In this course of study and practice you will learn:

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• Asana alignment and the Therapeutic Health Benefits of Yoga

• To Practice & Teach Meditation

• To Practice & Teach Pranayama

• Anatomy and Physiology in a Language Suitable for Teaching

• Safe and effective verbal and Hands-on Postural Adjustments

• Yoga philosophy, History of Yoga, Jivamukti Philosophy/Anusara Philosophy

• The Universal Principles of Alignment in the Anusara Tradition

• The 5 Tenets of Jivamukti Yoga, Vinyasa Krama

• Choosing a Theme & Weaving it Through a Class.

• Basics of Sanskrit & Sanskrit Names of Asanas

• Energy Anatomy: Chakras, Koshas, Nadis, Bandhas & more...

• Create a Satsang that Supports Your Life and Practice

• Teaching Methodology, Including Relationship with Yoga Students

• Planning a Yoga Class, The Skill of Sequencing a Class, Teacher Demos

• Cultivate a Trust and Confidence in Your SELF

• Develop Deep, Intimate Connections with Your Fellow TT’s

• Explore the Magic of Mantra, Meditation and Chanting.

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  This transformational training will teach you the skills you need to powerfully create and lead a transcendent yoga class with strength, confidence and compassion.  While you learn how to powerfully serve others you will magically empower yourself on and off the mat.  

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One weekend a month for 9 months 

Friday 5:00pm -9:00 pm

Saturday 9:00am -5:00 pm

Sunday 9:00am -5:00 pm

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Cost of Attendance

 

$3400 – Payment plans are available

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Pre-Reading for all you eager students

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1. Jivamukti Yoga Book. Read as much as you want at least chapters 1 & 2. Read Jivamukti
Yoga Book Introduction up to page 38.
2. Anusara teacher training manual. Read page 20-21 Anusara Yoga, Section 2, The Science
and Technique of Anusara Yoga. Chapter 3 Pages 25-38. Read the beginning of the manual
too if you are feeling it! Chapter 4 Universal Principles of Alignment 39-49, chapter 7
page 61-68.
3. Jivamukti Yoga: Chapter 6 Prana Freeing the Life Force, Bandhas, Pranayama, Kundalini.
4. Read Intro to Light on Yoga.

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In this course of study and practice you will learn

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• Asana alignment and the Therapeutic Health Benefits of Yoga

• To Practice & Teach Meditation

• To Practice & Teach Pranayama

• Anatomy and Physiology in a Language Suitable for Teaching

• Safe and effective verbal and Hands-on Postural Adjustments

• Yoga philosophy, History of Yoga, Jivamukti Philosophy/Anusara Philosophy

• The Universal Principles of Alignment in the Anusara Tradition

• The 5 Tenets of Jivamukti Yoga, Vinyasa Krama

• Choosing a Theme & Weaving it Through a Class.

• Basics of Sanskrit & Sanskrit Names of Asanas

• Energy Anatomy: Chakras, Koshas, Nadis, Bandhas & more...

• Create a Satsang that Supports Your Life and Practice

• Teaching Methodology, Including Relationship with Yoga Students

• Planning a Yoga Class, The Skill of Sequencing a Class, Teacher Demos

• Cultivate a Trust and Confidence in Your SELF

• Develop Deep, Intimate Connections with Your Fellow TT’s

• Explore the Magic of Mantra, Meditation, and Chanting.

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Prerequisites

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Some yoga experience and a basic knowledge of yoga is required. What is most required is a deep commitment to oneself, a desire to learn, and what’s most important is an open heart to make the first giant leap onto the path of being a yoga teacher.

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Absentee Policy

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To get the most out of your Teacher Training Program, it is imperative that you attend 100% of the training.

If you miss a few hours of the program you can review the few hours missed with a fellow TT or schedule a private lesson with Marni.  If you miss 1-2 days: You may still complete the program with your class, provided that you schedule either a private session (or group session) with Marni (1 hour private session equals 2 hours missed TT) or you can take a comparable workshop with other teachers.

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Required Study Materials

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1) Jivamukti Yoga: Practices for Liberating Body & Soul by Sharon Gannon & David Life [Amazon]
2) Anusara Teacher Training Manual by John Friend - PURCHASE DIRECTLY FROM MARNI it is less $30. 
3) Functional Anatomy of Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers [Amazon]
4) Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Swami Muktibodhanada Bihar School of Yoga [Amazon]
5) Bhagavad Gita by Juan Mascaro [Amazon]
6) Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Swami Satchidananda [Amazon]
7) Light on Yoga by BKS Iyengar [Amazon]
8) The Upanishads by Juan Mascaro [Amazon]
9) Notebook/journal & Binder [Amazon - Just to get started]

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There are many translations of some of the required texts above. Please get the books and translations listed.

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