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TEACHER TRAINING > WILMETTE 2008-2009
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Moksha Yoga Center
Teacher Training
Certification & Intensive
WILMETTE, IL
Sept 8, 2008 - June 29, 2009
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CERTIFICATION
Moksha Yoga Center is an offically recognized and approved yoga teacher training school of Yoga Alliance since 2002. Our standards not only comply but also exceed those standards as published by yogaalliance.org. The number of hours listed for each category indicates the number of hours required for the 200 hour foundation program first, then the 500 hour foundation program next (e.g. Techniques 100/150 hours). The information below applies to the 200 hour foundational course.
I. Techniques - Asana, Pranayama, Kriyas, Chanting/Mantras, and Meditation
Yoga Alliance Standard: These hours must be a mix between a) analytical training in how to teach and practice the techniques and b) guided practice of the techniques themselves - both areas must receive substantial emphasis. 100/150 hours (50 with E-RYT)
| Class |
Instructor |
Classes |
Hours |
Total |
| Practice Class |
Daren |
20 |
1.5 |
35 |
| Training Class |
Daren |
20 |
2.5 |
50 |
Additional Practice Classes
2x per week for one year |
100 |
1-2 |
100-200 |
| Daily Practice of 15-20 minutes min. for 1 year |
365 |
.25 |
90 |
II. Teaching Methodology
Yoga Alliance Standard: These hours include principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting, instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher, the student's process of learning, and business aspects of teaching yoga. 25/30 hours (10 with E-RYT)
| Class |
Instructor |
Classes |
Hours |
Total |
| Video Review |
Daren |
4 |
6.5 |
28 |
| Business Course (optional) |
Daren |
1 |
2.5 |
2.5 |
III. Anatomy & Physiology *
Yoga Alliance Standard: These hours includes principles of both human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc). Includes both the study of the subject and application of its principles to yoga practice (benefits, contrainidcations, healthy movement patterns, etc). 20/35 hours
| Class |
Instructor |
Classes |
Hours |
Total |
| Anatomy for Yogis * |
Shanna Linn |
10 |
2.5 |
25 |
| Yoga Anatomy Level 1 Training * |
Tias Little |
4 days |
20 |
20 |
| Yoga Anatomy Level 2 Training */** |
Tias Little |
4 days |
20 |
20 |
| CPR Certification * |
AHA |
1 |
3 |
3 |
* Additional course fees: anatomy programs and requirements are not included in the Moksha Yoga Center tuition and require a separate fee due at the time of registration. Please check www.mokshayoga.com for more information regarding dates, times, and fees.
** Level 2 is optional but highly recommended; Level 2 is required for most advanced teacher training certification programs.
IV. Yoga Philosophy/Lifestyle
Yoga Alliance Standard: includes the study of yoga philosophies, yoga lifestyle, and ethics for yoga teachers. 30/60 hours
| Class |
Instructor |
Classes |
Hours |
Total |
| Special Events 2008 |
| Programs to be scheduled... |
| Ongoing Programs |
| Ethics (Class #25) |
Daren |
1 |
2.5 |
2.5 |
| Thesis Presentations |
Trainees |
1-2 |
3 |
3-6 |
| Master Teacher Roundtable (optional) |
Various |
5 |
1 |
5 |
Please select from these various programs for a total of 30 hours. Thesis presentations are required for all trainees.
Note: See www.mokshayoga.com for more info on these events. These programs are provided complimentary to all trainees and are held at Moksha Riverwest in Chicago (except for thesis presentations).
V. Practicum
Yoga Alliance Standard: includes practice teaching, receiving feedback, observing others teaching and hearing/giving feedback. Also includes assisting students while someone else is teaching. 10/40 hours
| Class |
Instructor |
Classes |
Hours |
Total |
| Apprenticeship - Semester 1 |
Teacher 1 |
10 |
1-1.5 |
10-15 |
| Apprenticeship - Semester 2 |
Teacher 2 |
10 |
1-1.5 |
10-15 |
| Apprenticeship - Semester 3 |
Teacher 3 |
10 |
1-1.5 |
10-15 |
| Community Class - with a partner |
You |
3 |
1.5 |
4.5 |
| Community Class - alone |
You |
3 |
1.5 |
4.5 |
| Privates - Trainee/Friend/Other |
You |
3 |
1.5 |
4.5 |
| Karma Yoga Class |
You |
1 |
1-1.5 |
1.5 |
VI. Electives *
Yoga Alliance Standard: Hours to be distributed among the categories above according to the school's chosen emphasis. 15/185 hours
| Class |
Instructor |
Classes |
Hours |
Total |
| Workshops |
National Teachers |
n/a |
n/a |
20 |
| Special Events |
Local Teachers |
n/a |
n/a |
10 |
* Important Note: workshops and special events and elective requirements are not included in the Moksha Yoga Center tuition and require a separate fee due at the time of registration. Please check www.mokshayoga.com for more information regarding dates, times, and fees.
Please fulfill your elective requirements by attending workshops and special events at Moksha Yoga Center in Chicago. Classes taken at national conferences, such as Yoga Journal and Midwest Yoga Conference, are eligible to fulfill this requirement. National and local teachers not sponsored by Moksha will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
VII. Non-Contact Hours
Yoga Alliance Standard: 20/50 hours
| Description |
Hours |
| Homework |
100 |
| Book Reviews - 3 books |
25 |
| Thesis Project |
25 |
| Seva |
25 |
| Quizzes/Midterm/Final Exams |
5 |
| Feedback Form |
1 |
Terms & Conditions
In order to receive certification documentation, please submit the following:
1. Documentation indicating you have completed all requirements as listed above.
2. Your thesis project by email.
3. All homework assignments.
4. Completed feedback form.
All course fees and tuition must be paid in full to be eligible for certification. Each student has 1 additional year beyond the year of the training to complete all certification requirements. An additional year for a total of 2 years beyond the year of training will be considered for an additional fee of $250. All extensions must be submitted in writing. Certificates will be given only on the 3 dates as listed below:
Sept 2009 (after thesis presentations)
June 1, 2010 (1 year extension - no charge)
June 1, 2011 (2 year extension - $250 fee required)
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