The art of teaching is a yoga in itself, requiring sensitivity, compassion, and understanding, as well as practice and technical knowledge. To be an effective teacher, one must convey the essence of yoga which can only come from the heart, leading to transformation and eventual awakening to our true nature.
A teacher not only knows the principles of alignment and how to articulate them effectively, but must transmit that alchemical agent that captures the essence of yoga. That agent is love. Our program will allow students to be themselves, for only then can we communicate our own playful expression of the heart naturally and with ease.
Our training is based on the Anusara® yoga system, developed by John Friend. "Anusara" means "to be in the Divine flow, or to move from the heart." Using this open-hearted and celebratory method of teaching, in conjunction with precise bio-mechanical principles of alignment, students can connect with their own innate joy and goodness.
WSYC 2010 Yoga Teacher Training
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Our Faculty
Suzie Hurley is the Director of Willow Street Yoga Center's Teacher Training Program, and will be the main teacher. We may have other Certified Anusara® yoga teachers for segments of the program.
Suzie Hurley (E-RYT 500) is the Founder and Director of Willow Street Yoga Center, the largest Anusara® yoga center in the US. She has been teaching yoga since 1981 and has studied with John Friend since 1994. Suzie became one of Anusara® yoga's earliest certified teachers in 1999. Her 31 years of yoga practice also include 16 years of Iyengar study and certification as an Advanced 500-hour Kripalu teacher. She is also a certified Phoenix Rising practitioner and a former member of their Teacher Training faculty. Suzie is known for the joy, humor, warmth, and enthusiasm she brings to training teachers. With passion and inspiration, she creates a safe and sacred space for authentic transformation from students of yoga to teachers of yoga. Over the years, Suzie has trained many who have gone on to make their own high marks as teachers and further pass on the gift of yoga to the world.
Suzie Hurley (E-RYT 500) is the Founder and Director of Willow Street Yoga Center, the largest Anusara® yoga center in the US. She has been teaching yoga since 1981 and has studied with John Friend since 1994. Suzie became one of Anusara® yoga's earliest certified teachers in 1999. Her 31 years of yoga practice also include 16 years of Iyengar study and certification as an Advanced 500-hour Kripalu teacher. She is also a certified Phoenix Rising practitioner and a former member of their Teacher Training faculty. Suzie is known for the joy, humor, warmth, and enthusiasm she brings to training teachers. With passion and inspiration, she creates a safe and sacred space for authentic transformation from students of yoga to teachers of yoga. Over the years, Suzie has trained many who have gone on to make their own high marks as teachers and further pass on the gift of yoga to the world.
Our Program
WSYC's Teacher Training is a nine-month, 108-hour program that meets for 12 hours per weekend from January to October. In combination with our 108-hour Anusara® Yoga Immersion program, it is approved by Yoga Alliance at the 200-hour level for national certification. All hours can be applied toward certification in Anusara® yoga with John Friend. Enrollment is limited to 30 students.
The emphasis of this program is learning to teach the poses in the Anusara® yoga method, which includes heart-oriented language and Universal Principles of Alignment. It is a comprehensive training for Anusara® yoga teachers to fine-tune their teaching skills and understanding, and for experienced students who want to pursue teaching. The YTT prepares participants to teach over 60 fundamental poses. Each weekend focuses on a specific group of poses, analyzing in-depth the art of teaching these poses safely and effectively.
Teaching Methodology includes
- The Seat of the Teacher
- Connecting to the Heart of the Student
- Setting up for Class-Creating Sacred Space
- The Art of Centering
- Themes and Heart Language
- Putting Attitude into Action
- Conscious Communication Skills
- Class Structure
- Observation: Teaching to what you see
- Instructing with the Breath
- Creating Class Plans
- Teaching Multi-Level and Level Specific classes
- Practice Teaching - lots of it!
- Professional Practice and Ethics
Course Content
- Apprenticing and Observation
- The Art of Centering
- Warm-ups and Preparatory Poses
- Weaving Heart-Centered Themes into Asana
Technique
- Modifications for Injuries and Special Populations
- Anusara Therapeutic Applications
- Sequencing and Teaching Progressively
- The Art of Demonstration
- Common Misalignments; Verbal and Physical
Adjustments
- Anatomy and Physiology as Related to Asanas
- Basic Restorative Poses and Relaxation
- Teaching Pranayama and Meditation
- Practice Teaching
- Yogic Philosophy
- Right Livelihood: The Business of Teaching Yoga
Our program includes teaching skills, practice teaching, written homework assignments, assigned readings and quizzes. Students finish our training with a strong foundation in the philosophy of yoga and skill in seeing and adjusting poses. They also develop an ability to articulate instructions clearly and succinctly, and language skills that inspire students to celebrate life with passion and joy.
The emphasis of this program is learning to teach the poses in the Anusara® yoga method, which includes heart-oriented language and Universal Principles of Alignment. It is a comprehensive training for Anusara® yoga teachers to fine-tune their teaching skills and understanding, and for experienced students who want to pursue teaching. The YTT prepares participants to teach over 60 fundamental poses. Each weekend focuses on a specific group of poses, analyzing in-depth the art of teaching these poses safely and effectively.
