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Asha Yoga 300 Hour Advanced Studies & Teacher Training Program
Upcoming Training: December 16, 2011 – June 2012
First Meeting: December 16, 2011
**In response to multiple requests, the format of the 300 Hour Advanced Teacher Training Program has changed.**
In 2012 Asha Yoga will offer 140 hours of training that participating students may apply to their 300 hour Advanced Teacher Training credit (the remaining hours for 300 hour certification will occur in 2013).
140 Hours will be offered in 2012 as outlined below:
30 hours with Paul Grilley (Yin and Anatomy) Jan 7-13
10 hours with Cori (Refining your Current Assisting Repetoir) March 2-4
10 hours with Cori (Alternatives for Intelligent Sequencing or Theming) March 2-4
20 hours with Jane Austin (Yoga & Pregnancy) April 27-29
40 hours Advanced Mentorship with Cori, May-June
The Advanced Mentorship with Cori will focus on helping you to:
- Refine your vision as a teacher so that you will stay inspired and authentic
- Increase your presence and influence so that you can spark positive action in others
- Connect more deeply with who and what you are teaching
- Gain confidence in yourself and your abilities as a teacher
- Refine your language and communication style to be more clear and effective
- 30 hours of home/book study assigned and reviewed by Cori
Tuition: $1,850
Email frontdesk@ashayoga.com with specific questions regarding tuition
More about the 300 Hour Advanced Teacher Training Program
The 300-hour Advanced Yoga Study is a continuation of any 200-hour Yoga alliance approved Teacher Training to complete the 500-hour Yoga Alliance certification. An application is required and not all 200 hour (even yoga alliance approved) schools will be approved as a prerequisite.) During this training you are expected to teach yoga on a regular basis, develop or maintain a home practice in asana, pranyama, meditation and practice a minimum of one time per week at Asha Yoga. This program will lay the foundation for a lifetime of authentically integrating the philosophy and profound system of Yoga into your daily life as well as your teaching.
Program Philosophy
During the course of this program you will gain the skills and tools to address people with more specific needs as they show up to your class. You will receive ongoing support and guidance to help with your teaching, home practice, and the many changes that take place when one undergoes a deep study such as this. You will also participate in continuous self-inquiry practice designed specifically to open your heart and mind.
Who is This Program For?
This training is recommended for teachers and advanced students who wish to:
- Speak from an authentic and experienced voice
- Learn more advanced asana and techniques
- Refine the art of sequencing and linking postures
- Practice and gain skills to safely teach Pranayama
- Take your understanding of yogic philosophy to a deeper level
- Safely and confidently address the needs of students of varying age, body type, and skill level
- Gain a functional and experiential understanding of anatomic structures as they relate to Hatha yoga
Prerequisites & Requirements
Prerequisites for Training:
- Graduate of 200-hour Yoga Alliance certified school (Must be approved by Asha Yoga)
- Complete 500-hour Advanced Teacher Training Application
Program Requirements:
- Attend weekend intensives
- Attend weekly classes at Asha
- Have a regular home practice in asana, pranayama, and meditation
- Hand in monthly written homework on time
- Have completed an approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training successfully
- Complete tuition payments according to schedule and contract
- Be passionate and dedicated to teaching and sharing this wonderful subject of yoga
- Open your heart and mind
- Be willing to address the changes that take place with compassion
Program Format
The 500-Hour certification program offers regular 3-day learning modules. Modules are 20-40 hours of class time.
Home Study & Commitment
- Expect assignments for home study/practice throughout the program.
- A strong commitment to your practice throughout the year is required.
Teachers
- Cori Martinez, Instructor and Director, E-RYT 500
- Paul Grilley
- Jane Austin
Note: Cori Martinez will join all visiting instructors to enhance and support their teaching weekends and provide continuity in the training.
