Leap 200 Hour Transformative Yoga Teacher Training with Gena Foreman and Stacy Whittingham
2021 Transformative Yoga Teacher Training begins October 8th, 2021
This program is an in-depth study of foundational yoga that spans over six
weekends. Areas of focus include yoga asana, philosophy, anatomy,
prenatal yoga, assisting, ayurveda, sanskrit, mantra and meditation.
PROGRAM DATES/TIMES:
VIRTUAL Instruction Wednesday evenings 6:30-8pm
IN-STUDIO Instruction includes seven weekends and one additional
Sunday
In-Studio Weekend Schedule:
Fridays 5-9pm
Saturdays 8-6pm
Sundays 9-4pm
Weekend One Friday- Sunday October 8-10
Introduction to Philosophy and Mantra
Pranayama Ujjai/Three Part Breathing
Foundations of Asana/Sun Salutations
Yoga Anatomy
Weekend Two Friday- Sunday October 15-17
History of Yoga/Classical and Tantra/Patanjali’s Eight Limbs
Asana Exploration and Introduction to Sun Salutations A, B, C
Pranayama Techniques/Bandha
Chant and Mantra
Yoga Anatomy
Weekend Three Friday- Sunday October 22-24
Yamas & Niyamas and Introduction to Yoga Sutras
Koshas
Asana Exploration, Sun Salutation Testing, Intro to Sequencing
Japa Meditation and Mantra Practices
Yoga Anatomy
Weekend Four Friday- Sunday November 12-14
Ayurveda and Understanding the Subtle Body
Yoga Nidra
Kleshas
Asana Exploration, Intelligent Sequencing
Assisting Techniques
Yoga Anatomy
Sunday December 12, 9-4pm
Weekend Five Friday- Sunday January 28-30
Yoga Philosophy, Sequencing and Assisting
Review for Final Exam
Sunday Hike Five Element Walking Meditation
Yoga Anatomy
Weekend Six Friday- Sunday February 4-6
Review and Practical Testing
Weekend Seven Friday-Sunday February 11-13
Written Final Exam, Teach Friends and Family, Graduation Ceremony
LOCATION: Leap Yoga
INVESTMENT:
$2,695* early registration before August 1
$2,950 regular enrollment after August 1
*To be eligible to receive early discount pricing you must meet the
following criteria:
– Upon acceptance half tuition ($1,147.50) due August 8
– Remaining balance ($1,147.50) due September 8
*Payment plans for special circumstances can be made available upon
request.
Tuition Includes:
200 HR Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Teacher Certification (pending all
program requirements are met), Transformative Yoga Teacher Training
Manual, guest teacher workshops,
REFUND POLICY
Please note: The $400 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. (If
for any reason you are not accepted into the program your deposit will be
refunded in full.)
If a student withdraws from the course: 31+ days prior to training, full
refund minus deposit 15-30 days prior to training, 50% of training balance,
minus $400 deposit 14 days prior to training, no refund
Once training begins: no refund.
There are two tracks available:
ADVANCED STUDIES PROGRAM
Yoga students are invited to attend this training for the purpose of
advanced study without fulfilling all requirements for 200HR certification
recognized by Yoga Alliance.
200HR YA CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
This certification is available to yoga students who wish to teach yoga in
public venues such as studios, corporate yoga, recovery programs, and
gyms.
200HR YA CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Consistent classroom participation, successful completion of assigned
reading, demonstration of understanding principles presented in the
program, and fulfillment of practice teaching requirements factors your
eligibility for certification through Yoga Alliance.
CURRICULUM OUTLINE
This Hatha Yoga 200 HR Teacher Training and Deeper Studies Program is
designed for experienced students who would like to achieve a 200 HR
Yoga Alliance Certification for the purpose of teaching yoga classes and
also for the serious yoga practitioner desiring to deepen his/her
understanding of the science of yoga.
This comprehensive curriculum will include the fundamentals of yoga
philosophy, teaching methods, and developing skills for working with a
diverse array of yoga practitioners in aspects of postural, breathing,
mantra, and meditation practices.
Asana Technique, Teaching Methods and Practical Yoga
Anatomy: Participants will learn to teach the primary families of asanas:
Sun Salutations, Standing Poses, Backbends, Forward Bends, Twists, Arm
Balances, Inversions, Core Refinement, and Hip Openers. Explorations of
postures and poses will be supported by functional anatomy, biomechanics,
and the kinesiology of movement. In this section participants
will also learn how to see yoga practitioners in order to guide them in a
meaningful and safe way through an asana practice. Studies of alignment
principles, modifications, physical adjustments/assists, and the use of
yoga props are all included in this section.
Practical Yoga History and Philosophy: This section includes the study of
certain yoga philosophies and traditional texts. Studies include; Patanjali’s
Eight Limbs of Yoga, Yoga Sutras, Patanjali’s philoposphy of Spiritual
Psychology, an overview of the Bahagavd Gita, history of yoga, and an
introduction to the use of Sanskrit.
Class Plan and Sequencing: This section of study will include art and
science of sequencing postures for yoga classes. Class plan instruction
will include grounding practices, intention setting, themes, and styles of
asana practice.
Seeing, Relating, Demonstrating, Cuing: We learn to observe, appreciate,
and understand what is happening with different students to develop the
skills to work with all bodies and abilities. How to effectively demonstrate
yoga poses while giving clear concise instructions using the qualities of
voice, tone, and audibility.
Practice Teaching: Participants will be working together in group settings
to practice teach. Students will learn to develop confidence and skills to
lead larger classes. Each practice teaching session includes feedback and
discussion of teaching techniques and methods.
Teaching Pranayama: This section includes instruction of basic breathing
techniques; three-part breathing and ujayi breath along with intermediate
breathing techniques such as alternate nostril, sitali, kapalabhati, bhramari.
Meditation Practice: We will explore several meditation techniques
including japa meditation, guided meditation, silent meditation, and
walking meditation.
Subtle Energetic Body and Ayurveda: The subtle energetic body is the
template to the physical body and in this section we will cover nadis,
koshas, bandhas, chakras, and the vayus. Included in this section is an
introduction to Ayurveda, the five elements, doshas, gunas, and
dinacharaya.
Pre-Natal Yoga: In this section participants will learn how to adapt the
practice for each trimester of pregnancy, indications and contraindications
for various conditions, effective use of props, emotional and
psychological aspects of pre-natal, preparation, delivery and post-partum
reintegration through yoga.
Lifestyle, Ethics, and Selfless Service: In this section we will be exploring
the bigger picture of how we live our lives off the mat. We will explore
nutrition, personal yoga and meditation practice, relations with family,
friends, co-workers and community. We will study the yogic perspective of
living life with dignity, integrity, and respect for all beings
Download information and registration form, please complete and bring in to the studio. Thank you.