300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training - Coming in May, 2010
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Programs
What is Awaken Yogic Studies (AYS)?
AYS is a 150 hour program, suitable for those who may not desire to be teachers, but wish to deepen their understanding of the Tradition of Yoga. This course covers the history, philosophy and psychology of Yoga, energy anatomy and chakras, asana development and alignment, anatomy and physiology, meditation, mantra, pranayama and Sanskrit terminology. Coursework includes reading assignments, take-home quizzes, and short essays that demonstrate understanding. A yogic studies certificate is given upon successful completion of the program.
What is Awaken Yoga Teacher Training (ATT)?
ATT is a 300 hour course, registered with Yoga Alliance. Once ATT students successfully complete the 150 AYS hours they may immediately begin an additional 150 hours specific to the teaching of yoga. ATT includes teaching methodology of asana, safety and alignment, pranayama, meditation, and Sanskrit pronunciation. Ample time is provided for practice-teaching sessions with emphasis on voice, timing, ethics, and other topics. Students are given a variety of assignments, projects, practicum hours (student teaching), and outside classroom experience. Graduation requirements include submission of acceptable homework and project assignments as well as a passing grade in the final exam (written and practical). Upon successful completion, an Awaken Yoga Teacher Training certificate is given. Our graduates are Certified Yoga Teachers (CYT) with Awaken Yoga Teacher Training, and are qualified to apply for registration with Yoga Alliance (RYT).
What if I decide I want to become a teacher during/after my experience in AYS?
This option is available as a tuition add-on. Details are included in the table below.
How do I enroll for ATT?
Download
the Spring 2010 Application here
Please fill out the application and mail to Awaken Yoga School (Yogic Studies does not need to submit an application):PO Box 783
Wickliffe, OH 44092- Once you are notified of acceptance, please make your payment as indicated by the below table.
- Once payment is received you will be sent a welcome letter and reading assignments for the first meeting.
| Course Options | Total Due | Paid in Full By | Early Payment Discount | Payment options | Refund Policy |
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Yogic Studies & Teacher Training | $3300 |
April 30th, 2010 |
March 20th - $3150 |
Payments can be made by Credit Card via Paypal, Check or Cash. Checks are to be made out to the Awaken Yoga School and mailed to our PO Box: Awaken Yoga |
No refunds after 30 days of receipt or 10 days before training starts. Any refunds given will result in a $55 processing fee. |
Yogic Studies only |
$1500 |
April 30th, 2010 |
N/A |
||
Teacher Training as add-on |
$1900 |
January 10th, 2011 |
N/A |
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Awaken Yoga Scholarship
The Awaken Yoga Scholarship is a $1,200 scholarship towards the 2010 teacher training program, plus all required books. Those who meet the criteria below are eligible to apply. One scholarship is available for the upcoming course.
Please download the following
PDF file for information about the Scholarship and how to apply:
Download
the Scholarship information
Deadline is April 1st, 2010. Questions about the scholarship can be directed to Jennifer at awakenyoga@att.net
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Location:
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Yoga Training Sessions will be held at: |
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Dates & Meeting Times:
Meeting Times:
8 AM - 4 PM on Saturdays
8 AM - 3 PM on Sundays
Dates:
2010 |
2011 |
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May 15th & 16th June 12th & 13th July 10th & 11th August 14th & 15th September 11th & 12th October 9th & 10th November 13th & 14th December 4th & 5th |
January
8th & 9th January 29th & 30th - Last Day for Yogic Studies! February 19th & 20th March 12th & 13th April 2nd & 3rd April 30th & May 1st May 21st & 22nd June 11th & 12th July 9th & 10th July 30th & 31st - Last day for Teacher Trainee’s! |
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A Yoga Teacher Training filled with Awakenings:
Yogic Studies Program and Teacher Training Program
- Learn the Traditional Foundation of Hatha Yoga. including the Branches of Yoga and Basic Practices.
- Study the Chakra System and become familiar with Energy Anatomy
- Study with experienced teachers certified through many various schools of yoga: Satyananda, Sivananada, Ashtanga, Shiva Rea Prana Vinyasa Flow, and more!
