YOGA BEAN YOGA SCHOOLS FOR PENNSYLVANIA TEACHER TRAINING CERTIFICATION
Hatha Yoga Curriculum at Yoga Bean Studios, recognized by Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga School.
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Asana (Postures) In depth study of postures that will include anatomical study, alignment perfection, adjustments, benefits and cautions, modifications of posture, key phrases or notable comments to share with your students and student’s reactions of each posture from over ten years of teaching experience.
Pranayama (Breath Control) Yogic breathing styles, efficacy, meaning behind breathing styles, physiological and neurological changes caused by breathing.
Meditation Understanding its importance, its neurological and physiological changes in the body and mind, types of meditation, its history and connectedness to yoga and life.
Anatomy Understanding what is happening in the body with each posture and breath. Knowing appropriate adjustments and modifications, as they pertain to the muscle and skeletal anatomy.
Philosophy Exploring the many philosophical ideas attached to yoga and why they are important.
Yoga as a Lifestyle Using yoga as a lifestyle from what you eat to how you think. Incorporating this into classes and why it is important.
Practicum Understanding the vocation of teaching yoga through observation, hands on adjusting and modifying, reading and writing to understand concept and theory, and self-awareness. You will also learn how to start a yoga business or just start to teach a class. Step by step help and mentorship to put you on the path to ethical and sound yoga teaching practices.
Weekend Retreat to Pendle Hill in Wallingford, PA. At the end of your teacher training, when you are friendly with all of your colleagues and you have learned all that you can, we come together to practice and learn from each other for a weekend retreat at a beautiful and relaxing space with good food and a warm heart that will solidify our practice of learning together.
Special Needs If you have any special interests regarding your teacher training (you want to teach handicapped or injured children or adults for example), we can accommodate all of your needs. Just let us know in your application and we will encourage specific assignments or reading materials that will meet your interest.
Teacher Training Director: Tina LeMar
Qualifications for acceptance In order to be considered for this training program it is essential that you come to at least one of Yoga Bean Studios’ classes and have been practicing yoga on your own or through a class setting. You will also need to make an appointment with Tina LeMar, Teacher Training Director, to be interviewed either on the phone or in person. This is a vigorous, 6-month, teacher-training program, with its curriculum approved by Yoga Alliance, therefore, only very serious students will be accepted.
Employment Opportunities and Job Placement Our training program is highly respected nationally and internationally through Yoga Alliance.
* Graduates of our program have the opportunity to teach at Yoga Bean Studios.
* Graduates of our program will be recommended for teaching jobs to organizations, individuals or studios that are looking for help.
* As a graduate, you are immediately qualified to register for Yoga Alliance certification and begin teaching.
* Graduates can teach privately under Yoga Bean Studios or on their own, given all the help that they may need by Yoga Bean.
* Graduates have the opportunity to propose and teach new classes to be held through Yoga Bean Studios.
* Graduates can use their voucher at any upcoming workshop that is run by Yoga Bean Studios.
* Graduates will have the opportunity to a purchase specific yoga studio and private yoga computer program that is personalized for your business.
Tuition The tuition for the program is $2,400.
Tuition includes: *A weekend retreat to Pendle Hill *Workshops *One continuing education workshop voucher *Unlimited yoga classes run by Yoga Bean Studios
When you enroll, you will be able to purchase the suggested reading for a student rate that is less than bookstore or online prices.
A $300 non-refundable deposit is due upon receipt of application and acceptance into the program. The balance owed is due by the first day of class.
Payment plans are available: $300 non-refundable deposit and six monthly payments in the amount of $350 due by the 15th of each month.
*** Teacher Training Certification begins October 08- April 09. Email today to receive information.