300hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Course
November 2-December 12 2018
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At Red Buddha Yoga and Wellness we believe that yoga is more than just a physical practice, it is a practice that benefits our mental, energetic and spiritual bodies, and our curriculum is developed with this in mind, to provide our students with a comprehensive foundation to be an inspirational yoga instructor.
6 week long program starting 8am November 2 2018.
A message from Meg:
The anatomy is outstanding, taught by Keiko Fernandez PhD, she guides us through the intricate layered physical body systematically while referring to her experience of dissecting a human body for one year. Her knowledge is so deep, yet she makes the learning digestible for all. The philosophy is one of the best programs I think in the Americas. I just spent some time with Edwin F. Bryant - he is the leading Indologist in the world. He has given me so much insight into the Sutras..I feel very blessed. And then the physical piece - will be a complete inspection of all of the poses - how to get into, transitional work, drishtis, breathwork applied, adjustments for a variety of different body types. Kino Macgregor just equipped me with some unique Yoga drills, so we will be incorporating interesting movements to enrich your physical practice. Your personal piece - will be the Kriyas..lots of cleansing techniques to make sure you have that personal journey …so you can inspire your students.
The current cost is 3,000USD. To secure your spot is $1000USD, 70% refundable (due to ordering books, and planning for your training).
Namaste!
Meg
Raja Yoga
We use Patanjali’s Eight-Fold Path (Ashtanga Yoga) as our guide in how we teach the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual benefits that are accessible through daily practice. Our program includes asana (postures), meditation, pranayama (breath work) mantra (chanting of Sanskrit) as well as the study of yoga philosophy.
Vinyasa Flow
The Red Buddha Vinyasa Flow is the yoga of spiritual practice based on the Ashtanga vinyasa tradition. Each pose is typically held between five to ten breaths followed by a breath-controlled vinyasa leading to the next pose. In this sequence we move with fluidity, buoyancy, strength, and vigor.
Hatha Flow
The Red Buddha Hatha Practice is the yoga of spiritual practice based on the classic poses found in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. After Sun Salutations warm-ups, postures are held for a space of time. By integrating breath and intention, each pose becomes a pose of meditation.
Ashtanga Yoga of Mysore India
The Ashtanga Series is that of Pattabhi Jois' Primary Series.
Helping You Make Change in Your Life - so you can go out and do the same for others!
After graduation, you will receive a 300-hour Yoga Teacher Certificate. You will be able to register with Yoga Alliance and teach anywhere in the world.
Training Curriculum
-asana (physical postures)
-meditation
-pranayama (breath work)
-mantra (chanting of Sanskrit)
-yoga philosophy
-physical and energetic anatomy
-the yogic diet
-the art of sequencing and assisting
-kriyas (yogic cleansing techniques)
-Ayurveda
-Teaching methodology, techniques
500hr Teacher Training Program.
January 5- March 1st 2018. $4800USD.
You will be attending the 200hr program and then the 300hr program throughout the month of February into March.
500-Hour Standards
Following are Yoga Alliance’s Standards for a Registered Yoga School 500-hour program. Topics for a RYS teacher training program must be relevant to Yoga Alliance’s five Educational Categories as defined below. A RYS 500 must provide a minimum number of hours of study in each educational category, and to make up the required 500 hours, must also provide additional hours of study relevant to these Educational Categories, which may be distributed according to the school’s chosen emphasis.
A RYS 500 program (RYS 500) must incorporate training hours in the following Educational Categories:
Techniques, Training and Practice: 150 Hours
Minimum Contact Hours: 100 hours
Minimum Contact Hours w/ Lead Trainer(s): 100 hours
Topics in this category could include, but are not limited to: asanas, pranayamas, kriyas, chanting, mantra, meditation and other traditional yoga techniques. These hours must be a mix between: 1) analytical training in how to teach and practice the techniques, and 2) guided practice of the techniques themselves. Both areas must receive substantial emphasis.
