Teacher Training/Student Developement Program

My intention with this student/teacher development program is to share everything that is important to me in the practice, study, teaching and lifestyle of yoga. The program will be 3 weeks spread over 6 months with the intention to develop a long term sustained practice.

Week 1 – Yoga for Your Life – March 12-16. 2012
9 am - 12 pm/1pm - 4 pm

• The first week of the training is open to everyone who wants to use the 8 limbed path of yoga to influence how they live their life on & off of their mat. This week can be taken on its own without continuing on to week 2 & 3 which is the teaching development part of the program. This week is mandatory for the teaching development program. This week is all about living a yogic balanced life - focusing on food, lifestyle, teaching schedule, life schedule, etc
• Prior to the week starting you will be expected to read two books which will be purchased at your own cost and upon registration and/or acceptance you will be given the names of the required books.
• This week will be a lot of discussion along with a Strength & Soul practice each morning
• Workshop investment if not taking the full program $800 + GST

For the teacher development program between week 1 & 2 you will be expected to observe 5 Strength & Soul classes, practice 5 days a week, with one class being a Strength & Soul class (dvd or audio if you are out of town), journal about your practice and start a gratitude journal. Before the start of week 2 you will have 2 more books to have purchased and read.

Week 2 – Learning to Teach – June 9 - 12. 2012
9 am - 12 pm/1pm - 4 pm

• The second week is the beginning of the teacher development program we will cover:
• The importance of setting an intention and what it is
• The importance of setting an intention and what it is
• Designing a flowing class and being able to teach mixed levels in one class without compromising the flow but still teaching all level of students at the same time
• Giving cues for physical alignment in class
• Subtle anatomy that pertains to the yoga postures and keeping students safe
• Finding your own voice and style
• Giving subtle physical adjustments & touch
• How to work with clients one-on-one
• Learning to watch bodies for things that can be corrected or aligned
• the breath, bhandas
• The importance of constant reading and studying to influence your practice and your teaching
• Restorative style postures that can be easily implemented into a flow class
• Sanskrit names of postures

For the teacher development program between week 2 & 3 you will be expected to assist Kim in 5 Strength & Soul classes giving appropriate adjustments and assits, maintain your 5 day a week practice (one class being a Strength & Soul class, dvd or audio if you are out of town), maintain your journal about your practice and maintain your gratitude journal. Before the start of week 3 you will have 1 book to have purchased, read & a submit a book report on.

Week 3 – Teaching – Sep 10 -14/17 - 21. 2012
4 pm - 6/7pm

• Teaching, teaching and teaching - I believe the best way to learn about your own practice and to learn about teaching is just to teach over and over again
• The schedule for this week will be established as a group at the end of week 1. So the days and the times are open to discussion.
• Each participant will teach the Strength & Soul class you have designed - including an intention and reading along with giving adjustments.
• Kim will be giving feedback and critiques during the practice and after.

I expect a 100% commitment of all students that attend this training. This means attending each session in its entirety and completing all given assignments and readings.

A certificate authorizing you to teach Strength & Soul classes will be given based on your commitment and dedication and your proficiency in completing all components of the training. I will also give you a personalized letter that you can submit along with your credentials to any potential employer.

This program is not Yoga Alliance Certified if it is something that interests you I advise you to do your research. They do allow you to submit your certificate and program curriculum along with their fee and you can become certified with them.

• Located at Tri-Yoga Calgary – 1138 10 Ave SW Calgary, AB, Canada

Investment for Week 1 only – Yoga for Your Life - $800 + GST (CAD) – payable in full at time of registration (deadline February 15, 2012), please complete the first portion only of the application, up to emergency contact info.

Investment of the full 3 week teacher development program: $2250 + GST (CAD) (does not include required reading materials)

To apply for the full program please complete and submit the online application below.
(Application deadline is February 15, 2012)

Upon receiving confirmation of acceptance into the full program a deposit of $750 will be due immediately or we will fill the spot with another applicant. The balance of $1500 will be due prior to the first day of training commencing.

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to email me at kim@strengthandsoulyoga.com