OVERVIEW

One Yoga Center is proud to present the Integrative Yoga Therapy (IYT) Teacher Training Program. The IYT style of Yoga emphasizes making Yoga accessible to all regardless of age or level of fitness. It is a form of Yoga that acknowledges individual differences and encourages adapting and choosing Yoga practices to meet those unique needs. Because of this emphasis, body workers, health care professionals, therapists and educators have chosen the IYT program to develop skills for incorporating Yoga based wellness into their professions.

This program will allow you to discover Yoga as a healing art and will support you in developing skills that allow you to teach students in a variety of settings. ONE, a Center for Yoga and Wellness is committed to providing you with the best possible Yoga education in a caring and supportive learning environment.

CURRICULUM

The program curriculum includes Yoga history and philosophy, Western and Eastern ideas on Yoga anatomy and physiology, teaching methodology and techniques including the study and practice of asana (postures), pranayama (breath control), meditation, mudra (hand positions), mantra, ethics and business practices.

Student commitment is essential. The program asks for a substantial time commitment not only for the weekend intensives, but also for internship requirements (teaching of an 8 week class), reading, written homework, friendly quizzes (no surprises), and personal practice. The lead teacher, Ellen Schaeffer, enjoys facilitating learning through dialogue, so it is essential that students are prepared for class.

FACULTY

Ellen Schaeffer is the program coordinator and core facilitator. She has been studying Yoga for more the twenty years and teaching for over ten years. She is registered with the Yoga alliance at the 500 hour level, although her experience and training well exceeds this. Her passion for Yoga lies in the rich tradition, philosophy and psychology of Yoga which facilitates personal transformation.

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Rob Martin will be teaching structural anatomy and physiology. Rob's initial studies in anatomy and massage started in 1993 and he is currently a practitioner of the Rolf Method of Structural Integration. He has a keen understanding of anatomy as it relates to movement and a strong understanding and respect for the practice of Yoga. His teaching style is assessable and fun, making this topic interesting to both the anatomy phobic and to the anatomy enthusiast.

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Diane Finlayson (Sundari) will guide us on a journey into Yoga history, philosophy and Ayurveda. She holds a 500 hour certification through Integrative Yoga Therapy. She is also an Ayurvedic sadhaka in the Wise Earth tradition. Additionally, she teaches Yoga asana and meditation at John Hopkins University and teaches Yoga Philosophy for the JHU Odyssey program.

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Other faculty to be announced.

TRAINING DATES FOR 2008

Program will begin February 2008. Check back in mid-January for a complete list of dates.

In addition to the training dates, students in the teacher training program are encouraged to take a Yoga class weekly. Participation in 12 Yoga classes at One is mandatory. The fee for these 12 classes is included in your tuition.

In order to uphold and meet standards for professional training it is vital that you attend every session. If you miss a training day due to extreme circumstances, you must demonstrate competency in the missed material by the following month.

REGISTRATION

Class size is limited, so please register early.

The cost for the program is $2,195. There are additional fees for the teaching manual and tool box which should not exceed $125. Full payment should be complete by the first class. Payment plans can be established with advanced notice.

A $100 non-refundable registration fee is requested with your application (will be applied to your tuition).

Checks should be made payable to Ellen B. Schaeffer and mailed to :

Ellen B. Schaeffer
One Yoga Center
142A Danielson Pike - Unit 5
Foster, RI 02825

TO APPLY ONLINE: CLICK HERE!

If you prefer, please call 401-368-YOGA (9642) or e-mail info@OneYogaCenter.com to request an application.