YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
In the Kripalu Tradition
YOGA ALLIANCE REGISTERED PROGRAMS
Discovery
Yoga offers both 200-hour and 500-hour RYT programs. Student housing
is available at our charming "old city" yoga center in historic St.
Augustine, Florida.
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200-HOUR
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
In The
Kripalu Tradition
with Deva
Parnell
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Our 200-hour program is designed
to provide the training, practice and teaching experience for yoga
students to gain the skills and confidence necessary to become
effective yoga teachers. Graduates of this program will be
granted all
the rights of a Certified Kripalu
Yoga Teacher,
and may use the "Kripalu" name in resumes, advertisements and other
promotional materials. Graduates will also be eligible to register with
the YOGA ALLIANCE and use the registry mark, RYT (registered yoga
teacher).
The curriculum includes instruction and
practice in hatha yoga
techniques including centering, warm-ups, postures, breathing
exercises, deep relaxation, meditation and integration. In addition to
the techniques and a foundation in yoga philosophy, anatomy and
physiology, you'll learn effective methods for designing classes,
introducing new postures, clarifying details and guiding students into
a deep, integrated yoga experience balancing precise physical alignment
with a patient, reflective, compassionate attitude.
After graduation, you will have the
support of
a network of yoga teachers through KYTA,
the Kripalu Yoga Teachers Association.
TUITION:
$2095.00
$1995 Early
Registration (Paid in full one month before start date)
Includes your
training manual and one year membership in KYTA, the Kripalu Yoga
Teachers Association
(accommodations not included)
Your $200.00 deposit holds your place in the
next training.
REGISTER
ON LINE
Application form required for this course.
DOWNLOAD
APPLICATION FORMS
"I wanted to take
a moment to let you know how much I appreciate the wonderful and
thorough training that you provide. At the beginning of the training I
couldn't have imagined being prepared to teach a yoga class. It's
amazing what we learned in five weeks! I also feel like you've really
prepared and inspired us to further our yoga study."
-Lauren
Lapointe, Yoga Teacher
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TYPICAL DAILY
SCHEDULE:
7:00AM
- 9:00AM
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Hatha
Yoga Practice (Sadhana) |
9:30AM
- 10:50AM
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Yoga
Philosophy, Lifestyle & Ethics
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11:00AM
- 12:30PM
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Techniques/Teaching
Methodology/Practicum
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2:00PM
- 3:50PM
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Anatomy
& Physiology/Techniques/Teaching Methodology/Practicum
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4:00PM
- 6:00PM
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Techniques
& Methodology Practice, Review & Integration
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CURRICULUM:
TECHNIQUES:
Hatha Yoga Practice (Sadhana)
Centering
Warm-ups (Pratapana)
Postures (Asana):
- Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar)
- Moon Salutations (Chandra Namaskar)
- Mountain (Tadasana)
- Half Moon (Ardha Chandrasana)
- Standing Back Bend (Anuvrittasana)
- Standing Forward Bend
(Uttanasana)
- Standing Spinal Twist
(Sama Matsyendrasana)
- Triangle (Trikonasana)
- Warrior (Virabhadrasana)
- Side Warrior (Virabhadrasana 2)
- Balancing Half Moon
(Tula Ardha Chandrasana)
- Dancer (Natarajasana)
- Boat (Navasana)
- Child (Garbhasana)
- Half Locust (Ardha Shalabhasana)
- Locust (Shalabhasana)
- Cobra (Bhujangasana)
- Pigeon (Kapotasana)
- Gate (Parighasana)
