Yoga Teacher Training Program

The Institute training consists of 9 specific weekends in one year at Lighten Up Yoga and Healing Arts Center in Asheville, NC. The program will follow the method outlined in "Yoga the Iyengar Way" by Silva, Mira, and Shyam Mehta, and other books written or inspired by Yoga Master BKS Iyengar. Also included is home-study in pose execution, curriculum design, yoga philosophy, anatomy and physiology.

Home study requirements include 6 hours of yoga practice weekly along with a minimum of 4 hours of reading, asana studies, and journal keeping. Home study is evaluated through journals and assignments. Whether you have already begun teaching yoga classes or are preparing to teach, you will find this course to be educational, practical, and inspiring.

Peer teaching and one-on-one mentorship for growth in verbal and teaching skills is considered to be one of the more intimate and valuable aspects of the course. Each weekend will include a focus on peer teaching. You will receive ongoing support and contact between sessions.

At the successful graduation from the Institute, you will have a solid foundation in yoga as a lifestyle and a new community of friends. You will have a clear sense of how to lead a successful class and how to address the needs of a diverse population; and you will have an understanding of your own strengths and gifts as a teacher.

Yoga spirits in 230-hour program

"I was challenged, but in a nurturing environment,our tasks were serious yet met with humor and warmth."
-M. Austin
Level 1 graduate

Although our training is open to all yoga lovers, we recommend you have 1-2 years of yoga experience, preferably with an instructor. Self-guided with a consistent practice is also acceptable. Individuals in related professions may be equipped to begin the training sooner. Please call our office at 1-888-884-6028 or email us if you have any questions.

At the completion of the 9 core curriculum modules, students will receive a 230-hour, Level 1 certificate. Graduates may then apply for Registration with Yoga Alliance. Students wishing to continue on to the 500-hour Teacher Training and Continuing Education Moduals level course may do so at any time.
See pre-requisites for the 500 hour course

The Core Curriculum Topics of Study
The art of asana and pranayama Correcting common mistakes Yoga philosophy and mediation Practical anatomy and physiology Teaching skills and self-evaluation Fundamentals of posture and alignment Proper execution of the basic poses Effective pose verbalization	Building poses for beginners Pose sequencing formulas Conducting a class: rhythm, themes, goals Assisting student poses Use of props Therapeutic sequences Professional code of ethics Business guidelines for private practice

2005 weekends
April 29 - May 1 Getting Started June 3-5 Sequence Poses: Actions of the Limbs July 15-17 Primary Actions: Foundation & Safety August 26-28 Yoga Philosophy & Meditation with Eric Larsen		September 23-25 Makeup Weekend (Equinox Retreat-additional fee) October 7-9 The Language of Teaching November 18-20 Roger Cole, PHD Anatomy & Physiology Open to general students for a fee of $265
2006 weekends - TO BE ANNOUNCED
January Lisa Clark Body-Mind Centering March Adjusting Poses April Graduation Weekend

Training Hours
Friday: 2:00pm - 9:30pm; Saturday: 8:30am - 6:30pm; Sunday: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Lighten Up Yoga Teacher Training Institute 2005 Sessions begin!
Level I 230 hour RYA Certification
Save $100 when registering by March 15, 2005
OR save a $100 each when registering with a friend at any time!
Late enrollments will be accepted until June 2005.
Pay plan of 6 equal payments due the first 6 weekends.

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