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Teacher Training

Teacher training will begin again this September!

Location of training and classes:  
Summit YMCA, 67 Maple Street, Summit NJ 07901, 908-273-3330 www.summitareaymca.org.   Contact Lynda for any questions 908-391-4766.
 

Attendees: It is recommended that you have 1 year of steady practice. If you are looking only to enhance your knowledge of yoga without teaching, this requirement will be waived.
Dates/Times:  Weekend program meets 1 weekends per month all day Sat and Sun, Oct through July

Instructors: Sarah | John | Sky | Glenn | Lynda | Ellen | Nancy | Raji | Lori | Andy
Rates/Reserve: Fall 2011 tuition:  $3,450 (includes group classes). Ask about prepaid discount or  new payment plans.

Class size is limited so apply early to ensure your spot. Weekend trainings & afternoon trainings are each only offered once a year at LivYoga.

The mission of the LivYoga Teacher Training Certification Program is to provide students with a deeper understanding of the depth and breadth of Hatha Yoga styles and traditions, including Vinyasa flow, Viniyoga, Kripalu, Anusara, Restorative, and more. With the support, education, tools and techniques of several methodologies, teacher trainees will leave this training as empowered teachers and students of yoga who have their own voice—hence meeting their students’ or own personal needs on several levels.

This unique training regimen encompasses the exploration, methodology, philosophy and knowledge of different yoga systems. It will be a springboard to educate teachers to think on their feet, offer quality and safe yoga programs, and set a strong foundation on which they can build. We would like trainees to come away from this comprehensive program with a better sense of what it means to be ‘living’ yoga vs simply ‘doing’ yoga.

More information and/or application is available upon request. 

  • Variety of Hatha Yoga styles and teachers, giving you a full spectrum of yoga experience
  • A focus on finding your voice through practice teaching to develop confidence
  • Education on body therapies and alternative wellbeing modalities
  • Mentorship program
  • Group classes at studio
  • Flexible teacher training schedule with open studio hours
  • See Teacher Training FAQs.
Curriculum

Techniques: Includes asanas, pranayamas, kriyas, chanting, and meditation including both training in the techniques and practice of them.

Teaching Methodology: Principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting, instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher and the student's process of learning.

Anatomy and Physiology: Includes both physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and astral/energy/subtle anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.).

Philosophy/Ethics/Lifestyle: Study of yoga scriptures (Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, etc.), ethics for yoga teachers, 'living the life of the yogi', etc.

 

Calendar

 

Email lmarlin@livyoga.com to request calendar. 

 

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While training is extensive and intense, we at LivYoga understand that very few students can drop their lives for training, so we have designed the schedule with ‘flexibility in mind.’ It is recommended that you attend all classes with your fellow classmates, however we understand that life happens...Should you need to miss a session, you may make up the session with the following class. (Note that future classes are not guaranteed). Please discuss any potential scheduling conflicts with Director prior to registering.
LivYoga teacher training has a intense focus on practice teaching. Required hours will include spending time practice teaching in open studio hours with an experienced teacher. There will be some flexibility in this scheduling. Open times will vary to accommodate group. The remaining hours to complete the program can be done anytime within the following year. You will turn in your logs, research paper, CPR certificate, take your test at your discretion and, upon review, you will receive your certificate. So you determine when you complete the program!
 
Partial Scholarship for Assistant
You may apply to be the Liv Teacher Training assistant. TT Assistants must already graduated from a Registered yoga school and have an RYT but are looking to fine tune their enhance their skills. Please contact Lynda for more information.
 
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