200 HOUR YOGA TEACHER and LIFE COACH CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Our 200 HOUR TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM IS LOCAL, ACCESSIBLE, FINANCIALLY MANAGEABLE
AND PROVIDES ALL THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO BECOME A CONFIDENT AND FORWARD MOVING TEACHER DEDICATED TO POSITIVE CHANGE IN YOU AND THE WORLD AROUND YOU!
MOTIVATIONAL YOGA
LIFE COACHING FORM FOLLOWS OUR TWELVE STEP LIVING MANTRA OF SELF AWARENESS AND ENLIGHTENMENT
YOGA FORM REFLECTS THE PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SPIRITUAL OF TRADITIONAL HATHA YOGA.
An accepted In-Shelter Yoga based program with proven results supported by Through these Doors (formerly Family Crisis Services Inc) and Windham Raymond Adult Education Program.
Register through Windham Raymond Adult Ed! or directly through ReDefining Yoga & Pilates Studio
ENROLLMENT OPENS JANUARY 2020 for MARCH 2020 BEGIN DATE / ENDS 3.18.2020
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SYLLABUS: FOUNDATION COURSE DESCRIPTION
Coaching Yoga, Coaching Life
200 Hour Yoga Teacher and Life Coach Certification
This foundation course provides yoga and life coaching principles, skills and tools as presented through Motivational Yoga (our brand name) dedicated to the teachings of the physical, psychological and spiritual practices of traditional hatha yoga.
Foundation Course includes the following areas of study;
PHASE ONE: ORIGINS/TECHNIQUES; TRAINING AND PRACTICE
Origins/Philosophy:
What is Yoga (Historical Origins)
Origins/Philosophy:
What Yoga Really Is; Physical, Psychological and Spiritual.
Required Reading begins:
Rig Veda (Veda's), Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Sutras, Hatha Pradipika.
Origins/4 Desires: Purusharthas: 1. Dharma, #2. Artha, #3. Kama and #4. Moksha.
Klesha's: #1. Avidya, #2. Asmita, #3. Raga, #4. Dvesa and #5. Abhinivesha (Obstacles)
8 Limbs: #1. Yama, #2. Niyama, #3. Asana, #4. Pranayama, #5. Pratyahara, #6. Dharma, #7. Dhyana and #8. Samadhi (to rid oneself of the obstacles)
MY's Living Mantra: A Reflection.
Asana: Technical / Analytical / And as a Spiritual Practice.
PHASE TWO: TEACHING METHOD; ASANA TOOL KIT
Asana:
Standing Postures
Forward Bending Postures
Back Bending Postures
Twisting Postures
Inversion Postures
Knowing your Foundations
Mapping and Alignment Keys
Exploring: Language and Voice / Identifying your Individual Teaching Style
PHASE THREE: BASIC HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Human Body: Integrated Systems Study
Anatomy: Musculoskeletal System (Spine, Joint Movement/Action, Nervous System)
Subtle Anatomy: Nadis, Chakra, Koshas and the Three Bodies
Energy Anatomy and Physiology: Asana and Pranayama
PHASE FOUR: YOGA PHILOSOPHY, LIFESTYLE AND ETHICS FOR YOGA TEACHERS (FOCUS)
Klesha's (Your obstacles)
Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics
Eight Limb Path / 10 Commandments: East meets West / Yoking [Essay]
ReDefining Me: Your Labels, Your Testament [Essay]
What is Truth [Essay]
Motivational Yoga: Living Mantra / Reflection
Skill Building: Your Coaching Model
Skill Building: Your Yoga Manual
Oath Taking: Code of Practice
PHASE FIVE: PRACTICUM
Practical: Asana Presentation
Presentations: Essay(s) Presentations
Experiential: Master Class
FINALS
Community Event; Program and or Action Development
Volunteer Action to Support: Through these Doors
Volunteer Action to Support: Your Home Studio
Presentation: RECEIVE 200-HR CERTIFICATION
*Student Teacher: 1st Year RECEIVE YAP ASSOCIATE LEVEL 1 TEACHER CERTIFICATION
**Student Teacher: 2nd Year RECEIVE YAP ASSOCIATE LEVEL 2 TEACHER CERTIFICATION)
CEREMONIES / CELEBRATIONS with each Certification Achieved!
NOTES
Required Reading Includes:
B.K.S. Light on Yoga
Yoga Anatomy Second Edition: Leslie Kaminoff
Study of the Vedas (Rig Veda emphasis)
The Upanishads
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
The Bhagavad Gita
The Hatha Yoga Pradipika
The Holy Bible
The Heart and Science of Yoga: Leonard Perlmutter
*Other reading may be requested during course based upon development of Students
*Your Yoga Manual will be developed during the course of study areas to be presented at course end for review and certification
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As a student of this training course, consent to contact details (name, email and phone number) being passed onto our partners, Yoga Alliance Professionals, so they can contact you directly and invite you to register as a Trainee and Teacher is authorized by enrollment. Understand that you have the option of opting out of this registration process.
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An in-depth Coaching Yoga, Coaching Life Certification program for those seeking to teach, or to deepen their journey. This 200-Hour PLUS Yoga / Coaching Yoga, Coaching Life Certification is built around finding your authentic voice – as an inspired teacher or as an inspired yogi at your highest potential.
Tuition includes 204 hours of In-Studio instruction covering these topics: Techniques, training and practice; teaching methodology; anatomy and physiology; yoga philosophy, lifestyle and ethics for yoga teachers, as well as
Please contact Stacia Dugas, Career Pathways Coordinator @ WRAE for more information and to receive a program admissions packet. Cost is $1995.00. Students will purchase text materials separately, approximate cost is $250. Scholarship options available via Windham Raymond Adult Ed.
