Teacher Training 2011-2012

Anusara® Yoga Teacher Training

with Tasha Judson at Tasha Yoga in Williamstown, MA

2012 Dates:
Jan 21-22
Feb 25-26
Mar 16-18 Martin at Yoga Sanctuary
Apr 21-22
May 5-6

Yoga is a sacred path.  When we learn to teach yoga we contribute to the transformation of others as we guide them to experience the depths of their own hearts. Designed for those who wish to begin teaching, as well as for those already teaching looking to develop their skills, this program cultivates the sensitivity, creativity, kindness and skills to facilitate this exquisite transformation in others.  In this 100-Hour Anusara Yoga Teacher Training you build upon the 100-Hour Anusara Immersion Curriculum to learn the key elements of extraordinary Anusara Yoga teaching.

An important emphasis of this program is to refine your understanding of the Anusara Universal Principles of Alignment and heart-oriented philosophy in a supportive community.  In order to teach effectively with confidence, it is valuable to cultivate an experiential and analytical understanding of the poses, their benefits and applications, and optimal sequencing.  So we will practice asana together and reflect on this practice.

In addition to cultivating your own practice with an eye to teaching, this program helps you discover your authentic voice and empowers the teacher within.  Come prepared for an utterly interactive, progressive and naturally unfolding experience as you develop as a yoga teacher.  First you enjoy teaching the individual elements of a class to one another.  As you progress, you gradually build the components into a complete class that inspires a group of students to experience the joy, beauty, and fullness of life through yoga.

Students in this  YTT come away with a strong foundation in the philosophy of yoga; an ability to articulate pose instructions clearly and succinctly; skill in observing, adjusting, and demonstrating poses;  and language skills to inspire students to express their poses from the inside out.  You will learn to weave in masterfully the heart theme throughout the technical instructions and class sequences.  With these powerful tools, you create the greatest potential for expansion from within in your students.

A unique benefit of this program is that Julie Miller of Avon, CT and Tasha Judson of Williamstown, MA plan together, so you receive the benefits of their combined efforts.  Attendance at all sessions in mandatory.
Schedule:
Saturday  10-5 & Sunday 10-5
Dates 2011-2012:
Sunday 9/10 Orientation 2-3 pm
10/22-23
11/19-20
12/17-18
1/21-22
2/18-19
3/16-18 with Martin Kirk at Yoga Sanctuary
4/14-15
5/12-13

Requirements For Particiaption:

  • Successful completion of 100-hour Anusara Yoga Immersion
  • Submit an application
  • Sincere intention to help students develop and unfold their potential through yoga
  • Embody a high level of studentship, as shown through words and actions

In this course you will practice and learn to:

  • take the seat of the teacher
  • observe students and teach to what you see
  • clearly and accurately teach Anusara Yoga Universal Principles of Alignment
  • instruct the major classes of poses
  • sequence poses effectively
  • offer appropriate verbal and physical adjustments
  • identify and remedy common misalignments
  • integrate yoga philosophy into your teaching
  • find your unique voice as a teacher
  • use language to connect with the heart of the student
  • skillfully weave heart themes into your instruction
  • provide powerful demonstrations
  • guide students into basic restoratives
  • lead pranayama and basic meditation
  • apply anatomy to therapeutic instruction, taught by Martin Kirk
  • modify poses for different levels of students
  • mindful communication with different types of students: active listening, giving positive and constructive feedback
  • look for the good
  • cultivate your adhikara/studentship

Successful completion entails:

  • Attend all sessions.
  • Purchase required books: Anusara Yoga Teacher Training Manual, Anusara Immersion Manual, Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Siva Sutras, Anatomy of Movement.
  • Complete all assignments, both reading and written, including regular journaling and written take-home test.
  • Complete and document 150 hours of practice distributed between class, workshops, and home practice.  Of this 150 hours, a minimum of 40 hours must be contact hours with an Anusara Certified or Inspired Teacher.
  • Teach 15 hours of yoga classes in your local community
  • Apprenticeship of 12 hours (included in YTT)

Students who successfully fulfill the requirements of the YTT (along with the 100 hour Anusara Immersion) will receive a Certificate of Completion.  Tasha Yoga is a Registered Yoga School 200 with the Yoga Alliance, so upon completion students can apply online with the Yoga Alliance and receive YA Registration within 48 hours.   All classroom hours count toward Anusara certification (see www.anusara.com for details).

Tuition Fees: $1850 early bird fee (when paid in full by September 1, 2011); $1995 regular fee, which  includes all training sessions and individual mentoring.  Payment plans available, please inquire.

To apply: Contact Tasha Judson at natasha.judson@gmail.com or call (413) 346-3638.