Teacher Training

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Vinyasa (FLOW) Yoga Teacher Training
and Immersion

September 19th - 23rd, 2011 (Mon-Fri)
from 9:30am - 4:30pm

September 24th & 25th, 2011 (Sat & Sun)
from 1:30pm - 8:30pm

This Vinyasa Yoga course instructed by Clara Roberts-Oss is designed for anyone wanting to deepen their knowledge of Vinyasa Yoga (also referred to as Power Yoga), and for 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training graduates wanting to incorporate Vinyasa Flow Yoga into their teaching style.

Existing 200 hr certified teachers - the hours of the course can be applied towards your 500 hr certification, as well the course is eligible for 36 CEUs with Yoga Alliance (Continuing Education Units are required to maintain your status as a Registered Yoga Teacher). The week-long Vinyasa (FLOW) Yoga Teacher Training is delivered in 4 modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Vinyasa Yoga

The first module is designed to break down the fundamentals of Vinyasa (FLOW) Yoga. Explore the yoga poses that comprise the components of a vinyasa flow class, pranayama (breathing techniques) and Bhandas and learn how to move in and out of postures safely, with correct alignment, using the breath as the guide. The asanas included are: Surya Namaskars (Sun Salutations), standing poses, balancing postures, core strengtheners, seated and reclining postures. We will explore the roots of Vinyasa Yoga, the Ashtanga Yoga system, as well as creative flows from Jivamukti and Shiva Rea's Prana Flow.

Module 2: The Art of Sequencing

This sequencing module workshop is designed to create a strong yoga practice and deepen their understanding of how to create a Vinyasa Yoga flow. Includes:

• Dynamic 1.5 hr hour practice sessions
• Discussions on how to create classes based both on sequencing around "peak poses" as well as based on "element or feeling"
• Group practice sessions creating sequences based on peak poses and themes
• Learning to think and work outside your comfort zone
• Dynamic suggestions to break through a stale home practice or teaching style
• Q&A discussion on creating playlists

Module 3: Adjustments, Enhancements and Advanced Asana

This module will give you the tools to safely adjust students in common and advances yoga poses. You will adjust with more confidence, giving your students the support they need to go further into their asana practice.

You will also learn how to move in and out of advanced yoga poses safely and how to teach these asana to your students.

Module 4: How to Weave Philosophy into the Vinyasa

This class will bring us back to more esoteric parts of the practice, with the emphasis being Gita and Tantra. It will help you understand why yogic philosophy is a vital part of the practice and show you how to incorporate more esoteric principles into the physical yoga practice. We will discuss the Gita and the Tantric Quest, creating themes that can be used in class.

Required reading list:
Tantric Quest by Daniel Odier
Yoga Spandakarika by Daniel Odier

Recommended Reading:
The Radiant Sutras by Lorin Roche
Maps to Ecstasy by Gabrielle Roth
The Jivamukti Yoga Book by David Life and Sharon Gannon

$950 +HST (includes a 2hr. Trance Dance on Friday Evening)
Applications are available by contacting Hari Om Yoga (cormac@hariomyoga.com or 604-539-0566) $300 refundable deposit to accompany application / upon acceptance an additional $200 deposit required and this $500 is non-refundable - final balance due one week before program start.

Registration / Payment by Debit , Cash, Visa / MC, Amex or Cheque at the studio or by tel (visa / mc)

Questions: contact Cormac at Hari Om Yoga (cormac@hariomyoga.com or 604-539-0566)