Fine print:
Teacher is a Senior Yoga Teacher SYT via Yoga Professional Alliance (YAP).
Lead Trainer: Tracy Parritt~Noyes; SYT Yoga Alliance Professionals; E-500HR PLUS RYTC CYCL; Mind/Body Specialist, Certified Holistic Life Coach, Street Yoga Certified and Spiritual Warrior with over 35 years of experience working with groups and one on one with students and teachers alike.
A volunteer with Through these Doors (formerly Family Crisis Services) striving to end Domestic Violence; Provides support services to community via Windham Raymond Adult Ed!
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CLASSROOM/STUDIO:
Thursday; 6:30 - 9:30 pm @ the ReDefining Studio, Windham ME 04062 / text tracy @ (207) 319.0102
$1995.00 if paid in full; or $399.95 deposit with 12 Monthly payments of $146.22.
Cancellation Policy; Pro-rated dependent upon months within program; Deposit is non-refundable.
LINK TO REGISTER: Membership/Events Tab on Website [or at the Studio]
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POLICIES:
PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
A minimum of two years yoga and/or related practice required prior to Foundation Course enrollment.
COURSE ENROLLMENT/BOOKING INFORMATION
Students may enroll through Windham/Raymond Adult Ed Program; or directly through ReDefining Yoga & Pilates Studio.
Windham Adult Ed Program: Contact Stacia Dugas, Career Pathways Coordinator.
ReDefining Yoga & Pilates Studio: Contact Tracy Noyes, SYT Yoga Alliance Professionals, 500-HR CYCL Certification, MBS Mind Body Specialist, Certified Holistic Life Coach and Spiritual Warrior.
*Deposit required at time of Booking, refer to Cost of Foundation Course Information
COURSE LOCATION/SCHEDULE INFORMATION
ReDefining Yoga & Pilates Studio
889 Roosevelt Trail
Windham, Maine 04062
Thursday's: 6.30 - 9.30 PM
*Make up dates may be added to schedule as needed
COST of FOUNDATION COURSE INFORMATION
Foundation Course: $1,995.00 (Paid in Full; deposit applies and is applied toward full payment), or
$399.95 Deposit with 12 Monthly Payments of $146.22 ($2,154.59)
*Scholarships may be available through Windham Adult Ed: Contact Stacia Dugas, Career Pathways Coordinator
*$399.95 deposit, due at time of Enrollment, holds placement for both Paid in Full and Monthly Payment Plans
*Full Payment Plan: Final Payment required no later than 90 days prior to Course start date
INCLUDED WITHIN COST of FOUNDATION COURSE ENROLLMENT
Training and assessment provided by: Tracy Noyes, Senior Yoga Teacher and Trainer Yoga Alliance Professionals
500-Hr Coaching Yoga, Coaching Life Certification
Mind Body Specialist Certification
Certified Holistic Wellness Coach
Spiritual Warrior
Assistant Class Training Support provided by Registered Yoga Alliance Professional Studio Teachers
UNLIMITED Classes within the Studio
SUBSIDISED Yoga Alliance Professionals Membership (within 14 days of final Certification)
NOTICE:
As a student of this training course, consent to contact details (name, email and phone number) being passed onto our partners, Yoga Alliance Professionals, so they can contact you directly and invite you to register as a Trainee and Teacher is authorized by enrollment. Understand that you have the option of opting out of this registration process.
INITIALS HERE CONFIRM YOUR AUTHORIZAITON: ______
NOT INCLUDED in the FOUNDATION COURSE ENROLLMENT
Required Reading Materials/Books
Travel Expenses / Research costs / Outside Studio Classes
TRAINING MANUAL (Syllabus is provided; your Yoga Manual will be written during course study areas and serve as final Homework for course Certification)
MINIMUM ATTENDANCE/PLUS FOR COURSE CERTIFICATION
All hours must be completed prior to Certification
All homework essays must be completed prior to Certification
All student teaching hours must be completed prior to Certification
Yoga Manual must be completed, copied and provided for assessment prior to Certification
Log of Personal Daily Practices must be included within your Yoga Manual
Community event must be organized and realized prior to Certification
Extension consideration/approval open to review of Senior Yoga Teacher/Trainer
EVALUATION AND GRADING CRITERIA
Essay development and presentations
Daily Practices Journal
Practicum: Technique / Analytical / Voice
Yoga Manual (Comprehension of all Study areas)
Community Event
Volunteer Planning
REFUND POLICY
Deposit is Non-Refundable
Refund Pro-rated based upon progress within course
Cancellation/Refund consideration/approval open to review of Senior Yoga Teacher/Trainer
STAGES OF CANCELLATION/REFUND REQUEST
Stage One: Verbal Request
Stage Two: Written Request
Stage Three: Consideration by Senior Yoga Teacher
Stage Four: Meeting with Yoga Students / Course Teachers
Stage Five: Final meeting with Senior Yoga Teacher
Final Determination to be finalized within 30 Days
Refund within 30 Days of Final Determination
COURSE CANCELLATION by SENIOR YOGA TEACHER/TRAINER
Notice of course cancellation must be given to pending students no later than 60 Days prior to Course Start Date
Deposit to be refunded in full should Course be cancelled by Senior Yoga Teacher/Trainer
COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
ANY COMPLAINT OF WHICH ONE FEELS IS LIFE THREATENING SHOULD BE REPORTED TO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT IMMEDIATELY, OUTSIDE OF THIS FORM OF COMPLAINT THE PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS;
Stage One: Complaints may be made to Stacia Dugas, Career Pathways Coordinator and/or to Senior Yoga Teacher/Trainer verbally and/or in writing.
Stage Two: Resolution meeting of all parties.
Stage Three: Start of Cancellation/Refund Process should resolution outside of this process not met.
