Dancing Mind Yoga

Spread over 6 months with over 230 hours of training, our Teacher Training program is designed to totally immerse students in the transformation process. This program is open to those who want to teach and learn how to show up powerfully in their own lives.

Striving to produce powerful teachers, Program Modules focus on an in-depth understanding of the anatomy and physiology of Hatha yoga, power yoga asana, assisting, sequencing, yoga physiology and philosophy, meditation, pranayama, connecting with your class, and practical teaching experience with feedback.

DMY Founder and Course Director, Paula Baake, leads the training assisted by internationally known Senior Baptiste Power Yoga teachers and guest lecturers who are experts in their field of study, including yoga philosophy, anatomy and physiology. This is an amazing course to build a foundation for a lifetime of learning.

In this program you will:

• Learn to design and teach a challenging power Vinyasa yoga class
• Be introduced to basic anatomy and physiology
• Break down alignment, modifications, and sequencing of postures
• Practice assisting and evaluating bodies physically and emotionally
• Learn Ujjayii and Pranayama breathing techniques to incorporate into your class
• Learn Principles of Practice, Demonstration, Observation, Teaching, Assisting, including Sanskrit
• Participate in Practice-teaching sessions, intimate study groups, observation and assisting
• Be introduced to yoga philosophy, lifestyle, and ethics for teachers
• Practice effective presentation and communication skills to teach to different levels
• Be introduced to the business of yoga and how to run your own studio

Course Requirements:

• Attendance of 90 hours of yoga practice at Dancing Mind Yoga.
• 100% attendance of all weekend intensive training sessions and weekday training sessions
• 100% completion of homework and assignments
• Participation in the 40 Days to Personal Revolution Program (40 Days Program cost is included in the TT program)
• Completion of application (with picture) and deposit
• Commitment to show up fully with the intention to fuel your growth and the growth of all Program participants
• An open mind, desire to learn, and ability to have fun!

Required Readings:

Journey into Power by Baron Baptiste
40 Days to Personal Revolution by Baron Baptiste
Tree of Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar
Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
Anatomy of the Spirit by Carolyn Myss
A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson
The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga by Ray Long MD FRCSC
The Key Poses of Hatha Yoga by Ray Long MD FRCSC
Thinking Mind, Dancing Body: Taosports for Extraordinary Performance in Athletics, Business and Life by Chungliang Al Huang and Jerry Lynch

Program Dates:

Weekend Intensives (Saturday and Sunday 7:30 am – 4 pm):

Fall 2012

September 8, 9
October 13, 14
November 3, 4
December 15, 16
January 12, 13
February 9, 10

40 Days Sessions:

7:45pm-9:15pm:  10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12

Attendance is mandatory for each date.

Price:

$2999, $300 early registration discount by August 3, 2012. Registration closes August 31, 2012

Financing in installments is available. Total tuition due 6 weeks prior to program start date.

A $500 Non-refundable deposit holds your space, applies towards tuition and is due at time of application.