The Eight Limbs of Yoga:

Yama (social ethics to live in harmony with others)

Niyama (personal ethics to live a balanced life)

Asana (postures to build strength and flexibility so energy can flow freely)

Pranayama (breath control to cleanse and strengthen the nervous system and increase your vital energy)

Pratyahara (internalizing the senses to reduce external stimulation)

Dharana (developing concentration and focus)

Dhyana (sustaining our focus to enter into meditation)

Samadhi (Oneness)

The teacher training will teach you how to:

1. •Include all eight limbs of yoga in your practice and teaching
   

2. •Understand the energetic effects of asana, pranayama, bandha, kriya and meditation
   

3. •Rid ourselves of habitual patterns, create a healthy balanced state and free up energy
   

4. •Structure a yoga class to create a safe, supportive environment for the growth of your students
   

5. •Sequence your classes to emphasize different energetic effects, themes and intentions
   

6. •Integrate the intelligent use of vinyasa
   

7. •Use simple poses to safely learn and practice complex poses
   

8. •Balance the opposing forces of grounding/lightness; stability/ease; and strength/flexibility
   

9. •Introduce sound based yoga practices such as chanting and simple mantras
   

10. •Train the mind to become still and develop self-awareness
    

11. •Refine your teaching language to be very clear and specific
    

12. •Demonstrate visually to emphasize key actions
    

13. •Adjust students manually to reinforce alignment principles in a safe and appropriate way
    

14. •Modify for common student issues
    

15. •Market yourself as a yoga teacher; develop a business direction that aligns with your passion; understand common yoga financial agreements and get insurance; and build healthy business relationships
    

16. •Gain insight into the ethics of teaching yoga
    

REQUIREMENTS

Coursework

The Training Program involves our regular weekly practice and training sessions; elective workshops with master teachers; homework; anatomy training; self-study for final research topic; observing and assisting senior teachers; and student teaching. All components of the program are extremely valuable for your development as a teacher.

A typical weekly training session includes:

1. •A dedicated yoga practice that includes asana, pranayama and meditation
   

2. •Lecture and group discussion on yoga philosophy, the application of yoga techniques, sequencing and more
   

3. •Experiential work with alignment in asana and manual adjustments
   

4. •Practice teaching to your peers to develop your teaching style and improve your communication skills
   

Additional Certification Requirements

In addition to our weekly training sessions, you are required to:

1. •Complete 18 hours of Yoga Teacher Training with Tias Little; 5 hours with Rod Stryker; and 2 hours with Nicolai Bachman
   

2. •Attend 30 hours of elective master yoga teacher workshops
   

3. •Observe and assist senior teachers in your yoga community. 15 hours
   

4. •Co-teach 2 community classes.
   

5. •Pass quizzes @ 80% or above.
   

6. •Read the 4 yoga books listed for certification and write a 2 page review highlighting key points and the ideas that most and least resonated with you.
   

7. •Teach 2 private yoga lessons and write an overview
   

8. •Karma Yoga: teach one yoga class to an underprivileged/needy group at no charge
   

9. •CPR
   

10. •Complete a 20 hour self-study project in a specialty area of yoga that interests you. Present your exploration as a document, video, class or other medium appropriate for your topic.
    

11. •Demonstrate the ability to teach an inspiring Level 1-2 yoga class clearly, safely and appropriately.
    

SELF PRACTICE

Trainees are expected to have a dedicated and consistent yoga practice a minimum of 3 days per week.

PREREQUISITES

REGISTRATION

630.702.8908 or lorigaspar@comcast.net

registration form.pdf

200 hour flyer.pdf

SCHEDULE
Teacher Training Classes:

(27) Fridays

Practice and Training 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

starts 1/30- 5/29; 9/11- 12/4/09;

Schedule is subject to change

TT classes break for holidays:

no class on 4/3-4/10, 6/6-9/4, 11/20-11/27

During the weeks that TT classes meet, trainees receive a FREE Level 2 yoga class with Lori Gaspar at Yoga Among Friends included in tuition. Mondays, 12:00 Noon - 1:30 p.m.

Fundamentals of Yoga Anatomy with Rich Logan

Sat, 1:30 - 5:00 p.m. at The Yoga Place, Glen Ellyn

Part 1: Feb 28 and Part 2: March 7

Tias Little Yoga Teacher Training
Tuesday -Thursday April 7-9, 2009, 9:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Rod Stryker Yoga Teacher Training and In-Depth classes

Friday, June 5, 2009, 1:00- 4:00 p.m. Teacher Training

Sat- Sun., June 6-7, Four In-Depth classes will be offered. Trainees required to attend at least one class.

Times and topics to be determined.

Nicolai Bachman: Introduction to Sanskrit,

Friday, October 16, 2009, 1- 3 p.m.,

time to be confirmed

TEACHER

Tricia Fiske, 500 E-RYT

BOOKS

Yoga Teacher Training Manual

The extensive yoga teacher training manual is included in your tuition.

