Brooke Boon, E-RYT - Founder 3 What is Holy Yoga? 4 Qualifications for Holy Yoga Certification 5 Holy Yoga Statements of Faith 5 Requirements for Instructor Certification 6 Holy Yoga International Training 6 Fee overview 6 How to Apply 7 Payment Options 7 To Apply 7 More questions? 7 Certification Hourly Requirements 9 Breakdown of Hours 9 Technique 9 Teaching Methodology 9 Philosophy/Ethics/Lifestyle 9 Prayer and Meditation 10 Required Reading 10 The Holy Yoga Experience 10 Business & Ethics 10 Anatomy 11 Christian Yoga Philosophy 11 Sequencing and Weaving 11 2018 Instructor Training Schedule 12 Regarding Families at Immersion 12 95 Instructor Training Syllabus 13 Immersion Sample Schedule 14 Testimonials 15 1
So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:11 2
Brooke Boon, E-RYT - Founder A yoga practitioner since 1998, Brooke founded Holy Yoga, an international 501C3 Non-Profit Ministry in 2006. She is the creator of Holy Yoga s 95, 225 and 500-hour instructor training programs and facilitates the education and certification of hundreds of Holy Yoga instructors annually worldwide. Brooke is the author of Holy Yoga: Exercise for the Christian Body and Soul and co-author of Hatha Yoga Illustrated. When she is not raising her children or pursuing adventure, you can find her serving as Executive Director of Holy Yoga TV and President of the Board at Holy Yoga. 3
What is Holy Yoga? Holy Yoga exists because in a broken and hurting world everyone deserves a place to belong. Holy Yoga is an experiential worship created to deepen people's connection to Christ. Our sole purpose is to facilitate a Christ honoring experience that offers an opportunity to believers and non-believers alike to authentically connect to God through His Word, worship, and wellness. Holy Yoga exists to carry the Gospel to the ends of the earth through the modality of yoga. Holy Yoga is a highly regarded international yoga instructor training program. This program consists of two modules broken down into 40 hours of home study/curriculum immersion (six weeks) and a hands-on intensive retreat (five days), bringing the total training hours to 95. Our intention is to live out four pillars of purpose. Community - We are here to serve. We long to create a place for everyone to belong, from the Christian who is afraid of yoga to the Christian who loves yoga; from the yogi to the seeker; from the non-believer to those who believe differently. We welcome the diversity, anticipate great conversations and are excited to facilitate authentic community. Yoga - We are a highly regarded international yoga instructor training program. Our staff has collectively participated in and completed some of the most well-known yoga certification programs. With years of experience and training, they collaborate to offer a stellar training that truly cannot be compared with any other. Whatever your desire, upon graduating you will have the education and tools you need to facilitate Holy Yoga in your sphere of influence. Holy Yoga does not water down the truth or the experience for seekers. It invites them into a world class yoga experience, one that offers both physical and spiritual sustenance. Christ-Centeredness - We are Christ-centered. Knowing who we are invites others to come into the fullness of their unique identity. Holy Yoga training is here to equip you to facilitate a Christ-honoring experience that offers the opportunity for believers and nonbelievers alike to authentically connect to God through His Word, worship, and wellness. Holy Yoga exists to bring the Gospel to the ends of the earth through the modality of yoga. Living Beyond Ourselves - We are keenly aware of our world. It is broken and many are hurting. Our desire is to have eyes, arms and hearts wide open. We are creating a community of those willing to go beyond themselves to influence this world in the unique ways God has called them. We do not know all things, and we long for the mystery of God to guide us. We want to speak truth, listen to stories, and discuss the inbetween, finding the thread of service and ministry throughout. 4
