Joining Heaven & Earth

   

Our original 200-hour program will prepare you to teach
yoga with clarity, compassion, and confidence.

We offer several opportunities each year for students with a committed
yoga practice of two years or more to receive OM yoga teacher certification.
The programs may be structured in a variety of formats,
but the content is always comprised of 9 original modules.

All applicants must attend
OM's 1 day Introduction to Teacher Training Immersion
the nine modules
calendar

New York


July 14 - August 8
+ an Independent Study Period of 2 months to follow

 


September 12 - December 19
+ an Independent Study Period of 2 months to follow


Spring 2009 dates coming soon

Connecticut

Greenwich Yoga, Greenwich CT
April 25, 2008 - August 10, 2008

 

 

1. OM
Establishing the mandala, Clarifying Motivation,
Discovering the layers of OM yoga practice as a student and a teacher, Svadyaya, Learning to teach 3 variations of Surya Namaskar

2. The Bones
Study and practice of anatomy specifically relating to asana practice. Yoga sutra presentation, Weaving philosophy and dharma into an asana class, Inversions and Arm Balances

3. Transitions
Learning Whys and Hows of sequencing, Creating thematic content, Learning to teach Standing poses, and Balances

4. Yoga Body, Buddha Mind
Instruction and practice of Shamatha/Mindfulness meditation, Dynamic Equilibrium, Obstacle as Path, Cultivating LovingKindness/maitri practice, Exploring these themes in asana practice, Synchronizing Mind and Body

More about Yoga Body, Buddha Mind
     
5. Turning Upsidedown

Yoga sutra presentation, Weaving philosophy and dharma into an asana class, Neutralizers, Inversions and Arm Balances

6. Openings & Closings

Movement relationship to inhaling and exhaling, Pranayama, Hip openers, Backbends and Twists

7. Resting

Restoring the subtle body, More pranayama, Forward Bends, Savasana, Restorative yoga, Teaching basics/beginners


8.
Joining Heaven & Earth

Manifesting your vision as a yoga teacher, Final Written Exam, Teaching a Final Class, What about the business of yoga?
What ifs? Closing Circle Vinyasa, Dedication
9.
Independent Study

Practice hands-on adjustments, work with a mentor & receive feedback to be completed within a 60 day period. Finally, you will teach an asana class as your final exam. If you pass with flying colors, you've graduated from teacher training!