I am so excited to embark on the 4th annual Yoga Teacher Training Course! It is a 200-hour program, approved by Yoga Alliance: the leading authority in yoga teacher training schools. We begin October 10th, and will study through April 16th, 2016. Graduates earn a nationally recognized certificate, which gives them the credentials to register as a yoga teacher through Yoga Alliance. This registration status is recognized all over the world. All registered Yoga Alliance teachers meet minimum standards in their teacher training curriculums. These standards are set by the governing body of yoga schools, and are carried out by the school’s faculty. I take these standards very seriously. Participants of this course get an extensive education in yoga philosophy and human anatomy, and better their understanding of yoga through guidance and in-depth, personal practice.
My school embraces the many facets of yoga, yet highlights the necessity for teachers and practitioners to teach and practice according to individual needs. We gain the tools to closely examine the advice of a guru or yoga superstar before taking action. With proper education, we inevitably discover what is most useful for ourselves, and/or our students. We also learn how to recognize when yoga fads and trends might curtail our personal yoga development, and we understand when it’s best to follow our own inner teacher. We do yoga as it is appropriate for us as individuals, and learn to teach yoga as it is appropriate for our students.
Through the study of viable yogic philosophy, and the fascinating subject of human anatomy, we become engaged in the psychological and physical (mind-body) aspects of being alive and well. The mission of this course is to become deeply inspired by our mind-body integration so we may not only benefit ourselves, but also be a source of inspiration to others. To teach, or not to teach, the journey begins October 10th. When you practice yoga it not only helps you, it truly does help everyone around you, too. No yoga experience is necessary, as this course addresses all levels, and all ages (over 18 years.)
“I went into the training with a very different “agenda” than I left with. This is a wonderful thing!!! The training expanded my vision for how I can better serve my community. The curriculum was so much more than I could have imagined. It was well balanced and provided a great overview of Yoga as a whole. One thing that I especially liked was the opportunity for each student to explore personal areas of interest within the context of yoga and develop presentations. This was an amazing experience for me. I was able to further explore Chakras and Trauma Sensitive Yoga. Trauma Sensitive Yoga is a passion for me and developing the presentation provided me with the format to share the information with my community. Finally, Jill Lawson is a lovely and an exceptional instructor. It was such a pleasure and honor to have her guide us through the process. I really enjoyed the small class, which allowed us to develop close interpersonal relationships with each classmate.” Rose Jergens, RYT