Teaching Methodology includes
- The Seat of the Teacher
- Connecting to the Heart of the Student
- Setting up for Class-Creating Sacred Space
- The Art of Centering
- Themes and Heart Language
- Putting Attitude into Action
- Conscious Communication Skills
- Class Structure
- Observation: Teaching to what you see
- Instructing with the Breath
- Creating Class Plans
- Teaching Multi-Level and Level Specific classes
- Practice Teaching - lots of it!
- Professional Practice and Ethics
Course Content
- Apprenticing and Observation
- The Art of Centering
- Warm-ups and Preparatory Poses
- Weaving Heart-Centered Themes into Asana
Technique
- Modifications for Injuries and Special Populations
- Anusara Therapeutic Applications
- Sequencing and Teaching Progressively
- The Art of Demonstration
- Common Misalignments; Verbal and Physical
Adjustments
- Anatomy and Physiology as Related to Asanas
- Basic Restorative Poses and Relaxation
- Teaching Pranayama and Meditation
- Practice Teaching
- Yogic Philosophy
- Right Livelihood: The Business of Teaching Yoga
Our program includes teaching skills, practice teaching, written homework assignments, assigned readings and quizzes. Students finish our training with a strong foundation in the philosophy of yoga and skill in seeing and adjusting poses. They also develop an ability to articulate instructions clearly and succinctly, and language skills that inspire students to celebrate life with passion and joy.
Schedule
January 30-31
February 20-21
March 20-21
April 17-18
May 15-16
July 17-18
August 28-29
Sept. 25-26
Oct. 30-31
Time & Place
All sessions will be held at our Silver Spring location
Sat. & Sun: 12:15-3:15 pm, 4:30-7:30pm
Attendance is mandatory for all weekends.
February 20-21
March 20-21
April 17-18
May 15-16
July 17-18
August 28-29
Sept. 25-26
Oct. 30-31
Time & Place
All sessions will be held at our Silver Spring location
Sat. & Sun: 12:15-3:15 pm, 4:30-7:30pm
Attendance is mandatory for all weekends.
Pre-Requisites
- An Anusara® yoga Immersion Program--
100-hour minimum-at Willow Street Yoga or elsewhere with a certified Anusara® yoga teacher. Applicants must be able to correctly answer the Immersion graduate quizzes on the physical and philosophical aspects of Anusara® yoga.
- Minimum regular home practice of one hour, at least four times per week, for one year, and continuing throughout the program.
- Completion of at least two class sessions of Anusara® Yoga II or above.
- Minimum of 1.5 years study and practice of Anusara® yoga (or by teacher's permission).
- Excellent studentship, demonstrated through words and actions.
- A sincere desire to learn, grow, and awaken to the heart of your Being.
100-hour minimum-at Willow Street Yoga or elsewhere with a certified Anusara® yoga teacher. Applicants must be able to correctly answer the Immersion graduate quizzes on the physical and philosophical aspects of Anusara® yoga.
- Minimum regular home practice of one hour, at least four times per week, for one year, and continuing throughout the program.
- Completion of at least two class sessions of Anusara® Yoga II or above.
- Minimum of 1.5 years study and practice of Anusara® yoga (or by teacher's permission).
- Excellent studentship, demonstrated through words and actions.
- A sincere desire to learn, grow, and awaken to the heart of your Being.
Tuition
Application deadline is Jan. 6, 2010.
Total Cost: $2,300
- $500 deposit is due with application; $1,800 balance is due January 13, 2010.
- Early Bird Discount (save $200!): if you apply and are accepted early, and pay in full by November 30, 2009, the balance due is $1,600.
Alternative Payment Plan
- $500 deposit due with application by
January 13, 2010.
- 1st payment: $800 due February 3, 2010.
- 2nd payment: $550 due May 5, 2010.
- 3rd payment: $550 due August 4, 2010.
Total Cost: $2,300
- $500 deposit is due with application; $1,800 balance is due January 13, 2010.
- Early Bird Discount (save $200!): if you apply and are accepted early, and pay in full by November 30, 2009, the balance due is $1,600.
Alternative Payment Plan
- $500 deposit due with application by
January 13, 2010.
- 1st payment: $800 due February 3, 2010.
- 2nd payment: $550 due May 5, 2010.
- 3rd payment: $550 due August 4, 2010.
Registration
To register, please complete an application form (available at WSYC, or can be downloaded from www.willowstreetyoga.com) and send in with a $500 deposit by January 6, 2010.
Send: Attention 2010 YTT
WSYC, 6930 Carroll Ave, Suite 100
Takoma Park MD 20912
Once the applicant is accepted, she or he will receive required materials and information. Anyone not accepted into the program will have their deposit returned.
Refund Policy
There is a $300 non-refundable administrative fee. Refunds will be given according to the following schedule: before the first weekend, 100%; before the second weekend, 70%; before the third weekend, 50%; before the fourth weekend, 25%. There are no refunds given after the fourth weekend.
Send: Attention 2010 YTT
WSYC, 6930 Carroll Ave, Suite 100
Takoma Park MD 20912
Once the applicant is accepted, she or he will receive required materials and information. Anyone not accepted into the program will have their deposit returned.
Refund Policy
There is a $300 non-refundable administrative fee. Refunds will be given according to the following schedule: before the first weekend, 100%; before the second weekend, 70%; before the third weekend, 50%; before the fourth weekend, 25%. There are no refunds given after the fourth weekend.
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