Qualifications for Holy Yoga Certification The Holy Yoga 95/225-hour training programs are now open to teenagers ages 14 and up. In that teens will be training alongside adults, we require they be accompanied at retreat by a parent or guardian also enrolled in the instructor training program. Please direct any questions to info@holyyoga.net. You must already have completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training to apply to this program. Upon completion of the two modules (the six-week immersion and one instructor training retreat intensive) within one calendar year, you will be able to use the Holy Yoga trademarked name and teach using the Holy Yoga brand. We ask all certified Holy Yoga Instructors to adhere to the following: be committed in faith to Christ. be committed to learn and grow in Him and in Holy Yoga. be committed to being stretched in all senses of the word. be committed to leading a life that is glorifying to God and is consistent with the values of a Christ-centered life. use Holy Yoga tools and materials and abide by the brand specifications and requirements. believe in the Holy Yoga Statements of Faith as outlined below. Holy Yoga Statements of Faith We believe there is only one God, who exists for all eternity in three persons; the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. (Deuteronomy 6:4, Revelation 1:8) We believe that God has revealed Himself to us both through His creation and His Word. (Romans 1:20, Hebrews 1:3) We believe God continues to reveal Himself to His people through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 8:9, John 16:13-14, 1Corinthians 2:12-14, 2 Corinthians 6:16) We believe that there is only one way to God, through His Son, Jesus Christ. (Isa 43:10-13, John 14:6) We believe that God made forgiveness and redemption available to all who accept Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. (1Tim 2:3-4, John 3:16-18, 1 Corinthians 15:3-5) We believe the Bible is absolute truth. It is the divinely authored and authoritative Word of God. It is complete in its current canonical form. (2 Tim 3:16-17, 2 Pet 1:20-21, Luke 24:27) We believe that those who are His will be made known by their love for God and for all people. (Mark 12:30, John 13:34-35) Holy Yoga is branded and trademarked and all rights are protected by law. Only registered Holy Yoga instructors can use the Holy Yoga name and/or teach Holy Yoga classes. 5
Requirements for Instructor Certification Submit proof of existing 200-hour yoga training. Upon application, you will be required to upload a digital copy of your certification. Successfully complete Certification Hourly Requirements (see pgs 7-9). Acquire and maintain yoga instructor insurance if required by your class location. Use only the branded and approved marketing materials. Adhere to Holy Yoga s Guidelines for Continuing Education. Holy Yoga International Training We welcome international students and the Holy Yoga family includes instructors from around the world. All of our trainings are available internationally via online webinars, and international students can also use the Zoom mobile app (https://zoom.us/download). **All students of the 225 and 95 hour trainings are required to attend the in-person, five-day retreat intensive in the United States. Fee overview 95hr Instructor Training Fee - $2045 Fee Includes: Holy Yoga Instructor Training 6-week online live webinar sessions Holy Yoga Instructor Training Immersion **Includes immersion meals, accommodations, and ground transportation. Students are responsible for air transportation and any accommodations required prior to/after immersion. Holy Yoga Instructor Training E-Manual Holy Yoga Instructor Online Training Center Comprehensive Online Training Materials Instructional videos of all Holy Yoga postures Holy Yoga practice videos **Access to the online training center will available for 60 days after the last live webinar session. Holy Yoga Instructor Certificate One Year Basic Licensing Fee o The branded and trademarked Holy Yoga name and logo o The Holy Yoga class waiver form o Holy Yoga 101 Workshop Outline o Newsletters **To maintain certification and use of Holy Yoga name and logo, the $47.97 Basic Licensing Fee must be paid annually beginning one calendar year after graduation. 6
