Spring 2012 Schedule


Part 1: Foundational Coursework (Spring/Summer 2012)

choose group 1 or group 2 (no mixing please)

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GROUP 1 (space is limited)

OPENING CIRCLE & FIRST CLASS
(Please wear an article of white clothing representing sattva)
Thursday, March 8, 6-9pm
Saturday, March 10, 9am-1pm

TRAINING CLASS SCHEDULE
(Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Kriyas, Mudras, Bandhas – both practice and theory)
Sundays, March 11-August 5
Practice Class: 10:30am-12:30pm
Lunch Break: 12:30-1:30pm
Training Class: 1:30-5:00pm

2012 Dates
Mar 11, 18, 25 | Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | May 6, 13, 20 | June 3, 10, 17, 24 | July 8, 15, 22, 29 | Aug 5
*No class on May 27 or July 1.

Okay to miss 1 class without a make-up; all other classes missed required a make-up.


OR

GROUP 2 *

OPENING CIRCLE & FIRST CLASS
(Please wear an article of white clothing representing sattva)
Tuesday, March 6, 10am-12pm & 12:30-3:30pm

TRAINING CLASS SCHEDULE
(Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Kriyas, Mudras, Bandhas – both practice and theory)
Tuesdays, March 13-August 7
Practice Class: 10am-12pm
Lunch Break: 12-12:30pm
Training Class: 12:30-4:00pm

2012 Dates
Mar 13, 20, 27 | Apr 3, 10, 17, 24 | May 1, 8, 15, 22 | June 5, 12, 19, 26 | July 10, 17, 24, 26 | Aug 7
*No class on May 29 or July 3.

Okay to miss 1 class without a make-up; all other classes missed required a make-up.

* minimum 10 people required

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GROUPS 1 & 2

LECTURE SERIES
Ayurveda, Classical Yoga Philosophy, Sattvic Nutrition, Make-ups, and More!
Wednesdays, dates TBD, 6-9pm

APPRENTICESHIP #1
8 classes with a teacher of your choice (summer session runs June-August)


Part 2: Video Review (Fall 2012)

GROUPS 1 & 2


TEACHING SKILLS & VIDEO REVIEW
(attend 7 of 15 sessions)


Mondays:  Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Intro to Yoga Class: 10-11:30am
Video Review/Critique: 12-5pm

Tuesdays:  Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Intro to Yoga Class: 10-11:30am
Video Review/Critique: 12-5pm

Saturdays:  Sept 30, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27
Intro to Yoga Class: 1:30-3pm
Video Review/Critique: 3:30-8:30pm

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LECTURE SERIES
Ayurveda, Classical Yoga Philosophy, Sattvic Nutrition, Make-ups, and More!
Wednesdays, dates TBD, 6-9pm

CLOSING CIRCLE
(Final Practice & Sattvic Potluck)
Thursday, Nov 29, 6-9pm Group 1

Friday, Nov 30, 6-9pm Group 2

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ANATOMY COURSEWORK


Anatomy of the Charkas with Tias Little*
Tuesday-Friday, Nov 13-16, 2012, 10am-5:30pm (1.5hr lunch break)
Tuition: $500; Registration Due: Oct 13

Anatomy for Yoga Teachers with Shanna Linn*
Thursdays, 6:30pm-9pm
Dates:  Sept 6, 13, 20, 27 | Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 | Nov 1, 8

Make-up:  Nov TBD
Tuition: $250; Registration Due: July 30

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MASTER TEACHER INTENSIVE

Building Blocks of Alignment with Aadil Palkhivala *
Saturday-Monday, Sept 8-10, 2012, 10am-5pm (1.5hr lunch break)
Tuition: $420; Registration Due: Aug 8

*Anatomy coursework and master teacher intensive requirements

are an additional charge and not included in the training program tuition.


Part 3: Coursework for Certification (Winter 2012-13)

GROUPS 1 & 2

 

APPRENTICESHIP #2
8 classes with a teacher of your choice (Winter Session runs December-February)

Therapeutics Apprenticeship (6 week course)
with master teacher Gabriel Halpern,
Thursdays, 5:30-9:30pm - Jan/Feb Dates TBD
Work with students in a class setting with various injuries and illnesses

Business Course (1 session)
Fall 2012

Community/Karma Classes (8 classes)
Choose from 8-9 options on the weekly schedule

Holiday Satsang (1 event)
Saturday, December 1, 2012

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
Select sessions with master teachers exclusively for trainees

Seva (monthly for 2 hours)
Offering of service

Final Exam Project
A unique and suprising twist to a final exam

Thesis Presentations - March 2013
Share the results of your thesis project with other trainees

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

*Note: Some event 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

Please email (zoey@mokshayoga.com) or call (312.942.9642) with any questions or concerns!