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Santosha Teacher Training Fall 2008

The 200 hour program includes:
100 hours of technique classes
40 hours of instruction of teaching methodologies
20 hours of functional anatomy
20 hours of philosophy and ethics
20 hours of practice teaching, assisting, self study, interviews/feedback

Topics:
Yoga postures through the lens of various traditions
Principles of internal alignment and skillful assisting
How to work with different bodies and personalities
Pranayama and restorative poses
Benefits of the practice
Sequencing a yoga class (opening, focus, closing)
Rhythm and pace of a yoga class
Multilevel Classes
Small versus large classes
Do's and don'ts for pregnant women in a regular class
Special needs students (injury, pain, other physical predicaments) in regular class
Teaching-feedback and discussion
Meditation theory and practice
Chanting
Sanskrit - alphabet, asana names, yoga terms
Chakra and Nadi System
Functional anatomy
Ethics of teaching and being a student
Yoga Sutra
Bhagavad Gita
Written/reading assignments

Schedule:
Santosha Teacher Training will be held every second weekend (with a few exceptions to accomodate holidays) and Wednesday nights

Saturday & Sunday 1-7pm
Wednesday 5:30-8pm

Dates: September 10, 2008 - February 8, 2009

September
Wed 10 Sat/Sun 13/14
Wed 17
Wed 24 Sat/Sun 27/28

October
Wed 1 Sat/Sun 4/5
Wed 8
Wed 15, Sat/Sun 18/19
Wed 22
Wed 29

November
Sat/Sun 1/2
Wed 5
Wed 12, Sat/Sun 15/16
Wed 19
Wed 26, Sat/Sun 29/30

December
Wed 3rd
Wed 10 Sat/Sun 13/14

January
Wed 14
Wed 21 Sat/Sun 24/25

February
Sat/Sun 7/8

Locations:
Santosha Centretown. 205 Catherine St.
Santosha Westboro. 346 Richmond Rd Suite 205.

Cost:
$2700+gst (full payment due August 10th)
$2800+gst with monthly installments

$400 initial payment will hold your place.
Minimum number of participants: 20

Includes:
- 30 class card for Santosha studios
- Required Texts and various handouts

Santosha Teachers:
Basia Going
David Jewitt
Julie Salter
Michael Mah

Guest Teachers:
Michael Stone
Marcia Solomon

* Please note that this information is still being updated and some details may change.
Please send an email to info@santoshayoga.com to receive the most up to date information!

   

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CENTRETOWN - 205 Catherine Street :: Ottawa :: 613.235.5378
WESTBORO – 346 Richmond Road, Suite 205 :: Ottawa :: 613.235.5378