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| Yoga Explorations 1* Tuesdays December 1 - February 3, 5:45-7:15 pm (10 classes) Vinyasa Krama - Steps Toward Steadfastness Detailed study of postures and sequencing (vinyasa krama) helps students develop steadfastness and easfulness in the practice of yoga. $225 for 10, Yoga Teachers may drop-in, $22.50. |
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Taught by Laura Spaulding All classes meet at the Kentucky Street Studio To register: Register securely online with Paypal (Yoga East teachers who have a 200 hour certification can take classes toward their 500 hour certification on a donation basis.) Phone Laura Spaulding for more information at 502-585-9642. |
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| Sat Jan 16 | 2:30-4:30 pm |
Shoulder and Arms:
Anatomy
of Downward Dog, Caturanga Dandasana and Arm Balances.
How to handle problems with shoulders such as rotator cuff tears, bursitis,
and poor posture, how to modify poses for students with wrist issues. Recommended reading before class: Anatomy Coloring Book, color pages 49-54; Anatomy & Asana read pages 47-53, Yoga Anatomy read pages 96-115. |
| Sat Jan 23 | 2:30-4:30 pm |
Foundations of a Strong Practice The anatomy of the feet, lower legs, thighs and hips. How to intelligently deepen your forward bends, protect your knees and The Secret to Improving All Your Postures. Recommended reading before class: Anatomy Coloring Book, color pages 49-54; Anatomy & Asana read pages 47-53, Yoga Anatomy read pages 96-115. |
| Sat Feb 6 | 2:30-4:30 pm | The Nadis and Vayus: The anatomy of the nadis, the channels through which prana flows, marma (acupressure points), and the secrets of Nyasa Yoga (how to breathe through the bones). |
| Sat Feb 13 | 2:30-4:30 pm | The Chakras: The anatomy of the chakra system, the importance of the chakra system, how to experience the wisdom and healing energy of the chakras. |
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Taught by Laura Spaulding All classes meet at the Kentucky Street Studio Each class is $52.50 To register: Register securely online with Paypal (Scholarships are given to trainees in our Volunteer Teacher Program. Yoga East teachers who have a 200 hour certification can take classes toward their 500 hour certification on a donation basis.) Phone Laura Spaulding for more information at 502-585-9642. |
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| Sat Jan 16 |
9:45 -12:00 pm lunch break 1:00-2:15 pm |
Language of Teaching Effective dialogue and cueing. A good teacher needs to not only be able to do the postures, but to also effectively convey to students how to do it. This class will teach various methods of talking students into the postures and how to use demonstrations and safe adjustments. $52.50 |
| Sat Jan 23 |
9:45 -12:00 pm lunch break 1:00-2:15 pm |
Teaching with Ease: how to handle the challenges of teaching a
multi-level class. How to spot problems and quickly correct them, modify
postures using props, what to do if props are not available, and how to keep
more experienced students engaged. $52.50 |
| Sat Feb 6 |
9:45 -12:00 pm lunch break 1:00-2:15 pm |
Reading Your Students: This is where yoga therapy begins: how to
listen to and understand your students, how to observe students using
diagnostic asanas to determine their challenges and obstacles, how to
prescribe postures for specific conditions, how to keep students and
yourself on track and inspired. $52.50 There is a handout which will be provided to all students who register by 3:00 pm on Friday Feb 5. After that a link will be made available to download the handout yourself. |
| Sat Feb 13 |
9:45 -12:00 pm lunch break 1:00-2:15 pm |
Challenges in Teaching:
"Problems" in teaching are doorways to enlightenment. $52.50 |
| Classes meet at the Kentucky Street Studio, 8:30-9:30 am. Next series begins January 9 and continues through February 27, discussing The Greatness of Saturn: A Therapeutic Myth, by Robert Svoboda. The book is recommended but not required. To order a book, phone Laura Spaulding by December 15. Classes are included in Yoga East class fees or $15 drop-in. | ||
| Sat Jan 9 - Feb 27 | 8:30-9:30 am | The Greatness of Saturn |
| This program is underway for 2010 and not accepting new students until the next course beginning in 2011. Volunteer Teachers are encouraged to take as many Art of Teaching classes as possible. These classes are free for students who have been accepted into the Volunteer Program. You may also take other teacher training classes, such as Anatomy, but these are not included for free in the training. Phone Laura Spaulding at 502-585-9642 if you have questions about the Program. 2011 requirements and applications will be posted in September, 2010. | ||
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Complete Course $750 Meets Saturdays, March-April, 2011 Course location: Kentucky Street Studio Includes
hatha yoga classes at Yoga East, Francois
Raoult Weekend Workshop March
4-6, a teacher training manual, and your
course text, Yoga the Iyengar Way.
This Training Course is designed for fitness instructors, health care professionals, massage therapists and new yoga teachers. Get started in teaching safe, effective, authentic and enjoyable yoga classes. Learn to teach yoga to people at all levels of ability including students who are elderly, pregnant, injured or who have chronic health problems. This Course will show how you can empower yourself and uplift others with the timeless practices of yoga. |
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