LEVEL 1 : A 200HR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM
Yoga Teacher Training
PROSPECTUS 2017
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Level 1 (200hr) Yoga Teacher Training
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ave you thought about training to be a yoga teacher, but worried you weren’t fit or flexible enough?
At Adore Yoga, we believe that yoga is for everybody. You’re never too old, too big or too inflexible to practice yoga in ways that are safe and effective. Because there is great diversity in the wider community, it’s important that the yoga teaching community reflects that diversity. That’s why we welcome applications from people of all body types and ages – yoga isn’t just for the young and bendy! Because of its emphasis on accessibility and adaptation, this course is ideal for members of the caring professions who want to learn how to integrate the tools of yoga into their current workplace. I’d like to invite you to extend yourself, both personally and professionally. When you train to be a Yoga Teacher with Adore Yoga, you will discover the deep satisfaction of helping others improve their health, find greater meaning and experience profound self-love. You’ll also be joining a community of like-minded people, dedicated to practicing and sharing yoga in ways that are inspirational and accessible. We’re looking forward to welcoming you!
Nikola Adore Yoga Founder BA(Hons), Dip Health (Yoga), Grad Dip (Couns), Dip (Shiatsu), E-RYT, AAYT, IAYT
“A very supportive and comfortable learning atmosphere. Feeling very inspired to learn MORE!” —Mel Gagnon
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This course will change the way you think about yoga. It’s time to embark on a journey of discovery that will deepen your connection to self and give you the skills to share yoga with people of all ages, sizes and abilities. This Level 1 200hr training is the first step on your journey as a yoga teacher. This high quality, small group training is unique in it’s emphasis on accessibility and adaptation.
Do you want to add yoga to your professional tool-box?
Do you have a strong calling to help other people?
If you answered ‘yes’ to these questions, you are ready to join the Adore Yoga Level 1 200hr Yoga Teacher Teacher Training.
Is this the right course for you?
Perhaps you’re already working in the helping professions and want to explore new ways to serve your clients. Maybe you simply feel the call to share the benefits you’ve received from yoga with others. This course will give you the tools to share yoga in creative and meaningful ways. You’ll also experience powerful self-transformation – it’s a wonderful journey!
This course is ideal for people who want to add yoga to their current professional skill-set as a life coach, counselor, naturopath, psychologist, teacher, parent, physiotherapist and other traditional medicine practitioners.
Do you care more about how yoga makes you feel than how it makes you look? We don’t expect you to be able to do perfect poses! This course is about the way yoga helps us grow, heal and develop as human beings. If you can’t touch your toes, you’ll be in good company!
Have you been practicing yoga for at least six months? While we don’t emphasise physical accomplishment, it is important that you have some previous experience of yoga. We welcome students who have practiced all styles and traditions of yoga.
Are you looking for a community of like-minded people?
Our teachers, students and neighbours are part of our vibrant Sangha, a supportive community where you will find connection and friendship.
Do you want to share yoga in a personalised way? This course goes beyond preparing you to teach cookie-cutter yoga classes and teaches you how personalize yoga to work one-on-one and in small group classes. www.adoreyoga.com 1300 844 693
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Level 1 (200hr) Yoga Teacher Training
Yoga Teacher Training Course Details This empowering yoga teacher training doesn’t focus on how to do complicated poses. We’ll teach you how to make postures do-able for students of all ages, sizes and abilities. We won’t encourage you to do every posture perfectly. We’ll support you to love and live with the body you’re in (and do the same for your students). From poses and breathing techniques to meditation and yoga philosophy, you’ll discover the true purpose and practice of yoga and how to adapt it to help others. That makes it ideal for people working in the helping professions who want to add yoga to their tool-box.
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Rather than learning the ‘right way’ to do a particular exercise and memorizing set routines, you will be learning to work collaboratively with students to create individualised solutions. It’s the way yoga teaching was meant to be.
WHEN
Sundays, 10.30am – 6.30pm
12 February – 20 August 2017
PLEASE NOTE: This course cannot be taken by distance learning.
WHERE Adore Yoga, 62A Avenue Road, Mosman, Sydney 2088 NSW Australia
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ACCREDITATION This course is Yoga Alliance accredited and upon successful completion you can apply for RYT200 recognition. That will allow you to obtain insurance and work as a yoga teacher. At Adore Yoga, we believe that all 200hr courses are foundational training only. We strongly recommend that yoga teachers continue their education after graduation and embark on a lifelong journey of learning and discovery.
