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Yoga Teacher Training Program: Fall 2006-Spring 2007

Application Form

Content (substantially exceeds Yoga Alliance 200-hour certification requirements)

  • Techniques for Asanas (Yoga Poses), Pranayama(Breathwork), and Dhyana(Meditation)
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Pathology
  • Yoga History and Vedanta Philosophy
    • The 4 Yogas - Jnana, Karma, Bhakti, and Raja Yoga
    • Eight Steps of Raja Yoga - Patanjali's Yoga Sutras
    • Bhagavad Gita and selected Upanishads
  • The Sanskrit Language and Traditional Chanting
  • Teaching Methodology and Best Practices
  • Teaching Special Communities - e.g. prenatal/postpartum, seniors, delinquent youth, children and adults with special needs

Logistics

  • When
    • Module 1 - Sat Sept 23 - Sat Dec 16, 2006 (14 weeks)
    • Module 2 - Sat Feb 3 - Sat May 19, 2007 (15 weeks)
    • Attend class twice a week (view schedule) and alternate Saturdays (8/module) from 9am-1pm.
  • Where
    • Location of twice a week classes: view schedule
    • Location of alternate Saturday Classes: 1814 Marin Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
  • Commitment
    • Must complete both modules for certification
    • Bi-weekly assigments (4 hours/assignment; 7 per module)
    • Regular practice of Yoga, Breathwork, and Meditation
  • Fees
    • Fees include all classes, instruction, books and materials.
    • Total Fees:$2500.00
    • Payment Plan:
      $500.00 non refundable deposit due with acceptance
      $1000.00 due at start of module 1
      $1000.00 due at start of the module 2

Application
If you are interested in this opportunity to become a NirogaTM certified Yoga teacher, and to learn in a nurturing, small group setting, then please fill out our application form early; space is limited.

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