The Yoga Centre of Burlington: Teacher Training

2012 Teacher Training Course Description

PHILOSOPHY ETHICS AND LIFESTYLE - 28 contact hours

Philosophy I: History of yoga from its Eastern beginnings; Overview of Hindu Scriptures and an introduction to the Upanisads; Study of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Eight Limbs of Yoga; Introduction to Sanskrit pronunciation and chanting. Written assignment and final quiz. Texts: ‘How to Know God, The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali’ and ‘Windows Into the Infinite’.

Philosophy II: Study of the Bhagavad Gita; An Introduction to Hindu Mythology; An Introduction to Buddhism. Written assignment and final quiz.

Ayurveda Lifestyle and Health: A workshop presenting the yogic viewpoint on the application of food in healing and maintenance of health; a look at Ayurvedic philosophy in relation to yoga practice.

Leadership and Communication: Learning the tools of compassionate leadership is essential in teaching yoga. We will learn how to service others and set an example for others to follow. We will learn how to tune into our own true nature and compassionately express our inner gifts.

Sanskrit:
The sacred sanskrit language will be studied along with mantra, Sanskrit pronunciation and chanting.

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY - 20 contact hours

Anatomy I: Includes both human physical anatomy and physiology and energy anatomy and physiology (nadis) healthy movement patterns, benefits, contraindications. Written assignment and final exam.

Chakra Study: Study of the Chakra anatomy system, its symbolism and incorporation into meditation. Written assignment and final quiz.

TECHNIQUES - 100 contact hours

These courses include asana, pranayama, kriyas 80 hours, chanting, mantra, meditation 20 hours

Meditation Study: An exploration of the many approaches to meditation. A personal approach will be encouraged. Written assignment.

Asana/Pranayama I: Study of the basic poses (alignment, cautions, modifications and benefits); the basic principles of full yoga breathing; philosophy of yoga breathing (directing and movement of energy through the breath); the science of relaxation. Written assignment and final exam. Personal Source books (accumulation of resource materials) and journals (on-going hand-written account of your experience of yoga practice) are requirements of this course. Text: ‘Light On Yoga’ & Light on Pranayama, Yoga in Action.

Asana/Pranayama II: A deeper exploration of the basic poses, including inversions: longer holding time in poses, working with variations, evolving toward intermediate and advanced poses. An exploration of intermediate breathing techniques, and bandhas. Source books and journals are required during this course.

Classroom attendance basic and advanced - Students will be required to attend at least 2 classesper week in addition to the weekend courses. One of your classes is with Nesta the others are with either Margaret or Davina.

TEACHING METHODOLOGY - 22 contact hours

Teaching methodology includes principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting, instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher, the student’s process of learning, and business aspects of yoga.

PRACTICUM - 10 contact hours

Continuing the principles and practice of teaching and assisting/correcting; an approach to teaching styles; classroom atmosphere; ethics and lifestyle; moving into the life of a yogi. 4 hours assisting and abserving, 6 hours actual teaching

Major Workshop - one weekend workshop with Francois Raoult - 13 hours.

All texts are available for purchase at The Yoga Centre or through our lending library (subject to availability).

Non-Contact Hours: In addition to contact hours there will be reading, research, written assignments, discussion, presentations, tests and of course your regular personal practice.

Total course contact hours 180
Non contact hours 70
Total hours 250

HOW TO REGISTER

Click here to download our Teacher training Application Form 2 pg pdf

Upon receipt of your application, we will make arrangements to meet with you at The Yoga Centre for an orientation and interview in order to assess acceptance. Space is limited, register early. How to Qualify for acceptance: Acceptance is at the director’s discretion which will be based on past experience and training. No one will be accepted into the program without past experience.

Books can be purchased through the centre One private session with Nesta is highly recommended.

This is a unique 9 month 125 hour in-depth and comprehensive training program, being
offered during the fall of 2011 and the winter and spring of 2012. The core 110 contact
hours provide an experiential exploration of meditation, mysticism, philosophy and
spiritual lifestyle training. The additional 15 non-contact hours provide an opportunity to
experience compassionate service. For an in-depth pdf, click here to download.

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