YOGA H'OM, RYS 

7053 Steubenville Pike  Suite 22  Oakdale  PA  15071    412.788.1660

 yogahom @ verizon.net          www.yogahom.com

 

2008-2009 YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

 

Our next 200 Hour Yoga Alliance approved teacher training

 begins  September, 2008. 

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and experience the art and science

of teaching yoga!

Take your yoga practice to the next level!

Share your love of yoga with others!

Plan to take part in this fun filled, exciting and rewarding adventure!

 

This 9 month course will prepare you to teach hatha style yoga with confidence and compassion.  The curriculum meets established guidelines and has been approved by Yoga Alliance, the only National Registry of Yoga Teachers.  Upon successful completion of the teacher training program at Yoga H'om you can be listed with Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga Teacher at the 200 hour level.  Join other like minded individuals and develop the skills to become a knowledgeable, confident and caring yoga teacher. Just as yoga cannot be taught in a weekend, learning to teach yoga takes time. Yoga H’om provides a supportive environment to help you become the best yoga teacher you can be.

 

Graduates of our teacher training program are teaching yoga in yoga studios, fitness and recreation centers, corporations, colleges and universities.  They are spreading the traditional teachings of yoga to the general population.  In an effort to improve their teaching skills and knowledge, our graduates are encouraged to continue to study with their personal teachers and top teachers throughout the country. 

 

Schedule and Times:

         The teacher training intensive weekends will be held monthly beginning September, 2008, concluding May, 2009.

         Meeting times:   Saturdays 12:00-6:00, and Sundays 9:00-12:00 and 1:00-5:30.

        

         In addition to the weekend training sessions, teacher trainees are required to observe 3 yoga classes, assist 3 yoga

         classes and student teach 2 yoga classes at Yoga H'om under the guidance of the director of Teacher Training. 

         A daily personal asana practice of 5 hours per week is required.  Attendance at 2 yoga classes per week is highly

         recommended.  You will also be required to do some research/independent study throughout the 9 month course.

 

Tentative dates:

        2008 -  Sept. 13&14,  Oct. 4&5, Nov. 8&9, Dec. 6&7.  

        2009 -  Jan. 10&11, Jan. 31&Feb.1, Feb. 21&22, Mar. 14&15, Apr. 4&5, May 2&3, May 30&31

        Note:  Attendance is required at the Oct. 25 Therapeutics session of the Desiree Rumbaugh Workshop (cost is $50).

    

 Pre-requisites:

        Minimum one year of consistent asana practice with a qualified teacher. 

        Personal asana practice (average of 5 hours per week).

        Personal pranayama and meditation practice.

        Please note, this teacher training is designed to teach you how to safely and effectively

        teach asana classes to the general public.  It is not designed to teach you how to perform

        basic asana.  However, in the process, you will refine your own personal asana practice.

 

Curriculum will include:

        Techniques - the study of asana and pranayama - including benefits, contraindications,

                  the teaching of and adjustments of postures, effective sequencing of asana.

        Teaching Methodology - how to teach asana and pranayama with effective language

                  and communication.

        Anatomy and how it applies to teaching yoga.

        Philosophy of Yoga, Lifestyles and Ethics of a yoga teacher - including Sutra study,

                  Ayurvedic Medicine principles, Chakra study and Ethics of a yoga teacher.

        Practicum - observing, assisting and student teaching.

 

Fees and payment:

        $1,950 includes deposit, course fees and unlimited classes at Yoga H'om for the duration of the training.      

        Non-refundable deposit of $150 will be accepted with your completed application.

        Balance of fees to be paid in 9 monthly installments of $200.

        Register early to reserve your space.  Applications are due August 20, 2008.

 

 

For additional information and an application please contact Yoga H'om

by phone 412.788.1660 or by e-mail at  yogahom @ verizon.net

 

"Nothing would be done at all if we waited until we could do it so well

that no one could find fault with it"  --Cardinal Newman

 

  

2007 Teacher Training Class

        

2006 Teacher Training Class

 

Expand your practice!  Join the fun!

 The next teacher training begins September, 2008

 

COMMENTS FROM RECENT GRADUATES:

"It was a pleasure to learn in such a supportive environment.  Donna's dedication to the practice of

yoga is inspiring.  I am grateful that she is willing to share her knowledge." - Almira

 

"Yoga H'om teacher training course 2006 was conducted in a friendly and collegial atmosphere. 

Under Donna's inspirational teaching, we made tremendous progress in deepening our knowledge

of asanas and pranayama.  During the course of the training, we developed needed teaching

skills and gained confidence by teaching two large yoga classes." - Eva

 

"Joining Donna's program has opened my eyes to what it means to practice yoga. 

The group setting gave me an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the human body and its

interpretation of the postures.  Overall Donna gives you freedom to discover and explore what yoga means

to you and how you intend on delivering it to the community." - Gina

 

 

     
 

April 2006 Teacher Training Graduates

  

June 2005 Teacher Training Graduates

  

 

 Here's what last years Teacher Training Graduates have to say about the program:

"This teacher training has been a wonderful experience for me.  Donna provides a relaxed, warm and caring environment for her students to learn and grow as teachers.  I would recommend this teacher training to anyone who wants to learn more and have fun!"  -  Melissa

Notes from Nancy - "Yoga H'om's teacher training has brought my personal practice to a new level of focus, and has prepared and inspired me to share my knowledge and my love of this practice with others.  I love Donna's fun and caring approach.  We have laughed and learned in equal measure!"

"What a terrific program!  I have learned so much to use not only in teaching a class, but also in my own practice."  -  Rebecca

Comments from Cara - "Teacher training at Yoga H'om was an amazing learning experience. I grew mentally, physically and spiritually over the 10 month process, all the while deepening my personal yoga practice. I learned a lot about myself.  Thank you to Donna for her unconditional passion, grace, laughter and knowledge. I will never forget her or my new friends, the wonderful women I shared this with. I leave feeling blessed and very grateful to be a part of it all and I leave with great confidence in beginning my long journey ahead as a yoga teacher."

"Donna couldn't have made learning any easier!  I really enjoyed learning about all aspects of yoga and discovering a connection for each in my life." - Cherrie

Kristi shares her thoughts - "The teacher training atmosphere at Yoga H'om is incredibly supportive and compassionate - qualities that will, in turn, help us to become better teachers.  We learned from a multitude of sources -  not only from Donna, but from outside teachers and professionals, books, videos, each other, and most importantly ourselves.  I highly recommend this training!"

"It was an incredible experience!  I just loved all of the information, resources, and ease of the weekend training schedule.  Donna's enthusiasm, as we made our own yoga discoveries, inspired me to keep working hard.  She's a fantastic teacher with such beautiful energy.  She makes me want to be the best that I can be!"   - Thoughts from Dana