- Half Circle (Ardha Mandalasana)
- Downward Dog
(Adho Mukha Shvanasana)
- Symbol of Yoga (Yoga Mudra)
- Bound Angle (Baddha Konasana)
- Head to Knee (Janu Shirshasana)
- Seated Spinal Twist
(Matsyendrasana)
- Posterior Stretch
(Pashchimottanasana)
- Inclined Plane (Purvottanasana)
- Bridge (Setu Bandhasana)
- Knee to Chest Pose
(Pavana Muktasana)
- Half Shoulderstand
(Ardha Sarvangasana)
- Fish (Matsyasana)
- Supine Spinal Twist
(Supta Matsyendrasana)
Relaxation (Yoga Nidra)
- Corpse (Shavasana)
Yogic Breathing (Pranayama):
- Ocean Breath (Ujjayi)
- Complete Breath (Dirgha)
- Alternate Nostril Breath
(Nadi Shodhana)
- Skull Shining (Kapalabhati)
Meditation
Integration
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ANATOMY &
PHYSIOLOGY
Muscular-Skeletal Systems
Movement Dynamics:
- Core Support
- Press Points
- Spinal, Pelvic & Joint Movement
- Forward Bending
- Backward Bending
- Lateral Bending
- Spinal Rotation
- Balancing
- Inversions
Respiration
Breath & Movement
Circulation:
- Cardiovascular System
- Lymphatic/Immune System
Digestion & Elimination:
- Digestive System
- Urinary System
Endocrine System
Nervous System
The Five Sheaths (Koshas)
Prana & The Energy Body:
- Energy Currents (Nadis)
- Energy Vortexes (Chakras)
PHILOSOPHY,
LIFESTYLE & ETHICS
Intention & Attitude
Being a Student / Being a Teacher
Conscious Communication
Co-Listening
Introduction to Yoga
- Patanjali's Yoga Sutras
- The Bhagavad Gita
Eight Limbs of Yoga (Ashtanga):
- Social Ethics (Yama)
- Personal Practices (Niyama)
- Posture (Asana)
- Breath (Pranayama)
- Inward Focus (Pratyahara)
- Concentration (Dharana)
- Meditation (Dhyana)
- Union (Samadhi)
Three Stages of Kripalu Yoga
Principles of Existence & Embodiment
Fundamental Characteristics
of the Material World (Gunas)
Obstacles to Clear Perception (Kleshas)
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TEACHING
METHODOLOGY
Sacred Space & Safety
Centering & Integration
Guiding Warm-ups
Guiding Asanas
Hands-on Assisting
Developing Awareness
Guiding a Relaxation Experience
Creating a Complete Experience
Guiding a Practice Class (Sadhana)
Teaching a New Asana
Teaching Pranayama
Teaching Meditation
Teaching a Training Class
Lesson Planning
Curriculum Design
Class Design
Sequencing
The Business of Yoga
HOMEWORK
Reading Assignments
Study Questions
Preparation for Exams
Preparation for Practice Teaching
WEEKEND PROGRAM ONLY:
Ongoing Home Practice (Sadhana)
- Monthly Sadhana Reports
Ongoing Yoga Classes
- Monthly Class Observation Reports
PRACTICUM
Observing, assisting & guiding in
partners and small groups
Practice Teaching in small groups:
1. Guide warm-ups & one asana,
focus on details (10 min)
2. Guide warm-ups and a series of
asanas, focus on developing
awareness (30 min)
3. Guide a complete practice class
(sadhana), focus on details and
awareness (75 min)
4. Introduce a new asana (30 min)
5. Introduce a new pranayama and a
new asana (45 min)
6. Introduce new techniques in a
complete class (75 min)
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"The
training
program
was
wonderful.
Deva
creates
a
safe
and
loving
environment
that
gives
us
all an opportunity to grow. I'm so glad I
took the training and I know I am a better teacher because of it. When
I taught my first class they applauded when I finished. It was
humbling. I feel changed by the program... there is no going
back.
-Kate
Cordell, Yoga Teacher
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The training is offered in
two
different formats:
MONTH-LONG PROGRAMS
Winter 2012:
February 12 - March 15
Sunday, 5:30-8:00pm (opening night only)
Monday-Thursday, 7am-6pm (5 weeks)
Summer 2012:
June 17 - July 21
Sunday, 5:30-8:00pm (opening night only)
Monday-Thursday, 7am-6pm (5 weeks)
Week 3: Monday-Friday (no class Wednesday, July 4th)
Fall 2012: October 14 - November 15
Sunday, 5:30-8:00pm (opening night only)
Monday-Thursday, 7am-6pm (5 weeks)
Dates and
times subject to change.
