Level 1 Yoga Teacher Training
for 200-Hour Certification
 The Basics
The Level I Yoga Teacher Training will provide in-depth information and fundamental tools for teaching yoga. It can serve as the foundation for one’s journey towards becoming a yoga teacher, or can support those students who wish to deepen their own practice and understanding of yoga.
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200-Hour Program Overview |
Prerequisite:
- At least six months of
previous yoga practice
Program Outline:
- Principles of Asana and Alignment
- Teaching Methodology
- Introduction to Pranayama
& the Pranic Body
- Philosophy: Yoga Sutras
& Tree of Samkhya
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Introduction to Sanskrit
- Chanting, Meditation & Mudra
- 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
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Program Requirements:
Attendance Requirements:
- One weekend per month for seven months: Friday evening, all day Saturday and Sunday, September through March
- Attendance at no less than 55 asana classes with the Primary Teachers
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2010–2011 Training Session Dates
Please check the dates below to make sure you will be able to attend all mandatory training sessions prior to applying. |
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Mandatory Weekend Dates:
- September 2010
Friday 10th – 6:00-900pm
Saturday 11th – 11:00am-7:00pm
Sunday 12th – 12:00-7:00pm
- October 2010
Friday 15th – 6:00-9:00pm
Saturday 16th – 11:00am-7:00pm
Sunday 17th – 12:00-7:00pm
- November 2010
Friday 5th – 6:00-9:00pm
Saturday 6th – 11:00am-7:00pm
Sunday 7th – 12:00-7:00pm
- December 2010
Friday 10th – 6:00-9:00pm
Saturday 11th – 11:00am-7:00pm
Sunday 12th – 12:00-7:00pm
- January 2011
Friday 14th – 6:00-9:00pm
Saturday 15th – 11:00am-7:00pm
Sunday 16th – 12:00-7:00pm
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- February 2011
Friday 11th – 6:00-9:00pm
Saturday 12th – 11:00am-7:00pm
Sunday 13th – 12:00-7:00pm
- March 2011
Friday 18th – 6:00-9:00pm
Saturday 19th – 11:00am-7:00pm
Sunday 20th – 12:00-7:00pm
Optional Practice Teaching Evenings:
Ashram Field Trip:
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Graduation:
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Unlimited class card:
September 10, 2010 – March 20, 2011
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Tuition & Application
Teacher Track: $3200 ($3000 if paid in full by August 15, 2010)
- Includes seven mandatory weekend programs, unlimited class card for the duration of the program, manual and materials (text books not included).
- Requirements for certification include full participation in all seven weekends, homework, readings, classes, testing, and all contact hour requirements.
- Upon completion of all requirements, students receive 200-hour yoga teacher certification by Birchwood Center, a Yoga Alliance registered school.
- Teacher Track Application [PDF DOWNLOAD]
Deepening Your Practice*: $2500 ($2400 if paid in full by August 15, 2010)
- Includes seven weekend programs, unlimited class card for the duration of the program, manual and materials (text books not included).
- Does not require homework, readings, testing, other contact hour requirements.
- Deepen Your Practice Application [PDF DOWNLOAD]
*Certification is not granted for completing this program.
Students can switch to Teacher Track prior to October 15th, 2010.
Details:
 200-Hour Program Requirements
Teacher Track Application [PDF DOWNLOAD]
Deepen Your Practice Application [PDF DOWNLOAD]
Meet Our Faculty
Brochure [PDF DOWNLOAD]
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