Lithe and Easy Yoga - Yoga Study & Teacher Training

Lithe and Easy Yoga - Virginia Williamson, CYT

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and Personal Enrichment

Florida Yoga Academy Teacher Training:

with Virginia Williamson and Inga Balciuniene

Hatha Yoga Level 1
August 30, September 1, 4, 6 & 11, 2013
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
OR
Sundays, September 8 - October 6, 2013
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Hatha Yoga Level 2
Sundays
October 27 - November 24
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

$600 (early registration $550)

These trainings takes place at the:
Yoga and Massage Studio
3046 Del Prado Blvd. S
Cape Coral, FL 33904

Call either instructor for more information:
Virginia - 941.380.5845
Inga - 239.265.4367

Lithe and Easy offers a variety of learning opportunities:

Florida Yoga Academy Training Intensives

The Intensive Program is structured in tiers that may be 'stand alone' certifications or foundations to be built upon as interest and need develops.

The program is under the direction of Virginia Williamson and Inga Balciuniene and reflects a classical teaching approach, firmly rooted in the teachings of Patanjali as specified in the Yoga Sutras and strongly connected to the teachings of Sri T. Krishnamacharya, the source of many of the contemporary methods of Yoga practice.

Each Intensive covers these topics in level-appropriate depth:

Philosophy, Physical & Subtle Anatomy, Self-Practice, Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Ayurveda and Miscellaneous topics required for entering the field at a professional level.

Tuition:
$600 per Intensive includes certification, supervision, evaluations of homework assignments, observation & assessment of class or classes taught by you, discounts for future Intensives, Workshops, Retreats and special classes.

Tuition fee does not include additional asana classes, study sessions or cost of books on required reading list.

Books:

Required titles must be purchased or borrowed by you prior to commencement of Training Intensive.

Sunday Study Sessions and Workshops

Sunday Study Sessions and Workshops are offered

periodically throughout the year.

Study materials are always provided.

Fees range from $10-$35 per session.

Study and Certification opportunities may be taken by current teachers, potential teachers

and students who have no intention of teaching, yet wish to deepen their understanding and practice of Yoga.

Mentorship
We also offer a Mentorship Program with Virginia Williamson. Yoga certification and/or teaching experience is required for participation in the Mentorship Program. Fees: $150 per Month.

Each monthlong commitment includes: Four Supervisory Meetings and four Asana Classes in which to Observe, Assist and Practice Teach.

Fee also includes 4 Asana Classes that program participants are required to participate in as a student during the month.

Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship is still being offered. This is one of the most traditional ways to learn a skill, providing on-the-job training simultaneously with deep study and practice.
Pre-requisite: the Hatha Yoga Level 1 Training/Certification.

Apprenticeship involves long-term commitment on the parts of both the student and the teacher. Eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis. Fees for training are significantly reduced over the apprenticeship period, however, time and energy requirements are more stringent.

Special Events:

Upcoming....

Study Sessions, Focus Classes, Workshops, Beach Days:

To RSVP:

Call 941.380.5845

Email Staryoga@comcast.net

Certification Levels:
Each training level consists of at least 30 contact hours.

Additional contact hours are earned through the Observation and Practicum opportunities, and by attending ongoing classes throughout the year(s).

Non-contact hours consist of homework, self-study and self-practice.

Upon completion of each level, a certificate is awarded.

Hatha Yoga I

requires full attendance and satisfactory completion of assignments.

An opportunity for practice teaching is available as an extra-credit option.

Prerequisites: Yoga or group exercise experience is helpful.

If you have no intention of teaching, this level offers the opportunity for deep study.

Hatha Yoga II

requires full attendance and satisfactory completion of assignments,

plus 5 Observation and 5 Practicum hours.

Prerequisites: Hatha Yoga I or comparable experience.

Raja Yoga I

requires full attendance and satisfactory completion of assignments, plus observation, assistance and 10 Practicum hours.

Prerequisites: Hatha Yoga II or comparable experience, plus consistent attendance in Virginia's and/or Inga's asana classes.

Raja Yoga II requires full attendance and satisfactory completion of assignments, consistent attendance in Virginia's and/or Inga's asana classes, plus observation & assistance hours and at least 15 Practicum hours.

Prerequisites: Raja Yoga I followed by 2 years of teaching practice and

intense self-study.

Next Raja Yoga II Intensive: Summer 2014

Completion of all four levels of training entitles teacher to be certified as Acharya - the traditional title for a teacher of Yoga.

Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of all of the above.

All levels will receive constructive evaluations of Practice Teaching.

30 contact hours per intensive; 15 observation hours; 30 practicum hours

and at least 35 hours of self-study/practice equals 200 hours of training.

However, it is likely that most trainees will exceed this number.

Required Texts

The Science of Self Realization by Roy Eugene Davis - all levels

An Easy Guide to Ayurveda by Roy Eugene Davis - all levels

A Master Guide to Meditation by Roy Eugene Davis - all levels

Yoga: Mind, Body & Spirit by Donna Farhi - Hatha Yoga I

Yoga – the Spirit & Practice of Moving into Stillness by Erich Schiffmann - Hatha Yoga 2

Ashtanga Yoga by John Scott - Hatha Yoga 2

The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga by Ray Long, M.D. and/or

Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff - Hatha Yoga 2

The Heart of Yoga by TKV Desikachar - Raja Yoga I

The Viniyoga of Yogaby TKV Desikachar,with Kausthub Desikachar & Frans Moors- Raja 2

The Eternal Way by Roy Eugene Davis - Raja Yoga 2

These will assemble a resource library to support your ongoing study and practice.

Other books may be recommended relevant to areas of special interests and/or needs.