Required for Coursework

(purchase on your own):

Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar

Yoga for Wellness by Gary Kraftsow

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Translated by Swami Satchidananda

The Key Poses of Hatha Yoga by Ray Long

Required Reading for Certification

Peace is Every Step by Thich Nhat Hanh

Bringing Yoga to Life by Donna Farhi

The Tree of Yoga by BKS Iyengar

Health, Healing and Beyond by T.K.V. Desikachar (Purchase through www.aperture.org)

TEACHER TRAINING TUITION*

Early Bird $2975 by 12/30/08, $3300 after 12/30/08

Payment plan available for additional service fee of $150.

ADDITIONAL FEES*

Yoga Teacher Training with Tias Little:

$450 paid in full by March 1st, $500 thereafter

Rod Stryker Teacher Training and In-Depth Classes, fees to be determined

Yoga Among Friends 10 class package: $130

Fundamentals of Yoga Anatomy with Rich Logan: $90 for both sessions

Nicolai Bachman: Introduction to Sanskrit,

$40 trainee discount price

*30 hours of elective workshops, props and books are not included in fees.

Schedule and requirements subject to change.

YOGA ALLIANCE REGISTERED SCHOOL

Prairie Yoga Teacher Training is a Yoga Alliance 200 hour and 500 hour Registered School. Our Training Programs are rich in-depth studies of yoga and far exceed the requirements established by Yoga Alliance. For more information about Yoga Alliance visit: www.yogaalliance.org.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Lori Gaspar 630.702.8908

lorigaspar@comcast.net

The Eight Limbs of Yoga:

Yama (social ethics to live in harmony with others)

Niyama (personal ethics to live a balanced life)

Asana (postures to build strength and flexibility so energy can flow freely)

Pranayama (breath control to cleanse and strengthen the nervous system and increase your vital energy)

Pratyahara (internalizing the senses to reduce external stimulation)

Dharana (developing concentration and focus)

Dhyana (sustaining our focus to enter into meditation)

Samadhi (Oneness)

The teacher training will teach you how to:

1. •Include all eight limbs of yoga in your practice and teaching
   

2. •Understand the energetic effects of asana, pranayama, bandha, kriya and meditation
   

3. •Rid ourselves of habitual patterns, create a healthy balanced state and free up energy
   

4. •Structure a yoga class to create a safe, supportive environment for the growth of your students
   

5. •Sequence your classes to emphasize different energetic effects, themes and intentions
   

6. •Integrate the intelligent use of vinyasa
   

7. •Use simple poses to safely learn and practice complex poses
   

8. •Balance the opposing forces of grounding/lightness; stability/ease; and strength/flexibility
   

9. •Introduce sound based yoga practices such as chanting and simple mantras
   

10. •Train the mind to become still and develop self-awareness
    

11. •Refine your teaching language to be very clear and specific
    

12. •Demonstrate visually to emphasize key actions
    

13. •Adjust students manually to reinforce alignment principles in a safe and appropriate way
    

14. •Modify for common student issues
    

15. •Market yourself as a yoga teacher; develop a business direction that aligns with your passion; understand common yoga financial agreements and get insurance; and build healthy business relationships
    

16. •Gain insight into the ethics of teaching yoga
    

REQUIREMENTS

Coursework

The Training Program involves our regular weekly practice and training sessions; elective workshops with master teachers; homework; anatomy training; self-study for final research topic; observing and assisting senior teachers; and student teaching. All components of the program are extremely valuable for your development as a teacher.

A typical weekly training session includes:

1. •A dedicated yoga practice that includes asana, pranayama and meditation
   

2. •Lecture and group discussion on yoga philosophy, the application of yoga techniques, sequencing and more
   

3. •Experiential work with alignment in asana and manual adjustments
   

4. •Practice teaching to your peers to develop your teaching style and improve your communication skills
   

Additional Certification Requirements

In addition to our weekly training sessions, you are required to:

1. •Complete 18 hours of Yoga Teacher Training with Tias Little; 5 hours with Rod Stryker; and 2 hours with Nicolai Bachman
   

2. •Attend 30 hours of elective master yoga teacher workshops
   

3. •Observe and assist senior teachers in your yoga community. 15 hours
   

4. •Co-teach 2 community classes.
   

5. •Pass quizzes @ 80% or above.
   

6. •Read the 4 yoga books listed for certification and write a 2 page review highlighting key points and the ideas that most and least resonated with you.
   

7. •Teach 2 private yoga lessons and write an overview
   

8. •Karma Yoga: teach one yoga class to an underprivileged/needy group at no charge
   

9. •CPR
   

10. •Complete a 20 hour self-study project in a specialty area of yoga that interests you. Present your exploration as a document, video, class or other medium appropriate for your topic.
    

11. •Demonstrate the ability to teach an inspiring Level 1-2 yoga class clearly, safely and appropriately.
    

SELF PRACTICE

Trainees are expected to have a dedicated and consistent yoga practice a minimum of 3 days per week.

PREREQUISITES

For more information, contact Lori Gaspar at 630.702.8908 or by email. To register, please call 630.960.5488.