200Hr RYT Training that includes Suspension Yoga™
Basic RYT Training Dates: Mar 3rd – Apr 30th, 2017
Suspension Yoga™ Trainings: May 19th – 22nd

 

COURSE SUMMARY

Become a certified yoga instructor in a learning and supportive environment. Our instructors will provide you with more than enough information to make sure you feel confident about going out into the world to teach your own classes. This unique course curriculum consists of a comprehensive 200-Hour Canadian Yoga Alliance Accredited program, that combines traditional yogic philosophies and techniques with the contemporary strategies and aerial techniques of Suspension Yoga™. The training focuses on providing teacher-trainees with an enhanced skill set that will equip them to expertly address the many interests and changing needs of a rapidly evolving yoga culture while also providing the established practitioner the opportunity to expand their horizon and take their practice to flight!

At The Flying Yogi, we strive to support our trainees with teaching opportunities when possible and encourage them to share  the power and magic of  yoga within their communities.

 

Program Overview

Students participating in this RYT Training will receive a strong foundation in Suspension Yoga™, Ashtanga Yoga, Anatomy, Alignment, Adjustments and Modifications, Yoga Philosophy & Iconography and Meditation. Basic knowledge of other important modalities such as: Yin Yoga, Restorative, Partner Yoga and Chair Yoga, will also be taught.

The Flying Yogi School is a Canadian Yoga Alliance accredited training facility. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be certified as RYTs at the 200-Hour level and qualify for Canadian Yoga Alliance certification.

Class Schedule
Friday: 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm
Sundays: 12:30 – 6:30 pm

Tuition

Full Course: $3250
Deposit $500 deposit upon acceptance of your online application
Flexible Monthly Payment Plans are available.

SUSPENSION YOGA™
Jan. 20th – 23rd or May 19th – 22nd, 2017
9:30 am – 6:30 pm

Suspension Yoga™ enhances asana practice by adding comfortable support to new dimensions of mindful movement. Instructor-trainees of The Suspension Yoga™ Teacher Training will learn fundamental tools and accredited formulas needed to teach group suspension classes in a safe, creative and fun environment. This course outlines both grounded and aerial exercises with multi-dimensional variations and grading principles making it possible for practitioners of all levels to advance their asana practice in the areas of inversions, arm balances, head stands, backbends, hip openers and more. Strong emphasis is placed on integration of proper form, support, stabilization, and safety. Read more

 

YOGA ANATOMY
Fridays 6:30 – 9:30 pm

Learn to mindfully relate your anatomical knowledge to your yoga practice as taught by Leslie Kaminoff. This module introduces students to the fundamentals of human anatomy and the way it relates to a safe, complete and breath centered yoga practice.1. Breathing – covered from anatomical, energetic and philosophical points of view; 2. Spine – its structure, function, evolution and how it relates to breathing in particular and to yoga practice in general; 3. Articular anatomy – arms, legs, hands, feet and how it all ties together with the breath and the spine.

REQUIRED READING: Yoga Anatomy 2nd Edition by Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Mathews (available for purchase at the studio for $26.50 + tx.)

 

ISHTA DEVATAS: YOGA DEITIES & ARCHETYPES
Sundays March 12th & 19th, 4:00-6:30 pm

Connect with your Ishta Devatas (Archetypes) in Yoga by relating the symbolism of Hindu and Buddhist deities to the archetypes that live within us. Through their myths, we’ll uncover hidden symbolisms and learn ways to work with them as part of a non-dualistic yogic practice. Discover how knowing and working with your archetypes can profoundly shift you, especially during moments of life transitions, and how these ancient teachings have practical relevance to your life, bringing peace of mind and uncovering our underlying common spirit. The Deities we will cover are: Saraswati, Durga, Kali, Lakshmi, Ganesha, Hanuman, Shiva, Buddha  and the two Taras.

ASSIGNMENT: Teacher trainees will be asked to visit and participate in a spiritual ceremony at both a  Buddhist and Hindu or Sikh temple of their choosing and submit a brief essay of their impressions.

 

Yin / Restorative Yoga with Lisa Tai
Sunday March 26th, 12:30 – 6:30 pm

This course will define the important distinctions and benefits between passive versus active yoga with Restorative and Yin Yoga.  Subject matter covered will include basic postures from both styles, use of props, sequencing, creating an environment, verbal cuing, how to touch, provide assistance and make adjustments as well as creative combinations of Yin/Restorative and Restorative with Thai Massage.

