Wed, Mar 7
10-11:00am Practice class with Daren
11:15-12pm Informational Meeting
1:15-3pm Orientation Cancelled
TRAINING CLASS
(Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Kriyas, Mudras, Bandhas – both practice and theory)
Daily Schedule
Practice Class: 10:30-11:30am
Lunch Break: 11:30am-12pm
Training Class: 12-3pm
2012 Dates:
Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 | Apr 4, 11, 18, 25 | May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30(s) | June 6, 13, 20, 27 | July 11, 18, 25 | Aug 1, 8(s) (Teaching Skills)
*No class on July 4. Okay to miss 1 class without a make-up;
all other classes missed required a make-up.
LECTURE SERIES
Intro to Ayurveda (1 session) - Learn the key principles of Ayurveda.
Yama & Niyama Sutras (1 session) - classical yoga philosophy practice principles.
Sattvic Nutrition (1 session) - organic, fresh and whole foods.
APPRENTICESHIP #1
8 classes with a teacher of your choice
SUMMER BREAK
August 8-Sept 19
DAILY SCHEDULE
Intro to Yoga Class 10-11:30am
Video Review/Critique 12-6pm
Fall Dates
Sept 5(s), 19, 26 | Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | Nov 7, 28
*No classes on Nov 14 (Tias Little) and Nov 21 (Thanksgiving)
Okay to miss 1 class without a make-up; all other classes missed required a make-up.
APPRENTICESHIP #2
8 classes with a teacher of your choice
MASTER TEACHER INTENSIVE
Fundamentals of Alignment with Aadil Palkhivala - Sept 2012
Anatomy of the Chakras with Tias Little - Nov 2012
LECTURE SERIES
Pranayama Theory (1 session) - Learn the key principles of Pranayam.
Business Course (1 session) - Learn marketing, payrates and insurance issues.
FINAL PRACTICE & SATTVIC POTLUCK
Wed, Nov 28
Community/Karma Classes (2 classes)
Choose from 8-9 options on the weekly schedule
Karma Yoga (1 class)
Arranged at the trainee's initiative / offsite
Kirtans & Concerts (2 events)
Complimentary for trainees in 2012
Private Sessions (3 classes)
Arranged at the trainee's initiative / offsite
Master Teacher Roundtable (5 sessions)
Select sessions with master teachers exclusively for trainees, hosted in Chicago
Seva (monthly for 2 hours)
Offering of service
Final Exam Project
A unique and suprising twist to a final exam
Thesis Presentations & Certification Ceremony (closing circle)
Share the results of your thesis project with other trainees
Special Events, Lectures, and Workshops
Select sessions with experienced and master teachers offered free-of-charge for trainees
Master Teacher Intensives *
Anatomy for Yoga Teachers with Shanna Linn
Restorative with Leeann Carey OR Therapeutics with Gabriel Halpern
*Note: Events electives are an additional charge and not included in the training program tuition
Sample Weekly Time Commitment
This program requires a significant time commitment of up to 15-20 hours per week, including practice classes. Please consider your availability carefully before registering. Once accepted into the program, please clear your schedule of activities, commitments, and distractions.
Sample Weekly Schedule:
Training class (1x/week) — 6 hours
Practice classes during the week (2x/week) — 3-4 hours
Homework — 1-3 hours
Miscellaneous requirements such as special events and anatomy — 3-5 hours
Absences
We understand life is very busy with family, activities and work. You are allowed to miss 1 training class without a make-up in each session (spring/fall). Every class thereafter requires a make-up by attending sessions held throughout the year at TriBalance in Schaumburg or Moksha in Chicago.
