TEACHER TRAINING > CHICAGO 2008-2009

Moksha Yoga Center Teacher Training Certification & Intensive CHICAGO, IL Sept 5, 2008 - June 1, 2009

Schedule

Part 1:  Foundational Coursework

Fall 2008

Opening Weekend Schedule

Friday, 6-10pm, Sept 5   Opening Circle & Orientation

Saturday, 9:30am-12:30pm, Sept 6  First Day of Class

Sunday, 10:30am-6pm, Sept 7   Second Day of Class

Techniques

Sundays, Sept 5 – Dec 14

Practice Class   10:30am-12:30pm

Lunch Break   12:30pm-1:30pm

Training Class   1:30pm-6pm

* no class Sept 14;  please note class is scheduled on Sun, Nov 30 (Thanksgiving weekend)

Additional Classes
Training Class  

Fridays, 6-9pm - Sept 5, Sept 19, Sept 26, Oct 31, Nov 21, Dec 5, Dec 12
Saturdays, 9:30am-12:30pm - Sept 6, Sept 20, Nov 1, Nov 22, Dec 6, Dec 13

Teaching Methodology

Thursdays, Sept 11 - Dec 4

Teaching Skills Class   6-7:45pm

History & Philosophy   8-9pm

* no class Nov 12, Nov 26

Apprenticeship #1

Dec 1, 2008 - Feb 28, 2009

Winter Session of 10 classes with a teacher of your choice

Part 2:  Teaching Yoga & Anatomy Coursework

Winter/Spring 2008-2009

Intro to Yoga & Video Review

Saturdays, March 7 – May 23

Intro to Yoga Class   1:30pm-3pm

Video Review/Critique  3:30-8:30pm

Anatomy Coursework*

Anatomy for Yogis with Shanna Linn *

TBD

Tuition: $200

Registration Due:  TBD

Yoga Anatomy with Tias Little *

Tuesday - Friday, Nov 11-14, 2008   9:30am-5pm (1 hr lunch break)

Tuition:  $500

Registration Due:  Oct 11, 2008

Optional Yoga Asana Intenstive with Tias & Surya Little *

Friday - Sunday, Nov 14-16

*Note: Anatomy coursework and program requirements are an additional charge and not included in the training program tuition.

Apprenticeship #2

March 1 - May 31

Spring Session of 10 classes with a teacher of your choice

Closing Weekend Schedule

Friday, June 5  

6-9pm   Certification Review 

Saturday, June 6

9:30am-1pm    Final Practice & Closing Circle

Part 3:  Additional Coursework Required for Certification

Fall 2008 - Spring 2009

Apprenticeship #3  

June 1 - Aug 28, 2009

Summer Session of 10 classes with a teacher of your choice

Business Course (1 session)
May 2009

Community Classes (3 classes)
Sundays / 1:30-3 pm / Lakeview
Sundays / 3:30-5 pm / Riverwest

CPR (1 class)
dates/times TBD

Holiday Satsang (1 event)
Saturday, December 6, 2008 / 6-10 pm / Moksha Riverwest

Karma Yoga (1 class)
arranged at the trainee's initiative / offsite

Kirtans & Concerts (2 events)
no charge for all kirtans

Private Sessions (3 classes)
arranged at the trainee's initiative / offsite

Master Teacher Roundtable
Select sessions with master teachers exclusively for trainees

Seva (offering of service)
Note: Seva may be waived for an additional fee of $200

Special Events, Workshops, and Intensives *
Select sessions with experienced and master teachers

* Note: Events coursework and program requirements are an additional charge and not included in the training program tuition.

Part 4:  Thesis Presentations

Summer 2009

Sept 2009

Dates and Times TBD

Sample Weekly Time Commitment

This program requires a significant time commitment of up to 20 hours per week.  Please consider your availability carefully before registering.  Once accepted into the program, please clear your schedule of activities, commitments, and distractions.  Here is a sample weekly schedule...

Training Class (1x/week) - 7 hours
Practice Classes during the week (2x/week) - 3-4 hours
Homework - 3-5 hours
Miscellaneous Requirements such as special events and anatomy - 3-5 hours