Ananda Seva Yoga Teacher Training 2013
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2013
Yoga Teacher Training in Santa Rosa, California
Includes six three-day weekend sessions: For information and registration contact Gayatri at 707-239-3650 or yogatrainings@anandaseva.org Our Fall 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training is located in Northern California at the Ananda Seva Yoga and Meditation Center, in a beautiful retreat-like setting in the hills of Santa Rosa. It is situated on 3 1/4 acres in Sonoma County, just 60 miles north of San Francisco. Join us as we build an intentional spiritual community in the North Bay! This training is designed to immerse you in a yogic spiritual practice while you learn to teach yoga. *In addition to the formal training dates listed above, you will attend our weekly Sunday evening group meditation and on selected Sundays have an opportunity to lead yoga class as you acquire teaching skills. Many lifelong friendships have been forged in this program which offers deep and formative experiences. The Yoga Teacher Training is an opportunity to deepen your inner connection to Self through yoga and meditation practices, while attaining certification that allows you to become a nationally registered Yoga Instructor, RYT, at the 200 hour level. *We are registered provider number 15162 with the Board of Registered Nursing. Eligible students may receive up to 30 hours of Continuing Education credits for this training. The Ananda Seva Hatha Yoga Teacher Training gives students an opportunity to experience the yogic lifestyle and its multiple benefits while teaching them about the yogic tradition, its history, theory and practical application. The course teachings include: The style of yoga postures (asanas) done in our program is a classical Hatha flow called Sahaj yoga. Its roots are in the ancient traditions of Tantra and Hatha from North India. Students are taught the correct identification and performance of the major Hatha Yoga postures, their benefits, subtle energy and hormonal and/or therapeutic impact. They are also taught how to sequence a class and how to teach Asanas at two levels of development: This certification program is open to people of all faiths and traditions. It is especially designed for those who want to experience a comprehensive overview of yogic teachings. For those who want to immerse themselves in the richness of the yogic lifestyle, either for beginners or to deepen an existing practice, this program offers an in-depth overview and opportunity to practice all aspects of yogic life. For those who are teaching or would like to teach, this program is designed to expand your knowledge of all aspects of yoga as well as to develop and enhance your teaching skills. And for those whose primary goal is more personal, the program offers an opportunity to deepen and enrich your own personal practice.
Oct 11-13, Nov 15-17, Nov 29-Dec 1, 2013
and Jan 3-5, Jan 31- Feb 2, March 7-9 2014
The Ananda Seva Hatha Yoga Teacher Training focuses on personal spiritual development through yogic practices as well as learning to teach asanas. During training students have an opportunity to live the yogic lifestyle and experience spiritual community. This Certification Program provides a comprehensive overview of the breadth and depth of yogic philosophy and practices. It allows students to explore their own development of body, mind and spirit through exposure to the richness of the yogic tradition. The training explores increasing one’s intuition, compassion, love and sense of service through deepening in ones understanding of yoga. This program is registered at the 200 hour level with Yoga Alliance.
About the Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Style
Other Aspects Taught in the Asana Program Include:
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Application and Certification
This training is designed for those who wish to teach yoga to the public or simply want to deepen their own yoga and meditation practice. This program is open to anyone with a sincere desire to learn about the yogic tradition. An active yoga practice before beginning is encouraged, but beginners with some experience are also welcome. Participants from all yoga traditions are welcome.
Ananda Seva will award a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certificate to participants who complete all requirements of the six sessions and the home study program between sessions. This certification is approved with Yoga Alliance and upon completion students will be eligible to become Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT).
Payment & Cancellation Policy
A $500 deposit is required to hold your place in the Yoga Teacher Training. This deposit may be paid by check, credit card, money order, or cash. The remaining balance is due at the start of training.
Deposits are refundable up to 60 days prior to the start of training, minus a $100 administrative fee. Once the training begins payments are non-refundable.
For local students with financial difficulties, we do offer work-trade. The student would be responsible for helping out with grocery shopping, cleaning, set-up, etc. In exchange the student will receive a tuition discount of $12 per hour for the time worked. Please contact us for more details or to apply for a work-trade position.
Full Program Tuition is $2,150 and includes:
- A 200 hours Yoga Teacher Certification, with completion of the program
- An extensive Yoga Teacher Training Manual
- Guided home study between sessions.
- Enrollment in the Ananda Seva Yoga Teachers Yahoo Group for contact and support from classmates, other graduates and administration.
Meals and Accommodations Costs are in addition to program tuition. The cost are as follows for YTT Santa Rosa:
- Commuter (from nearby location) = $850
- Tenting = $1,030
- Shared room (2 - 4 people) = $1,350
- Private room = $1,840
h2>Registration Santa Rosa
To register for the Yoga Teacher Trainings in Santa Rosa, e-mail or call our Santa Rosa Training Manager, Gayatri at 707-239-3650 or
and request a registration form.
You may also download the registration form here.
Once you have filled it out mail it, along with a check or money order for $500, to: ATTN: Yoga Teacher Training, Ananda Seva Mission, PO Box 2862, Santa Rosa, CA 95405-0862. Alternatively, you may register over the phone and pay your deposit with a credit card by calling Gayatri at 707-239-3650.
*Please note: Accommodation Fees in Santa Rosa include two vegetarian meals daily simple accommodations and shared bathroom facilities.
Home-Study Internship Program
Between the Yoga Teacher Training Program sessions, students will complete a home-study program, which enables them to obtain the non-contact hours needed for Yoga Alliance certification. Students must complete a total of 30 non-contact hours, which must be documented and turned in prior to graduation from the program. Home-study hours will include the following:
- Creation of flashcards for each Hatha Yoga posture, which the students will memorize
- Practice teaching a minimum of 3 classes, which can be taught to friends, family, or the general public
- Observation of at least 5 yoga classes taught by others. This will include a short write-up of your experience and what you learned in observing the class.
