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Course Syllabus:

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Asana

Practice and Teach Yoga postures with safe and proper alignment. 

Creatively sequence your practice or your class

The Art of Observation

Effectively demonstrate poses

Giving Verbal and Hands-On Adjustments of poses

Use of Props

Common Misalignments

Strong meaningful introductions, centering and Savasana

Personal mentoring in small practice teaching groups

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Pranayama & Meditation

Fundamentals of Breathwork

Moving Prana or Life Force Energy

Creating a home Sadhana (Practice)

Cultivating Stillness in a Busy Life

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Philosphy

Yoga Sutras

The Chakras

Bhagavad Gita

The Yamas & The Niyamas

Nadis & Koshas

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Anatomy

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Sanskrit

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Class Design

Creating Sacred Space

Creating Class Themes

Languaging From the Heart

Artistically Designing Music Playlists

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Ayurveda

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Chanting & Bhakti Yoga

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Business & Ethics of Yoga

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Study Between Sessions

In between sessions assignments are given to help integrate the teachings. This homework is an integral aspect to the overall experience and provides continued support as the learning process is taken home.

These assignments include a daily Sadhana (practice) of breathwork (pranayama), meditation, and asana (physical poses), keeping a daily sadhana journal, checking in with training classmates weekly, observation of classes outside the training, practice teaching to family, friends, and/or students, required reading, written exercises and a take home exam.

 

Pre-Requisites:

Minimum of 1 year of Yoga experience with a steady practice over the last 6 months or by teacher's permission

A dedication to learn, grow, open your heart, and be coached

Acceptance into the program is based on approval of your application

 

Investment:

Early registration by  September 1st 2024 (with $500 deposit) - $3,495. Full price is $3,995. Balance due by day one of training. Payment plan available (See application).

 

Refunds to persons accepted into the program are as follows:

If you cancel more than seven days before the course begins, you will be refunded the amount paid minus a non-refundable $100 processing fee.

If you cancel less than 7 days before the program begins, refunds (minus a non-refundable $100 processing fee) are only issued if your space can be filled from a waiting list.

No refunds are issued once the course begins.

Additional Costs: Accommodations, meals, travel, and required books.

*If you are in need of financial assistance with tuition, please reach out to us at ben@benwisch.com.

 

Certification Requirements:

Certification is based on the performance and demonstration of your teaching ability, attitude, and satisfactory completion of all assignments and exams. To become certified in this course, you must demonstrate a basic understanding and integration of the asanas, philosophy, heart language, and other teaching methodologies. When all of the above is achieved, you will be certified as a Vinyasa Yoga teacher at the 200 hour level.

Additional Certification Requirements:

Must be able to perform basic asanas with integration, precision, and heart. You need to be able to demonstrate the basic alignment principles and attitude in your own body.

Pass the written tests with a score of 90% or higher.

Successfully complete all homework and required reading.

Sign the code of ethics agreement.

Pay all fees and outstanding balances.

Must have full attendance, participation, and a yogic attitude

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