2017 Prospectus
Why study with Adore Yoga? ADORE YOGA HAVE BEEN LEADERS IN YOGA TEACHER TRAINING FOR OVER 12 YRS SMALL GROUP LEARNING (MAX 8 STUDENTS) SENIOR, EXPERIENCED TEACHERS FULLY ACCREDITED BY YOGA ALLIANCE PATHWAY TO FULL YOGA AUSTRALIA AND AAYT ACCREDITATION HIGHEST QUALITY TRAINING
COURSE STRUCTURE The course is delivered on Sundays, 10.30am – 6.30pm from 12 Feb – 20 Aug, plus teaching practice outside of class hours. You will receive a total of 180 face to face training hours and will be expected to commit to a minimum of 20hrs home study.
CURRICULUM
This course goes way beyond teaching yoga poses. The curriculum is rich with philosophy, meditation, breathing techniques, anatomy and, above all, applied yoga that makes this powerful practice accessible to everyone.
Introduction to the History & Practice of Yoga
You will learn the fascinating history of the evolution of yoga from ancient times to the modern era. Far from being a dusty history lesson, this is a vibrant enquiry into the living traditions of yoga.
The Subtle Energetic Body
According to yoga, we are much more than the physical body. There are many subtle layers of being
that influence the way we feel, think and act. You’ll learn about the ‘invisible’ anatomy of yoga that includes body, mind and spirit.
Introduction to Yoga Philosophy
How does the ancient philosophy of yoga apply to the way we live today? What can we learn from the yogic sages to help us live healthy, happy lives? We’ll explore the most influential texts in yoga and discover how this ancient wisdom can transform the way we think and feel.
Anatomy & Physiology
We take a practical, no-nonsense approach to anatomy. Over 5 sessions, you will learn how the human body orks in ways that are practical, fun and 100% relevant to the practice of yoga. The first thing you’ll learn is that no two bodies are the same and, because of that, there is no ‘one size fits all’ yoga. This is not your ordinary A&P course!
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Level 1 (200hr) Yoga Teacher Training Curriculum Continued
The Foundations of Asana Practice There’s much more to yoga poses than making a shape with the body. This introduction to asana (yoga postures) teaches you the critical foundations that will help you and your students move with ease, steadiness and purpose. From energetic locks (bandhas) to safe alignment, you’ll learn the key principles that will make you a safe and effective teacher.
Yoga Asana Training
You’ll learn a series of poses that have been chosen for their accessibility, effectiveness and safety. We’ll be exploring not just the physical alignment of the poses, but also the energetic qualities, benefits, contraindications and multiple adaptations. Yoga poses can and should be modified to meet the needs of each individual student and these training sessions will show you how to choose the right poses, and the right modifications, to suit each student. You’ll learn a wide variety of poses, including standing, seated, forward bending, backward bending, kneeling, lateral bending, balancing, twisting, supine and inverted postures.
Pranayama
While many yoga classes focus on the physical postures, the breath is always at the heart of yoga. Pranayama, the art of yogic breathing, can have a transformative effect on your health and wellbeing. Consisting of a number of specialized breathing techniques, pranayama harnesses your vital energy to create vibrant health and balance. You’ll learn to practice and teach several key techniques, as well as learning about the foundational principles of pranayama.
Sequencing and Class Planning
Now you’ve learned some yoga techniques, how do you put them together to make a class?
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You’ll discover the important principles of sequencing that will make your classes interesting, enjoyable, safe and effective. You’ll also enjoy hands on practice in creating classes and short courses.
Meditation – philosophy and techniques
Numerous studies have confirmed the benefits of meditation. From reducing stress to improving physical health, meditation is a powerful practice. You’ll learn a number of simple techniques that you
can share with your students to help them achieve calm, balance and deeper self-awareness.
Adjusting and Therapeutic Modifications
No two bodies are alike. Yoga is infinitely adaptable and this part of the course will show you how to work with students with a variety of physical conditions and restrictions. A practical, hands on training, you’ll learn how to confidently and safely adjust students to help them experience the full benefits of each yoga pose.
Curriculum Continued
2017 Prospectus Introduction to Ayurveda Ayurveda, yoga’s sister science, is India’s ancient system of healing. In this session you will learn how to determine your own Ayurvedic ‘constitution’ and how the way you eat, practice yoga and live can be tailored to support your unique constitution. You’ll also discover how Ayurveda can help you to manage a range of health conditions and how to incorporate the principles of Ayurveda into your yoga teaching.
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Transformative Yoga Facilitation
is as important as teaching and participating, as this is where you learn about Teacher-student dynamics, real-life modifications and best-practice when it comes to communicating, facilitating and supporting students. You will also get to assist professional teachers and start teaching parts of the classes as you gain more knowledge and confidence.