2011-12 Schedule: Dates & Times
Approximate Schedule
The program will run December 16, 2011 – June, 2012. Meetings and trainings will take place on scheduled weekends, generally once per month:
- Friday, 9am-4pm
- Saturday, 9am-4pm
- Sunday, 7am-3pm
Approximate Schedule, 2011-12
December 16th
First Meeting: Friday December 16th from 4:30-6:30pm Home Study Assignments (10 hours prior to first meeting)
January 7th-13th
Paul Grilley: Yin Yoga Teacher Training: Anatomy and Theory (30 hours) Hours: Sat & Sun* 1-6:30pm Midtown Mon-Friday** 8am-12pm East Sac
March 2nd-4th
Cori Martinez: Alternatives for Intelligent Sequencing/Theming (10 hours)
Cori Martinez: Refining and Expanding Your Current Assisting Repertoire (10 hours)
April 27th-29th
Jane Austin: Yoga & Pregnancy Training (20 hours) *This module can be optional and replaced with BOTH a summary paper on comments and modifications for a pregnant/recently pregnant student and another 20 hour approved optional module.
May 18-June 29: Fridays 9am-5pm May 18, 25 and June 1, 8, 29.
Cori Martinez: Finding your voice as a teacher and presenter. Includes teaching, receiving feedback, and observing others teaching and assisting students. Grow your abilities through the use of audio/video recording and mentorship. (40 hours)
Application Process
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
An applicant turned away by the school is entitled to a refund of all monies paid. Three-Day Cancellation: An applicant who provides written notice of cancellation within three days (excluding Saturday, Sunday and federal or state holidays) of signing an enrollment agreement is entitled to a refund of all monies paid. No later than 30 days of receiving the notice of cancellation, the school shall provide the 100% refund. Other Cancellations: An applicant requesting cancellation more than three days after signing an enrollment agreement and making an initial payment, but prior to entering the school, is entitled to a refund of all monies paid minus a registration fee of $200.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do I need to be able to do “all” the yoga poses to attend?
No. It doesn’t matter what poses you can do, it matters how you do the ones you can. And this training is an opportunity to learn to do each pose you take with strength, steadiness and ease.
Is it okay if I don’t know much about yoga philosophy?
Yes. Many people mistakenly believe that they need to already know “everything” about yoga in order to attend a teacher training. That is not the case. This training is an opportunity to learn.
How is it determined whether I PASS?
Your full participation in the program is required in order for you to receive the certificate of completion.
- Attendance: We encourage you to show up for 100% of the meeting hours. If an exception is needed, hours missed will need to be made up. Sometimes this will be at an additional cost, though we do our best to accommodate you without extra charge. An example of when there may be an additional charge is if you miss a presentation by a guest teacher that cannot be made up at Asha Yoga. In this case, you may need to attend an additional training elsewhere to make up that content.
- Completion of all homework, reading and assignments: There will be required reading, weekly awareness practices, and minimum requirements of asana, meditation and pranayama practice during the training. Upon completion of the training and prior to applying for your certificate there will be additional requirements to observe classes, create full sequences, teach full classes, and additional reading. Each assignment will require a form to filled out, a report to be written or questions to be turned in. (Complete details are provided during the training).
- Final Exam: You must receive a passing score on the final exam. The exam includes a written test and 20 minutes of teaching.
What happens if I don’t pass the test or the teaching aspects of the final exam?
We are here to support you in the entire process of the training include the passing of the final exam. If you do not pass the first time around there will be multiple opportunities to continue studying and to retake the exam at a later date. The teaching aspect of the exam may need to be done in the form of a video recording if this needs to be re-done.
What is Asha Yoga like?
Many people say that Asha Yoga is the most beautiful yoga studio they have ever been to. Simply walking in the door allows people again and again to drop their stories of stress or struggle and feel the peace residing within. In addition to the care and attention to detail given in creating the physical space, the teachers and staff are incredibly warm and welcoming. We are here to support you and most people can feel that very deeply. You can read a bit more about what others say on yelp and we encourage you to do so. You can also learn more on our website.
