You Do Yoga 2012 Taoist and Yin Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training Certification Program Cincinnati Ohio

Sept. 21, 2011 - PRLog -- Taoist and Yin Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training Certification Program Cincinnati Ohio http://www.youdoyoga.com/Teacher_Training.html

We believe that to most effectively and safely practice or teach yoga, one must understand certain fundamental principles of anatomy.  There are so many different traditions and types of yoga, it is not possible to cover them all - and it can sometimes be difficult to discern the underlying unity.  Our view is that it does not matter what style of yoga you may practice, what we all have in common is a human body.  We will first develop an understanding of physical anatomy and form a common language for our discussions.  We will then learn to apply the fundamentals of anatomy to our personal practice and our teaching, including the important role of individual anatomical differences.  We will learn this first through the study of Yin Yoga, as the simple postures and slow pace will allow us the necessary time for posture analysis and discussion.  We will then carry this on to the study of yang movement sequences that are a great way to begin your practice and teaching of more dynamic yoga styles.

We will develop your understanding and your teaching from a functional perspective, meaning that our focus will be not aesthetic appearance or superficial alignment, but rather the actual intended effect of the technique and how to best produce that effect for each unique practitioner.  Without the common ground of anatomical understanding this is not possible, but with practical understanding of anatomy the function of the techniques and their application becomes clear.  We will discuss the theory of exercise and it's relevance to yoga asanas. We will experience the function of a diverse array of techniques through direct personal experience.

We will become comfortable teaching students with varied levels of ability and experience.  In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna says there are as many paths to God as there are people.  Each student you encounter will need something different from you as a teacher.  If there is one message that we will carry throughout our training it is that every individual's yoga practice is ultimately unique, and the teacher's function is to guide the student's practice in order to help lead them to their own direct experience of their personal truth. 

We will learn to practice and teach fundamental techniques of meditation. We will differentiate between two types of meditation: techniques used for relaxation or stress reduction, and techniques used for personal and spiritual evolution. We will first learn to practice and teach meditation techniques that are very simple and easy to teach to beginners. We will then explore subtle anatomy, the energetic system of the body, including chakras and meridians, and discuss the "bigger picture" of karma and reincarnation. We hope to clarify some of the confusion that can arise from studying any one tradition. We will put our theories into practice in asana, pranayama, and meditation sessions.

We will become familiar with the essential scriptures and philosophical texts of yoga.  We believe that the most important information about the yogic sciences are contained in just a few ancient texts.  Many contemporary authors write 'new' books that are essentially a paraphrase of the wisdom presented in these sacred writings, and often their personal biases can obscure the original message. Not to say that there are not some very good modern texts, but we can read a few hundred modern books trying to sort out these truths, or we can work to really understand a few seminal works. We shall do the latter.

We will prepare you for the realities of teaching yoga as a profession. This does not just mean that you will be certified, that's the easy part.... It means you will be able to teach effectively in any setting that you choose, to any student seeking your guidance. It means you will be able to find or create job opportunities, and effectively negotiate the compensation you deserve for being properly trained. It means you will be ready to go out into the real world and teach real students a practice that really helps them, and that requires an understanding that we will have to work hard for. 
It will be worth it.  

Tentative Schedule and Format:

12 Weekend Sessions, Total Contact Hours Each Session = 16

January 6, 7, 8
January 20, 21, 22
February 3, 4, 5
February 17, 18, 19
March 2, 3, 4
March16, 17, 18
March 30, 31, April 1
April 13, 14, 15
April 27, 28, 29
May 4, 5, 6
May 18, 19, 20
June 1, 2, 3

Fridays (Tentatively scheduled for 6-9pm) = 3 Contact Hours
Friday evenings will begin with an overview of the weekend's events, a led practice, and lecture and discussion covering a variety of topics in the curriculum.  Friday evening we will introduce key anatomical or philosophical concepts that will be elaborated upon over the weekend.  

Saturdays (Tentatively scheduled for 9:30am-Noon and 1-6pm) = 7.5 Contact Hours
Saturdays will begin with an hour of Asana practice.  We will then have about 90 minutes for lecture, posture analysis, and practice teaching.  Following lunch we will continue the morning's activities.  On some Saturdays we will be holding workshops that will cover certain aspects of the teacher training curriculum but may also be open to the public. We will end most Saturdays with a Yoga practice exclusively for trainees and time for questions and discussion.  

Sundays (Tentatively scheduled for Noon-5:30pm) = 5.5 Contact Hours
Sundays will begin with meditation, followed by lectures on anatomy, philosophy, or ethics and lifestyle of yoga.  We will close each weekend with a 90 minute led Yin Yoga practice and guided meditation practice that covers portions of our training curriculum, and will also be open to the public.

Required resources provided for you upon payment of your deposit:

An unlimited class pass to all You Do Yoga's regularly scheduled weekly passes from the time of your deposit until the end of training (value = $400+)

- Motoyama Meridian Exercises Book (value = $20)


- Paul Grilley DVD 3-pack (Anatomy for Yoga, Yin Yoga, Chakra Theory and Meditation (value = $112)

Other YDYTT Required books to be purchased by the trainee:


-Yinsights by Bernie Clark

-Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga v.1 - by Ray Long


Any translation or edition:
-Tao Te Ching 
-Hatha Yoga Pradipika
-Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
-Bhagavad Gita
Note: We will study these 4 scriptures during our training.  We would like each trainee to choose from among the many translations available for two reasons:
#1 = You should find one that resonates with you as a unique individual.
#2 = If we all have slightly different versions we will have a diversity of perspectives to consider, and are less likely to become trapped in the semantics of any single translator.


Not at all required, but depending upon individual interest, highly recommended:
Yin Yoga - Paul Grilley
Anything by Dr. Hiroshi Motoyama
Moving into Stillness - Erich Schiffman
Autobiography of a Yogi - Paramahansa Yogananda
Ashtanga Yoga DVDs or book - David Swenson
Energy Medicine by James Oschmann
Anatomy of Hatha Yoga by David Coulter
Taoist Yoga DVDs by Paulie Zink
Dance of Shiva DVD by Andrey Lappa




Cost Includes unlimited class pass from time deposit is paid through the end of the training, and above specified materials (Total value = over $500)

Non-Refundable deposit required to reserve your spot = $600


Payments Due 1st of each month January thru May 2012: $300
Payment plan: Total cost = $2100

OR

Total Cost if paid in full by November 1st 2011= $2000

Enrollment is by acceptance only. You must speak with the director of teacher training.
Contact Matt Eshleman
by phone: 513.258.2002
or email: Matt@YouDoYoga.com

Matt Eshleman is the Director of Teacher Training for You Do Yoga, and is an 
Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance.

You Do Yoga is a Registered Yoga School with the Yoga Alliance.

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