Explore the 5 Elements of Hatha Yoga

• Asana
• Pranayama
• Mudra
• Kriya
• Bandha

Understanding Patanjali's 8 Limb Path

• Yama
• Niyama
• Asana
• Pranayama
• Pratyahara
• Dhyrana
• Dhyana
• Samadhi

The Chakra System: Integrating the 7 Chakra's into your yoga practice and teaching

• Crown Chakra
• Third Eye Chakra
• Throat Chakra
• Heart Chakra
• Solar Plexus Chakra
• Sacral Chakra
• Root Chakra

Teaching Skills

• Voice projection, using the voice to inspire and direct energy.
• How to encourage and correct.
• Anatomy and physiology.
• Student-Teacher relationship: how to connect with all students.
• Business-learning to start and build a successful Yoga school.
• History-learning about the history of Yoga and its evolution into our western culture.
• Sanskrit
• Trainees will undergo individual evaluations throughout the training.

Daily Schedule

• Monday - Thursday:
• 7:00 - 7:30 Sun-salutations on the beach/morning meditation
• 8:30 - 10:00 Yoga Class
• 10:00 - 12:00 Lunch
• 12:00 - 3:30 Posture/Teacher Clinics
• 3:30 - 4:00 Break
• 4:00 - 5:30 Yoga Class
• 5:30 - 7:30 Dinner
• 7:30 - 9:00 Philosophy, Anatomy, Sanskrit, History of Yoga
  
• Friday - Day ends at 6:00PM
• Saturday - Day ends at 3:00PM
• Sunday - Off
  
• Orientation - June 21st beginning at 5:00 PM sharp and will last approximately two hours.
• Graduation - July 19th at 1:00 PM and will last approximately two hours.


• Training Schedule Subject to Change -- There will be no class at the Orientation.

Required Reading

• Barkan Method Hot Yoga DVD
• The Yoga Tradition by Georg Feuerstein
• The Shambala Encyclopedia of Yoga by Georg Feuerstein
• Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda

Recommended Reading

• The Complete Illustrated book of Yoga by Swami Vishnudevananda
• Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss
• Journey to the Heart by Melody Beatty
• Anatomy of Hatha Yoga by H. David Coulter
• Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar
• Tantra - The Path Of Ecstasy by Georg Feuerstein
• Anatomy of Yoga by Paul Grilley (DVD)

Pre-Requisites

• Six month consistent yoga practice
• Letter of recommendation from a certified yoga teacher
• Participants must be 21 years or older and be in good physical condition

Housing - Level I

• A non-refundable deposit of $500.00 is due immediately to hold your room. Full payment is due on May 18, 2009. Refunds are not available within three weeks of the training.
  PLEASE NOTE: If you decide to stay at the hotel within four weeks of the training, we cannot guarantee double occupancy.
• Housing is available at the same location as the training, the Ocean Sky Hotel & Resort (formerly the Ramada Beach Resort) in Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Guest rooms are of modest standard and include a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, telephone, alarm clock, cable television and a balcony with an ocean view.
• Amenities include heated oceanfront swimming pool, outdoor jacuzzi, complimentary pool towels, fitness room, room service and laundry service.
• A higher-standard, luxurious accomodations are available upon request.
  
  You may choose: (2009 prices subject to change)
• $2,500.00 Single Occupancy
• $1,300.00 Double Occupancy

FAQs & What to Bring

• Sticky mat
• Writing materials - 3X5 notecards, highlighter, pens, legal pad
• Stamps, notecards
• Mug, travel cup
• Camera
• Alarm clock
• Bathing suit/sunscreen, bug-spray
• Beach towels are provided by the hotel
• Meditation pillow/blanket (optional)

Photo Album

*Students' pictures from our last Teacher Training Program