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200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification (YTT)
2008 Weekend Program
with Laurel Hodory
This program is approved by the Yoga
Alliance™ and meets the 200-hour RYT™ requirements. Dual Certification in Hatha & Ashtanga
Yoga for the price of one certification.
Weekend Program
Begins February 21 & graduates November 9th, 2008 (see sidebar for full schedule). Applications now being accepted!
Application deadline: January
15, 2008.
Early registration deadline: December 15, 2007
Download the It's Yoga Teacher
Training 2008 brochure - COMING SOON (PDF format)
Learn the Art of:
- Developing a personal home practice;
- Asana technique using the intelligence of the Ashtanga Vinyasa
system & the refined alignment principles of Anusara Yoga;
- Adjusting, modifications & therapeutics;
- Skillful sequencing for different levels of students;
- Refined teaching methods that cultivate and differentiate outstanding
teachers from average;
- Anatomy of movement of the upper limbs, lower limbs, spine, torso
& neck;
- Subtle anatomy and energetic patterns of the chakras;
- How to practice and teach pranayama & meditation;
- Classical and Tantric Philosophy;
- Ethics & Lifestyle;
- Ayurveda; and more!
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Laurel Hodory, M.S., RYT 500™ has been an avid
student of yoga since 1992 and is inspired by the teachings of Ram
Das, Anodea Judith, Erich Schiffman, Pattabhi Jois, Paul Grilley
& John Friend.
Laurel is a certified Ashtanga teacher and an affiliated Anusara
Teacher. She inspires her students to heal, grow and experience
their fullest potential through the use of self-reflective practices.
Her classes are creative, insightful and empowering.
Adjunct Faculty
The program may include instruction with one or more of the following
adjunct faculty:
- Paul Grilley, RYT 500™
- Carlos Pomeda, M.A. Sanskrit & Religious Studies
- Sonam Targee, M. Ac.
- Craige Roberts, Ph.D.
- Debra Schroeder, D.C.
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2008 Schedule & Dates (see sidebar)
Curriculum
Asana & Anatomy
Cultivating a personal yoga practice is the cornerstone for authentic
and creative teaching. Students enrolled in the teacher training
program will learn how to develop a personal practice that is fully
conscious, incorporating alignment principles for the body, mind
& heart. Essential areas covered will include:
- Benefits and contraindications of postures;
- Explanation and application of the Anusara Principles of Alignment;
- Creative use of props and modifications of postures;
- Hands-on assists;
- General anatomy of the human body & anatomy of movement
including identification of major muscle groups and bones; and
- Range of motion, tension and compression.
Pranayama & Meditation
Pranayama and meditation are in many ways the heart of any yoga
practice. Through consistent practice they unveil powerful benefits,
transforming the practitioner. Key components taught will include:
- Regular practice of specific pranayama and meditation techniques;
- Identification of the main nadis, vayus and chakras and how
their charge manifests physically and emotionally;
- How energy moves and how to move energy; and
- How to teach specific pranayama and meditation techniques.
Philosophy, Ethics & Lifestyle
Yoga is a frame of mind and a way of life. As part of the teacher
training program, students will learn about the history of yoga
from its early roots to its current form in the West. In addition,
students will explore the following:
- Classical and Tantric Yoga Philosophies;
- Ethics of living yoga on and off the mat;
- The business of Yoga; and
- How to market yourself as a teacher.
Teaching Methodology
A skillful teacher is one who is grounded in knowledge while also
being motivated internally by her yoga practice to evolve spiritually
. At the same time, the teacher must be sensitive to her students,
always adapting her teaching to what she sees in the classroom.
Participants will learn how to:
- Script & sequence the Modified Primary Series of Ashtanga
Yoga;
- Create a hatha yoga lesson plan based on a theme;
- Step a pose up or down and teach to multiple levels of students;
- Read a student's body using principles of anatomy and energy;
- Move and direct energy in the classroom;
- Develop a course syllabus;
- Use specific techniques for illustrating a point; and
- Teach fellow trainees and real students.
Satsanga (fellowship)
A powerful aspect of the program is the satsanga, or fellowship
among the trainees. During the training there is ample opportunity
to meet and socialize with fellow trainees. Many participants find
that the satsanga provides a strong support network that
uplifts them towards their highest aspirations and even form lifelong
friendships. A graduation celebration will also be held at the close
of the course to celebrate the success of the participants.
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Time Commitment
A number of books are required reading for the course. In addition there are some written homework assignments. Students should budget a minimum of 10 hours of homework time between each weekend teacher training session. In addition, participants will be required to observe, assist and student teach classes outside of the YTT weekends. Details are as listed below.
Observing and Assisting Classes (20-25 hours)
In addition to the scheduled Intensive and Weekends, participants are required to attend additional yoga classes at It’s Yoga during the course of the training for the purpose of observing classes and practicing hands-on adjustments in a live classroom setting. Participants should count on attending a minimum of 20 classes above and beyond the scheduled meeting times to fulfill the assisting and observing requirements.
Student Teaching (10-12 hours)
As a part of the certification process, participants will be required to teach one or more demonstration classes. A demonstration class is a complete class taught from start to finish by the yoga teacher trainee. Fellow teacher trainees and the director of the Yoga Teacher Training program will attend and provide evaluation feedback. In addition to teaching one or more practicum classes, YTT participants are required to attend a minimum of six classes taught by their colleagues.
