200HR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING - 2021
Accidental Theatre, Botanic Avenue, Belfast
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LEARN TO TEACH real yoga for ordinary people
BREATH · MOVEMENT · SOUND
COMMUNICATION · CONNECTION
YOGA FOR LIFE
YOGA FOR EVERYONE
Course Content
HEART OF YOGA
The Heart of Yoga lineage of Sri T Krishnamacharya and TKV Desikachar was passed directly to Emma Warmington from Mark Whitwell over the course of a decade. It is not a brand and it it is not a style of yoga. The heart of yoga is within self practice and without hierarchy. Shared as a means to participate fully in life in all it’s messy glory. This is Yoga as intimacy with life itself and asana, pranayama and meditation as one seamless process. You will embody Krishnamacharya's Principles of Practice as you develop your own practice and in turn, learn to share what you have embodied. You will be able to assess your own and your students needs and to adapt Yoga to meet those needs in one-on-one and group classes. Breath Initiating Movement is at heart of all practices. This is not 'inhale do this, exhale do this'; this is a powerful means of practicing whist entirely enveloped by the breath. Whether Brahmana (energising, heating), Langhana (soothing, cooling) or a blend of the two, you will learn how to adapt Yoga to suit the needs of individuals ensuring a sustainable, inclusive practice for every body.
PRANAYAMA
Without breath, there is no Yoga. With the breath, a world of subtle and not so subtle energies comes alive within us. Asana as moving pranayama, meditation as an exquisite and effortless result, utter intimacy between body and breath. There is nothing like it and if you have not yet experienced a dedicated practice of pranayama, this will be your time to become the scientist, the experiment, the subject matter and the results. Learn techniques to generate and manage your life force energy in entirely new ways. Expect to practice at least an hour of pranayama techniques every day. Only by practicing consistently can you begin to authentically experience the effects yourself and be ready to teach others.
Embodied functional anatomy
Why do you struggle with certain poses when other people appear to move effortlessly into them? Primarily because of the shape of your bones. It’s the unspoken secret that Instagram doesn’t show. Your bones are the shape that they are. You will likely have some tension in your muscles but sooner or later we all hit compression of bone on bone and there is nowhere further to go. Accomplishing asana is the domain of the bodies which are suited to it, but what about the rest of us? And of course that’s really not what Yoga is about. You will see. The way we break this down couldn’t be clearer. Prepare to be liberated from any notion of not being good enough in your practice.
TEACHING PRACTICUMS
As always with Jivani Yoga, teaching practicums begin in module one. You will be teaching your peers from the first few days of the training and you will be nurtured, guided & supported with useful feedback, encouragement and leadership skills that will steadily increase your self-confidence and empower you be a great teacher. We have a method, but there is nothing formulaic about the way we train our teachers. Each trainee receives individualized support that is dependent upon their particular needs. Upon graduation, you will be ready to start teaching in your community.
COMPASSIONATE COMMUNICATION
Inspired by the work of Marshall Rosenberg, learn about the universal needs that we all share, eg. connection, honesty, peace, meaning, recognition and to be known and understood, how to recognise these needs in ourselves and others and communicate them with compassion. Unfortunately many of us are unable to express our needs in a clear and peaceful way, and we all struggle as a result. We'll practice using the tools together to heighten connection, resolve conflict, increase empathy and create significance in our every day lives.
CIRCLE WORK
Deep self-enquiry is facilitated individually and through group circles and triads. Active listening and authentic sharing takes place within a supportive environment, creating a healing space of connection and community. Truth speaking and being witnessed in that truth is a powerful medium of transformation. If the idea of this feels you with dread, that is a normal response. If however a quiet part of you knows that your soul is calling for such deep connection, you are in the right place.
RESTORATIVE & TRAUMA INFORMED YOGA
Poly-Vagal Theory, titration, settling the nervous system, bringing the body towards homeostasis in a gentle and trauma appropriate manner. Restorative yoga for deep rest and relaxation. Much needed in a world of constant stimulation.
EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE
EFT or tapping is a fantastic tool to assist with expanding the edge of your comfort zone. You will be lead through some group experiences of EFT and supported in continued self practice.
BUSINESS OF YOGA
Marketing, Legalities & Ethics of Yoga Teachers, Insights, Inspiration and support in getting you started on the teaching path.
Eligibility
You are willing to learn. You are willing to practice. You care about people. That’s essentially it.
This course is for those who are willing to explore the edge of their comfort zone and experience Yoga that does not look like ‘normal’ yoga. The training is non-formulaic, organic and adapts to meet the needs of the individuals in the group. We facilitate self exploration and enquiry to support the embodiment of Yoga as a practice of intimacy and receptivity to support your whole life, and ultimately a life path. Students are required to show up and be fully present throughout.
This course exceeds the requirements of Yoga Alliance. Upon graduation, our trainees are eligible to register if they so choose.
Teaching Team
Investment
Full course cost: £2350
DEPOSIT & PAYMENT INFORMATION. TERMS & CONDITIONS.
A non-refundable deposit of £500 is due immediately upon acceptance to the course.
The remaining balance must be paid in full by 18th December 2020.
If you withdraw from the training on or before 8th January 2021, you will receive a refund of 50% of the course fees minus the non-refundable deposit and all bank fees involved in the transactions.
All monies become fully non-refundable on 9th January.
This training will be Covid Compliant.