~ Yanumoja Yoga Teacher Training ~
Wakefield, QC ~
September 2018 ~ June 2019 (one weekend/mo)
Full
A certificate program
based on attendance, participation and competence
Dates and learning objectives posted below.
This weekend training (10 weekends) is 235-hours in length
(150-hours in-class, 40-hours teacher-supervised practice,
and 45-hours practicum teaching) and meets the standards
for RYT 200 with the Yoga Alliance. Certification is given
through Energies of Aliveness as a Yanumoja Yoga Teacher
(235-hours) after completion of all requirements of the
course.
Training over a length of time allows students to more deeply
integrate the theory, philosophy and practices of yoga into
their lives and more thoroughly develop their teaching skills.
The course is first and foremost a personal journey
of transformation, and relies on the development of
teaching skills and knowledge as the vehicle for personal
journeying. This experiential training offers personal
attention to each student-teacher.
For a description of Yanumoja Yoga click on the Yoga button
in the left column.
The space is limited to 6 student-teachers to ensure
adequate teaching-practice and group discussion.
Testimonials
Schedule
20 days from Sept 2018 through June 2019, (one weekend/month)
Orientation: Wednesday, September 12 (7-9 PM)
See dates below under Outline of topics by day.
Daily schedule
Saturday
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Sunday
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9:00-
Opening ceremony
9:15-10:00am
/Yoga (taught by Suzanne)
10:00-10:30am /Check-in
10:30-10:45am
/break
10:45am-12:30pm /Morning learning session
12:30-1:30pm / lunch
1:30-3:45pm / Afternoon learning session
3:45-4pm / break
4-5pm / Yoga (taught by student-teacher)
5-5:15pm / feedback
5:15-5:30pm / Q & A,closure for day
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9:00-
Opening ceremony
9:15-10:00am
/Yoga (taught by student-teacher)
10:00- 10:30am / feedback
10:30-10:45am / break
10:45am-12:30pm / Morning learning session
12:30-1:30pm / lunch
1:30-3:45pm / Afternoon learning session
3:45-4pm / break
4-5pm / Yoga (taught by student-teacher)
5-5:15pm / feedback
5:15-5:30pm / homework assignment,
closure for day
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Required Texts and Equipment
Students are required to purchase and supply the following
texts and materials
- Yoga for Wellness by Gary Kraftsow
- Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germaine (tbc)
- 3-ring Binder, Notebook (paper) and pens
Recommended Texts also include:
- Falling into Grace by Adyashanti
Completion Requirements
Students must complete the following components within
18 months of beginning the course in order to be certified
- attend all in-class lectures and exercises
- all homework assignments must be handed in on-time
and completed satisfactorily
- attend 40 hrs of teacher-supervised practice (yoga
classes of different styles and teachers)
- teach 45 hrs of classes (this can be volunteer or paid
teaching after the completion of in-class lectures) with
documentation.
- take-home exam must be handed in on-time and completed
satisfactorily
Tuition
$2,500 + tx (a $500 + tax = $575 non-refundable deposit
is due upon registration). Registration closes August
17th, 2018 or before if course is full.
The balance of the tuition is to be paid monthly ($230)
with post-dated cheques or e-transfer for the 15th of
each month beginning September 2018 or a lump sum for
the fall in September 2018 + lump sum for winter-spring
in January 2019.
Learning Objectives by weekend
Weekend 1: Sept 22-23, 2018
Topics: Interweaving of Threads: History
of Spirituality and Medicine in India and China; What
is energy?; Circle of Life; What is yoga?; Tantra, Sankhya,
and Vedanta and the 37 Principles (Tattvas); Basic Tantric
precepts; 8 limbs as techniques of yoga seen through
the eyes of Tantra.
Learning Objectives:
To understand the interweaving of threads in the history
of yoga, the therapeutic benefits of yoga and spiritual
practices and where the Yanumoja lineage fits in; to be
able to effectively describe this to a student.
To understand the 37 Tattvas, how they were discovered,
which Tattvas are associated with Classical Yoga, Vedanta
and Tantra and what overall effect this creates as a
way of seeing the world.
To understand the 8 limbs of yoga and be able to distinguish
Tantric versus Classical perspectives; to explore one
Yama and one Niyama, practice for one week and journal
about one's experience.
Weekend 2: Oct 20-21
Topics: 37 Principles (Tattvas) in
depth; Breath as Medicine; Vayus (excess and deficiency);
3 Bodies/ 5 Dimensions of Being (Koshas); Nadis
Pranayama: basic techniques – benefits, contraindications,
how to do, how to teach; Chakras
Learning Objectives:
To develop a personal understanding and experience
of the 37 Tattvas and define how this fits with where
one is at and how this might affect/influence one's
life and practices.
