About the Program
The Eternal Health Yoga Teacher Training values all yogic traditions and teachings. This program is a 200-hour interdisciplinary yoga teacher-training course encompassing many aspects of the yoga practice designed for those who have been introduced to yoga or meditation. Every individual in the training will be accepted for where they are in their practice at the present moment; it is not necessary to achieve every yoga posture in order to be a good instructor. Everything you need to know to get you started teaching will be included in the training. Through direct experiential learning of yoga you will begin to deepen your personal practice as your teaching abilities evolve with enthusiasm. Graduates from this program will have the ability to design yoga sequences fit for healthy adults as well as an introduction to kids, teens and senior citizen routines. The goal of this training is to encourage practitioners to unfold the mind-body-sprit connection that is vital to the practice of yoga and to pass on these experiences to their students. This training is committed and dedicated to passing on the yoga tradition; we encourage and support students to achieve ?living yoga? through our many educational and hands-on techniques. This training qualifies you for registration with the National Yoga Alliance as an RYT or Registered Yoga Teacher at the 200-hour level.
This Unique Program Includes:
- Multiple Styles of Hatha Yoga
- Vinyasa: soft & dynamic
- Taoist Yoga
- Teaching Methodology
- Hands-On Class Instruction
- Meditation & Pranayama
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Yin & Yang Concepts
- Yoga Philosophy & Raja Yoga
- Yogic Lifestyle & Ethics
- Vegetarian Food Preparation
- Holistic Yoga Training Manual
- 200-Hour Holistic Yoga Certificate
- Registered Yoga Teacher, RYT through National Yoga Alliance
- And More!
Yoga Styles Defined
Power (dynamic) Vinyasa:
Based on the system of more dynamic and powerful forms of yoga, such as Ashtanga, power vinyasa is a vigorous, fast-paced style of yoga. Through deep rhythmic breathing and muscular engagement of energy locks, power vinyasa yoga flows through a balanced series of postures that build in difficulty. It is an energetic, strengthening and muscle-toning yoga practice that encourages balance, concentration and relaxation through continual movement.
Soft Vinyasa:
Based on more gentle systems of yoga, soft vinyasa takes a light, yet fluid and moving approach to asana practice. Beautiful circular movements are used to connect each posture and continue a graceful, yet powerful energy flow that carries the practitioner into a calm and meditative state. Each sequence is created to be very balancing in terms of posture succession, breathing and meditation.
Taoist Yoga:
Based on the Chinese system of yoga, this style is used to enhance the flow of energy or chi through the body combining two approaches of teaching into one practice: one approach is yin ? passive and restorative holds and the other approach is yang ? active stretching and strengthening using fluid circular movements. Each sequence is created to be very balancing in terms of creating posture sequences that work both yin (joints and connective tissue) and yang (muscle tissue) parts of the body.
Cost of Program
The program fee is $2900 with a discount of $300 for those who wish to pay the amount in full before the training course begins. A $500 non-refundable deposit must be paid to reserve your spot in the training 1 month prior to the start of the course. Payment plans are available for those that would like to pay on a monthly basis. Full payment of the course is expected before your certificate is received. If you should decide to discontinue the training, you will be billed for the remaining course fees. The training costs include, yet are not limited to; application and testing fees, contact hours associated with the training, a binder used for journaling and homework, food preparation and cooking classes, a yoga class pass at Eternal Health Yoga, the Tymeless Health: Guide to Practicing, Teaching & Living Yoga, group photos and a 200-hour Holistic Yoga Certificate recognized by the National Yoga Alliance.
Course Objectives
- To provide each student with an in-depth experience of yoga, deepening the personal consciousness and inner self-awareness yoga practice fosters. This will expand and develop one?s personal practice from which the knowledge comes to teach others.
- To learn beginner and intermediate asanas (postures), pranayamas (breathing techniques), kriyas (cleansing techniques) and other yogic practices through direct experiential learning.
- To learn the methodology and basic skills to effectively teach yoga classes to different ages, shapes and sizes.
