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100-Hour Advanced Studies and Teacher Training

Friday, August 6th 6pm - 9pm
Saturday, August 7th - Sunday, August 15th, 8am - 6pm

Tuition:

$1008

Schedule:

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.

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
  • The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer

Application Deadline: July 15th, 2010

  • A non-refundable deposit of $500 is due upon receipt of your application for admission. This deposit will be applied to your tuition.
  • Full tuition is due by July 30th

Download an application:

Joy of Yoga Teacher Training Application

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"I have been studying yoga since 1983, and I have never before received such a thorough education. It's brilliant how Jennifer uses her experience as an artist and a professor, as well as a serious student of yoga, to present such a vast system of knowledge in such a short time. I loved how she exposed us to ALL the branches of yoga, definitely expanding my range from just the asanas to meditation, practices of behavior (yamas and niyamas), history, chanting, and even Ayurveda. Bringing in various teachers specializing in different styles of yoga, she encouraged us to find our own style of teaching. Rather than emulating her yoga or teaching style, we developed those that work for our own bodies, our own lives, from our own hearts and life philosophies, while studying that which came before us."

~ Ruselle Rubine

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