Birchwood Center's Level 1 Yoga Teacher Training
for 200-Hour Certification

The Basics

Prerequisite:

• At least six months of
  previous yoga practice

Program Outline:

• Principles of Asana and Alignment
• Teaching Methodology
• Introduction to Pranayama
• Introduction to Yoga Philosophy - Yoga Sutras
• Anatomy & Physiology Part One
• Introduction to the Pranic Body
• Chanting and Meditation
• Finding your Voice
• How to Structure a Class
• How to Develop Warm Ups
• Building on a Theme
• The Business of Yoga
• Presenting Yourself as a Teacher

Program Requirements:

• Techniques: 100 Hours
• Philosophy, Ethics & Lifestyle: 30 Hours
• Teaching Methodology: 25 Hours
• Anatomy & Physiology: 20 Hours
• Other Requirements: 25 Hours

Attendance Requirements:

• One weekend per month for five months: Friday evening, all day Saturday and Sunday, September through January
• Attendance at no less than 55 asana classes with the Primary Teachers

• September 2008
  Friday 12th - 6:00-9:00pm
  Saturday 13th - 9:00am-7:00pm
  Sunday 14th - 12:00-7:00pm
• October 2008
  Friday 17th - 6:00-9:00pm
  Saturday 18th - 9:00am-7:00pm
  Sunday 19th - 12:00-7:00pm
• November 2008
  Friday 21st - 6:00-9:00pm
  Saturday 22nd - 9:00am-7:00pm
  Sunday 23rd - 12:00-7:00pm

• December 2008
  Friday 19th - 6:00-9:00pm
  Saturday 20th - 9:00am-7:00pm
  Sunday 21st - 12:00-7:00pm
• January 2009
  Friday 16th - 6:00-9:00pm
  Saturday 17th - 9:00am-7:00pm
  Sunday 18th - 12:00-7:00pm

Graduation: Sunday, February 8th, 2009 - 2:00-5:00pm
Unlimited class card: September 7, 2008-January 31, 2009

Cost for 200-hour Training:

• To be considered for the 200-hour training, all applications must include a non-refundable $50 application fee and a $500 deposit (separate checks please). If accepted into program the $500 deposit will be deducted from the full tuition. If an applicant is not accepted into the program the $500 deposit will be refunded. Deposit is non-refundable after September 12, 2008.
• The cost of the 200-hour Teacher Training program is $2900 if paid in four monthly payments or $2700 if paid in full by August 31, 2008 or
• Monthly payments will be divided as followed:
  $2900 minus the $500 deposit = $2400. Four equal payments of $600 will be due by September 12, October 17, November 21, and December 19. The first payment is required by September 12, 2008.
• The cost of the training includes all materials, (excluding text books) and unlimited classes at Birchwood Center for the duration of the program. Trainees will receive a 10% discount on all workshops offered at Birchwood as well as a 10% discount at Birchwood Yoga Essentials. (Some restrictions apply.)