- To emphasize safe, effective and inspiring teaching methods which prepare you to be a proficient yoga instructor.
- To offer excellent training in teaching skills, organizational skills, communication skills, planning, presentation, evaluation and structure of a yoga class.
- To offer instruction and knowledge in how to live the yogic lifestyle, enhancing personal health and centeredness through yoga.
- To learn modifications and adjustments in the postures to adapt a style of practice personalized for different body types.
- To provide a comprehensive training in many aspects of yoga; this will allow graduates to offer a specialized, professional and responsible service to their students.
- To enable students to formulate their own personal teaching style through various techniques, such as tone of voice, music, breathing, meditation, relaxation, yoga sequencing and so on.
- To show how our lifestyle affects the planet and how we can preserve the environment and nature for future generations through the ancient wisdom of yoga.
- To give a solid foundation in the philosophies of yoga and their application to daily life in the Western world.
- To motivate and encourage students to undergo a transformation in their appreciation and perception of themselves, others and life.
- To provide a non-competitive environment to practice and learn from each other.
- To give guidance on how to establish your profession as a yoga teacher (yoga as a business).
- To uphold the principles of yoga teaching by meeting and exceeding the standards of Yoga Alliance in order for students to receive the most out of their yoga education experience.
Course work
To benefit and enhance your teaching skills, Eternal Health Yoga requires a series of assignments to be completed. These assignments include, yet are not limited to; reading books, writing out essays, scripts and charts, journaling, oral presentations, practice teaching and so on. Written materials must be handed in before certification.
A CPR course is strongly recommended if you plan on teaching yoga full time, but is not required for certification. The American Heart Association as well as many other organizations offers CPR certification.
Makeup Hours & Retesting
This training requires a minimum of 180 contact hours prior to graduating. If lack of attendance brings your contact hour requirements below 180, they must be made up with a certified RYT instructor by either attending a class in a group setting or arranging for a private lesson at a cost of $65. (Private lessons may be required depending on the subject matter that was covered on the day(s) class was missed). It is your responsibility to keep track of makeup hours by documenting the date, length of time and teacher with whom you worked.
Prior to certification we require 3 tests (written, oral & practical) to be taken. In the event that you need to retest, the fee is $25 for each test you repeat.
Refund Policy
The Eternal Health Yoga Teacher Training is limited to small groups in order to get to know each student and work with him/her on an individual basis. Due to our limited space there are no refunds issued once the training begins. A full refund, excluding the non-refundable deposit will be given before the training is set in motion.
Time Limit
This training requires a minimum of 180 contact hours, 20 non-contact hours and 100 hours of teaching experience before you receive certification. You have 18 months from the start date of the program to complete these requirements. Extensions will be given at an additional charge of $20 per month. Additional assignments may be given as seen necessary (extra time will be allowed to complete these assignments without penalty).
Final Certification Details
Once all hours are completed, course work is turned in, testing has been passed and all fees associated with the training are paid, you will receive your certificate. Extra copies of your certificate may be purchased at an additional cost of $15.00 per certificate.
Upon Certification you receive:
- A 200-Hour Eternal Health Yoga Teacher Training Certificate recognized by the National Yoga Alliance stating your ability to teach multiple styles of Hatha Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation.
- The ability to use class titles such as; Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Yoga Chi, Soft Form Yoga, Power Yoga, Yoga Flow and so on.
Contact Information
Eternal Health Yoga
3410 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40207
Phone: 502-424-3164
E-Mail: info@eternalhealthyoga.com
Internet: www.eternalhealthyoga.com
Eternal Health Yoga Philosophy
Valuing all yogic traditions and teachings, Eternal Health Yoga was founded on the belief that the transformative benefits of a yogic lifestyle are so profound that they must be shared with all who are interested. Regardless of age, gender, culture or religion, yoga is for everyone. Therefore it is our goal to support each of our students in developing a consistent practice which will lead to a joyful life of peace and contentment.
Namaste
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