To be able to define Prana, vayu, and nadi; to practice
breath ratios and be able to describe the effects of
the different ratios of Prana and Apana and suspensions.
To name and describe the function of each of the 5
vayus; analyze one's vayus and determine imbalances;
describe the relationship to pranayama techniques.
To describe the 3 bodies in the circle of life and how
imbalances are treated; To name the 5 koshas and describe
how they relate to the 3 bodies; discuss the possible
imbalances in each of the koshas and yogic techniques
for holistically treating excesses and deficiencies.
To know from where the idea of Nadis arose, define
the 3 main nadis and be able to describe what happens
when Ida and Pingala are out of balance; experience
one method for balancing Ida, Pingala and awakening
Sushumna; to be able to define Kundalini Shakti, Shiva
Amrita and Samadhi and describe the process of awakening
from a classical yogic versus a tantric perspective;
to know the 2 functions of Prana and describe the difference
between the active and the energy of potentiality.
To know the elements, active and receptive organs,
and some signs of excesses and deficiencies for each
chakra and be able to explain some of the ways to rebalance
each chakra; to be able to feel into which one of one's
chakras feels most balanced and most unbalanced, explain
why, identify some yogic practices to rebalance, record
the experience and receive feedback from E-RYT.
Weekend 3: Nov 17-18
Topics: Yanumoja Yoga: Sacred Journeys
and Themes in teaching; Tantra, mantra, yantra; Karma
and Samskaras; Anatomy introduction; Anatomy of a Cell;
The Brain; The Respiratory System
Learning Objectives:
For participants to gain an understanding of what Yanumoja
means to them and how the principles and their personal
experience of these transfers to thematic choices in
teaching
To understand Karma, samsara, samskaras and the relationship
to the koshas and chakras. To begin a personal exploration
of samskaras.
To understand the cellular system and be able to make
the links to the therapeutic benefits of yoga, self-healing
and the life cycle.
To be able to name the 3 main parts of the brain, understand
what they govern, how they relate to the koshas and
how one can stimulate brain functioning through yogic
practices
To understand the physical, energetic, emotional and
spiritual effects of the respiratory system, describe
the effects of poor breathing and effective breathing
on well being, understand diagnosis through breath and
identify asana and pranayam techniques to enhance breathing
and respiratory functioning.
Weekend 4: Dec 15-16
Topics: Granthis and Bandhas; Dissolution
and Death; Completions Exercise; Continuation of Dissolution;
Enlightenment and the Purpose of Yoga; Mantra and Mudra
and Meditation
Learning Objectives:
To know the names of the 3 granthis and what they represent;
to be able to explain the purpose of mula, uddiyana,
jalandhara and maha bandhas, the effects of holding
and releasing, and the interrelationship of bandhas
and granthis; practice and master correct technique
for each bandha.
Understand the relationship of death to enlightenment;
be able to explain the difference between regular dying,
active dying and conscious dying; reflect on one's personal
understanding of death; make the links as to why this
is an important topic in teaching yoga.
To identify the 4-tasks of morning and describe what
multiple-loss theory can teach us about the grieving
process. To reflect on what one would offer a student
(in terms of yogic practices) coming for help to process
a loss.
To be able to define Kundalini Shakti, Shiva Amrita
and Samadhi and describe the process of awakening from
a classical yogic versus a tantric perspective; to know
the 2 functions of Prana and describe the difference
between the active and the energy of potentiality.
To discuss pratyahara, meditation, letting-go and the
therapeutic approaches and values. To practice mudras
and mantras and know how and why these are performed.
Weekend 5: Jan 19-20, 2019
Topics: Addictions and Trauma and the
Koshas; Energetics of Yoga; Digestive System; Posture
Analysis and Alignment Principles; Circulatory System;
Learning Objectives:
To be able to describe the relationship of addiction
to the koshas; identify 3 specific tools in yoga to help
with addictions and describe their therapeutic benefits.
To be able to define trauma, describe how it is related
to cellular memory and how posture and breath-work in
yoga might bring trauma to the surface (trigger repressed
memories); describe trauma with respect to the Chakras
and to the Koshas; and list some of the best ways to approach
the practice of yoga when recovering from trauma. To know
the important considerations in dealing with a student
in crisis in class.
To understand the digestive and eliminative systems and
be able to distinguish hyper and hypo conditions and make
the links to the therapeutic benefits of yoga.
