Orientation: Get together to track progress and ask questions
Monthly Meeting: Get together to track progress and ask questions
Advanced Asana : these classes are the foundation of the training program, mandatory and required for
Advanced Vinyasa : these classes are the foundation of the training program, mandatory and required for
Pranayama: these classes are the foundation of the training program, mandatory and required for
Adjustments Clinic: Description coming soon...
Sequencing Course: Description coming soon...
Style Series: Description coming soon...
Technique Series: Description coming soon...
Sutra Study: Held on Tuesdays at Moksha Logan Square, this class will cover select sutras from the ancient treatise by Patanjali, outlining classical yoga philosophy. Many sutras will be covered in the training classes during the week.
Master Teacher Roundtable (MTR): One of Moksha Yoga Center's greatest assests is our relationship with a variety of the country's most respected master teachers in various methods and styles. Our master teachers will be asked to speak in special 1-hour sessions that will be held on select weekends. The topics include the presenter's teaching background, key teaching qualities to possess, and issues related to the teacher/student relationship. A short Q&A will follow. Come prepared to ask any questions you may have related to teaching.
Yoga Business Seminar: This course is designed to inform and educate the teacher how to plan, market and promote one's services to yoga centers, health clubs, and corporations. Payrates for classes and privates will be discussed, marketing materials and ideas are presented, and business plans and structures are reviewed. This class is offered twice per year in Chicago.
Ethics: topics will be covered throughout the course. Yoga ethics are included in the sutra philosophy sections of the assignments.
Ayurveda 101: Description coming soon...
Sattvic Nutrition: Description coming soon...
Meditation: Description coming soon...
Sutras of Patanjali: Description coming soon...
Yoga Cosmology: Description coming soon...
Chanting & Mantras: Description coming soon...
Psychology of Yoga: Description coming soon...
Mentorship for Foundation Training: Description coming soon...
Mentorship Review Sessions: Description coming soon...
Therapeutics Apprenticeship: Description coming soon...
Anatomy for Yoga Teachers: This course taught by Shanna Linn, long time member of Moksha's faculty will cover key concepts for muscles, bones, and joints. It's critical that yoga teachers understand the language of the body to become a more effective guide for the body in asana and the breath in pranayama. Course manual included. CEU = 25 hours
Yoga Anatomy Teacher Training: This course taught by master teacher Tias Little is weaved with history, philosophy, poetry, meditation and lots of inspiration. CEU = 25 hours
Moksha Workshops: 25 hours are required for certification. Workshops are taught by master teachers who often have 20-30+ years of teaching experience and are invited from around the U.S. and the world. Note: Workshops and special events are considered electives in the MYC Teacher Training program, and are offered to all MYC teacher trainees at 20% off. From time to time, some special events are offered at no charge.
Moksha Special Events: 15 hours required for certification. Special events are taught by senior teachers from Chicago. Note: Workshops and special events are considered electives in the MYC Teacher Training program, and are offered to all MYC teacher trainees at 20% off. From time to time, some special events are offered at no charge.
Kirtans & Concerts: 2 sessions are required Kirtan is an integral part of the yoga path and creates a deep heart opening necessary for internal transformation. Devi 2000 kirtans are offered to all trainees at no charge and are typically held once per month on a Saturday evening, 7:30-9:30pm at Moksha Riverwest. We also host really awesome guest kirtan wallahs from around the country - watch for these special guest kirtans throughout the year... Arjun & the Guardians, Suzanne Sterling, Wade Morrissette, and more!
Book Reviews: read one of the most prolific books for teachers, Aadil Palkhivala's Fire of Love. Answer studying guide questions for the other assigned reading, Teaching Yoga by Donna Farhi. And study the Hatha Yoga Pradipika.
Semi-annual TT Alumni Practice, Sharing Circle & Sattvic Potluck: The last class get-together is a sacred sharing of one's experience and lessons learned in the teacher training course. Please come prepared to talk about what you learned and where you are headed. Please wear an article of white clothing to represent the purity of your intention.
Feedback Survey: Much appreciated, your feedback at the end of the course is used to improve the teachings, refine and tweak the class offerings. We will send you a link at the end of the program to the survey.
Annual Holiday Party: a big shin-dig and vegetarian potluck (no alcohol) in which trainees, teachers, staff, and students are invited. All trainees participate in the logistics of the party including preparation and clean-up. Partners, children and friends are welcome.
