Yoga Teacher Training

Immersions & Trainings in your Community

I would be delighted to share my love and enthusiasm for Anusara® Yoga in your community. Please contact me if you would like to offer an Immersion Series, Yoga Workshop or Training. I look forward to working with you.

Immersions

The Anusara Immersion program takes you on a journey into the heart of Anusara Yoga through asana, philosophy, pranayama, meditation, anatomy and physiology. The Immersion series is perfect for those wishing to explore the mysteries and profound practices of this method of yoga. There is no pressure to teach yoga or any instruction on how to teach, only the pleasure and challenge of plumbing the depths of this practice.

John Friend, the founder of Anusara Yoga, has developed a new curriculum for Anusara Immersions that focus on "studentship." Through the Immersion series you will become a better student of yoga. This Series is also a requirement for the three-part Teacher Training Series and for future Anusara Inspired™ and Certifed Teachers.

Taught by Anusara® Certified Teacher Nora Maskey and assisted by Anusara Inspired™ Teacher Judy Nyberg

Immersion Prerequisites

The Immersion series is open to all students and teachers who have a minimum of 30 hours of classroom instruction by an Anusara Inspired or Certified teacher.

Immersion I - Exploring the Heart of Anusara Yoga

Begin your journey into the Anusara method by learning the fundamentals of the asanas and life-affirming philosophy.

Subjects covered:

Universal Principles of Alignment™
Study and Practice of level 1 syllabus Yoga poses
Anusara Method & Tantra Philosophy
Adhikara (studentship)
5 Elements, Gunas & Yoga Ethics
Mulabhanda
Yoga Anatomy
Pranayama and Meditation basics

Immersion 2 - Awakening your Yogic Heart

In this session we will delve more deeply into texts that will deepen your appreciation for the philosphy of yoga. We will also explore asanas from the Level 2 Syllabus.

Subjects covered:

Historical Overview of 3 main schools of Yoga Philosophy
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Malas, Kleshas & Jaladhara Bandha
Tantra philosophy
Deeper practice of Pranayama & Meditation
Yoga Anatomy
Level 2 syllabus poses introduced

Immersion 3 - Celebrating the Heart of Anusara

In this immersion we will draw on all the previous studies, explore the asanas more deeply.

Subjects covered:

Bhagavad Gita
Dharma & Paths of Yoga
Chakras, Kundalini and the Energy body
Continuation of Syllabus 1 and 2 poses
Deeper study of Philosophy
Develop a Personal Practice of Asana, Pranayama & Meditation
Yoga Anatomy

Fall 2011 100 Hour Immersion Program:

Immersion 1: September 16-18 & September 30-October 2

Immersion 2: October 21-23 & November 4-6

Immersion 3: November 18-20 & December 2-4

Weekend Schedule

Tuition: $650 + GST per level.
Special Offer: $1800 + GST for all 3. (To qualify for the $1800 rate, tuition must be paid in full, up front.)

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Teacher Training

If the immersions spark the inner teacher in you, we are pleased to offer the next step toward becoming a yoga teacher in the Anusara method with Teacher Training. Successful completion of all sections of the program will provide you with a 200 hour teaching certificate and the foundation for becoming an Anusara Inspired™ Teacher.This program is recognized by Yoga Alliance.

Subjects covered:

Class planning
Skillful sequencing
Skillful use of heart themes and metaphors
Clear and effective demonstrations of poses
Observing your students and teaching to what you see
Common misalignments in poses
Modifications for common injuries
Skillful application of verbal and physical adjustments
Instructing poses with the breath
Establishing the seat of the teacher
Teaching mixed level classes
The ethics and business of teaching yoga
Peer teaching and practice

Prerequisites:

Successful completion of 100 hours of Anusara Immersions or instructor approval
Successful completion of the Immersion empowerment review

Winter 2012 100 Hour Teacher Training Program:

Session 1:January 13-15 & January 27-29

Session 2: February 10-12 & February 24-26

Session 3: March 9-11 & March 23-25

Weekend Schedule

Tuition: $650 + GST per level.
Special Offer: $1800 + GST for all 3. (To qualify for the $1800 rate, tuition must be paid in full, up front.)


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