Program

Modules 1-4 (spread over 5/6 days, 8am-6pm):

• 28 August – 1 September 2019 – Module 1: Creative and Meaningful Sequencing
• 12 – 17 November 2019 – Module 2: Yin, Mindfulness and Meridians
• 11 – 16 February 2020 – Module 3: Biomechanics and Functional Anatomy for the Modern Day Yogi
• 16 – 21 June 2020 – Module 4: Ancient Philosophy for Modern Day

Non-contact hours: Independent Student Study occurs throughout the year including final written exam.

 Prerequisites

• Completion of a credible 200-hour yoga teacher training.
• Commitment to deeper learning and the development of more refined skills.
• At least 6-12 months of regular teaching experience.

Cost

Cost per module: $1,150

Cost for full payment of 300 hours: $4,300

Early registration cost: $4,000

Payment options are available.

Ancient Philosophy for Modern Day Yogi Pranayama, Mantra and Meditation (60 hours)

16th – 21st June 2020 – Auckland

In this course we will dive deeply into Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, the Bhagavad Gita, and Tantric Philosophy. Pranayama is the key to a cultivating a deeper experience in asana practice and meditation. Students will learn the anatomy and physiology of breath on the physical and subtle levels and how to teach advanced pranayama techniques, bandhas, mudras and mantra. We will also explore how the subtle body, relate to energy disturbances and the journey to self-awareness and ultimately self-healing.

Creative and Meaningful Sequencing
(50 hours)

28th August-1st September 2019, Auckland, New Zealand

In this course you will develop the art of creative and meaningful sequencing to create purposeful and powerful practices for students and for yourself. As a teacher, it is important to not only understand how to sequence a class but the WHY behind it. Students will have a significantly more powerful experience on the mat when they are properly warmed physically, but also have the ability to experience a deeper purpose for their practice from a spiritual and philosophical perspective, when offered in an appropriate way that will give them something to take away and apply to their life off the mat.

Yin, Mindfulness and Meridians
(60 hours)

12th – 17th November 2019, Auckland, New Zealand

In this course you will learn in-depth knowledge of Yin from perspectives of meridians and mindfulness. As a Yin teacher, it is important to understand WHY we practice Yin, how to teach and support students in a mindful and compassionate way, so that they are educated as well as given space and silence.

Biomechanics and Functional Anatomy for The Modern Day Yogi (60 hours)

February 11th – 16th 2020, Auckland, New Zealand

Dive deeper into functional anatomy and the biomechanics of the axial and appendicular skeleton. In this course we will look in more depth at the anatomy of the shoulder, spine, hips, knees, hands and feet. We will look at skeletal variation, common dysfunction, therapeutic assists and modifications and how this can be applied in private or group class setting.