300 hour Advanced Teacher training Qualification: Core Program Information

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1 When we honour our environment and are honest about our body and mind and its needs at any time, and eat, sleep, play, practice, laugh in tune with that understanding, the very act of living becomes easier. It is easier to feel peaceful, enthusiastic, happy, loving, etc as we are not fighting against what is, instead we are being honest about what we really need to stay in balance. Sometimes it is right to rest, sometimes it is right to play. Being flexible to understand that we will be nourished at different times by different things depending on the time of day, season of the year, time in our life, current life situation etc. allows a great wisdom and fluidity to come. Marit, at Seasonal Yoga 300 hour Advanced Teacher training Qualification: Core Program Information Thank you for your interest in the 300 hour teacher training course. During this course we shall be supporting your evolution in 3 ways: Your Personal Evolution Your Evolution as a Yogi Your Evolution as a Yoga Teacher We will do this through the attendance and passing of the 300 hour core program (200 credits) (a requirement to gain your accredited 300 hour certificate) and then the addition of your teaching specialisms that you are interested in to make up to your required 300 credits. This could be the advanced seasonal teachings (), seasonal yin (), Club Morgan training (30 credits), Wise ones course (25 credits), Aerial training (25 credits), pre and post natal training (85 credits), or the addition of any of the qualifying cpd trainings that we run. The core program will be completed in 1 year, however you may include the additional trainings within that year, or at your leisure within a 3 year period. The Core Program: In this part of the course, we focus on your personal development, going deeper on your personal yoga journey and in particular taking these teachings off your mat and into your life. You shall also be learning teaching skills, practices to take you deeper with your students in your posture work, and advanced techniques to support your evolution as a yoga teacher. The syllabus is packed with more than the requirements set out for the regular 300 hour courses. As a taster - We shall be exploring a deeper level of practice, mentoring teachers in training, Karma Yoga, studying the Bhagavad Gita with some of the most qualified teachers in the UK, exploring the fundamental Yogic concepts in more depth, building a specialism, group study time, and more. At the end of this year, all of our students felt that they had changed; they had been challenged and grown as a person and as a teacher.

2 Admin The structure of the course, is 13 Saturday s 7.30am 7.30pm. There is also the introductory day on the Sunday before the course begins, and an additional day in module 13 for assessments. All dates available online. The highlights: We shall be going deeper into the Seasonal practice by introducing you to using the Elements within your teaching. You shall study Traditional Kundalini Yoga, which is style of practice which cultivates the kundalini energy through powerful mudras which will help you to experience prana and its effects first hand. This is not available to those new to yoga and is on the course for your experience and development so you go further in your practice and gives you tools to help your students do the same. We shall study the Self Enquiry methods of meditation by Ramana Maharshi. You shall learn advanced pranayama techniques and consolidate those learnt on the 200 hour course, with time to practice teaching and recapping them all regularly so by the end of the course your pranayama knowledge will have a greater depth and applicability. Each of you shall be cultivating a specialism as part of the course, we shall start thinking about this in our first meeting and by the end of the program you shall have delivered a workshop, and an asana class. This is a real highlight for all as you learn from each other and are exposed to a wide variety of yoga subjects. You shall be mentoring the 200 hour teachers in training (with lots of support ) as their home study leaders. This is a wonderful way of learning and sharing and has proven to be some of the most fulfilling aspects of the course for our participants. We will also study the Bhagavad Gita, with Oxford University Centre for Hindu Studies online, it is a 7 module course that we shall watch the sessions on our own and read the material and then get together for group discussion to share our understanding and help each other to explore this wonderful text. A true gift to be studying with such knowledgeable teachers in such a supportive and accessible way. In addition we shall be exploring Karma Yoga and Seva (selfless service) through a charity project that we shall start engaging with right from the first time we meet. You are welcome to do this through our community outreach projects that are already running.

