200 hr Yoga Alliance ®
Teacher Training Program
2012 Program dates coming soon
This 200 hour Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher Training Program is ideal for aspiring Yoga teachers, Yoga students who want to deepen their understanding of Yoga, and health care practitioners interested in including aspects of Yoga into their practice. Our unique integrated approach creates a strong foundation in all aspects of Yoga for a diverse range of participants. Upon completion of this program, you are qualified to register as an instructor with the internationally-recognized Yoga Alliance.
PREREQUISITES
This program is geared towards students with at least one year of consistent Yoga practice. Each applicant must submit the Teacher Training application(.pdf) and complete an interview with the program director. All students of Yoga are encouraged to apply, regardless of physical limitations. An advanced asana practice is not a requirement of this program, just the desire to learn and your full commitment to the program!
SCHEDULE
We have spread the program over four months to accommodate those with full time jobs, seasonal residents, and students with other time commitments. Your dedication and 100% participation is required for this program. In addition to the scheduled meeting times, you will complete individual and group homework projects, observe and participate in several weekly group classes, contribute Karma Yoga hours, and develop a home practice.
times:
Wednesdays: 5:30 – 8:30pm
Fridays: 5:30 – 8:30pm
Saturdays: 12pm – 6pm
Sundays: 9am – 7pm
Dates and times may be subject to change.
FACULTY & GUEST TEACHERS
The Yoga Sanctuary Teacher Training Program is directed by Bonnie Yonker, owner of The Yoga Sanctuary and a Yoga Alliance Registered Instructor (E-RYT) with over nine years of teaching experience. The faculty includes local RYT Yoga Instructors and world-renowned guest instructors to offer students one of the best Training Programs in Southwest Florida. The Yoga Sanctuary is proud to present the following guest Master Teachers for the 2011 – 2012 Teacher Training Program:
Alan Finger – Subtle Anatomy (Chakras & Tantra)
South African Tantric and Kriya Yoga Master Alan Finger began studying Yoga with his father, Mani Finger, and renowned swamis of the past century at the age of 16. Alan and Mani created ISHTA Yoga. ISHTA is an acronym for The Integrated Science of Hatha, Tantra, and Ayurveda, and also translates to “that which resonates with the individual spirit” in Sanskrit. The ISHTA style integrates breath-based flow Yoga with alignment, meditation, and healing bodywork. Before creating a home for ISHTA, Alan co-founded Yoga Zone, Be Yoga, and Yoga Works. Alan has co-authored several books including Introduction to Yoga with Al Bingham and Chakra Yoga and Breathing Space with Katrina Repka. Alan travels the world to share his teachings. He currently lives and teaches in New York City where he co-owns ISHTA Yoga with his partner, Julie Wilcox, and his wife, Sarah Platt-Finger.
Dr. Carrie Demers – Ayurveda
As the Director of the Himalayan Institute Total Health Center, Dr. Carrie Demers M.D., lectures nationally on Ayurveda and holistic health. Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Dr. Demers is a holistic physician who blends modern medicine with traditional approaches to health. After receiving her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati and completing her residency at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, Dr. Demers went on to study massage, homeopathy, nutrition, herbal medicine, Yoga and Ayurveda. Widely recognized for her expertise in holistic health, Dr. Demers has been quoted in Time magazine, and is a frequent contributor to Yoga International magazine.
Bobby Clennell – Asana
Bobby Clennell has been a direct student of B.K.S. Iyengar, Geeta Iyengar and Prashant Iyengar for over 30 years. She is the author and illustrator of The Woman’s Yoga Book and the children’s book Watch Me Do Yoga. Bobby also created “Yoga Yantra”, a short animated film based on the movements of B.K.S. Iyengar during his own Yoga practice. As a core faculty member of the Iyengar Yoga Institute in New York, Bobby tours nationally and internationally. Her teaching style combines discipline and precision with warmth, humor, compassion, and constant encouragement.
TUITION
One of the greatest benefits of participating in The Yoga Sanctuary Teacher Training Program is FREE classes! Your tuition also includes 20% off all workshops by TYS instructors, all books required for the program, and all other retail items! Your unlimited classes and savings begin once your registration is paid in full.
Early Registration: $2750
Deposit of $500 due within two weeks of acceptance into the program.
Standard Registration: $2950
Deposit of $500 due within two weeks of acceptance into the program.
Payment Plan: $3150
Deposit of $500 due within two weeks of acceptance into the program.
Three payments of $850 will be automatically charged to your credit card beginning the first day of the program. If you are interested in the payment plan, or have any questions, please e-mail bonnie@theyogasanctuary.biz.
CURRICULUM
Theory & Practice of Asana, Pranayama, & Meditation
Teaching Methodology
Anatomy & Physiology
Subtle Anatomy – Tantra, Chakras, and Bhandas
Yoga Philosophy, Ethics & Lifestyle
Ayurveda
The Business of Yoga
Practicum – The Art of Teaching & Sequencing
please contact bonnie@theyogasanctuary.biz for any additional information.
