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Course
Intention: To give the student
thorough understanding of yoga that can be fully experienced and expressed in
their daily life.
To give the student all the tools needed to
teach with clarity, compassion and confidence. To guide and encourage the
student to discover their brilliance and individuality as a teacher in this
popular, although ancient, practice.
Every student who joins the program will
have the opportunity to find their voice and style of yoga that expresses their
own heart. The student is not only trained to lead an
inspiring class but is encouraged to uncover their unique calling as a yoga
teacher. For example, a past graduate had a genuine calling to teach children,
another graduate was inspired by an Ashtanga practice and focused on empowering
young woman to love and respect their bodies, and another graduate used her certification to enhance her
profession as a social worker.
The
teacher training course at Body of Light has three parts. Part I is the amount
of hours of yoga practice you are bringing to the program. It is recommended
that you have at least 50 hours of practice. Part II of the curriculum has been designed for
those students who wish to dive deeper into the study of yoga and bring this
study and practice into their daily life. The third part of the curriculum is for those wishing to continue the journey of becoming a yoga
teacher.
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Duration:
20 weeks consisting of the following:
weekend
trainings
5
weekday classes
self-study
weekly homework
assignments
weekly question and answer with
teacher and group via Internet connection and forum
Apprenticeship
Elective study
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“By learning you will teach, by teaching
you will understand.”
Latin Proverb |
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Certification:
Provides the 200-hour Yoga Alliance requirements
along with in-depth studies of the following:
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Asana --
how to teach the fundamentals to the advanced.
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Philosophy --
Yoga Sutra’s, Yamas and Niyama’s
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Anatomy --
how the inside
relates to the outside
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The Chakras --
their relationship to
your body, your life and the yoga pose
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Meditation --
weekly meditations
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Chanting --
scriptural chants, bhajans
of poet-saints
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Pranayama --
the art of breath
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Assists --
clear observation and inspire through
touch
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Design a Class
-- creating a
well-rounded class through theme and sequencing
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Art of Effective Teaching
-- focus, voice,
intention, attitude and engagement, listening with eyes
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Yoga props --
when and how to use
them in class
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Practice teaching and assisting
-- weekly hands on
practice
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Mentoring
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Weekend times: Saturday 1- 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 - 3 p.m.
#1 Weekend May 3/4
#2 Weekend
May 31 and June 1
#3 Weekend August
2/3
#4 Weekend
September 13/14
#5 Weekend October
4/5
Wednesdays:
#1 April 9 #2 April 23 #3 May 7
#4 May 21 #5 June 11
Time: 6:00
PM - 9:00 PM
Final teach -
October 14-17
These
times and dates may fluctuate
Part
I - Merging into Yoga $1695.
(prerequisite - 50 hours of yoga practice)
Part
II - The Art of Teaching is $1000.
Parts I and II - $2495
(save $200)
The cost of the course includes the manual. 20% discount offered on required
books. You will also have the benefit of 20% off all classes and workshops
offered at Body of Light. If you are studying with a teacher that you love, you
are encouraged to continue your weekly practice with the teacher and style of
your choosing.
Payment:
Tuition is $2350 if paid in full by
March 15 , 2008. (save $345 total)
Tuition is $2495 when paying after March 15, 2008
To Apply:
Teacher Training Application
Pay online now!
Comments and quotes
"The mediocre teacher tells.
The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher
inspires." William Arthur Ward
Thanks for being a great teacher
- Class of 2004
I loved the course—it introduced many new ideas and
concepts to me, reinforced beliefs and I really feel like I’ve grown as a
person. I feel confident and comfortable to teach class. Thank you!”
Laura
“I think this was a spiritual journey and it flowed very
natural in that direction.” Illona
“My experience of the class was that it was challenging,
thoughtful and full of information that I would not have gained if it wasn’t for
your wonderful knowledge and wisdom. I felt that you really put together a
comprehensive class, that covered all the essential knowledge that we will need
to be warm, caring and knowledgeable teachers.”
Patrice
“I loved having the opportunity to learn more about
yoga. I could have done it on my own, but it’s just so much more valuable when
shared with others.” Jennifer
If you have any questions or seek more
information please contact Debbie at 973-727-6579 or e-mail her at
bodyoflightyoga@aol.com.
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