3 We shall be supporting your home meditation practice as an integral part of your personal journey during the year. Studying the modern masters of Yoga, including Gandhi, Mother Theresa, Pattabi Jois, BKS Iyengar, Amma, etc. We shall be looking deeper into the anatomy differences between bodies and applying how this impacts teachings postures. We shall be looking at some advanced teaching tips, and applying them during your practical sessions. We shall be including home learning with reading and evolution assignments etc., to support your growth throughout the year. The detail: Below there is a guide to the content of the course, please be aware things may change module to module depending on content. (chi = chi studio upstairs, sya = seasonal yoga academy downstairs) General Timetable Saturday 12 hours ( pm) Elemental practice mod 1-5, Kundalini Yoga Practice (including new technique) mod 6-13 chi pranayama (learning how to teach it) sya Meditation (led Self Enquiry) - sya breakfast (provided) sya lecture 1 (with 200 hour group) sya Book Review and Personal Evolution Assignment discussion chi Lunch Anatomy discussion of skeletal differences and these application in asana chi Bhagavad Gita study, and other topics for module. chi Preparation for 200 mentoring session chi Yoga nidra sya Homework discussion (group) - sya hour practice session teaching 200 group sya (Move upstairs) Niche project

4 Study List (Assumed and required reading will be the 200 hour course reading list, and completion of the David Keil Yoganatomy course, and Seasonal Yoga online pranayama course with Marit if you have not completed Seasonal Yoga 200hr teacher training in last 4 years.) 1. Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson (pre course reading) 2. Bringing Yoga to Life - Donna Farhi (pre course reading and also module 7 & 8) 3. Be as you are; The Teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi edited by David Godman (reference text for whole course). 4. The Yamas and Niyamas; Exploring Yoga s Ethical Practice by Deborah Adele (reference text for whole course). 5. Your Body Your Yoga by Bernie Claire (reference text for whole course). 6. Yoga Wisdom; Teachings on Happiness, Peace, and Freedom by Georg Feuerstein (this is an audio - 2 cds 150 mins in total). 7. The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer (also on the reading list for 200 hour course) 8. The Art of Happiness - the Dalai Lama 9. A New Earth - Ekhart Tolle You shall also be required to enrol in the Hindu Studies online (University of Oxford Hindu Department) course for the Bhagavad Gita, for 95. Assessments In order to ensure that you are getting the most out of the course, we shall be offering assessments to all those who wish to graduate with a certificate. These shall be to complete a log book, to complete the online Bhagavad Gita course (not including assessed essay), to lead a 30 min Yoga Nidra, to cultivate a specialism and lead a 45 minute workshop and 45 minute Yoga practice on this subject, lead a minute asana class with the large group, to perform a 15 minute book review of a significant text that has inspired you on the Yoga path, perform a 10 minute talk on a modern Yoga master (assigned) and a 10 minute information feedback session on your charity project. These assessments shall be performed each module by the students on the course so you shall all be learning from each other and inspiring one another all year.

5 Component Parts Detail Description Number of hours dates Credits / Cost Required 300 Core Program (primary teacher Marit) This is the personal and teaching skills development part of the program, where we support your evolution as a yogi and a yoga teacher. It is required to gain your 300 hour certificate. It includes the advanced Elemental practice, kundalini practice, advanced pranayama, working with skeletal differences, teaching practice, mentoring, personal evolution assignments, reading, Bhagavad Gita course, book reviews, charity project, yoga philosophy, meditation theory and practice, and working with your specialisms in your niche projects. 13 Saturdays over 1 year plus noncontact learning Sat 7.30am 7.30pm (156 hours) Plus intro day (5 hours) Plus final graduation day (4 hours) Total contact hours: 165 Non-contact hours: 60 Introductory Day - 14th January Module 1 - January 27th Module 2 - February - 24th Module 3 March 17th Module 4 - April 21st Module 5 - May 19th Module 6 - June 16th Module 7 - July 14 th Module 8 - August 11th Module 9 - September 8th Module 10 - October 6th Module 11 - November 3 rd Module 12 - December 1st Graduation - December 14/15th 200 credits Costs Deposit 150 Plus 11 monthly payments of 150 Total 1800 Pay in full 1700 (plus books c and Bhagavad Gita course 95) Advanced Seasonal Yoga Workshops (Julie & Sue) Full day workshop each season (6 seasons per year) Seasonal tips for teaching, breaking down flows, bo and shu points, lifestyle ideas, and more. (runs same weekend as Seasonal Yin) Each workshop day is one day Friday. 10am 5.30pm. 7.5 contact hours each 1 non contact hours. Total contact hours -45 Total Non-contact hours - 5 Module 1 Early Summer 11 th May Module 2 Summer 6 th July Module 3 - Late Summer 31 August Module 4 Autumn 26 th October Module 5 Winter 18 th January per module All 6 Modules 500 [Can be taken alongside core programme or separately. Modules run each season] Module 6 Spring 8 th March

