The Essential Yoga Studio Teacher Training
200 Hour Certification:
The EYS Teacher Training Program provides high-quality training for those desiring to teach yoga or to deepen their understanding of yoga practice. Students are awarded a 200-hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Certificate upon successful completion of the program.
This program is informative and transformational. It provides students with an in-depth study of: Asanas, Breathing Techniques, Human Anatomy, Correct alignment, Yoga for special populations, Mediation,the Business of Yoga, and Yogic Philosophy.
The EYS teacher training program provides students with a template for learning and then encourages the individual’s creativity to flow. We believe in creative teaching with a firm grounding in anatomy and yoga philosophy. In addition to providing a broad-based education about yoga, we focus strongly on the skills required to teach well. The program is oriented to teaching a mindful and safe class applicable to all styles of yoga, from leading discussions about yogic philosophy to more rigorous and athletic forms of yoga.
The class meets for two intervals: one for ten days, followed by a nine-day intensive session with an additional 20 hours of teaching and observing necessary to complete Yoga Alliance Certification. The EYS Teacher Training Program is taught in a non-denominational style of yoga, seeing value in all yogic traditions and styles. It is designed to honor the general principles of yoga and encourage students to develop an individualistic teaching style that resonates within them. We are registered with the Yoga Alliance, an internationally recognized organization that has the highest standards for certification requirements. The Essential Yoga Studio follows their guidelines to ensure your certification is viable for wherever you choose to teach.
This course is for everyone whether you want to become a teacher or just heighten your knowledge of Yoga.
This is more than a Course … it is an Experience!
Program overview
The Essential Yoga Studio provides high-quality experience for those aspiring to be a certified yoga instructor or for a more profound yoga practice for themselves. Students who complete the full program are awarded a 200-hour Yoga Alliance approved Teaching Certificate .
Students attend a Foundation Program 10-day intensive and then an additional 9-day program Transitional Program to follow. There will be an additional 20 hours necessary from our program to earn certification from the Yoga Alliance designation at the 200-hr level.
Course Objectives
To Learn, Practice and Teach:
• Beginner Yoga Postures
• Intermediate Yoga Postures
• Various Pranayama Techniques
• Mantra Meditation and Benefits
• Yoga as a Moving Meditation
• Benefits of Yoga
• Understanding Basic Human Anatomy and Exercise Physiology
• Awareness of Inner Voice
• Yoga Techniques Outside of the Classroom
To Develop:
• Confidence as a Teacher
• A Professional Attitude
• Ability to competently and safely teach all levels of yoga
Course Requirements
Required:
• Two learning sessions at the Essential Yoga Studio to be completed in two 10-day Intensives
• Practicum: Teaching and Observing at the Essential Yoga Studio for 20-hours to be completed within three months of final week of study
•10 Hours of Yoga class to be taken in an RYT certified studio
•25 hours of documented class attendance
• 6 hours earned by assisting or teaching with an ryt instructor
• Current CPR Certificate to be completed before certification is processed
Assignments to be handed in:
• Journal of recorded hours
• Required reading and projects
• Class presentation on yoga and anatomy
Location and Schedule
We are located in the beautiful mountain town of Fernie, B.C. Most parts of the program will be taking place at the Essential Yoga Studio. Lodging is available at various hotels or boarding in people’s homes. Please contact us if you need assistance locating a place to stay.
For 2008-9 we are offering our program during the following dates:
Foundation Program 10 Days:
Autumn Foundation Program:Starts evening of Thursday,September 25th until Sunday at Noon,October 5th, 2008
Spring Foundation Program: Starts evening of Thursday, March 12th 2009 until March 22nd at noon,2009
After Foundation Program is completed, you must complete the Transitional Program if you are interested in becoming certified.
Transitional Program 10 Days:
Winter Transitional Program:November 28th-December 7th, 2008
Spring Transitional Program: May 15th-24th, 2009
Remaining Teaching Module will be arranged individually.
Tuition
First 10-day intensive $1500, Second 10-day intensive $1200, additional 20 hours of hands-on teaching and observing at EYS $500
We accept Visa, Cheque or cash
$200 Deposit is required to secure a place in each session
To register or for more information, please call
The Essential Yoga Studio
250.423.9672
Or e-mail francesca@essentialyogastudio.com
