Yoga Teacher Training
A lot of people think that becoming a yoga instructor is like learning to teach a basic form of fitness. I think it is one of the most intense commitments one can make. To really be a good yoga teacher, you need to have knowledge of anatomy like an orthopedic surgeon, a grasp on philosophy like university professor and the knowledge of the human soul like a priest. Furthermore being a good yoga teacher requires us to practice what we preach and have the skills to handle the hardships in life so we can maintain a high level of personal energy in order to give immensely to others.
If these skills are things you desire then this unique, informative and powerful course will fill you with confidence to teach what you love. We will cover yoga philosophy, sequencing, alignment, therapy, lifestyle choices that will be invaluable tools in making you a great teacher and a positive force in the world.
Because my major life mission is about bringing the energy from my deep connection to Nature into the world, I want to offer this course in a retreat setting. A place where we can leave our day to day concerns behind, immerse ourselves in the wonder of being alive and surround ourselves with a community of other people on a similar bliss path; A place where we can fully absorb the immensity of the life-transforming commitment of becoming a yoga instructor. There are two 10 day sessions. Session one in Vancouer and the session 2 in Ucluelet.
Namaste,
Eoin
the next teacher training
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Just announced: April and October 2009 is now scheduled.
Choose either the 200 hour Yoga Alliance Certified teacher training or the 100 hour.
classes will be run in two sessions. 10 days in April, 2008 (100 hour) and 12 days in October 2008 (2nd half, 200 hour)
The Vancouver Sessions 100 hour (first half)
April 18-27, 2008. Kitsilano
Alignment, Physiology, Lifestyle,
Philosophy, Biomechanical Principles,
Following Your Bliss, Answering the Call: Adapting Yoga to our Modern Era
Goal is be ready to assist and apprentice for summer 2008.
The Ucluelet Sessions 200 hour (2nd half)
October 3-12, 2008
Deep Knowledge, Lifestyle, Philosophy
Biomechanical Principles, Teaching Fundamentals
Creative Sequencing, Discovering Your Voice
Marketing, Business of Yoga
200 hour (both sessions): $2,999
100 hour (vancouver sessions only): $1,799
ask about our payment plan (4 payments of $750 every 3 months) or 12 payments of $250/month
the trainings are sequential, but if you are currently a yoga teacher and want to take session 2, email and application. we strongly recommend both sessions though.
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required readings
anatomy of movement by Blandine Calais-Germain
recommended readings
these books will be referred to during the course. it is not essential to read them all, but if you are inspired by some or all, please pick them up at a library or banyen books or amazon.
1) bhagavad gita by Stephen Mitchell
2) heart of yoga by T.K.V. Desikachar pg's 145-215 (yoga sutras)
3) power vs force by David R. Hawkins
4) power of myth chapter 1 "myth and the modern world" and chapter 4 "sacrifice and bliss"
5) tao of pooh by Benjamin Hoff
6) tao te ching by Lao Tzu and Stephen Mitchell
7) sacred balance by David Suzuki
8) somatics by Thomas Hanna
9) natural intelligence by Susan Aposhyan