6 Seasonal Yin (Marit & Sue) Wise Ones course (Julie, Sue and Marit) Full day workshop each season (6 seasons per year) (Runs same weekend as advanced seasonal) Day begins with a meditation and yin practice, then discussion of the seasonal influences for that time of year, focus on yin postures of the season and their anatomy in detail. We will be exploring anatomical and skeletal differences and how they influence your teaching and practice. We shall also be looking into the Taoist philosophy behind the practice. Each day will end with a practice. Teaching how to work with the older population, the healthy (ish) year olds. We will work in 3 sections, young old, old, and old old, showing appropriate practices for each age group and advice for how to adapt the practices to meet each populations needs. Each workshop day is one day - Saturday. 10am 5.30pm. 7.5 contact hours each 1 non-contact hour. Total contact hours -45 Total Non-contact hours Fridays pm 22.5 Contact hrs 5 Non-Contact hours Module 1 Early Summer 12 th May Module 2 Summer 7 th July Module 3 - Late Summer 1 st September Module 4 Autumn 27 th October Module 5 Winter 19 th January 2019 Module 6 Spring 9 th March Module 1 Young Old 9 th February Module 2 Old 9 th March Module 3 Old Old 6 th April Runs twice a year Module 1 Young Old 17 th August Module 2 Old 14 th September Module 3 Old Old 12 th October 95 per module All 6 Modules 500 [Can be taken alongside core programme or separately. Modules run each season ongoing] 25 credits 95 per module 250 for 3 Modules Aerial training Angela Meiklem of Cloud 9 A wonderful opportunity for 200 hour qualified teachers to learn to teach this exciting new style. Each day will begin with a guided class and will close with a hammock relaxation. The remainder of Fri and Sat will go through the full posture manual, breaking down the teaching points of the postures, guidance on class planning, safety instruction, and hanging hammocks. The final day is assessment day where you will be required to teach a short sequence, tie and hang a hammock, and complete a short written test. 3 days Friday Sunday 25 hrs April 13 th 15 th September 28 th 30th 25 credits 550 Full Price Early Bird Disc available

7 Club Morgan Sue Woodd and Laura Wills Pre/post Natal Training Claire Davidson and Caroline Carey This program is unique in providing you with seasonal yoga teacher training for children. Giving children tools for life, for greater mental, physical and emotional health. Combines yoga, seasonality, drama, campfire stories for the season, role play for emotional awareness, relaxation, mindfulness, food, yochi energy based exercise, and lots of fun into a full school length program that lasts for the whole journey of the children from primary 1 to leavers. Training also covers marketing, child development, teachings skills and child protection. This course is suitable for those who have a 200 hour teacher training qualification. It covers all aspects of pre and post-natal. Includes understanding trimesters, anatomy and physiology during pregnancy, common conditions, the business of pre and post-natal yoga, sequencing pre and postnatal classes, and more. Claire has over 8 years of experience in this area, and Caroline is a yoga teacher and mid-wife. 4 days 29 contact hours 70 contact hours 15 non-contact hours Friday April 27 th Monday 29 th April 2018 Module 1 Mar 2 nd /3rd Module 2 April 6 th /7 th Module 3 May 4 th /5 th Module 4 Jun 1 st /2 nd Module 5 Jun 29/30 th 30 credits credits early bird or Seasonal teacher discount. (payment terms available) Attaining the 500 hour teaching qualification will give you the freedom to advance as a teacher in the UK as one of the most qualified teachers available. As Yoga becomes more regulated the requirements from more and more governing bodies are becoming stricter and you may find that you need this qualification in order to attain a new level of recognition and mastery as a Yoga teacher. If you would like to join us in January for this transformational year, please go to our website seasonalyoga.net and submit an enquiry form and our applications department will be in touch with you with information on how to proceed. We hope to hear from you soon. The Seasonal Yoga Team