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 study yoga for over 250 hours and are awarded a 200-hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Certificate upon successful completion of the program.
Transform yourself and your yoga practice with your decision to learn more.
The EYS teacher training program provides students with a template for learning and then encourages the individual’s creativity to flow. We begin with a firm grounding in anatomy and move through yoga philosophy, psychology, chakras etc to create the skills required to teach confidently. We encourage you to see your yoga practice and your desire to teach yoga as a journey that lasts a lifetime. The program show you how to teach a mindful and safe class applicable to all styles of yoga; from leading discussions about yogic philosophy to class design and flow.
The EYS Teacher Training Program sees 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. Our goal is that you learn to teach safely and confidently. 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.
The course is led by Senior Yoga Instructor EYRT Francesca ter Poorten. Francesca has resided in the Canadian Rockies for almost 10 years. She has studied with the masters of India, the United States and Canada as well. Joining her are Physiotherapist Shona Williams, an RYT teacher who brings greater understanding to anatomy and therapeutic yoga. Also Heather Stephens, an ERYT yoga teacher with a kinesiology background, specializing in Kids and Prenatal Yoga.
Immerse yourself whether you want to become a teacher or just heighten your knowledge of Yoga, you will be transformed...
Program Overview
Students who complete the full program are awarded a 200-hour Yoga Alliance approved Teaching Certificate . Students attend two 10-day Intensives, First the Foundations Module followed by the Transitional Program or ten weekends within one or two years. 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:
- The Anatomy of Yoga Postures
- Teaching to various levels of students
- Pranayama or breathing techniques and their benefits
- Mantras and Bandhas
- Chakras, Kleshas and Kriyas
- Teaching the Benefits of Yoga
- Learn how to create workshops, discussion groups, etc
- Understanding Basic Human Anatomy and Exercise Physiology
- Finding your Inner Voice and Personal Style of Teaching
- How to run a yoga business, design space for a yoga studio and succeed!
- Develop Confidence as a Teacher and learn how to create a professional attitude
- Learn how to competently and safely teach all levels of yoga
- Enjoy 1-2 Daily guided Yoga practice during your time with us
- Learn the History and Evolution of Yoga and how it moved from India to all over the world.
- Learn how to Meditate
- Experience Intensive study and practice of Asanas
- Study Sanskrit for Yoga Teachers
- Find out how to safely and confidently adjust students
- Yogic diet, Ayurvedic medicine and massage are covered
- Learn how to develop class plans and sequence postures
- Observe and assist experienced teachers or practice teaching in our community classes
- Find out how to create a class for Special Populations
Course Requirements
Required:
- Two learning sessions at the Essential Yoga Studio to be completed as 10-day Intensives(Start with Module #1 or #2) or 10 Weekends Sessions to be completed within up to two years time.
- 20 hours of teaching or observing at the Essential Yoga Studio
- 25 hours of class time at Essential Yoga Studio (also logged time) or any RYT studio
- Various assignments and readings
There are two options for certification through this program:
Intensive: The class meets for two intervals, both for 10 days followed by 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 is an Intensive Program, the days are filled with a variety of information and ten days go by quickly!
Typical Day at Essential Yoga Teacher Training:
7:00-8:00AM Asana Class
9:30AM-11:30AM The Eight Limbs of Yoga
11:30AM-12:30PM Intro to Raw Foods
1:30-3:30PM Yoga Anatomy
3:45-4:45PM The Business of Yoga
4:45-5:45PM Chanting
Weekend Program: The Program participants meet 10 weekends within the span of a year with additional teaching to start after the first weekend of the program. Teaching and Observing are necessary to complete Yoga Alliance Certification.
To sign up, please follow the link "Teacher Training Application" at the bottom of this page.
Location and Schedule
We are located in the beautiful mountain town of Fernie, B.C in the Canadian Rockies. 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.
2010-2011
Upcoming Intensives:
You must attend the Foundation Program and the Transitional Program to become certified by The Yoga Alliance. However you can choose to attend the transitional program first.
Foundation Program:
March 4th-March14th, 2010
September 30th-October 10th, 2010
Transitional Program:
April 29th-May 9th, 2010
November 25th-Dec 5th, 2010
Please note the first Thursday of the Intensives starts at 6pm
Remaining Teaching Module will be arranged individually.
Weekend Program:
Start with weekend #1 and then choose any weekend after that that fits your schedule...please note that two weekends begin on Thursday evening. This series can be taken on an on-going basis, i.e, after you complete the first weekend,you can continue with weekend #3 and finish each weekend as is convenient for you. There is the possibility of completing this program within one year but you can take up until two years to complete. The cost is $295 per weekend. This cost does not include the student teaching module of the program, the tuition for this portion is due on the 5th weekend.
Schedule:
Most weekends start on Fridays at 6PM and then continue through the weekend until Sunday afternoon
Weekend 7: December 11th-13th, 2009
Weekend 8: January 8th-10th, 2010
Weekend 9: February 12th-14th 2010
Weekend 10: March 12-14th 2010
Weekend 1*: March 4th-7th, 2010 (this weekend is three days, start time Thursday at 6pm)
Weekend 2: April 29th-May 2nd,2010 (this weekend is three days, start time Thursday at 6pm)
Weekend 3: May 14th-16th, 2010
Weekend 4: June 11-13th, 2010
Weekend 1*: September 30th-October 3rd, 2010(this weekend is three days, start time 6pm on Thursday)
*you must start your teacher training with this weekend.
Tuition
Intensive: Foundation Program $1500, Transitional Program $1200, additional 20 hours of Integrative Teaching consisting of hands-on teaching, observing and assisting at EYS is $500
Weekend Program:
The Cost is $295 per Weekend or $2700 if paid in full at the start of the program. Tuition is due 30 days prior to intended weekend. Additional 20 hours Integrative Teaching at EYS $500 is due the fifth weekend you register for class.
*$250 Deposit is due with Registration. This deposit covers books for the course and processing fees.
We accept Visa, Cheque or cash
To register or for more information, please call:
The Essential Yoga Studio
250.423.9672 or e-mail francesca@essentialyogastudio.com
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