Ethical Business Practice
Will you be teaching friends and family at home? Will you be adding yoga to your existing services? Are you doing this for personal learning or to make a living? Do you want to open up a yoga centre? How do you balance the need to make a living with ethical practice? How do you promote your services as a yoga Teacher? We’ll answer all these questions and more in this session designed to get you up and running with the basics of doing business as a yoga Teacher.
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Being a yoga Teacher is much more than demonstrating the poses. You are an educator. That means you must understand how to communicate effectively with your students. You’ll learn simple techniques for communicating in ways that really get connect with your students, helping them to learn and develop. You’ll also learn basic teaching methodologies that will help you work with students with different learning styles. This session also includes an exploration of ethics and the teacher-student relationship, important subjects for any yoga Teacher.
Assistant Facilitation and Observation
This is where you get to put your new knowledge into practice! You will undertake at least 20hrs of assistant facilitation and observation in professional yoga classes. Observing yoga classes
Personal Mentoring
Yoga was traditionally taught one to one, with master teachers sharing the wisdom of their tradition with students in a highly individualized way. We uphold this tradition at Adore Yoga by providing two personal mentoring sessions during your training. YOU decide how these sessions evolve. Perhaps you want to create a personal practice for yourself. Maybe there’s an aspect of yoga that you want some clarification on. This is your special time with your teacher to take your learning in the direction you choose.
“This entire course was very interesting and both Nikola and Joan were fully supportive. I feel I learned so much but at the same time it made me realize that there is so much more to learn! I’d be happy to continue my study through Adore yoga and I can recommend it wholeheartedly.” —Noemi Tuba
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COURSE FACULTY
You will be learning from some of the most experienced yoga teachers and health professionals in Australia.
Nikola Ellis
Founder and Principal Teacher at Adore Yoga, Nikola Ellis has been immersed in yoga for over 20 years. A certified Level 3 teacher (Yoga Australia) and an ERYT500 teacher (Yoga Alliance) and member of the AAYT (Australian Association of Yoga Therapists) and the IAYT (International Association of Yoga Therapists), she has studied yoga, meditation and yoga therapy with leading international teachers including TKV Desikachar, Judith Lasater, Donna Farhi, Ganesh Mohan, and Saraswathi Vasudevan. For the past decade, Nikola has specialised in yoga therapy and teacher training, using her wealth of experience to bring the philosophy and practice of yoga vividly to life. Nikola honours the principles of Viniyoga, giving every individual student the practice that best meets their specific needs. She is actively engaged with several non-profits, including Yoga Gives Back, Edo & Jo’s A Sound Life project, Cancer Council NSW and is the founder of the Pink Yoga project that is dedicated to making yoga freely available to women with cancer. Nikola is currently completing a Masters degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
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Joan Miller
Joan Miller is a senior tea cher with over 30 years experienc e in yoga teaching and teacher tra ining. Joan takes yoga back to its aut hentic roots, using the tradition al practices of Hatha Yoga to help her students develop spiritual and ph ysical awareness. Certified by over five internationally rec ognised bodies,and an Accredite d Journey Therapist, Joan is a hig hly qualified, compassionate and ins piring Yoga Teacher, Yoga Therapis t and Reiki Master.
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Brook McCarthy
Tracy Gerza
A graduate of the Qi Yoga 420 hr Teacher Trainin g Diploma, the Adore Yoga Th erapy 300hr Training and Yin Yoga Teacher Training, Tracy em phasizes steadiness, stabilit y and focus rather than ‘perfe ction’, and her students are enco uraged to work at their own pace and listen to their bodies fo r a safe and enjoyable practic e.
Brook McCarthy is creato r of Hustle and Heart, an online ma rketing consultancy and training organisation for wellbeing and creati ve professionals. She’s bee n teaching yoga and meditation int ermittently for 17 years since discov ering these at university where she was studying Comparative Religions. Through business coaching, marke ting consulting and training, Brook enables yoga, wellbein g and creative professionals to be bold in business by embracing their natura l advantages – creativity, self-express ion, and compassion. Brook has a background in public relations and com munications.
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The Adore Yoga Manifesto Yoga is important. It changes lives because it changes our understanding of who we are.
Yoga is accessible to all people regardless of age, body type, ethnicity, gender identification and background. Yoga is more than asana. It’s a rich tradition that brings lasting personal transformation.
Yoga uses many tools, including movement, breath, concentration, healthy lifestyle and mindful action to help us remove the obstacles to a happy and peaceful life. Where possible, learn yoga from experienced, well trained teachers who never stop learning from their own experienced, well trained teachers.
