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Breathe Into Awareness
500 Hour Yoga Teaching Certification
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A Yoga Alliance Registered Program.
Blue Anjou 500 hr. Advanced Studies and Mentor Program
- Kick-Off Meeting July 21, 2012: Deposits paid; Introductions; program requirement review; Project information presented and discussed.
- Anxiety and Depression August 11-12, 2012: Discusses current research on Yoga and its effects on those with depression and/or anxiety, techniques for helping students to ease the symptoms of depression and anxiety. Program includes required reading, homework and bound handbook complete with lesson plans and student handouts.
- Breathe into Bliss: Yoga for Emotional Healing September 15-16, 2012: Looking beyond the physical body, we’ll delve deeper into understanding the psychological make-up of emotional health and how deeply buried experiences may be the sources of the symptoms of addiction, mental imbalances, depression and anxiety.
- Yoga Chikitsa "Yoga Therapy” October 13-14, 2012: With an Ayurvedic approach, Yoga Chikitsa is as old as yoga itself and is a holistic approach to what we may consider Western/Eastern Psychology and/or Asana Therapy. Neither of these are complete therapies alone. Yoga Chikitsa considers the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of an individual and offers an individualized program considering the person's dominate dosha & guna in order to help the individual live a more harmonious life through self-realization and greater connection to the Universe or Cosmic Consciousness. We will explore the physical body & pranic body for greater understanding of the benefits of individualized programs that include an Ayurvedic approach to asana, pranayama, mantra, & mudras for overall well-being.
- Meditation & Kundalini November 10-11, 2012: Guides teachers thru the history, benefits and latest scientific research on meditation. Also discusses the obstacles and myths that surround meditation and how to teach a successful meditation series or workshop. Additionally, learn what Kundalini is and how to incorporate it into a Hatha yoga class.
- Chair/Chair Assisted Yoga December 8-9, 2012: Approximately 24% of the US population is over 50 years of age. This module prepares teachers to effectively accommodate older students in general population classes including common adjustments and modifications, and training and guidance on teaching Chair and Chair-Assisted Yoga classes. A bound handbook is included.
- Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra February 9-10, 2013: Discusses the differences between a Yin and Yang practice; the benefits of a Yin practice, Restorative practice and Yoga Nidra. Offers suggestions for class structure and will include practicum experience in leading a Yin and Restorative class and using Yoga Nidra as a relaxation and/or meditation tool.
- Yogic Philosophy: Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutras, Sanskrit and Mantra March 9-10, 2013: Deep discussion and exploration of the Bhagavad Gita and Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and their application on and off the mat. Improve your Sanskrit and mantra skills and learn to incorporate them effortlessly into your classes.
- Core Strength and Pelvic Stability April 13-14, 2013: In-depth exploration of the anatomy of the core and pelvis. Learn how to build core strength and pelvic stability in preparation for asana. Learn more about precautions, contraindications and preparation for advanced arm balances and inversions. **Includes Rope Wall training.
- Project Presentation Weekend May 18-19, 2013: Each participant will develop and present a unique, specialized program designed to meet the needs of a special population (elderly, handicapped, addicts, runners, golfers, etc.). The program will include anatomy, back-up research, lesson plans, hand-outs and more. A detailed outline and requirements provided during the Kick-Off Meeting.
Additional Hours:
- 30 hrs. assisting with 200 In-Depth Studies Program (REQUIRED)
- Susi Hately Tele-classes – up to 20 hours credit (optional)
- Restorative and/or Therapeutic Yoga with Judith Lasater (optional)
- Sanskrit Training or Chanting with Manorama (optional)
Misc. Program Information:
- Program to begin July 21, 2012
- Program deposit is $350 – covering 30 hrs. assisting in the 200 Hour Program and the Program Kick-Off. Each weekend intensive is $295 due prior to the start of the intensive. Books and outside credit hours are not included in pricing.
- All intensive assignments must be completed to earn credit hours. Participants have two (2) years to complete the program.
- Active program participants will receive a 40 class pass to Blue Anjou that can be used for any regularly scheduled classes at Blue during enrollment in the 500 hr. program.
- For additional information, contact Jan Guinn @ jan.guinn@yogafromthehearttx.com
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