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TEACHER TRAINING > CHICAGO 2009-10

 

Schedule:  Foundational Coursework - Part 1 - Fall 2009

Opening Weekend Schedule

Friday, 6-9pm, Sept 11               Opening Circle & Orientation

Saturday, 9am-1pm, Sept 12             First Day of Class

Sunday, 10:30am-5:30pm, Sept 13    Second Day of Class

Techniques

Sundays, Sept 13 – Nov 22 * (last day of 1st semester changed from Dec 6)

Practice Class   10:30am-12:30pm

Lunch Break     12:30pm-1:30pm

Training Class    1:30pm-5:30pm

* no class Nov 29 (Thanksgiving)

Anatomy Coursework *

Yoga Anatomy with Tias Little *

Tuesday - Friday, Nov 10-13, 2009   9:30am-5pm (1 hr lunch break)

Tuition:  $500;  Registration Due:  Oct 10, 2009

Optional Yoga Asana Intenstive with Tias & Surya Little *

Friday - Sunday, Nov 13-17, 2009

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


Winter Break

Dec 09 - Feb 10   No training classes scheduled except for apprenticeship


Apprenticeship #1  Winter session of 10 classes with a teacher of your choice


Foundational Coursework - Part 2 - Spring 2010

Opening Weekend Schedule

Friday, 7-10pm, March 12             First Day of 2nd Semester

Saturday, 9am-5pm, March 13           Second Day of 2nd Semester

Saturday, 6-9pm, March 13                Special Reception             

Techniques

Saturdays, March 13 – April 17 *

Training Class    1:30pm-4pm & 4:30-6:30

* No class on April 24

Teaching Skills & Video Review

Saturdays, May 1 – July 31 *

Intro to Yoga Class   1:30pm-3pm

Video Review/Critique  3:30-8:30pm

* No class on July 3

Anatomy Coursework *

Yoga Anatomy with Tias Little *

Tuesday - Friday, Dates TBD, April 2010   9:30am-5pm (1 hr lunch break)

Tuition:  $500;  Registration Due:  March 2010

Optional Yoga Asana Intenstive with Tias & Surya Little *

Friday - Sunday, Dates TBD, April 2010

Anatomy for Yogis with Shanna Linn

Tuition: $250;  Registration Due: TBD

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

Apprenticeship #2

March - May   Spring session of 10 classes with a teacher of your choice

 

Closing Weekend Schedule

July 30-31  

Friday, 6:30-10pm  Teacher/Trainee Party

Saturday 1:30-8:30pm   Final Practice & Closing Circle  


Part 3:  Additional Coursework Required for Certification

Therapeutics Apprenticeship (6 week course)
with master teacher Gabriel Halpern, June - July 2010

work with students in a class setting with various injuries and illnesses

Business Course (1 session)
Fall 2010 - date/time TBD

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

Holiday Satsang (1 event)
Saturday, December 11, 2010 / 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

Thesis Presentations - Fall 2010
Share the results of your thesis project with other trainees

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

* Note: Events coursework and anatomy requirements 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 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