The best yoga style is the one most suited to your individual needs. There is no single system or approach that is right for everybody.
Yoga is safest and most effective when it is adapted to each individual in small groups or one-on-one. Yoga is about relationships: your relationship with yourself, your relationship with the world and your relationship with your true source.
The first principle of raja yoga is Yama - ethical behaviour in relationships. At Adore Yoga, we are guided by our commitment to acting ethically in relationships and strive to be mindful of the consequences of our actions, or inaction, on all beings and the planet itself. www.adoreyoga.com 1300 844 693
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frequently asked questions What kind of yoga do you teach?
Is the course accredited?
This course does not focus on a single style of yoga (ie. Ashtanga, Bikram, Dru, Iyengar etc). Instead, you will learn how to adapt the principles of hatha yoga to meet the needs of a variety of students. This is not one-sizefits-all yoga. We will be drawing from ancient wisdom and cutting edge science to make the benefits of yoga accessible to all. The principal teachers have trained in the lineage of Krishnamacharya, with extensive experience in viniyoga and yoga therapy.
Yes, this course is recognized and fully accredited by Yoga Alliance as a Level 1 (RYT200) training. When you finish the course, you will be eligible to apply to Yoga Alliance for Level 1 yoga teacher certification and, following certification, full professional indemnity insurance.
Who is this course for?
This course is for people who want to share yoga in small groups and private classes. Because the course is focused on accessible yoga, rather than accomplishing advanced poses, we welcome people of all ages, sizes and abilities. It’s also ideal for professionals who want to add yoga to their toolbox, including • Life coaches • Social workers • Massage therapists • Naturopaths • Counselors • Psychologists • Teachers • Acupuncturists • You!
What are the pre-requisites? You DON’T need to be strong, flexible, slender or fit. This is an inclusive training that welcomes all body shapes, sizes and needs. However, six months of yoga experience is necessary before applying.
Are the teachers on the course properly certified?
Adore Yoga has been training yoga teachers for over 12 years. Our teachers are highly qualified experts with many years of practicing and teaching yoga under their belts. The principal faculty has over 50 years of yoga experience behind them and all of our teachers have completed several specialist advanced trainings as well as foundational yoga teacher training. Every teacher is certified and insured.
Can I apply for recognition of prior learning?
No, this course requires you to complete all the training sessions, study and assignments outlined in the prospectus
Where is the course being taught?
This course takes place at Adore Yoga, 62A Avenue Road, Mosman NSW 2085. There is plenty of free all-day on street parking in the area and city buses and ferries stop nearby.
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2017 Prospectus
What will I learn? You’ll gain a thorough grounding in the foundations of yoga. That includes yoga philosophy (including the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Bhagavad Gita), the subtle yoga body (including chakras, nadis and koshas), the basics of Ayurveda (including the doshas and ayurvedic lifestyle), asana (yoga poses), meditation pranayama (yoga breathing), ethics, business skills and anatomy/ physiology.
What support do you provide after the course?
You will be a lifelong member of the Adore Yoga community! You’ll have access to our ongoing training and mentoring/counselling opportunities, discounts on advanced teacher training courses, opportunities to assist in classes, workshops and retreats with Adore Yoga
faculty and priority access to classes at Adore Yoga.
Are there any ‘hidden costs’?
You will need to buy the compulsory texts for each module (approximately 4 books) and it would help you enormously with your studies if you get hold of the recommended texts too. In addition to the course fees, each module requires that you undertake 2 x private 121 mentoring sessions with a senior faculty member and you will pay your teacher $120 at the time of each session (not included in course fee). Otherwise, all of the teaching, notes, materials and refreshments are included in the price of the course.
How big are the classes?
We are only enrolling 8 students in each intake. This ensures high quality of individualised instruction.
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How to Book
Are you ready to learn to share yoga in a small group, caring environment? Sundays 10.30am – 6.30pm 12 February - 20 August 2016 Adore Yoga, 62a Avenue Road, Mosman, NSW 2088
Fees & payment options DEPOSIT Non-Refundable Deposit required to secure booking: $900 SUPER EARLYBIRD Book before 12 November 2016: $3,400 EARLYBIRD Book before 12 January 2017: $3,550 FULL PRICE After 12 January 2017: $3,800 Plus: 2 x $120 Personal Mentoring sessions paid direct to your mentoring teacher. Are you
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personal and professional evolution? Here’s what to do:
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How long have you been practicing yoga?
What styles/traditions of yoga do you practice?
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Declaration The information contained in this form is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I agree to practice yoga safely according to the instructions of the teacher and within my personal limitations.
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