

The Bodhisattva School of Yoga

TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM
Starts
Saturday, February 23rd, 2008 8:30 am!!! (Part I)
DC Yoga offers
a comprehensive 200 hour teacher's training progam based on Bodhisattva Yoga--a
style which is not limited to one particular tradition but develops through the
teacher's experience and own personal practice. These 200 hours are based on the
requirements of certification by Yoga Alliance.
The Bodhisattva School of Yoga offers a beginning 40-hour teacher's training program based on Bodhisattva Yoga--a style which is not limited to one particular tradition but develops through the teacher's experience and own personal practice. The training will encompass all aspects of yoga and will include:
Techniques--asanas, pranayama,chanting,and meditation.
Teaching methodology--how to demonstrate, adjust, teaching styles, and qualities of a teacher.
Anatomy and Physiology--including energy bodies, chakras and nadis.
Philosophy/Ethic/Lifestyle---study of yogic scriptures, ethics for teachers and living a yogic life.
Practicum---student teaching, observing and assisting in other's classes
Electives---further studies in any of above or emphasizing Bodhisattva yoga
Contact hours---outside reading, study groups, homework, attending yoga classes.
Bodhisattva Teacher Training is divided into three parts:
Part 1- 40 credit hours - Introduction to Bodhisattva Teachers Training
Part 2- 80 credit hours- Teacher Training Intensive
Part 3- 80 credit hours- Advanced Teacher Training
Introduction To Bodhisattva Teachers Training (Part One)
Introduction to Bodhisattva Teacher's Training is a 40-hour intensive study which is a prerequisite for the second part of the Bodhisattva Teacher's Training course.
This course is for anyone who has a regular yoga practice and either wants to teach Yoga or deepen his/her own practice and understanding of Yoga.
You will study:
Pranayama
Chanting
Patanjali and the 8 limbs of yoga
Physiology of body as it relates to teaching yoga
How to organize and teach a Beginner's level standard Sivananda style class which contains Surya Namaskar and 12 classical hatha yoga asanas
How to lead final relaxation
You will have hands on oportunities to learn and to lead! After the completion of the course you will be able to teach a beginner's level Yoga class at DCYOGA and various DC locations.
Part Two and Three (Teacher's Training Intensive and Advanced Teacher's Training) Will prepare you to teach as certified under the Yoga Alliance Standards. You will receive more knowlege on the physiology of yoga as well as find a deeper understanding of your own practice as you learn more about the yogic lifestyle.
Part 1 is offered in January, June, and October and is a pre-requisite to the February/July/November Part 2 Training Intensive and Part 3, the Advanced Teachers Training. Part 3 is offered March, December, and May.
Schedule 2007 Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Semester 1 Jan 24 Feb Mar Semester 2 Jun 1 Jul Aug Semester 3 Oct 20 Nov Dec
Schedule 2008 Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Semester 1 Feb 23 Mar Apr Semester 2 Jun 6 Jul Aug Semester 3 Oct 26 Nov Dec
Required for Part 1 One weekend--Sat/Sun (830am-6pm) plus Saturday night Yoga Party (satsong)= 22 hours
Participation in 8 yoga classes and and 6 hours of Karma Yoga (self-less service) per month.
Requirements are double for Part 2 and Part 3 - Required participation in 16 yoga classes and 12 hours of Karma Yoga (self-less service) for each part. Three weekends each --Sat/Sun (830am-6pm) = 44 hours
Total 40 hours for Part 1, 80 hours for Part 2, and 80 hours for Part 3 = 200 hours.
The cost: Part 1 $695, Part 2 $1195 or Part 1&2 $1800.00, Part 3 $1195. Work/study is available.
Online Deposit: Part 1 $150, Part 2 or $300 or Part 1&2 $450
Please check out our classes and schedule, and try us. We are sure the
benefits you have will be more than you have imagined. Private Sessions are available
for $60. Call in advance to reserve an instructor and time.
www.dcyoga.com
1242
U St.SE, Washington, DC 20020
(202) 714-YOGA dcyoga@yahoo.com
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
UNIQUE REASONS TO TRAIN AT DC YOGA:
Required Reading:
The Sivananda Companion Guide to Yoga
Optional Reading:
Meditation and Mantras by Swami Vishnu Devananada
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Swami Satchitananda
Asana Pranayama Mudras Bandha by Swami Satyananda SaraswatiAll books can be purchased at the studio.
Weekend dates for Next Cycle:
02/23/2008 Saturday 830am-6pm (9) Teacher's Training Part 1 intro 02/24/2008 Sunday 830am-6pm (9) Teacher's Training Part 1 intro
03/01/2008 830am-6pm Saturday (9) Teachers Training Part 2 intensive
03/01/2008 Saturday 7:00-11:00 pm (4) Satsang - Free Yoga party
03/02/2008 830am-6pm Sunday (9) Teachers Training Part 2 intensive03/08/2008 Saturday 830am-6pm (9) Teacher's Training Part 2 intensive 03/09/2008 Sunday 830am-6pm (9) Teacher's Training Part 2 intensive
03/29/2008 830am-6pm Saturday (9) Teacher's Training Part 3 advanced
03/30/2008 830am-6pm Sunday (9) Teacher's Training Part 3 advanced04/05/2008 830am-6pm Saturday (9) Teachers Training Part 3 advanced
04/05/2008 Saturday 7:00-11:00 pm (4) Satsang - Free Yoga party
04/06/2008 830am-6pm Sunday 200-Hour Bodhisattva Yoga Teacher's Training graduation