Embodied Insight Yoga Teacher Training
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training & In Depth Studies, Dates TBD
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Lead by Dawn Hayes and Guest Faculty
Inquiry and exploration are the roots of this 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training that explores the multi-faceted practice of yoga. In this training, you will ask what it means to live, practice, and teach from a place of embodied insight.
Home practice is the foundation of your yoga teaching. This course will offer the tools, techniques, and support to refine your home practice. It is this direct experience that you will share with others as a yoga teacher.
Theory will lay the groundwork for guided practice. Guided practice will give you the chance to embody the techniques. Your home practice will lay the foundation for applying theory and practice as you teach to fellow students in the training. This gives you a chance to practice teaching and embody what you are learning with support and feedback.
Group work is an integral part of this yoga teacher training program. You will be one of a maximum of 16 students in an intimate group kept small to keep your individual needs a priority. By working in small groups you will have the opportunity to learn from one another and see other perspectives. These small groups are your first teaching opportunities and will prepare you to teach group yoga classes and one-on-one sessions.
Yoga history and philosophy lessons will offer a glimpse of how this practice has evolved into its current forms in the United States. Through inquiry and self-reflection, you will be empowered to learn, practice, and teach with intention and awareness of impact.
Guest teachers will offer additional insight and perspective on select aspects of this diverse practice.
Movement & Posture
You will explore movement through inquiry and investigation. Each person’s unique body will direct the shape and adaptation of the postures and movements in yoga. You will use props to creatively engage and support in ways that build confidence and nourishment.
Flow & Form
A journey into flow and form allows you to tap into the pulses and waves that are fundamental in your body and in the world. This might be a rigorous vinyasa flow practice or a supported exploration of movements on the floor. It may involve holding postures with support or creating traction or engagement in creative ways.
Breath
The breath is the thread that connects us to the more intimate and subtle workings of the body. Get to know your “breath-print” and the ways you can consciously shift your breath with attention, awareness, and specific techniques.
Integrated Anatomy
Human anatomy is remarkably unique from person to person and it asks us to build a large toolbox of techniques to help fit the pose to the person (rather than fit the person to the pose). As we explore bone and joint variation, you will be asked to question what your ideas of postural practice are and how you intend to share that with students in a way that honors their needs and experience.
Contemplation & Meditation
Contemplation and meditation are rich resources for the heart-mind. You will be encouraged to explore the practices that nourish and support your mental and emotional resources. Poetry and stories from various traditions will be presented as an inspiration to delve into this contemplative element of the yoga practice.
Community
We all find our way to yoga from different places and for different reasons, and by learning about others you widen your perspective and see the world in new ways. The commitment involved in a teacher training asks you to be vulnerable and try new things. You will have the opportunity to support one another as you individually and collectively expand your comfort zone.
Practice with Nature
Honor the changing seasons of the year and of a lifetime with techniques and practices that complement your changing needs. Find ways to adapt your practice when you lose interest or have conflicting responsibilities. Explore Ayurveda and its basic principles of self-care to nurture your body on and off the mat.
Weekend Immersions
Integrate the teachings during this course over eight, 3-day weekend immersions offered once per month. Time between immersions allows for focused self-study and additional coursework to support your time in the classroom.
What You Will Explore:
Asana with an emphasis on approaching practice with responsive compassion
Pranayama: techniques for practice and teaching
Meditation & contemplation: techniques for practice and teaching
Sequencing & class planning
Teaching group classes vs individual sessions
Use of props in creative and unique ways
Hands-on assists: when its appropriate and how to assist
Language and word choice
Intention, action, & impact
Honoring your values
Content & context
Yoga history and influences
Anatomy & the study of movement
Ethics and scope of practice
Business & marketing
An introduction to Ayurveda
Guest Faculty (TBD)
Schedule
Weekend immersions have been designed to allow you time to slowly integrate the teachings into your day-to-day life and responsibilities. Classes are hosted at a private practice space from 8:30am-5:30pm.
Prerequisites
Minimum of 1-2 years of consistent yoga practice prior to beginning the program
Letter of recommendation from a current teacher or character reference (see below)
Enthusiasm for yoga and the study of its many diverse elements
Commitment to Study
Available and willing to attend all the training sessions
Commitment to develop a daily home practice and attend a minimum of 2-3 group classes per week outside of training hours
Willing and able to complete all reading, coursework, assignments, and observation hours outside of the training’s scheduled hours
Satisfactorily demonstrate your teaching during practice teaching sessions
Tuition
Application Deadline: TBD
Tuition (pay in full): total tuition $3,300 (early registration discount available)
*Payment plans available. Please email Dawn to discuss our options.
How to Apply
Step One: Complete the Student Application online before TBD
Step Two: Request a Recommendation Form from a yoga teacher you have studied with. Please have the teacher, friend, or family member fill out this form on your behalf. Letters of recommendation are also due with your application. (It is helpful to give them a week to complete the form). https://goo.gl/forms/yyO8MQ9YEMnBD2tg1
If Dawn is one of your current teachers, you may either request a letter of recommendation from another yoga teacher that you study with OR from a character reference (such as a co-worker, family member, friend, etc).
Application Review: After your application and recommendation form have been received, Dawn will review your application and contact you to arrange a phone call or in-person meeting.
Step Three: Upon acceptance into the program, Luma Yoga will contact you to finalize your non-refundable $500 deposit and tuition payment schedule.
Work-Study Scholarship
A work-study position asks you to commit to additional hours of work in exchange for a discount on the tuition.
Our intention is to make this program available to to all students, regardless of their financial circumstance. If you are on a limited income, a current student, temporarily unemployed, or have other financial limitations, you may apply for a work-study position. This is a semi-private training with a limited number of spaces available.
This needs-based work-study scholarship will give priority to underrepresented communities. Please complete all application materials early to be considered for a work-study position. We will work with each student on an individual basis to find an arrangement that works for you.
How to Apply: Please complete the Work-Study Application in addition to the other application materials on or before TBD.
Do you have questions?
Contact Dawn and schedule a time to talk on the phone.
