YOGAspirit®
200 Hour Basic Teacher Certification
Our training program is very comprehensive professionally and personally. Our approach is to provide new teachers with the basic tools that they will need to teach newcomers and beginner level students. Most importantly we provide a learning environment with an atmosphere of safety and compassion. Through our Sacred Life Philosophy Course™ and yogic philosophy studies, student teachers are inspired with the spiritual principles and integrity that support a foundation for student teachers to gain the self awareness and actualization to teach others.
The basic premise is that wholeness can be experienced when we are secure and at peace with ourselves and are able to navigate through daily life with discrimination and clarity. This requires that our energies be balanced on the physical, mental, emotional, causal levels and that all the techniques of yoga are used to bring about this state. The postures are taught with proper alignment and focus so that they are effective and safe. We believe that to embody YOGAspirit® is to cultivate a strong faith and respectful demeanor in our examples as teachers, to be of service to others by guiding our students towards finding harmony of body, mind and spirit.
This certification is designed not only for those wishing to teach this sacred art, but to anyone wishing to deepen their personal yoga practice and transform their lives. The program is useful to personal trainers, massage therapists, nurses and other holistic health professionals. Applicants desiring Certification should have six months study and practice of yoga.
YOGAspirit® Studios 200-hour Curriculum:
- YOGAspirit® FORM
~36 Asanas
~6-week lesson plans
- 60 Asanas taught in Iyengar-style to build technical proficiency
- Purification Sadhana
- Educational tools and teaching materials
- Pranayama, meditation, Surat Shabda teachings
- YOGAspirit® Sacred Life ™ Course
- Basic anatomy & physiology
- Basic principles of Ayurveda
- Teaching yoga to special populations (injuries, remedial, restorative, children and prenatal)
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DanceYOGA ™ , YOGAspirit® FLOW, YOGAspirit® POWER
Breakdown of Curriculum Hours:
100 hours of yoga techniques
20 hours of teaching methodology
20 hours of anatomy & physiology
20 hours of philosophy, ethics & yogic lifestyle
10 hours of practicum - student teaching
30 hours self-directed theoretical study and homework
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"Kim is wise and generous and in the course of our 200 hour training gave us many gifts. Some I opened right away; others will have to wait until I have more skill. On the day of our graduation the gift of an answer was given to me. I have many times looked into myself and tried to find and answer to this question: How can I in my daily life be a bringer of light? Kim had prepared a personal and spiritual ceremony for us that day. And in reverence in the company of my wonderful classmates I received my answer- I can teach yoga, I can teach yoga for all those good reasons of health and wellness. And more than that, as a teacher I can bring to people the light that is yoga. This is a great gift I have received. It is the gift of my path. Sat Nam. Thank you, Kim."
~D.B. |
Requirements for Enrollment
Our requirements to enroll in our Teacher Training program begins with the application process. Once you've submitted your application, it's reviewed by the director of the training, Kim Valeri. From there we schedule a 15 minute or so phone interview to better get to know you, your established practice and intentions for taking the training. During the phone consultation you will be able to ask any questions or discuss concerns you may have. It's recommended that you have at least 6 months experience with yoga and are familiar with the asanas. It is also helpful if you have a consistent yoga practice.
If you would like us to send an information packet, please fill out our Contact Form. An application, informational brochure and tuition as well as more specific curriculum taught in our program will be included. An Application Form is also available online under Contact if you would like to apply.
We offer our 200 Hour Trainings in the following locations: Hamden, CT, Gloucester, MA and Auburn, ME
Please feel free to contact the office with any questions, and we look forward to seeing you in one of our future trainings.
Namaste~
Please Note:
It is recommended that students should register at least 4 weeks in advance for their preferred Training to guarantee placement. A $500.00 non-refundable deposit is due at time of registration to hold your place within the training and will be applied towards the full tuition cost. Once registered you will receive a confirmation packet in the mail.
Tuition:
$2,850.00 Tuition cost. YOGA spirit ® Studios offers flexible monthly payment plans. Please contact our office for tuition prices (978) 927-0099.
Refund Policy:
All Refunds and/or credits will be issued in US Dollars only. Included in the registration fee is a non-refundable $500 deposit. The $500 deposit, while non-refundable, can be used toward any future YOGAspirit® workshop.
Cancellation Policy:
All Classes are subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not met.
Attendance Policy:
Full attendance is required to receive credit.
YOGAspirit® Studios
Training Centers
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Maine
Yoga Center of Maine
336 Center Street, Harvard Mall
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 786-0100
www.yogacenterofmaine.com
info@yogacenterofmaine.com
Contact: Tammy Begin-Leblanc, Owner
Next Start Date: 200 Hour, December 1st, 2007
Format: One weekend per month for 12 months. |
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Massachusetts
Yoga for Health, Gloucester, MA.
124 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-5525
www.yogaforhealth.info
jgreen@yogaforhealth.info
Contact: Janet Green Garrison, Director
Thursdays 6-9:30
Next Start Date: 200 Hour, September 20th, 2007 (meets every Thursday for one year with some required weekends in our Maine Program.)
Hanson Holistic Center, Hanson, MA.
156 Liberty Street, Hanson, MA 02341
(781) 293-7110
www.hansonholisticcenter.com
leeann281@gmail.com
Contact: LeeAnn Trigler, Director
Thursdays 10-1:30
Next Start Date: 200 Hour, April 3rd, 2008 (meets every Thursday for one year with some required weekends in our Connecticut Program.)
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