How to Apply Payment Options The cost of the 95hr Holy Yoga Instructor Training is $2045. Holy Yoga extends financial aid to all applicants in the form of interest free payment installments. When you register online, you will choose the payment option that works best for you: One payment of $2045 Two equal monthly installments of $1022.50 Four equal monthly installments of $511.25 Six equal monthly installments of $340.84 All payments must be made using a debit or credit card. No checks or cash will be accepted. All payment options are interest free and made on a monthly installment basis beginning one month from the date of your initial payment (e.g. first payment processed on 1/9/2016, next payment will occur on 2/9/2016.) Each declined payment will incur a $35 fee. All payment plans and invoices must be current prior to attending retreat (no exceptions). Refund Policy All fees are non-refundable. If a student opts to withdraw from the program at any point, the fees will not be refunded. To Apply 1. Thoroughly read the Frequently Asked Questions. 2. Schedule & complete one-on-one phone Q&A discussion. More questions? Click HERE or above for answers to the most commonly asked questions about the instructor training. What s Next? In order for our instructors to enter into the totality of who they are as yoga teachers and ministers of the gospel, we provide a comprehensive training program that combines the 95hr program with an additional 300-hour Master level training curriculum. Upon completion of this track, Holy Yoga instructors will be equipped and developed to offer a comprehensive, safe, and transformational experience that targets the unique physical and spiritual needs of a diverse 7
student population. The Holy Yoga Masters program begins every January and runs for five months. Instructors who complete this training receive the designation M-HYI, or Master Holy Yoga Instructor. When considered alongside a 200hr certification, this comprehensive track establishes 500+ hours of instructor training. 8
Certification Hourly Requirements Breakdown of Hours Home-Study - 40 hours Technique - 10 hours Teaching Methodology - 8 hours Philosophy/Ethics/Lifestyle - 12 hours Prayer and Meditation - 10 hours Immersion - 55 hours Total Hours - 95 hours Technique You are strongly encouraged to practice at least two Holy Yoga classes weekly when you begin Holy Yoga Instructor training. If you are not near a Holy Yoga class, please find a Christian yoga class that you like or practice on your own. Inclusive in your tuition are two Holy Yoga practice videos as well as Holy Yoga asana technique that can be utilized for practice hours. You are encouraged to practice three times a week for optimum momentum and growth. You will be keeping a log of your hours in your training manual. There will be weeks when you have life going on; please connect with your immersion instructor directly in cases where this applies. Please be consistent with this commitment. Holy Yoga will not be checking in with you weekly. This is a commitment of utmost importance. You cannot teach what you do not know. Your commitment to your personal practice represents your commitment to yourself, and in turn, to your students. Teaching Methodology You will be required to acquire eight hours of teaching methodology training. Inclusive in these hours is how to demonstrate and articulate a pose effectively, how to assist and adjust, sequencing, flow, timing, integrating breath work, medical precautions that apply to ailments, differentiation of yoga styles, the qualities of a superior yoga instructor and the business of yoga. Philosophy/Ethics/Lifestyle You will be required to acquire 12 hours of Philosophy/Ethics/Lifestyle training on Holy Yoga. This will include the history of yoga and meditation, the biblical background of meditation and worship, the re-education process of the Christian yoga movement, and how to inspire your students highest growth from your own personal testimony. Spiritual and/or biblical research will be required here for journaling topics, and for insight into how to effectively communicate your message to students. 9
Prayer and Meditation Just as Holy Yoga is a discipline, prayer and meditation are spiritual disciplines you get to participate in as ministry leaders during your training. Throughout each week of your immersion, you will participate in soul care one of the following ways: Holy Yoga Life Group -- Life Groups are conference calls designed to lead you through guided meditation and help you connect more deeply with God through your training materials as well as with one another in community prayer and reflection. HY Life Groups are comprised of up to ten instructors in training and a life group facilitator. Groups meet 45-60 minutes weekly for eight weeks at a specified day and time. Holy Yoga Prayer Call -- Prayer Calls are 30-minute guided meditation conference calls where you will be led in a focused time of Scriptural prayer. Multiple calls are led throughout the week and you can join a meditation call as your schedule allows. 