- Learn the Therapeutic and Healing aspects of Asana and Sanskrit terminology
- Experience the different levels of yoga classes including:Beginners Hatha and Vinyasa, Gentle Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Chair Yoga, Solar and Lunar Vinyasa Flows, Prenatal and Therapeutic Yoga
- Lectures on Yogic History & Philosphy, Ayurveda, Raw Foods and Detox, Tantra and more!
- Learn Kriyas. Shaktkarma, and Jala Neti
- In-class room meditation techniques for teaching
- Yoga Nidra and other specific Pratyahara practices
Teacher Training Program Only
- Learn the Therapeutic and Healing aspects of Asana as well as proper hands-on assist and Sanskrit terminology
- Grasp the experiences and methodology behind intelligent class sequencing for the different levels of yoga classes including: Beginners Hatha and Vinyasa, Gentle Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Chair Yoga, Solar and Lunar Vinyasa Flows, Prenatal and Therapeutic Yoga
- In-class room teaching experience
- In-class room meditation techniques for teaching
- Learn a creative approach to the techniques of teaching Vinyasa Flow, as inspired through the education I received from my teacher Shiva Rea and my own methodology
- Become inspired and take with you the tools for starting your own Yoga Professional path and ethics to teaching
- Opportunities to participate in outside classroom experience, such as assisting in workshops and classes at studios!
- Practice and learn to teach Basic Pranayama and Kriya yoga techniques
- Creative and inspiring projects that will help your future as a teacher
- Study various yogic texts to enhance your learning’s as a teacher
LEFT: Tantra Exploration with Shakthi.
RIGHT: Awaken Yoga's Director, Jennifer Langsdale, assists student
Michael Lewandowski in Urdvha Hastasana.
Pictures taken at Painesville Township Park, June 2009, by Tammy Mellert
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Your Teachers:
Jennifer Langsdale
Director and Creator of
Awaken Yoga School
E.Y.T and Certified Yoga Therapist 500 hrs.
Jennifer is the Director and Creator of The Awaken Yoga School and Awaken
Yoga Studies Programs. She is a certified Therapeutic and Hatha Yoga Teacher.
Jennifer has over 3,000 hours of Teaching Experience teaching at studios
and spaces all around Northeast Ohio. She is currently working to complete
her 300 hr. training with Shiva Rea’s Samudra School. She currently
teaches at Harmony Yoga Studios, One Tree Yoga, Nishkama Yoga, and hosts
workshops around the area. She also has her private Yoga Therapy practice
at Nishkama Yoga Studio, in Independence, Ohio. She values the tradition
of yoga and the goal of her school is to study yoga in a comfortable and
healthy environment, while learning this 5,000 year old tradition in a way
she feels honors the ancestors of the yogic path.
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Deanna Black, LMT, CYT
Teaching A&P modules for Awaken Yoga Teacher Training
Deanna’s fascination with how the body responds both consciously and
unconsciously to movement and physical stress has led her to be physically
active her entire life. She has over 20 years experience as a teacher of
group and individual exercise, cycling, and yoga classes throughout the
Midwest and internationally. Deanna enjoys sharing this experience and has
been an invited guest speaker at various classes, workshops and conferences.
Deanna’s formal education includes studies in marketing-management, athletic training, massage therapy and psychology. She continues to diversify her training with courses in yoga, martial arts, Pilates, and dance. Having studied yoga and Ayurveda with renowned teachers in the States, as well as masters in India, Deanna includes an emotional, mental and spiritual component to her classes - illustrating how a yogic lifestyle can bring balance and peace into one's life. You can visit her on the Web at www.deannablack.com
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Judy Churchill
Accredited Teacher
Judy
Churchill is one of the few Accredited SATYANANDA YOGA® Teachers in
North America. In 2001, she received formal initiation in India from Swami
Niranjanananda Saraswati at Bihar Yoga Bharati and was given the spiritual
name, Jayasri. She later earned a Level 2 Accreditation from SYA from the
Yoga Association of Mangrove Mountain, NSW, Australia, and is registered
with Yoga Alliance (E-RYT 500). A full-time yoga teacher for the past nine
years, Jayasri teaches that yoga is much more than posture; rather, it is
a complete system of human development.
Jayasri also teaches workshops on meditation,
history & branches of yoga, and other related topics. She provides reviews
on this website of books from Yoga Publications Trust in India. Go to www.yogic-wisdom.com
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