- Any remaining hours can be logged in for yoga related study, observing or teaching. Any of these additional hours are to include write-ups of what you have done and what you have learned.
Yoga Teacher Training Faculty
Maetreyii Nolan, PhD, ERYT 500
Maetreyii has been practicing yoga and meditation for over 30 years, and is the co-founder and president of Ananda Seva Mission, as well as Co-Director of the Yoga Teacher Training. She has a doctorate in Transpersonal Psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice, a former director of the Spiritual Emerence Network and a founding board member of the Kundalini Research Network. She has done extensive teaching on Yogic philosophy and practices, drawing on a strong intuitive connection to her Guru, Shrii Shrii Anandamurti, through which she receives teachings and shares them with others.
Avadhutiika Ananda Deviika Ma Acharya, MSc, ERYT 500
Ananda Deviika’ Ma graduated from the University in Belgrade, in Yugoslavia , with a degree in Theoretical Physics, which inspired her to further her research in the domain of spirituality. She received her spiritual initiation in 1977 and decided to dedicate her life to serving others as an Acharya, or spiritual teacher. She became a Sannyasini, or yogic nun, in the Northern Indian Tantric tradition under the guidance of her Guru Shrii Shrii Anandamurti. She spent three years training in India and then came to the United States and Canada where she has taught many people the practices of Sahaj yoga. She is a Co-Founder and the Training Coordinator of Ananda Seva Mission, a trainer of family Acharyas, and a Co-Director of the ASM Yoga Teacher Training.
Gayatri Shelton-Ostadi, E-RYT 500
Gayatri's study of classical yoga began in her twenties. In the ensuing decades asana, meditation and spiritual practice have grounded her life. Her interest in the physicality of asana can be traced to her early years as a professional modern dancer. Her intense willingness to bring awareness to the sensations of asana can be traced to her lifetime immersion in the Diamond Heart work of AH Almaas. Gayatri is a Yoga Therapist and came through the Ananda Seva Yoga Teacher Training herself and has labored in love as she has spent over 3000 hours teaching asana to students.
Deborah Karish, ERYT, DC, MS
Deborah has been practicing chiropractic since 1975 and teaching yoga since 1985. During these years, the two practices have evolved together and informed and enriched each other. Her teaching is motivated by a strong desire to share experiences with other students and teachers and to continue to learn about the human body and mind. She finds the principles of yoga extremely therapeutic and healing to people of all ages. She continues to practice chiropractic in Healdsburg and to direct the Healdsburg Yoga Studio. She has taught anatomy to chiropractic students, naturopathic students and yoga teachers. Her purpose in teaching is to create classes that are intelligent, enjoyable and accessible to everyone.
October 11-13, November 15-17, November 29-December 1,
January 3-5, January 31-February 2, March 7-9
Full training includes six weekend sessions, one per month
DAILY SCHEDULE
7:00 am – Morning Meditation
8:00 am – Asana Class
9:00 am – Breakfast
9:30 am – Morning Lecture/Class (daily topics will vary)
12:30 pm – Lunch and Free Time
2:00 pm – Asana Methodology
5:30 pm – Evening Meditation
6:30 pm – End of day ( for Santa Rosa training) or
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING COURSE OUTLINE
The Ananda Seva Fall 2013 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training will be held at Ananda Kamalalaya, our center in Santa Rosa, California.
Course Outline – Meets Yoga Alliance National 200 hour Standards
I. TECHNIQUES CONTACT HOURS: 83
1.Asanas and Deep Relaxation
2.Meditation Practices and Techniques
3.Yogic Health & Purification Practices
4.Pranayama (Traditional Yogic Breathing Practices)
5.Chanting, Spiritual Songs, Bhajans, Kiirtan
II. TEACHING METHODOLOGY CONTACT HOURS: 41
1.Teaching Asanas and Adapting Them for Individual Needs
2.Guidelines for Safety in Asanas and Pranayama
3.Integrating Learning Styles in Teaching - Kinesthetic, Visual, Auditory
4.Ethics And Qualities of a Good Yoga Teacher
5.Providing Guidance as the Student Progresses
6.Managing Your Business as a Yoga Teacher
III. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY CONTACT HOURS: 19.5
1.Anatomy and Physiology of the Physical Body
2.Anatomy and Physiology of the Subtle Body:
3.Chakras, Nadiis, Prana and Kundalini
4.Ayurvedic Physiology
IV. YOGA PSYCHOLOGY AND PHILOSOPHY CONTACT HOURS: 32
1.History of Yoga
2.Overview of the Techniques and Philosophies of the Six Major Yogas: Jnana, Tantra, Karma, Bhakti, Ashtanga and Hatha Yogas
3.Creation of the Universe according to Sankhya and Tantra
4.Nature of Mind and Self; Lokas and Koshas
5.Stages of Meditation
6.Stages of Samadhi and Advancement of Consciousness
7.Yama & Niyama, the Ethical Code of Yoga: Integrating Yogic Values into One’s Life
8.Yogic Lifestyles, Integrating Yogic Practices into Your Life
9.Reincarnation, Karma & Samskara
10.Texts: Ananda Sutram, the Bhagavad Gita, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
V. PRACTICUM CONTACT HOURS: 5
1.Supervised Student Teaching
2.Home Study Assignment
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS: 180.5
HOME STUDY NON-CONTACT HOURS: 30.0
TOTAL COURSE HOURS: 210.5