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WEEKEND PROGRAM
Fall 2012 -
Summer 2013
Friday, 5:30-8:00pm (opening night only)
Saturday & Sunday, 7am-6pm
Program
includes all 10 weekends:
- Sep 7-9
- Oct 6-7
- Nov 3-4
- Dec 1-2
- Jan 12-13
- Feb 9-10
- March 9-10
- April 6-7
- May 4-5
- June 1-2
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TUITION:
$2095.00
$1995 Early
Registration
(Paid in full one
month before start date)
Includes your
training manual and one year membership
in KYTA, the Kripalu Yoga
Teachers Association
(accommodations not included)
Your $200.00 deposit holds your
place in the
next training.
REGISTER
ON LINE
Application form required for this course.
DOWNLOAD
APPLICATION FORMS
"The instructional
design was impressive; it allowed for the building of acommunity that
supported
and challenged us. Students became activelearners and then active
teachers in a step by step fashion.
It was a
"safespace" and also an "edge". Growth and opening could be felt by the
minute!."
-Peggy
Prichard, Elementary Teacher and Yoga Instructor
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Required Reading:
INSIDE THE
YOGA SUTRAS:
The Study and Practice of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras
by Reverend Jaganath Carrera
Recommended
Reading:
KRIPALU YOGA: A
Guide to
Practice On and Off the Mat
by Richard Faulds
THE KEY MUSCLES OF HATHA
YOGA
by Ray Long, MD, FRCSC
ALL BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE IN OUR SHOP.
YOGA TEACHER
TRAINING CANCELLATION POLICY
Because of application process and preparation
required for each
student in teacher training programs, cancellations earlier than one month prior to the program start date will be
charged a $50
cancellation fee. If you cancel later than one month before the program
start date, you will forfeit your $200 deposit. If
you drop out of the
program after the start date, there will be no refund. You may, however apply your tuition balance to
other programs.
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The
Discovery
Yoga 500-hour teacher certification is a modular program that includes our
200-hour certification (or
equivalent Yoga Alliance registered program) plus 300 hours of
additional training through a variety of required and elective
workshops. Most reqired modules and elective workshops are scheduled on weekends; and you may take up
to three years to complete your training. You are also required to submit a course overview and lesson
plans for a series of classes or workshop you have taught.
 Elective Workshops: Most workshops offered at Discovery Yoga Center may be applied toward your 500-hour
certification as electives.
Kripalu Center Continuing
Education Programs may also be applied toward your 500-hour certification as electives. ($25
transfer fee per program) Applicable
programs list CE hours in the YA
(Yoga Alliance) column.
Non-Contact Hours: Up to forty non-contact
hours may be submitted as electives. You may document
additional workshops and class series you have taught, or submit research papers and written articles.
In addition to the
500-hour curriculum, CPR Training (taken at Discovery Yoga Center or any registered organization) and 100 hours of yoga teaching
experience must be documented prior to receiving
certification.
RYT500 REGISTRATION
This Discovery Yoga program is registered with the Yoga
Alliance at the
500-hour level. As a graduate of this program, a copy
of your certificate
and documentation of 100 teaching hours meets the
the Yoga Alliance RYT500 requirements.
All
workshops must be taken at Discovery Yoga Center. Some electives may be
taken at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health (see above). Workshops
taken elsewhere are not applicable toward the Discovery Yoga 500-hour
program.
Workshops taken at Discovery Yoga or
Kripalu Center and applied toward this 500-hour program cannot also be
submitted to the Yoga Alliance as CEUs.
2011-2012
REQUIRED COURSES
CORE CURRICULUM
SAVE $100... Core Currirulum Package: 7 Workshops:
with Christopher Baxter
DISCOUNT TUITION: $1733. Registration Fee Waved.
