teacher training

December 1, 2010 – April 10, 2011
200 hr Yoga Alliance ® Teacher Training Program

INFORMATION SESSION

Wednesday, October 13, 2010 7pm
Learn more about the teacher training program. Enjoy tea and snacks as you have all of your questions answered.

This 200 hour Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher Training Program is ideal for aspiring yoga teachers, yoga students who just want to deepen their understanding of Yoga, as well as 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. Upon completion of this program, you are qualified to register as an instructor with the internationally recognized Yoga Alliance.

PRE-REQUISITES

This program is geared towards students with at least one year of consistent yoga practice. Each applicant must complete the Teacher Training application(.pdf) and 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, or any student with other time commitments. Your dedication and 100% participation is required for this program. In addition to the scheduled meeting times, you will be assigned individual and group homework projects, observe and participate in several weekly group classes, complete karma yoga hours, and develop a home practice.

times:
Wednesdays: 5:30 – 8:30pm
Fridays: 5:30 – 8:30pm
Saturdays: 12pm – 6pm
Sundays: 9am – 6pm

dates:
Dec. 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 15, 17, 18, 19, 29
Jan. 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 19, 21, 23, 26
Feb. 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 16, 18, 19, 20, 23
Mar. 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 16, 18, 19, 20, 23, 25, 30
Apr. 2, 6, 9, 10
Graduation Party: April 30th
Dates & 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 eight years experience in teaching. The faculty includes local RYT Yoga Instructors and World-Renowned Guest Instructors who will provide you with one of the best Training Programs in Southwest Florida. The Yoga Sanctuary is proud to present the following guest Master Teachers for the 2010 – 2011 Teacher Training Program:

David Keil – Physical Anatomy
David Keil is an authorized Ashtanga teacher who has traveled around the world teaching anatomy to yoga practitioners and teachers. As an instructor of Kinesiology (the study of movement and musculoskeletal anatomy) at Miami’s Educating Hands School of Massage, David had developed a fun, informal and informative style of teaching. The simplicity and accessibility of the information as David presents it brings the anatomy alive in a way that you have never experienced before and allows you to make your own connections to your practice. For more information on David, please visit his website at www.yoganatomy.com

Alan Finger – Subtle Anatomy (Chakras & Tantra)
South African Tantric and Kriya Yoga Master Alan Finger began studying yoga at the age of 16 with his father Mani Finger and renowned swamis of the past century. 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.

Bobby Clennell
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 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, 20% off all books required for the program, and 15% off all other retail items! Your unlimited classes and savings begin once your registration is paid in full and continues through April 30th.

Early Registration: $2750
Deposit of $500 due within two weeks of acceptance into the program. Balance due by October 15, 2010.

Standard Registration: $2950
Deposit of $500 due within two weeks of acceptance into the program. Balance due by November 20, 2010.

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 December 1st. 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.