What is the area around Asha Yoga like?
The teacher training programs are held at Asha Yoga-Midtown. Midtown Sacramento is full of hip, yet very down to earth, local businesses, bicyclists, and a variety of local restaurants, bars, coffee shops and boutiques. Asha Yoga is located in a recently renovated mixed use building that is know throughout Sacramento for it’s unique “Modern-Bohemian” feel. A large deck that surrounds the building is shared by multiple restaurants (Sandwiches, pizza, Mexican food, fusion cuisine) a Pete’s coffee, magazine shop, and a clothing boutique. The many trees, bamboo, and artistic elements of the building make it a very desirable place to hang out and sip coffee or tea, eat or read a magazine outdoors. Though you will have limited time for this during the training, this should give you an idea of the vibe!
What is the required reading for the course?
- The Asha Yoga Advanced Study and Teacher Training Manual: The Path of Discovery by Cori Martinez
- Heart of Yoga by TKV Desikachar
- Light on Life by BKS Iyengar
- Yin Yoga by Paul Grilley
- The Flowering of Awareness: an Introduction to Tantrik Yoga. (DVD)
Are there any additional costs?
Your tuition includes: The Advanced Studies & Teacher Training Manual, 6-day/5 night retreat with basic accommodations and 3 meals per day in Santa Cruz.
Your tuition does not include: All other required reading materials and travel to and from retreat site. (Expect $150 in reading and other basic materials, retreat location will be under 3 hours driving time from Sacramento.)
Tuition Options
All payments (in full or deposit for payment plan) must be received by Thursday, December 1st to reserve your place in the training.
Option 1: Early registration discount – $3,999
Pay in full by November 9, 2011; $3,999 and begin taking classes with Cori beginning November 9th through the end of the training.
Option 2: Regular Price – $4,325
Pay in full by December 1, 2011; $4,325.
Option 3: Payment Plan – $4,700
Payment plan: $1000 deposit due December 1, 2011 with 8 monthly installments, January 2012 – August 2012 of $462.50. Total = $4,700 (Payments to begin 30 days after deposit is paid and will be auto charged to a credit or debit card.)
Tuition Includes: One 30 class pass for classes taken at Asha during the training only, the Advanced Studies & Teacher Training Manual, 6 day (5 night) retreat with basic accommodations and 3 meals per full day of retreat.
Tuition does not include: Required reading materials, Netti pot, tongue scraper, journal and yoga mat and travel to and from retreat site. (Expect $150 in reading and other basic materials, retreat location will be under 3 hours driving time from Sacramento.)
Please Review Asha’s Refund Policy BEFORE registering!
Teachers
Cori Martinez, Instructor & Director, E-RYT 500
Cori Martinez, owner of Asha Yoga and Yoga Alliace Registered E-RYT 500 Yoga Teacher, leads the program and specific topics are covered by several guest teachers who specialize in particular fields such as The History of Yoga, Physical Anatomy, and Subtle Body Anatomy. (Paul Grilley, Jane Austen, Melina Meza, Christopher Wallis)
Cori’s teaching expresses the depth of her journey from over 15 years of dedicated yoga practice and 10 years of full-time teaching. Her exploration of yoga began in 1994 and she has continued to study a range of yogic traditions and styles. She has completed multiple teacher trainings herself, workshops and continuing education courses in yoga and has dedicated many years to her own personal exploration. She is a wife, a mother and has now owned 2 yoga studios, all of which provide her with daily inspiration to practice and teach with a deeply personal purpose.
The approach she shares in this training is how to bring an emphasis of mindful awareness and investigation that takes precedence over accomplishment when teaching and practicing yoga as well as how to emphasize process, curiosity, exploration and modification according to individual needs, so students have the rare opportunity to explore the deep, subtle and life altering potential that Yoga practices offer.
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