Teaching Methodology: 30 Hours
Minimum Contact Hours: 20 hours*
Minimum Contact Hours w/ Lead Trainer(s): 20 hours
Topics in this category could include, but are not limited to:
Communication skills such as group dynamics, time management, and the establishment of priorities and boundaries
How to address the specific needs of individuals and special populations, to the degree possible in a group setting
Principles of demonstration, observation, assisting and correcting
Teaching styles
Qualities of a teacher
The student learning process
Business aspects of teaching yoga (including marketing and legal)
*Special Requirement: A maximum of five hours related to the business aspects of teaching yoga may be counted towards the Yoga Alliance Contact Hours requirements for this category.
The Teaching Methodology category covers a broad overview and analysis of teaching methods, rather than how to practice or teach specific techniques. See the example topics below to help clarify the differences between the Techniques, Training and Practice category and the Teaching Methodology category:
Example Techniques, Training and Practice Topics
Example Teaching Methodology Topics
The Five Categories of Asana: The trainee will practice and learn the key poses in each category of asana (standing poses, forward bends, backbends, twists, and inversions) and will begin to develop a relationship to both the form and the function of these different categories.
Maps of Alignment: Trainees will achieve comprehension of the alignment maps for each of the five categories of asanas through observation and experience of how the poses in each category share a common foundation, and how to build upon this foundation
Principles of Demonstrating Asanas: Discuss how effective demonstrations in class can help emphasize an alignment or other focus for the specific pose or sequence of poses.
Learning Modalities: identifying your dominant style, and learning how to teach based on others’ learning styles
Use of Language and Voice: Lecture and discussion on active vs. passive language and the effective use of each; positive and conscious communications and habitual speech and communication patterns
Anatomy and Physiology: 35 Hours*
Minimum Contact Hours: 20 hours
Minimum Contact Hours w/ Lead Trainer(s): 0 hours
Topics in this category could include, but are not limited to: human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and may also include energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.). Includes both the study of anatomy and physiology along with its application to yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns, etc.).
*Special Requirement: A minimum of fifteen of the above hours must be spent applying anatomy and physiology principles to yoga
Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers: 60 Hours
Minimum Contact Hours: 45 hours*
Minimum Contact Hours w/ Lead Trainer(s): 0 hours
Topics in this category could include, but are not limited to:
The study of yoga philosophies and traditional texts (such as the Yoga Sutras, Hatha Yoga Pradipika or Bhagavad Gita)
Yoga lifestyle, such as the precept of non-violence (ahimsa), and the concepts of dharma and karma
Ethics for yoga teachers, such as those involving teacher – student relationships and community
Understanding the value of teaching yoga as a service and being of service to others through yoga (seva)
*Special Requirement: A minimum of 4 of the above Contact Hours must be spent on ethics for yoga teachers
Practicum: 40 Hours
Minimum Contact Hours: 20 hours*
Minimum Contact Hours w/ Lead Trainer(s): 10 hours
Topics in this category include:
Practice teaching as the lead instructor (does not include assisting, observing or giving feedback)
Receiving and giving feedback
Observing others teaching**
Assisting students while someone else is teaching
*Special Requirement: Each trainee must spend a minimum of 10 Contact Hours actively practice teaching as the lead instructor. Time spent assisting, observing others teaching, or giving feedback to others is excluded from these hours.
**Evaluation or observation of yoga classes outside of the RYS Teacher Training Program constitutes Non-Contact Hours.
Remaining Contact Hours and Elective Hours
The Standards detailed above ensure that all trainees of a RYS 500 receive training and instruction in five Educational Categories for a minimum of 205 Contact Hours. The remaining curriculum Contact Hours (245 hours) and any remaining Non-Contact Hours are to be distributed among the five Educational Categories, but the hours may be allocated at the discretion of each RYS based on their program’s focus.
Total Hours: 500 Hours
Total minimum Contact Hours: 450 hours
Total minimum Contact Hours with Lead Trainer(s): 200 hours