 

Chair Yoga and Use of Props with Beatrix Montanile
Sunday April 9th, 12:30 – 6:30 pm


Chair Yoga is a gentle style of yoga that can be performed from both seated and standing positions while also incorporating the breathing and mind-body benefits of a traditional yoga class. This methodology is suitable for anyone confined to long hours of sitting as well as those with mobility issues.

Chair Yoga is a gentle style of yoga that can be performed from both seated and standing positions while also incorporating the breathing and mind-body benefits of a traditional yoga class and is suitable for anyone confined to long hours of sitting as well as those with mobility issues.

Also explored will be the variety of ways that walls, blocks, bolsters and straps can be used for finding support, stability and longevity within a yoga pose.

 

Giving Adjustments
Saturday & Sunday, April 15th – 16th
Put your knowledge of pose, breath and philosophy into service! As teachers, we can often help our students by effectively guiding their body, their energy and their minds. We will take time to understand some basic anatomical and energetic aims of each posture before learning hands-on techniques to guide students towards comfort and stillness.

Modifications for every posture will be explored. Highlighted postures will include: Backbends, Handstands, Seated Twists, Standing Fundamental poses and Inversions.

 

Partner / Acro Yoga with Alex Paredes
Sunday April 23rd, 12:30 – 6:30 pm

In this training you will learn to incorporate Partner Yoga poses into your classes and/or create basic practices for two using the principles of safety, grounding, balance, trust and touch. You will also learn to fly with the basics of Acro-Yoga, principles of bone stacking and counter balancing.Partner Yoga brings two or more people joining together to deepen the impact and experience of a yoga practice. The primary component that differentiates partner yoga from traditional yoga, is touch. We touch and are touched by others in a safe and playful way in order to build trust, which allows us to open to greater depths in our bodies and in our practice.

 

Teaching Modality
Sunday April 30th, 12:30 – 6:30 pm
• oral book review & asana presentations demonstrating proper use of props, cueing, structuring and sequencing.
• Making the transition from student to teacher – student/teacher relations, ethics and etiquette.
• Business Acumen: strategies for achieving both a spiritual and financially successful career in yoga.

 

PRACTICUMS:
Practicums are an important component of the learning process and absolutely essential to the successful completion of this course.  They are designed to integrate what is learned inside the classroom with experience in real life circumstances.  

Practicum Requirements are: Attend 4 different yoga studios and submit a written report on each; 15 hours of assisting and/or practice teaching; 9 logged hours of self-practice, daily journaling of  yoga, pranayama and meditation practice;  a 1000 word essay and a 15 minute oral review on a book about yoga (select from the READING LIST or of your choice).

Required Reading: (to be read before completion of the Course)
1. Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice by TKV Desikachar
2. Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff

*All practicum requirements, assignments and exams deemed necessary by any of the faculty members over the duration of this course must be completed in order to graduate.

Faculty Members
Beatrix Montanile, O.J. Fidelino, Alex Paredes, Lisa Tai

Payment Options & Payment Plans:

• Bank Drafts made out to The Flying Yogi
• online payments with all credit cards
• eTransfers sent to info@theflyingyogi.ca
• Flexible interest-free Payment Plans are available – contact the studio for more information.

Cancellation & Refund Policies
Deposits are non-refundable unless The Flying Yogi studio cancels the course, in which case registrants are eligible for a full refund. Requests to make any registration changes must be submitted by email with “Cancellation Request” in the title bar, no later than 21 days prior to course commencement. Requests made less than 21 days before the course date are subject to a $150 cancelation or rescheduling fee.   Transfer Fee: Registrants may elect to transfer their course to someone else for an additional $50 fee.

All Registrants must successfully complete all assignments and attend all classes and have paid balance in full in order to graduate. In the event of an absence, no refunds or credits, whether partial or whole, will be provided to any such registrant unless written proof of illness on physician’s letterhead is provided. Participants interested in qualifying for certification may have the option to make up for missed time after the course through additional assignments, paid private sessions or a paid review of the class at the next 200 Hour T.T.  The best recourse will rest on the decision of faculty members.

For out of town participants – Please contact the studio to arrange affordable accommodations within walking distance of the studio.

*Faculty members and schedules are subject to change due to unforseeable circumstances.

                  The Flying Yogi is accredited through Canadian Yoga Alliance.

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