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This is a 200 hour, 6 month teacher training that will run over 7 weekends with a 5 day intensive to finish the program. The training begins May 2013 and will conclude in January 2014
FACULTY:
Rameen Peyrow
Rameen began his practice of yoga at a very young age with Meditation. His practice of meditation eventually led to Hatha yoga and then to Ashtanga Yoga. In 2002 he was authorized to teach by Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois of Mysore, India. Rameen has a holistic approach to teaching yoga with a strong focus on meditation & yoga philosophy.
The Sattva practice evolved from years of meditation, studies in India and personal practice. Sattva is a state of being, an inspiration & is the state of balanaced mind, so the individual can experience the authentic self. With his commitment and love for meditation & yoga he is dedicated to teaching people how to connect to the authentic experience of the self and the process of realizing their full potential.
-"Come discover your own true nature" -Rameen
Rameen offers a comprehensive teacher intensive program that will prepare teachers & aspiring teachers to introduce & teach yoga safely and effectively.
Matthew Van Der Giessen
Matthew Van Der Giessen will be teaching the anatomy portion of this workshop.
More info on Matthew can be found at the www.somaticsinstitute.com.
INVESTMENT:
PRICE: $3,000 before April 1st, 2013
$3,400 after April 1st, 2013
*there will be an additional fee of $300 for the anatomy portion of the workshop
Payment Schedule:
Deposit if $1,000 will hold your space once you are accepted. Deposits are non refundable as of March 1st. After March 1st payment must be made in full if you have been accepted.
We are accepting applications on a first come first serve basis.
Space is limited. Early application suggested
Teacher Training Application
REQUIRED READINGS:
please purchase & read prior to training
Moola Bandha: The Master Key by Swami Buddhananda
Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Swami Muktibodhananda
Yoga Sutras (suggested translation: by Sri S. Satchidananda)
The Deeper Dimensions of Yoga by Georg Feuerstein
The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga by Ray Long
Light on Pranayama, The Yogic Art of Breathing by B.K.S. Iyengar
Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar
Suggested Readings:
The Language of Yoga: Complete A to Y Guide to Asana Names, Sanskrit Terms, and Chants (Sanskrit Edition) by Nicolai Bachman
Shambhala Guide to Yoga by Georg Feuerstein
CURRICULUM
1. TECHNIQUES & PRACTICE: (100hrs)
-Including daily asana practice, pranayama & meditation practice & training
-Breath is the key. Introducing Pranayama techniques
-Putting together posture sequences
-Sanskrit names of the postures will be introduced - principles of alignment and adjustments will be taught
2. TEACHING METHODOLOGY: (28hrs)
-includes principles of demonstration, observation, assisting & correcting, instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher.
-business aspects of yoga
-finding your voice
-moving through postures safely & preventing injuries
3. ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY:(21hrs)
-Anatomy and physiology: includes both physical and energetic anatomy (chakras, koshas, nadis, bandhas)
- for the physical anatomy portion of the workshop, we will have expert in Anatomy, Matthew Van Der Giessen teaching.
Develop a deeper awareness in your asana practice between the movement muscles on the surface of the body and the postural muscles situated closer to the spine and the joints. Learn how to relax into your practice and not only find more movement and lightness but also a connection into more strength and co-ordination.
This asana class is designed for intermediate & advanced students of any yoga style. Forward bending will be covered on May 24 with backbending on May 31
The theme for this Partner class is standing poses. Standing poses create overall strength and energy through alignment and balance.
Join Spring and Shane and launch your summer practice in what will be the last partner class of the season.
The Partner Workshops are an All Level hatha yoga experience that support those who are new to yoga, as well as challenge those with an established yoga practice. The workshop is designed for adults who want to share their yoga experience with another person, be it your friend, sibling, a fellow yoga student, or a significant other.
Feedback from our February Class:
"Great Humour, nice pace."
"You were very thorough and gave excellent direction, we loved the partner experience."
COMPLIMENTARY WORKSHOP!
What would you say if you could wave a magic wand and not age or ever get cancer or heart disease? Would you want to know how to do it? Then come join Dr. Cox, owner of Acadia Wellness Centre, share the current scientific literature of how the super antioxidants in fruits and vegetables control your youth genes and how you can turn your youth genes on!
Back by popular demand after her sell-out workshops in the past few years, Julie has agreed to offer an asana-based workshop in Calgary.
Julie’s previous Calgary workshops have focused on formal anatomy instruction. This workshop will emphasize core issues for the focus group of postures, followed by deep asana practice to enhance understanding and embodiment of the yoga teachings.
Julie was anatomy columnist for the Yoga Journal for eight years and now writes for Yoga International.
For many years Julie has worked to integrate the healing powers of yoga with her Western medical knowledge.
She has created a unique teaching style and teaches workshops, including "Anatomy Awareness in Asana" and "Yoga for Physical Therapists," throughout the U.S., Canada and in Europe. You can also see more of her work in the Yoga Journal online.
If yoga is your passion, maybe now is the time to grow from student to teacher. Vikasa is a certified yoga school, hundreds of students successfully pass intensive teacher training courses each year to receive a globally recognized 200 hours Yoga Alliance certificate.
Our inspiring yoga teacher training is run by a group of outstanding and leading professional yoga teachers, and will satisfy even the most demanding and inquisitive mind.
Our beautiful open-air and ocean front yoga salas offer a serene setting with soothing sounds of the ocean.
You’ll make a new network of peers, mentors, and friends that will open up opportunities and new experiences.
You’ll transform yourself to be a person that is easier to be happy, harder to be upset, and all around wiser and healthier. Teacher training allows the student to become immersed in anatomical demonstrations and philosophical lessons. You’ll also be getting lots of hands on experience teaching and assisting your fellow classmates as we compassionately guide you to be the best you can be.
This course is appropriate for all levels – including beginners! We believe that everyone is a yogi, and that means you. You don’t need to be flexible or thin, or have the “right” clothes. You don’t need to know ancient Sanskrit or burn incense in your home. All you need to do is show up with an open mind and do your best. You will transform your body, mind and life with this course, just as we did.
Vikasa provides an inspiring yoga environment created by Konstantin Miachin.
Vikasa is set in a spectacular hilltop environment which gives you breathtaking sea-views throughout the resort, be it from the yoga salas, the rooms, the infinity pool or the restaurant.
The center of evolution is Konstantin Miachin, a yoga innovator who created the challenging and ever-evolving Vikasa style. His practice and teachings have brought him to all corners of the world. Vikasa yoga center is dedicated to the study of yoga, holistic health and consciousness evolution.
Our restaurant has found its own formula to combine healthy ingredients with pure indulgence. Enjoy the evolution of healthy food from our famous sea-view terrace, served by our friendly staff.
Vikasa yoga retreat is located on Koh Samui island, a tropical dream destination in Thailand, the land of smiles. Located on the most beautiful part of Koh Samui, situated on the rocks, between Chaweng and Lamai. Thailand is one of the safest countries in the world to travel in, especially for young women looking for a yoga teacher training course.
More than yoga, we offer you inspiration and transformation
Vikasa – evolution of yoga
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