September
2-5,
2011
Friday
Evening,
Sat, Sun
& Mon
Four
Core
Practices of Yoga
TUITION: $288
(24 CEUs)
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October
21-23,
2011
Friday
Evening,
Sat
& Sun
Sadhana
Retreat:
Bhagavad Gita,
Song of the
Soul
TUITION: $240 (20 CEUs)
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January 20-22, 2012
Friday
Evening, Sat, Sun & Mon
Teaching
Meditation
TUITION: $295
(24 CEUs)
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March 9-11,
2012
Friday
Evening, Sat & Sun
Sadhana
Retreat:
Yoga Sutras,
Threads of Consciousness
TUITION: $240 (20 CEUs)
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September
30-October 2, 2011
Friday
Evening, Sat & Sun
Core Asana
Training #1
TUITION: $240 (20 CEUs)
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November
18-20,
2011
Friday
Evening, Sat & Sun
Core Asana
Training #2
TUITION: $240 (20 CEUs)
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February,
17-19, 2012
Friday
Evening, Sat & Sun
Wellness As A Way
of
Life
TUITION: $240 (20 CEUs)
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CHAKRAS
with Anodea Judith
SAVE $25...
Paid in full one month before start date.
DISCOUNT TUITION: $350
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TEACHING
METHODOLOGY
with Deva Parnell (both weekends required)
SAVE $50...
Add this module to
the Core Curriculum Package.
DISCOUNT TUITION: $334 |
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR
500-HOUR CERTIFICATION:
- 200-hour Yoga Alliance registered
certification
- CPR Training see
workshops
- 100 hours Electives see
workshops
- Develop and teach a workshop or series of
classes (Provide overview & lesson plans.)
- 100 hours teaching experience
500-HOUR
REGISTRATION FEE: $50 |
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WORKSHOP
CANCELLATION
POLICY
Refunds issued later than one month
before the workshop start date will be charged a $50 cancellation fee.
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2012-2013 REQUIRED COURSES
CORE CURRICULUM
SAVE $100... Core Currirulum Package: 6 Workshops:
with Christopher Baxter
DISCOUNT TUITION: $1493. Registration Fee Waved.
August 31 - September 3, 2012
Friday
Evening,
Sat, Sun
& Mon
Four
Core
Practices of Yoga
TUITION: $288 (24 CEUs)
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November 9-11, 2012
Friday
Evening,
Sat
& Sun
Sadhana
Retreat:
Bhagavad Gita, Song of the
Soul
TUITION: $240 (20 CEUs)
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January 4-4, 2013
Friday
Evening, Sat, Sun & Mon
Teaching
Meditation
TUITION: $295 (24 CEUs)
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October 12-14,
2012
Friday
Evening, Sat & Sun
Core Asana
Training #1
TUITION: $240 (20 CEUs)
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December 7-9,
2012
Friday
Evening, Sat & Sun
Core Asana
Training #2
TUITION: $240 (20 CEUs)
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March 9-11,
2012
Friday
Evening, Sat & Sun
Sadhana
Retreat:
Yoga Sutras, Threads of Consciousness
TUITION: $240
(20 CEUs)
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TEACHING
METHODOLOGY
with Deva Parnell (both weekends required)
SAVE $50...
Add this module to
the Core Curriculum Package.
DISCOUNT TUITION: $334 |
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
with Marlysa Sullivan
SAVE $25...
Paid in full one month before start date.
DISCOUNT TUITION: $400 |
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR
500-HOUR CERTIFICATION:
- 200-hour Yoga Alliance registered
certification
- CPR Training see
workshops
- 95 hours Electives see
workshops
- Develop and teach a workshop or series of
classes (Provide overview & lesson plans.)
- 100 hours teaching experience
500-HOUR
REGISTRATION FEE: $50 |
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WORKSHOP
CANCELLATION
POLICY
Refunds issued later than one month
before the workshop start date will be charged a $50 cancellation fee.
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