To understand the circulatory system, hyper and hypo
conditions and be able to describe associated yoga postures
and modifications as well as yogic approaches to rebalance
restore and maintain the system.
Through classes and posture analysis teaching and practice
segments, the participant gains knowledge and felt-experience
of alignment principles, what to watch out for in students
and clients, modifications, physiological response,
associated energetics (elements, vayus, chakras) and
any contraindications related to certain physical or
emotional states and conditions
Weekend 6: Feb 23-24
Topics: Lymphatic System; Posture
Analysis and Alignment Principles; Nervous System; Endocrine
System; Reproductive and Urogenital Systems; Ethics
and Professionalism
Learning Objectives:
To understand the lymphatic and immune systems and
know how to strengthen these systems in yoga.
To understand the basic functioning of the nervous system,
the conditions that affect the system and the impact on
other systems to the extent that signs associated with
imbalances in the nervous system are recognized and asanas,
pranayam techniques and mudras to energize, relax and
rejuvenate the system are identified.
To understand the workings of the endocrine system,
its relationship to the nervous system and the chakras
and be able to identify ways to restore and maintain
balance in the entire system.
To understand the general workings, problems and issues
associated with the male and female reproductive systems;
to be able to identify treatments/approaches for stimulating
and those for relaxing the system; to know the dos and
don’ts for pregnant women;
Weekend 7: Mar 23-24
Topics: Bones, Joints, Ligaments (general
introduction); Muscles (general introduction); Posture
Analysis and Alignment Principles; Muscles and bones
of the feet, ankle, knee and legs; Muscles and bones
of the pelvis
Learning Objectives:
To be able to describe the job of the bones and skeleton,
what the skin of the bone does and what it becomes,
the difference between: fibrous joint, cartilage joint,
and a synovial joint, the job of a ligament and what
makes it different from a muscle.
To be able to describe the purpose of muscle, the structure,
the 3 kinds of muscle and what distinguishes them from
one another, name the different kinds of skeletal muscle
and the qualities of muscle, describe what a healthy
muscle feels like and what causes cramping/pain in a
muscle during usage, and list some qualities of an unhealthy
muscle.
Weekend 8: April 27-28
Topics: Muscles and bones of the neck,
spine, abdomen and rib cage; Muscles, bones and joints
of the shoulder, arm, elbow, wrist and hand; Bones of
the skull; Posture Analysis and Alignment Principles
Learning Objectives:
To name the 4 sections of the spine, describe the function
of the curve of the spine and what kind of movement
happens most easily in each section of the spine, name
5 different shapes of joints a give direct examples
in the body.
Identify which muscles are contracted and elongated
in various selected postures.
Weekend 9: May 25-26
Topics: Restoratives and Chair Yoga
Options; Teaching skills practice
Learning Objectives:
To experience a one-hour chair yoga class, reflect
on the experience, and apply the learning by modifying
5 other postures to work with chairs and analyze case-studies
in small groups; debrief in plenary.
Through a one-hour experience of restorative yoga,
the participants will come to value the benefits of
restorative postures by self-assessing their experience,
listening to the experience of others, and collectively
listing some of the illnesses and conditions that could
be eased and treated with restorative posture work and
noting any contraindications that may apply.
To acquire a basic understanding of what it means to
be a yoga teacher.
To know what to include in a class and design an 8-week
thematic focus outlining intent and week-to-week topics
to support the theme; create a sampler class of one
of the 8 weeks, teach it and receive feedback.
Through demonstration, learn various techniques for
offering hands-on adjustments in major postures and
demonstrate one's ability by working with a peer and
receiving feedback.
To experience the effects of skillful demonstration
and use of language and learn some basic principles
and dos and don'ts in offering clear demonstration with
concise expression for guiding students.
To understand the effects of “what we say and
how we say it matters”; reflect on and share one's
experiences as a learner and identify examples of ineffective
and effective use of language by the teacher.
Weekend 10: June 16-17
Topics: Teacher Presentations (Practical
Exam); Review; Take-Home Exam; Completing the Course;
Completion ceremony
Learning Objectives:
To practice teach and receive feedback on the various
aspects of teaching, namely: overall experience and
impression of the class; use of theme and integration
throughout; choice of posture, breath-work, visualization
and meditation to support thematic choice; clarity of
demonstration and instruction on all aspects; overall
flow; use of language and voice in creating atmosphere;
use of voice, body, language and appearance and presence
in creating trust with students and a sense of connection;
consideration of needs and level of students; ability
to offer modifications/alternatives where appropriate;
and closing of the session.
To apply, please contact: Suzanne
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