200 Hour Program

We offer the 200-hour certification once a year, over the course of three months. All certifications are in compliance with accreditation standards developed by Yoga Alliance for the National Registry. Our studios are conveniently located in both Queens and Long Island, and classes alternate between Yogashakti Yoga Center in Queens and Harbor Lights Yoga Center in Huntington.

Objectives

To offer an affordable, high quality teacher training program that is comprehensive, professional and eclectic.
To encourage the integration of yoga principles into daily life.
To offer a program in the convenient locale of Long Island and Queens.
To provide a schedule that can be adhered to in the midst of a busy life.
To embrace all paths of yoga in a way that is compatible with all traditions.
To promote yoga teaching in accordance with CYTA Code of Professional Ethics.

Program Overview

Yoga asanas and their application and impact on the physical body.
Anatomy, physiology and kinesiology (the anatomy of movement).
Pranayam, yogic breathing and how to harness vital energy or prana.
Meditation and relaxation techniques and their integration into hatha yoga and stress management.
Introduction to kriyas, mudras, bandhas and other purification techniques.
Philosophy with emphasis on ancient texts of Raja Yoga or the eight limbs of yoga, Bhagavad Gita, Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Gherand Samhita.

The Criteria

One year previous yoga experience in addition to a regular personal yoga practice.
Regular attendance at a weekly yoga class.
Complete required reading and assignments.
Maintain a course journal.
Participate in supervised teaching practices.
Observe at least four classes taught by the directors.

Schedule and Fees 2012

13 Saturdays (9-6) in Queens and Sundays (12-5) in Long Isalnd: commencing September 8, 2012
and ending December 8th, 2012 (no classes Oct. 24th and 25th Dec.9th).

Weekend Retreat On Long Island December 14th through 16th. Graduation December 16th.

Fees
$2450; Payments may be as follows:

$200 at Registration of the course (non-refundable).
$1150 due on Sept 8, 2012, (or full payment),
$1100 due on October 20, 2012.

Additional costs

We will supply you with three books by the directors.
You will need to purchase:
Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff
Structural Yoga Therapy by Mukunda Stiles
30 Essential Yoga Poses by Judith Lasater

Fees fpr regular attendance at a weekly yoga class either at Yogashakti, Harbor Lights, Norhport, Balance or Mindful Turtle Yoga Centers are not included
Certification is granted upon successful comprehension and mastery of the principles and practices of yoga. Persons not eligible upon completion of the course are given opportunities to fulfill the requirements.

Registration

Enrollment is limited. Early registration is essential because the class fills up quickly.
Please print the application from this link or contact us by phone or e-mail - info@teachyoga.org