9 Day 100-Hour Advanced Studies and Teacher Training

Friday, February 19^th – Sunday, February 28^th

Integrating the ancient tradition of yoga with a contemporary understanding of human wellness, this program provides a strong foundation in the art and science of yoga. We will be taking classes in a wide range of styles of asana, all of which when done well, lead to sustained well being and joy. We will discuss principles of alignment; learn how to sequence, read bodies, and do safe and effective adjustments. You will be given a thorough knowledge of the human body through both western anatomy and subtle anatomy. You will be finding or refining your own unique voice and radically enhancing the passion for your practice in the company of others who share in the same passion, and in the words of Joseph Campbell, ‘following your bliss.’ We will be looking at how to bring our yoga practice of the mat and into every aspect of our lives. The hours we spend together lead you to RYT 200 Yoga Alliance Certification. The second 100 hours will be offered i summer, 2010. Details coming soon.

During the Joy of Yoga Advanced Studies Program you will deepen your understanding of the vast tradition of yoga by addressing the fundamentals required for Yoga Alliance certification*:

• The history and philosophy of yoga
• Western anatomy and Subtle anatomy
• The varieties of Yoga – Raja, Karma, Bhakti and Jnana – and how they express themselves throughout a variety of yoga styles
• 108 foundation asanas and their risks and benefits, variations and modifications
• Principles of alignment and sequencing
• Adjusting and assisting
• Teaching techniques, methodology, observation and intuition
• Guiding a variety of styles of meditation, visualization, conscious relaxation
• Pronouncing Sanskrit effectively
• Chanting
• Breathing practices (pranayama)
• Finding your voice as a teacher
• The ethics of teaching
• Teaching in varied settings and navigating the business of yoga.

Commitments for Advanced Studies Program

• Perfect Attendance
• Commit to practicing the first and second limbs of yoga
• Daily home asana practice, a minimum of 1/2 hour
• Daily meditation/pranayama 5-20 minutes daily
• Read required texts
• Attend two different level yoga classes between each weekend.

Reading List

• The Bhagavad Gita translated by Eknath Easwaran
• Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar
• The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali translated by Chip Hartranft
• Atlas of Human Anatomy by Frank H. Netter, M.D.
• Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff
• The Yoga Tradition, Its History, Literature, Philosophy and Practice by Georg Feuerstein, PH.D.
• Joy of Yoga Reader

Tuition:

$1008

Schedule:

Friday February 19,  6 - 9pm
Saturday February 20 through Sunday February 28, 8am – 6pm

A non-refundable deposit of $500 is due upon receipt of your application for admission. This deposit will be applied to your tuition. Please make your check payable to Jennifer Prugh

• Full tuition is due by February 8^th, 2010

Download an application:

Joy of Yoga Teacher Training Application

For more information email or call.
studio@reformationstudio.com
(408) 284-1300

Refund Policy:

Deposits are 100% refundable until January 1st and forfeited thereafter.