Belovedyoga: TEACHER TRAINING

Accepting Applications for 2009 Flow Teacher Training

BelovedYoga Flow Teacher Training 2009

BelovedYoga 200 hour Flow Teacher Training (BYFTT) program will provide a safe, nurturing and creative environment in which to grow and deepen one's practice and begin the journey towards becoming a Yoga Teacher. BYFTT is certified by the nationally recognized Yoga Alliance and upon graduation participants will receive 200 Hr RYT certification. The Program will be led by Maryam Ovissi (eRYT) and Odisa Walker (eRYT). As part of the Teacher Training, we will be welcoming guest teachers to bring their own personal areas of expertise and knowledge to the trainees.

As a part of the BYFTT, we will be offering of participating in a 50-hour Teacher Mentoring program. This program is intended for those who want to develop the art of teaching and discover ones own voice and style. The seat of the yoga teacher is a place of honor and respect. This mentoring program is to help guide and mentor teachers to discover their seat and continue to find the balance between being a teacher and eternally being a student.

This program is included in BelovedYoga Flow Teacher Training Program Spring 09. If you have already completed a teacher training and would like to just participate in the Teacher Mentoring Program the Fee is just $250. Please email belovedyoga@yahoo.com for more information.

Teacher Training Dates:
Trainees may miss only two days. Additional work will need to be done to fulfill the hours. Saturday: 12 - 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 12 - 5 p.m.

Sat, Jan 10th & Sun, Jan 11
Sat, Jan 24th & Sun, Jan 25th
Sat, Feb 22nd & Sun, Feb 23rd
Sat, Mar 14th & Sun, Mar 15th
Sat, Mar 29th
Sat, Apr 18th & Sun, Apr 19th
Sat, May 2nd & Sat, May 3rd (with Beryl Bender Birch)
Sat, May 23rd & Sun, May 24th (with Girish)
Sat, Jun 14th & Sun, Jun 15th
Sat, Jun 27th & Sun, Jun 28th
Sat, Jul 11th & Sun, Jul 12th
Sat, Aug 22nd & Sun, Aug 23rd
Sat, Sep 5th
Sat, Sep 19th
Sat, Oct 10th & Sun, Oct 11th
Sat, Oct 17th & Sun, Oct 18th
Sat, Oct 24th

BYFTT Program Overview:

Gain knowledge about the history, philosophy and various paths of Yoga
Insight into the Yoga Sutras & Bhagavad Gita
Establish and deepen a daily asana and meditation practice
Deepen your understanding of poses and their benefits/contradictions
Receive and perform hands-on adjustments
Begin to read the body and adapt poses appropriately
Sequence poses to create a balanced flow
Learn to articulate the muscular-skeletal components of selected postures
Deepen your knowledge of the therapeutic value of the asanas in the primary series
Cultivate deeper levels of awareness and balance in mind and body
Learn to establish a daily meditation practice and learn to lead group meditation
Assist students in experiencing transformation
Give safe and effective adjustments
Sequence postures and structure a class
Communicate effectively without sacrificing the integrity of a strong class
For those who want to become teachers, will offer additional opportunities to co-teach with studio teachers.
Learn about the art of language for teaching
Learn about the power of music in your classes
Deepen your knowledge of Sanskrit and Chanting

The cost of the program is $2800 includes a 30 class pass and teacher training manual. If you register before November 15th, the program cost will be ONLY $2650. Teacher Trainees will receive special discounted rates for required workshops at the studio during your training. For Trainees who wish to teach, we will offering a 50 hour teacher mentoring program where trainees will co-teach with our studio teachers. This is part of the program but is optional.

Please fill out the Application to apply to the BelovedYoga Flow Teacher Training. Email, Drop off or post your completed application.

Required Reading:

Yoga Sutras by Patanjali (any translation)
Bhagavad Gita (any translation)
Teaching Yoga: Exploring the Teacher-Student Relationship by Donna Farhi
Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga by Dr. Ray Long