours |
- Demonstrate teaching skills with clarity and confidence
- Pass take home written final exam
- Successfully complete all written homework and reading assignments
- Pay all fees in full
- Participate fully through attendance in all sessions and demonstration of a yogic attitude
- Maintain yoga teachers ethical code
- Certification depends on the teacher's ability to demonstrate the integration of the material through their practice, their conduct and their teaching
Total Body Yoga is one of 14 schools in Illinois recognized by Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga Studio