Yoga Pointe Teacher Training

Yoga Pointe, Inc, 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Program
Yoga Alliance approved 

We are currently accepting applications for Yoga Pointe's teacher training program. We have moved back the start of the next cycle to begin in JULY 2012. Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Teaching Philosophy
Our philosophy of teaching is inherent in our yoga classes and teacher training program.  We emphasize individualized learning, experiential methods, and student centered approaches all cultivated within an atmosphere of creativity, flexibility, and compassion.
Program Description
Yoga Pointe’s 200 hour program is approved by the Yoga Alliance, meeting their rigorous standards for a yoga teacher training program.  It is an intensive course for those wanting to deepen their understanding of Yoga.  It is also geared to prepare students to teach yoga and practice safely, successfully, and compassionately. We will cover many of the physical, philosophical, and scientific aspects of Yoga.
Yoga Pointe aims to break free of any ritualistic or dogmatic approach by introducing many styles of Yoga, therefore we are teaching a ‘multi-style approach’ which includes, but not limited to, Integrative Yoga therapy, Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Hot, Restorative, Partner, and Children’s yoga. With this foundation, you are given a range of possibilities for the creative teaching of Yoga from which you can develop your own vision of teaching.
You do not have to be a teacher, nor even desire to become a teacher to complete this program.  You only need a desire to root deep and grow. With this training and experience our yoga practice will reach new heights as you become more grounded and peaceful through this ancient practice.
Curriculum Topics

• Alignment Principles
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Ayurveda
• Bandhas
• Broadening your understanding of Yoga
• Chakras
• Communication Skills
• Eight Limbs of yoga
• Ethics
• Hands On Adjustments
• Home Practice & Personal Practice
• History
• Koshas
• Lesson Planning & Class sequencing
• Meditation
• Nidra
• Philosophy
• Pranayama
• Sanskrit
• Sutras of Patanjali
• Understand role of stress in health and illness
• Various Traditions of Yoga
• Yoga Therapy

Curriculum Requirements
The following curriculum requirements are strongly emphasized:

• Commitment to the entire program
• Develop daily yoga practice, which can be asana, breathwork, or principles, with reflective journal
• Homework - including assigned readings and written work (about 40-60 hours total)
• Practicum - co-teaching and supervised teaching and assisting yoga classes.

Program Cost 
The total tuition is $1995.00.  A $200 deposit will hold your space in the program with the application deadline being June 15, 2012.  $1850.00 Early Registration discount if paid in full by June 15th.  Half of the balance ($825) will be due four weeks prior to the start of the program, June 15.  The remaining half ($825) will be due two weeks prior to the start of the program, June 29. You may inquire about other payment plan options.

The only additional required expense is the cost for the texts for the program, about $120. 

Cancelation Policy
Because of application process and preparation required for each student in teacher training programs, cancellations earlier than one month prior to the program start date will be charged a $50 cancellation fee. If you cancel later than one month before the program start date, you will forfeit your $200 deposit. If you drop out of the program after the start date, there will be no refund. You may, however, apply your tuition balance to a future program, workshops, or classes.  Unused class tuition is non-transferrable.

REQUIRED READING
The costs are approximate and all books can be purchased on Amazon.com

1. The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice, by T. K. V. Desikachar, 1999, ISBN-13: 978-0892817641, $12

2. Light on Yoga, by B. K. S. Iyengar, 1995, ISBN-13: 978-0805210316, $13

3. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: Commentary on the Raja Yoga Sutras, by Sri S. Satchidananda, 1990, ISBN-13: 978-0932040381, $10

4. The Key Muscles of Yoga: Scientific Keys, Volume I, by Ray Long, 2009, ISBN-13: 978-1607432388, $23

5. Yoga Anatomy, by Leslie Kaminoff, 2007, ISBN-13: 978-0736062787, $12

6. Yamas & Niyamas, by Deborah Adele, 2009, ISBN: 978-097447064-1, $11

7. The Yoga Teacher's Toolbox, by LaPage's, ISBN-13: 978-0974430331, $40-$70

Weekend Program Schedule
Yoga Pointe’s yoga teacher training program will follow a weekend format.  We will meet the second weekend of each month (except in May it will be the third weekend) beginning in May 2012 and continuing through graduation weekend in December 2012.  See the specific schedule and dates below.

Kick-off weekend hours July 2012
Friday, 8:00am - 12:30pm, 2pm - 5pm, 6pm - 9:00pm (10.5)
Saturday, 8:00am - 12:30 pm and 2:00pm - 6:00pm (8.5)
Sunday, 8:00am -12:30 pm and 2:00pm – 6:00pm (8.5)

August 2012 - January 2013
Fridays, 6:00pm- 9:00 pm (3)
Saturdays, 8:00am - 12:30 pm and 2:00pm - 6:00pm (8.5)
Sundays, 8:00am -12:30 pm and 2:00pm – 6:00pm (8.5)

Graduation weekend hours February 2013
Friday, 8:00am - 12:30pm, 2pm - 5pm, 6pm - 9:00pm (10.5)
Saturday, 8:00am - 12:30 pm and 2:00pm - 6:00pm (8.5)
Sunday, 8:00am -12:30 pm and 2:00pm – 6:00pm (8.5)

Weekend Training dates

July 13,14, 15
August 10, 11, 12
September 7, 8, 9
October 12, 13, 14
November 9, 10, 11
December 7, 8, 9
January 11, 12, 13
February 8, 9, 10

*Dates and Times subject to change

Attendance Policy
Full attendance in the program is required for Yoga Alliance certification. It is not recommended or desired that you anticipate missing any weekends. In the case of emergency only, making up the weekend will require extra time and money.
Depending on the weekend’s curriculum, you will have to pay private hourly rate to make up the content and contact hours. If you miss more than one weekend we will encourage you to drop out of the program and re-enroll in another future program or you will graduate with a certificate reflecting the number of hours you completed.  Remember that Yoga Alliance will not certify you until you have completed the 200 hour minimum.
Application Process
The only prerequisites for the program are:

• A minimum of six-month’s experience with a live teacher or home practice in any style of Hatha Yoga
• Time commitment to weekend trainings and homework
• A desire to enhance your own Yoga practice and your knowledge of the ancient tradition.

You will complete the application for Yoga Pointe’s 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Program and submit it with your $200 deposit.  Click here for the application….

If you have questions about the program call or e-mail.

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