95 hour students are responsible for attending six calls. Required Reading There are four books required for your training, they are to be purchased separately: 1. Holy Yoga: Exercise for the Christian Body and Soul by Brooke Boon. This will serve as your manual in addition to Hatha Yoga Illustrated. 2. Hatha Yoga Illustrated by Brooke Boon and Martin Kirk which will serve as your instructional and photographic manual/reference guide. 3. Eat This Book by Eugene Peterson. This nine-chapter book outlines the importance of the Word and meditating on it. It will accompany our training week by week and teach you how to immerse yourself in the discipline of biblical meditation. 4. Experiential Worship by Bob Ronglein. This is a great book for understanding the essence of worship with our whole being. The Holy Yoga Experience You will learn what it is to experience Holy Yoga. You will be given the history behind the Holy Yoga philosophy and mission as well as the tools needed to replicate it. You will be taught Holy Yoga verbiage and directives as we walk through pose articulation, benefits, and contraindications. Articulation of blanket and specific directives will be delivered in your included Holy Yoga posture videos. Business & Ethics You will learn how to start your own ministry. Included will be study on the ethics and responsibilities of doing work for God in a world that works for itself. You will be given tools, collateral material, and processes that have been developed to work for the implementation of Holy Yoga in churches, YMCAs, community centers, and homes. You will be given access to online instruction tools for continual growth of your individual practice, your teaching and your 10
ministry. Holy Yoga is dedicated to connecting people to Christ and is committed to providing you with the tools to do just that. Anatomy You will also be required to attend a four-hour Yoga Anatomy workshop with Jonnie Goodmanson, Director of Holy Yoga Anatomy & Physiology. Tuition for the workshop is included in your Holy Yoga tuition. The anatomy workshop is scheduled in tandem with the Retreat. Christian Yoga Philosophy We will look at the philosophy of this emerging movement and the history that supports it. We will also look at the controversy surrounding Christian Yoga so that we are well equipped to reeducate and inspire people to unify with God through the practice of physical movement and collective worship, including mind, body and our spirit in Him. Sequencing and Weaving You will be taught the template for Holy Yoga classes. You will learn how to choose, present and message scripture; correlate scripture to physical poses; and sequence postures to encourage an energetic experience of release and restoration. We are energetic beings by His design. Holy Yoga classes are designed to encourage God in our inmost beings via breath, the Word and physical awareness. Psalm 51:6 says But you desire honesty from the heart, so you can teach me to be wise in my inmost being. When we intentionally allow and encourage Him to find space in our physical bodies, He will restore, renew and recreate. We will study poses that correlate to physical energy and how to infuse those with the Word. 11
2018 Instructor Training Schedule 95-hour instructors will participate in the first six webinars alongside 225-hour instructors. ALL 95-hour participants are required to participate in a Holy Yoga Instructor Training Immersion. The immersion MUST be completed within one (1) calendar year of webinar immersion start date. Regarding Families at Immersion We want to ensure that you are able to intimately connect with Christ while at your immersion without the distractions of family responsibilities. For this reason, Holy Yoga does not allow any family members on campus during the immersion and students are required to remain on campus for the duration of the Holy Yoga experience. We understand this is a challenge for some of our students, so we ask you to pray through any concerns and know that the Lord wants to meet you in a powerful way. To make sure you have the full experience He has prepared for you, we do not make exceptions to this requirement. Use this link to figure out the time in your area. Fall Immersion 2018 (you will choose one of the day/time options below) Mondays Sep 10 th Oct 15 th, 2018 6-8pm CST Tuesdays Sep 11 th Oct 16 th, 2018 10am-12pm CST Tuesdays Sep 11 th Oct 16 th, 2018 6:30-8:30pm CST Wednesdays Sep 12 th Oct 17th, 2018 12-2pm CST Enrollment Deadline: Friday, September 7th, 2018 Instructor Training Immersion Nov 4 th 9 th, 2018 at Castaway Club near Detroit Lakes, Minnesota **NOTE** You are responsible for arranging and paying for travel to/from Hector International Airport (FAR). The cost of the shuttle to/from Castaway Club is covered in tuition. 12
