Yoga Teacher Training Open House

Dates: April 24th – May 14th
Location: Kalani Oceanside Retreat, Hawaii

Yoga Centered is pleased to work in partnership with Soma Yoga Institute to offer this Yoga Alliance registered 200 Hour Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training on the Big Island of Hawaii. This yoga teacher training offers students a soulful journey into the many dimensions of yoga as a vehicle for growth and transformation. Rather than offer standard sequencing or rigid methodologies, students will be introduced to frameworks, concepts and methodologies that inspire each trainee to adapt the practices, awaken their creativity and find their own authentic practice as a student and voice as a teacher. Graduates of this program will feel empowered to practice and teach a variety of yoga class types, including: all levels vinyasa yoga, alignment-based classes, yoga foundations, senior, gentle, and restorative.

Techniques Training/Practice
A solid foundation in classical hatha yoga – including alignment based vinyasa flow and restorative yoga within a therapeutic framework.
Benefits & contraindications of yoga asana, pranayama & meditation.
Pranayama, breath awareness, relaxation, and a variety of meditation techniques.
Chanting, mantra & mudra practices.

Teaching Methodology
The art of sequencing.
Principles of demonstration & observation.
Verbal and Hands-on assists.
How to teach all levels & populations.
Finding ones unique teaching style and authentic voice.
Learning the business of yoga & how to build your yoga community.

Anatomy and Physiology
Human physical anatomy and physiology
Energy anatomy and physiology (chakra system, nadis, & vayus)
Common injuries & misalignments in the body and modifications for practice.

Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers
History of Yoga.
Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, The Upanishads & The Myths of Yoga .
Basic Sanskrit
Ayurveda & Making healthy lifestyle choices.
Practicum
Techniques for building confidence & self-empowerment.
Taking the seat of the teacher.
Practice teaching, giving and receiving feedback and the art of language.

Specialty Focus
How to target & teach special populations; pre/post natal, yoga for seniors, teens, kids; yoga for back care & other injuries.
Benefits & contraindications for specialty focus populations.

Supportive Kula
Learn to create and appreciate a community in our training that celebrates our own and each others unique strengths & skills.
Ignite passion, awaken creativity, transform fears & immerse yourself in a positive and nurturing environment that supports growth, break-through and transformation.

Daily Schedule
6:30-7:30am: Meditation and Pranayama
7:30-8:30am: Breakfast
8:30-9:30am: Techniques/Teaching Methodology
9:30-11:00am: Asana Practice – Alignment based vinyasa flow
11:00-12:00pm: Techniques/Teaching Methodology
12:00-1:00pm: Lunch
1:30-4:30pm: Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle & Ethics, Anatomy & Physiology, Practice Teach, Techniques/Methodology
4:30-6:00pm: Restorative, Yin, Gentle Therapeutic Yoga Practice or Yoga Nidra
6:00-7:30pm: Dinner
Evening: Evening programs may be scheduled periodically through out the program and/or students may be assigned outside of class readings or presentations.
(Please note; there will be one day off, mid-way through the program to explore the Big Island, rest or catch up on your studies.)

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We are a 200-hour Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher Training!