TEACHER TRAINING > CHICAGO 2009

Moksha Yoga Center Teacher Training Certification & Intensive CHICAGO, IL March 5, 2009 - December 12, 2009

Schedule

Part 1:  Foundational Coursework

Spring 2008

Opening Weekend Schedule

Thursday, 6:30-10pm, March 5     Opening Circle & Orientation

Saturday, 9:30am-1pm, March 7   First Day of Class

Sunday, 10:30am-6pm, March 8    Second Day of Class

Techniques

Sundays, March 8 – July 26 *

Practice Class   10:30am-12:30pm

Lunch Break     12:30pm-1:30pm

Training Class    1:30pm-5:30pm

* no class May 24 (Memorial Day Weekend) & July 5 (Independence Day Weekend)

Additional Classes
Training Class - Saturdays, 9:30am-3pm - June 20, July 11, July 25

Teaching Methodology

Thursdays, March 12 - May 21

Teaching Skills Class   6:30-7:45pm

History & Philosophy   8-9:30pm

Anatomy Coursework *

Thursdays, May 28 - July 30

Anatomy for Yogis with Shanna Linn, 6:30-9:30pm

Tuition: $200;  Registration Due: April 30

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

Apprenticeship #1

June 1 - August 31, 2009

Summer session of 10 classes with a teacher of your choice

Summer Break

August - no classes scheduled except for apprenticeship

Part 2:  Teaching Yoga & Anatomy Coursework

Fall 2009

Intro to Yoga & Video Review

Saturdays, Sept 5 – Dec 12

Intro to Yoga Class   1:30pm-3pm

Video Review/Critique  3:30-8:30pm

* No class on Nov 14 & Nov 28

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.

Apprenticeship #2

September 1 - November 30

Fall session of 10 classes with a teacher of your choice

Closing Weekend Schedule

Saturday, Dec 12  

6:30-9:30pm   Closing Circle  

Part 3:  Additional Coursework Required for Certification

Winter 2009-2010

Apprenticeship #3  

Dec 1 - Feb 28, 2009

Winter session of 10 classes with a teacher of your choice

Business Course (1 session)
TBD

Community Classes (4 classes)
Sundays / 1:30-3 pm / Lakeview
Sundays / 3:30-5 pm / Riverwest

Holiday Satsang (1 event)
Saturday, December 5, 2009 / 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

Spring 2010

Spring 2010

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