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The Namaste Yoga Teacher
Training Program was the first school in the state
of Michigan to be registered with the Yoga Alliance. The school provides
a program that includes in-depth understanding of the basic concepts of
yoga beyond those offered in regular classes followed by practice and
student teaching for those students interested in developing a teaching
practice. Upon successful completion of the program, the
graduate is eligible for national registration through the Yoga Alliance
which entitles the graduate to be recognized nationally as a Registered Yoga
Teacher (RYT). If you are interested in deepening your yoga
practice and experiencing a transformational process, call Linda K. Makowski, E-RYT,
program director at (248) 399-9642 to request a packet of information
and an application.
Curriculum
Eligibility
Tuition
Refunds
Application
Procedure and Tuition Payments
Dates
Program Outline
CURRICULUM
Namaste is a Registered Yoga
School (RYS) with the Yoga Alliance since 2000, the first program to be
registered with the Yoga Alliance in the state of Michigan.
Namaste meets the requirements of the Yoga Alliance for the 200
Hour Teacher Training Program. Namaste Yoga Teacher Training
Program is under review to receive a license with the State of Michigan
as a vocational school.
ELIGIBILITY
One year of regular yoga practice is required. Example: A practice
of 2-3 times per week either at home practice or in a led class.
DATES
January 10, 2010 - May,30 -
2010
TUITION
$2600.00
Full payment is due before the start of the training. Payment plan
information is available with the information packet.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
A full packet of information including an application, enrollment form
and payment plan option are available by contacting the director (248)
399-9642 or emailing Namaste Yoga. A $100 application fee is
required and applied to the tuition. Prospective students are asked to contact Linda K. Makowski, E-RYT
program director, prior to application. (248) 399-9642
Applications for the January 2010 session are accepted beginning
September 1, 2009.
TUITION PAYMENTS
Payment options are available.
REFUNDS
Full refund three days prior to
start of the training less a $25 processing fee. All requests for refunds must be
received in writing. Tuition is non-transferable and may not be applied
to future enrollment.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Foundation
The curriculum meets the new requirements of the Yoga Alliance 200 hour program.
The study of yoga-related history, philosophy and literature will be
covered through the classic texts. Students will engage in the
exploration of the yoga sutras from an experiential perspective.
Teaching methodology, the language of teaching, sequencing yoga postures
in the constructing of a class and and the application of anatomy to the
yoga practice will be covered in this section. The sister science
of Ayurveda, an exploration of the chakras, Anatomy for the Yoga
Teacher, Yoga for the Emotional Body, will be covered by
guest teachers.
The format will include small
and large group discussion of assigned readings, classroom
demonstrations, experiential exercises, completing written assignments,
quizzes, and a final written exam.
Students will learn and practice meditation, asana, and pranayama
in every session. Students are encouraged and supported to
continue a daily personal practice and keep a personal journal.
The core of this part of the program will be offered on Sunday sessions
from 12:30 PM to 6:30 PM and five immersion weekends.
Practice
and Student
Teaching
This portion of the Teacher Training program
will focus on practice and student teaching individually and in groups.
Students will select a
mentor that will guide them through student teaching requirements.
The student teacher will assist/facilitate public classes with their
mentor. The student teacher will begin to teach on a limited, supervised
basis. Students will also complete a karma yoga requirement teaching a
population who may otherwise not have the opportunity to experience the
yoga practice.
Upon the
successful completion of the program, the student will be
eligible for registration as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with the
Yoga Alliance.
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