subtle
yoga teacher training
with
kaoverii weber, e-ryt
a 250 hour certification
may
2006 – feb. 2007
namaste
yoga and healing center
asheville, nc
embark
upon the inward journey.
embrace your inner wisdom.
share the experience.
the
subtle yoga teacher training program is a unique opportunity for
sustained immersion in the ancient art of yoga which will lead you
to nothing short of profound personal transformation. whether you
are an experienced teacher, an aspiring teacher, or simply dedicated
to your practice, the subtle yoga approach to training will provide
you with a unique structure in which to experience the vastness
of yoga.
traditionally,
revered yoga instructors were those who taught by example – their
lives were an embodiment of the principles of yoga – wisdom, clarity,
intuition, serenity, courage and a commitment to service. the subtle
yoga teacher training program offers you the opportunity to become
this kind of teacher – to exemplify and to learn to share yoga with
others from the deepest part of your being, as it was originally
intended.
the
world needs yoga teachers who possess a deep self-knowledge and
radiate a commitment to service. during subtle yoga teacher training
you will unveil the depths of your spirit in order to authentically
hold and transmit this ancient wisdom tradition.
upon completion you will be eligible to register with yoga alliance
as a ryt 200.
what
is subtle yoga?
“subtle”
is the english equivalent of the sanskrit word “sattva” which is
one of the three qualities that guide all movement in the universe
(the other two being “rajas” or dynamic and “tamas” or static).
while much of what is practiced in america today is “rajasic” yoga,
with a primary focus on the mechanics of the gross body, subtle
yoga emphasizes connecting not only to the physical body but also
to the deeper layers of the self and imbuing the practice with increasing
inner awareness. subtle yoga is not the same thing as gentle yoga.
subtle
yoga focuses on deepening awareness when learning and practicing
yoga. here, the quality of awareness brought to the practice is
as important as learning the techniques. subtle yoga is about going
beyond instinctual and intellectual ways of knowing about yoga in
order to understand and practice from a deeper part of the self.
the experience of yoga broadens when one taps into more subtle capacities
of mind, such as intuition and surrender. subtle yoga is about approaching
the deepest part of yourself and allowing that inner wisdom and
knowing to overflow from your practice into your daily
life.
curriculum
reading and homework
seva
practice
requirements
application (space is limited)
cost
schedule
registration
accomodations
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yoga
teacher training curriculum
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in
this course you will immerse yourself in the traditional practices
of yoga over a period of 10 months. the class will meet one weekend
a month. you will learn how to teach asanas safely and effectively
and you will gain a thorough understanding of the anatomy and alignment
of each pose.
this
teacher training will be explored in the spirit of pariprashnena
– the practice of refining the questions. morning sessions will
explore the ancient wisdom of yoga. in the afternoon, you will learn
the skills necessary to teach good yoga classes.
asanas
and more. . .
the asanas you will learn to teach will emerge organically as the
physical expression of what we are learning, and as the vehicle
for processing the information and embodying it. additionally you
will learn to teach meditations and mantras in relation to the weekend
themes. each day of training will include kiirtan (chanting) and
meditation. this training includes essential theory and practice
of tantric yoga including yoga postures to balance the chakras,
mudras, meditation, yoga psychology, breath awareness, energy flows
and self-massage.
weekend
1 (may 5-7, 2006): yoga epistemology (way of knowing)
- introduction to the program.
- introduction to the process of deepening self-awareness.
- how do we understand what life is about and how does this relate
to becoming a good yoga teacher?
weekend
2 (june 16-18): yoga cosmology
- the manifestation of consciousness.
- the cycle of creation and the evolution of consciousness.
- the human potential.
weekend
3 (july 14-17): yoga psychology/subtle anatomy
- the human being as a microcosm or a hologram of the universe.
- the anatomy of the chakra system as it mirrors universal evolution
and reveals the psyche.
- other subtle components of the human structure and their relevance
to the practice.
weekend
4 (aug 11-13): anatomy and physiology
- the mind creates the body.
- the function of the physical body and its relation to the process
of self-realization.
weekend
5 (sept. 22-24): yama and niyama
- yoga
ethics as the foundation for all yoga practices.
weekend
6 (oct. 13-15): a day in the life of a yogi
- some
of the lesser known supportive practices of the yogi.
- how
the yogi constantly prepares him/herself for meditation and lives
harmoniously in the world.
weekend
7 (nov. 10-12): pedagogy (teaching method) and the business of yoga
- in as much as there are subtle ways of understanding authentic
yoga, there are also subtle ways to teach it. how does a teacher
conduct his/ her business with equanimity in the spirit of seva?
weekend
8 (dec. 8-10): seva
- seva (service) is as important as the quest for self-realization.
- what are the different kinds of seva and how do they affect
the process of self-realization?
weekend
9 (jan. 12-14, 2007): surrender and devotion
- the realm of experience that takes one beyond awareness of the
small self leads to a sense of surrender and devotion to all that
is.
weekend
10 (feb. 9-11, 2007): svadyaya (self-reflection)
- self and group reflection on this learning experience and plans
for continuing.
- review.
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and homework there is a required reading
list and reasonable homework will be assigned between each session.
journal writing will be encouraged.
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seva
a seva (service) project in the name of namaste yoga and healing
center will be selected by the group and undertaken as part of the
training – part of each weekend will be spent doing social service
for a local non-profit.
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practice
you will be required to meditate twice a day during the 10 month
program. you must start with at least 10 minutes, twice a day, and
you will be encouraged to increase the amount as we proceed. you
will also be required to practice asanas every day.
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requirements
- attendance at each weekend
- fulfilling reading and writing requirements
- attending 3 yoga classes between weekends (classes with kaoverii
strongly encouraged)
- student teaching/assisting at least 20 classes
- research paper or equivalent project
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the fee for the entire training is $1500. $500 is due upon registration
and the balance is due by april 28, 2006. payment plans are available,
please inquire.
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schedule
2006: may 5-7, june 16-18, july 14-17, aug 11-13, sept. 22-24,
oct. 13-15, nov. 10-12, dec. 8-10
2007: jan. 12-14, feb. 9-11
time: fri. 6-9, sat. 8-12 and 1-6, sun. 8-12 and 1-3
subject to change
attendance at all weekends is required. however, if you have a conflict
with one of the weekends, you will be able to make up the work in
a private 4-hour class with kaoverii at an extra charge of $100.
the anatomy and physiology weekend (august 11-13) is mandatory.
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registration
is required by april 28, 2006. mail check or money order payable
to namaste yoga and healing center to:
namaste yoga & healing center
c/o sytt
57 broadway street
asheville, nc 28801
for payment by visa & master card, please call namaste at 828.253.6985.
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accomodations
namaste yoga and healing center was created for those who seek their
true essence and wish to surround themselves in a like-minded community.
if you are coming from out of town, there are many accommodation
options in asheville from modest to upscale. please visit
www.namasteasheville.com for more information.
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