95 Instructor Training Syllabus Weekly Outline of Content Session 1 Expectations, homework requirements, meet the team Purpose vs. calling in our Christian walk Session 2 Process of Revelation bible study, co-habitation with Christ What is yoga? What makes Holy Yoga holy? History of yoga Yoga and religion Branches of classical yoga Health benefits of yoga Introduction to energy concepts Session 3 Process of Revelation bible study, co-crucifixion with Christ Energetic concepts Mudras Locks (concepts and anatomy) Engagement, alignment, and gaze in your practice Session 4 Process of Revelation bible study, the liminal space Breath work: creator vs. counselor breath Intro to meditation concepts Intro to weaving God s Word in your classes Intro to seated postures Session 5 Process of Revelation bible study, co-anticipation and the inheritance in Christ Seated poses Intro to standing poses Session 6 Weaving the Word and Standing poses. 13
Immersion Sample Schedule Sunday Travel to retreat location Please refer to Travel Document Bring personal belongings and training manual. Sign waiver and release and be shown to sleeping quarters. 4:00-4:45pm 4:45-5:30pm 5:30-6:00pm 6:00-6:30pm 6:30-7:30pm 7:30-8:30pm 8:30-9:30pm Monday 6:15-7:00am 7:00-8:05am 8:15-8:45am 8:45-9:30am 9:30-10:15pm 10:30-1:00pm 1:00-2:00pm 2:00-4:30pm 4:45-5:15pm 5:15-6:00pm 6:30-7:30pm 8:00-10:00pm Arrival Introductions, Opening Intention and the HY Story Intro to Prayer & Meditation Posture Breakdown Dinner Posture Breakdown Holy Yoga Gentle Practice with Brooke Boon Prayer & Meditation Holy Yoga Slow Flow Breakfast Bible Study Small Groups Anatomy Lunch Anatomy cont. Posture Breakdown Posture Breakdown Dinner Small Groups 14
Testimonials I praise the Lord for the opportunity Holy Yoga has given me to step out in my faith- I can't wait to teach a class with God's words spoken and sent out- God allows it to comfort, to inspire, to steady and strengthen, and bear fruit! I pray to grow in obedience to his call. Donna Fischer, R-HYI - New Jersey Tears flow just thinking of the gift of life today, and how out of this season, Holy Yoga found me, and my calling was revealed. After my husband prayed over me last night before I went to my class, he reminded me of when we were dating and how I always longed to be passionate about my "work" and ministry, but that I had no clue as to what that is. This is it. It truly is. You let the distress bring you to God, not drive you from him. The result is all gain, no loss...we never regret that kind of pain" 2 Corinthians 7, The Msg. I feel BEYOND blessed to have studied at HY. I honestly have no words to describe the love I have for Holy Yoga and my desire to bring it to all that I know. Sara Jean Johnson, R-HYI Colorado The Scripture based Holy Yoga online training transformed my relationship with Christ by putting me in touch with a prayer community of unconditional love. As a survivor of child abuse and of a recent violent carjacking my spirit was lagging. I needed rejuvenation and Holy Yoga Instructor Training provided a reconnection with body, mind, heart and soul! My HYI partner and I are forever connected. I highly recommend Holy Yoga Instructor training if you want to transform your connection to Christ, need a prayerful support network of loving Christians and want to spread Christ's peaceful healing to all! June Beyer, R-HYI The community I experienced during retreat was overwhelming. WE encouraged one another in the different paths we are on in our lives and developed what I felt were heart felt, life-long connections. I have NEVER been a part of something so incredible and I was changed as a person of God for the better. Robin Norgren, R-HYI - Graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary He gave my heart a safe place to land where I could be before Him on my mat and see others struggling before the Lord... and it was ok! He gave me brothers and sisters, while diverse and from varying backgrounds, at the end of the day wanted one thing... more of Jesus! So, if you want to be, "welcomed as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God" (Romans 15:7, ESV), then Holy Yoga is a safe place to experience it and you'll be glad you did. Shaun Harris, R-HYI 15