Yoga Certification

Our program is an in-depth study of the many aspects and practices of Yoga, with a focus on how to teach Yoga in a gentle, dynamic and open-hearted way. It takes place one weekend per month, over the course of nine consecutive months. During the times when class is not in session, students are expected to complete various assignments and continue their personal practice.

This training method, though rigorous, allows students time to absorb information and incorporate what they’ve learned into their daily lives.

Please read about the course, and contact us for more information or to register.

Curriculum

• Teacher’s roles/ethics
• Raja Yoga: the eight-fold path
• The Yamas and Niyamas
• Teaching postures/beginning lessons
• Yoga Anatomy
• Proper alignment/postural corrections
• Teaching Relaxation
• Energy Anatomy/The Chakras/The Koshas
• Teaching Pranayama (breathing)
• Yoga Philosophy/The Sutras/The Gita
• Meditation and Chanting
• Ayurveda/Yogic Principles of food/Gunas
• Practicum/In-service
• Ethics and Marketing

Class Schedule

We are a Yoga Alliance 200-hour Registered School. Those who complete our requirements are eligible for Registration with Yoga Alliance.

Oct 14-16 - Introduction, program overview, Raja Yoga, Yamas & Niyamas, Ethics, The Pranic Sheaths, Teaching Relaxation, Types/Styles of Yoga

Nov 11-13 - Teaching Methodology, Overview of Chakras & Doshas, Asana (Variations, Contraindications, and Benefits) The chakra model will be covered in more detail during sessions in March 2012.

Dec 9-11 - Teaching Methodology continued, Alexander Technique with John Macy, PT PRC, guest teacher

Dec 17 - Yoga Practicums (may be held during an existing weekend but please keep these dates open)

Jan 6-8 - Embodied Anatomy with Amy Matthews, guest teacher

Feb 10-12 - Pranayama & Dhyana: How to teach breathing practices and meditation.

Mar 2-4 - The Chakras and subtle bodies.

Mar 30-Apr 1 - Introduction and Overview of Ayurveda. Understanding body-types and how to teach yoga for your type. Yogic cooking, food sadhana, herbs, and pulse diagnosis with Dr. Rajesh Kotecha, guest teacher

Apr 13-15 - The Yoga Sutras and the Gita: Exploring the ancient philosophical & scriptural texts that are the foundation of the Yoga tradition with Rolf Sovik, guest teacher

May 4-6 - Bringing it all together: Cleansing (upper wash). How to teach private classes, Sequencing and designing practices. The business side of things. Ethics. Marketing with Patrick Davis, guest teacher. Graduation.

NOTE: Some additional dates and times for practice teaching and special training may be added. Curriculum, material covered, and availability of guest teachers could vary based on the on enrollment in program.

Class Times

Begins October 14, 2011
• FRIDAY: 6-10pm
• SATURDAY: 9:30am-6pm (1 hour lunch break)
• SUNDAY: 9:30am-6pm (1 hour lunch break)

Certification Requirements

1. Attend all teacher training events and weekends listed.

2. Two years of classes (100 classes) with Omaha Yoga & Bodywork Center, with a minimum of one year (50 classes) with director, Susi Amendola.

These classes can be completed before (previous classes taken at OYBC or with Susi), during or after the training program, but must be completed and documented by you before a certificate is issued. (As part of the training, nine classes will be offered on the Saturday mornings of training weekends. These count toward classes needed with Director Susi. An additional twelve Beginning Series classes will be offered to students at no charge (to assist in learning the beginning lesson plans). These count toward your additional 50 OYBC Yoga classes needed. Any remaining classes are not included in tuition price and are the responsibility of the student.)

3. Daily Yoga Practice.

4. Meditation Journal (one month).

5. Diet record (seven days) and Diet Experiment (one month).

6. Complete open book Yoga exam and teaching demonstration.

7. Complete additional homework assignments (to be announced during training).

8. In-Service teaching: Two 8-week beginning Yoga classes.
(Donation of time to OYBC or other approved organization.)

Teachers

• Susi (Gillespie) Amendola
• Rolf Sovik
• Rajesh Kotecha, MD
• Dr. Michele Desmarais
• Amy Matthews
• OYBC Staff Teachers

Payment

The program fee is $3100 if you pay at the start of the course.

Save $100 by paying in advance--$3000

Pay in 6 installments of $550 ($3300 total)