Holistic Hatha Yoga Teacher Training (200 Hour)
'Yoga Alliance Registered and Recognized Program'

San Francisco Schedule 2009:
February 7-8 & 21-22	March 7-8 & 14-15
April 4-5 & 18-19	May 2-3 & 16 - 17 & 30-31
June 13-14

Philosophy, Ethics & Lifestyle:
Through the practice of journaling, sharing, and creative expression we will truly embark on the practice of svadhyaya (self-study), yamas (interactions with our community and the world) and niyamas (personal discipline). Participants will adapt a yogic lifestyle at their own pace and in their own unique way through gradual introductions of options, and self-directed paths of interest.

Anatomy & Physiology:
The ancient system of Yoga includes much more than a mere physical practice. It is ultimately an all inclusive Holistic Health program for life. The philosophy and practices include all parts of the human experience including the mind, spirit, body, and breath. Through our studies we will learn how all of these systems connect. We will study all of the major systems of body function including; muscular, skeletal, nervous, endocrine, digestion, cardio vascular, lymphatic, and reproductive. The course also looks carefully at the energetic systems of the body through the use of charka and meridian organization.

Teaching Methodology:
Quality instruction and teaching skills through proper cueing, •tell-show-doę, modeling behavior, gentle assists, and motivation techniques. You will possess the knowledge necessary to teach a safe, effective, and thoroughly holistic group yoga class as well as the skills needed to gently guide a client in a private individualized setting.

Psychology of motivation:
We will look closely at the different styles of learning that individuals have. Exploring methods of yogic-lifestyle coaching to personalize the experience of implementing yogic choices into daily life.

 

Asanas:
We will study the Asanas using the approaches and recommendations given in the Yoga sutras Especially those sutras that focus on proper practice and contemplation. Particular attention will be paid to each pose using the following method of options:
1.The standard pose for safety of execution by most healthy individuals
2. Ways and methods of modifying each pose for specific populations and individuals.
3. Understanding the •Idealę realization of each pose but respecting what is •realę for each practitioner and practice.

Pranayama:
The course encourages a great deal of attention and practice to the methods of pranayama. The practitioner will learn several different pranayama techniques and exercises systematically and chronologically from the very simple to the more complex. Special emphasis will be given to the bandhas and charkas. We will study the philosophy, the anatomy, and the energy of breath using many modalities of yoga styles.

Chanting & Meditation:
Introduction and practical experience in a variety of sacred chants and meditation practices will be included. We will explore different yogic methods of experiencing sound, space, senses, body, energy and mind. A strong emphasis will be placed on self exploration and establishing oneęs unique individual practice.

Cost and Registration:
Cost of total 200 hour program is $2,600.00
This includes 200+ page Purusha Yoga instructor workbook, 200 hour certification, Purusha Yoga Certification, opportunities for employment, networking, and discounted or complimentary continuous training as a Purusha Yoga team member.

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Registration form - please download, fill out and mail with registration amount.

Please email or call to request a registration/application or if you have more questions:
joy@purushayoga.org
415-694-8412.