Yoga Teacher Training

JULY SUMMER INTENSIVE of four weeks 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday to Friday (includes home study in preparation for the course as well as follow up hours with assignments) Summer intensive conducted by Tracy Mann, Tanis Fishman and Lerrita Rubinoff. Guest lecturer Geoff Caskelly owner of Tower Physiotherapy www.towerphysio.ca.

FALL WINTER WEEKENDS - Twelve Weekends scheduled over 7 months (September through March). Includes assignments, practice hours and home study during the duration of the course.

The Teacher Training Manual used in the course is written by Dr. Georg Feuerstein. It is a deep and comprehensive review of the tradtition, history and philosophy of yoga. We are pleased to have such a wonderful foundation to present as the basis of the course.

"I would highly recommend Georg and Brenda's "Green Yoga". The is an absolute essential read for all yogis and yoginis. The book deals with the plight of planet earth and the future of humanity. Please take the time to look into it."
- Tracy

It is available at the studio and through Georg and Brenda's site.

"I pray that everyone will read this book and start to serve Mother Earth, so that she may survive. I hope that at least Yoga practitioners, who have faith in the evolution of humankind, make it their mission to bring about the necessary transformation."
- B.K.S. Iyengar

The Course is a profound, personal experience, based on the ancient teaching system of Yoga, integrating the student's daily life into the yoga training. By the end of the intensive four-week course the student will possess a firm foundation for teaching others, in addition to strengthening his or her own yoga practice with self-discipline and awareness of the nature of body, mind and spirit. Upon graduation from the course, students receive a Yoga Teacher Certificate with 250 hours of qualification.

After this course you will be confident to lead a safe and effective class.

The Teacher Training Program consists of a core curriculum of instruction (classroom plus homework) in the following areas:

Introduction to the History of Yoga
Yoga styles of Ashtanga (Traditional, Vinyasa and Flow variations) Hatha and Yin
Eastern Anatomy ( Pranayamas,Chakras and Nadis)
Patanjali's Sutras
Paths of yoga -Bhakiti, Jnana, Raja, Karma, kundalini yoga
Mindfulness Meditation
Sanskrit for Asanas and Mantras
Common injuries, Asana alignment (hands-on adjustments) and teaching principles
Anatomy, physiology, biomechanics

JULY SUMMER INTENSIVE 2010 (July 5 - July 30)

Schedule:
Monday to Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

FALL/WINTER PROGRAM September 2010 - March 2011

Schedule:
Fridays: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sundays: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Module 1:
September 17, 18, 19
October 1, 2, 3
October 15, 16, 17

Module 2:
October 29, 30, 21
November 12, 13, 14
November 26, 27, 28

Module 3:
January 14, 15, 16
January 28, 29, 30
February 11, 12, 13

Module 4:
February 25, 26, 27
March 11, 12, 13
March 25, 26, 27

Course Prerequisites
The Teacher Training course demands discipline, perseverance and commitment. A basic knowledge of yoga poses is required. A willingness to learn is essential.

Course Fees
Course fees for the July 2010 program are $2,500 CDN + GST.

Course fees for the Fall/Winter 2010 program are $2,800 CDN + GST. Early bird registration is $2,600 CDN + GST if paid in full by July 15, 2010.

Course fee includes a manual, textbooks, tuition and a 3-month membership at Yoga Passage.

Deposit required: $500 with registration.

(Cancellations: Students who wish to withdraw from the course up to 30 days before the start date are subject to a $100 admission fee. Those who withdraw 30 days or less before the start of the course forfeit their deposit.)

How to apply
Please contact us for further information and application form.

Diploma
Each graduate will receive a Yoga Teacher Certificate upon completion of the course.

Please Note
Complete attendance of all sessions is mandatory to attain certification. If for some reason complete attendance is not possible please contact us in advance so that we may discuss options.

"We can only heal the body when we heal the mind."
- Plato

Namaste