Ashtanga Practicums will be conducted during the first two weeks following the fourth or fifth weekend teacher training session. Hatha Practicums will likely be held during the first two weeks following the eighth weekend teacher training session. Practicums will generally be scheduled between the hours of 6-11am Monday through Friday, but variations will be made in order to accommodate the schedule needs of the teacher training participants.
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Tuition and Payment Options
A. Early Registration $2,650:
- $2,650 due December 15, 2007.
B. Tuition Paid in Full (before course begins) $2,850
- $300 deposit due at time of application.
- $2,550 balance due February 15, 2008.
C. New! Monthly Payment Plan $3,050:
- $300 deposit due with application
- $275 for 10 months (February-November, 2008).
Refund Policy:
If you provide written notification of your withdrawal from the program at least 10 business days prior to the start of the training, 100% fees paid less a $100 registration fee will be refunded. There are no refunds after the course begins. All printed material copyrighted to Laurel Hodory and Yoga One LLC must be returned before a refund check is issued.
What Teacher Training Fees Cover:
- All weekend training sessions
- Course manual and handouts
- Class observations, assisting and student teaching;
- Free yoga classes during YTT weekends
- Mentored teaching practicums
- 1 private mentoring meeting with the Director to discuss progress
- Option to purchase a special It's Yoga Unlimited Class Pass*
*The cost of the special YTT Unlimited Yoga Pass is $300 (regularly $810). It is valid for the duration of the YTT program beginning March 1 and ending October 31st. Once accepted into the program, participants may purchase the pass directly from It’s Yoga.
Additional fees:
Other than the Yoga Teacher Training Manual and handouts, all books and supplies such as neti pot, journal, etc. are extra.
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Who Should Enroll?
Anyone who is interested in the program should apply. However, applicants should have a good foundation in yoga. Some of the qualities that prepare students for the training and that are used in the application review process include:
- At least 2 years continuous yoga practice.
- 6 months study with the former Director of It's Yoga, Laurel
Hodory.
- A deep interest in understanding physical, spiritual, and philosophical
aspects of yoga.
If you are interested in enrolling in the program, we strongly
recommend that you begin taking classes at It's Yoga as soon
as possible. We welcome students of other traditions, graduates
of other teacher training programs, and students who have studied
with other teachers.
If you have questions, we would be happy to talk with you. Just
give us a call at (614) 487-9642.
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Application Process
- Complete an Application and Director Referral Form and submit it to It's Yoga with a $300 deposit as early as possible, but no later than the January 15, 2008.
- Applicants will be notified of their acceptance into the program
via e-mail. A reading and supply list will be provided upon acceptance into the program.
- When enrollment in the course has filled, applicants who meet
entrance requirements will be placed on a waiting list. In the
event of a cancellation, wait-listed applicants will be contacted
in the order that they were placed on the wait list.
- Applicants must choose Certification or Non-certification
track. Students choosing the Certification track will receive
a 200-hour Yoga
Alliance Approved Teacher Training Certificate upon satisfactory
completion of all course work.* The Non-certification track is offered to students who are interested in deepening their study of yoga, but do not wish to teach. Non-certification students are not required to complete some homework assignments or practicum hours. They may apply for certification up to one year after the certification course has ended with payment of a $250 late certification fee and completion of all homework and practicum hours.
*The Director of the Yoga Teacher Training program reserves the right to deny certification to any participant who has not completed course requirements or to remove a disruptive participant from the program without refund of tuition.
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How to Choose a Teacher Training Program
The Yoga Alliance
has a complete list of questions that may be helpful to you in selecting
a Yoga Teaching Training Program. Below is an abbreviated list.
For a full list, go to www.yogaalliance.com.
- Is the school registered with the Yoga
Alliance?
- How many teachers has the school graduated under theYoga
Alliance Standards?
- What are the backgrounds/qualifications of the school's teacher
trainers?
- What is material is covered in the Teacher Training Program?
- Does the schedule for the training program fit into your schedule?
It's Yoga • 1780 West Fifth Avenue • Columbus,
Ohio 43212 • 487-9642 (ITS-YOGA) •
Questions? info@itsyogacolumbus.com
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programs
2008 Schedule &
Dates:
4 Day Intensive
February 21-24 (Thursday thru Sunday)
8am-11:30am & 1:30pm-5pm
Download the It's Yoga Teacher
Training 2008 brochure - COMING SOON (PDF format)
9 Weekends
- March 28-30
- April 18-20
- May 16-28
- July 11-13
- August 1-3
- August 22-24
- September 19-21
- October 17-19
- November 7-9
Weekend Meeting Times
Friday 6-8:30pm
Saturday 8-11:30am &1:30-6pm
Sunday 8-11:30 & 12noon-2:30pm*
*Working lunch. Students should pack their lunches. A refrigerator & microwave are available at It's Yoga for students packing their lunches.
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Yoga Teacher Training Certification Programs
"I would recommend this course to anyone considering teacher
training. Laurel's generosity, compassion and patience as a teacher
allowed us to unfold at our own pace. I am so appreciative of the
grace and compassion of this particular studio."
— Turiya Gearhardt, Hospice Nurse
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