200 Hour Teacher Training
YOGA UNION® WINTER 2011 200-HOUR TEACHER TRAINING
@home study: january 1-27 2011
studio intensive: january 27 - february 25 2011
discount deadline: december 1 2010
application deadline: december 28 2010
YOGA UNION® SUMMER 2011 200-HOUR TEACHER TRAINING
@home study: may 16 - june 16 2011
studio intensive: june 16 - july 15 2011
application deadline: may 16 2011
Celebrating Twelve Years of Teacher Training
Twenty-three Years of Teaching Yoga
Twenty-seight Years of Practicing Yoga
Twenty-three Years of Teaching Yoga
Twenty-seight Years of Practicing Yoga
ALISON WEST will lead the widely acclaimed YOGA UNION®
TEACHER TRAINING
for qualified applicants. The goal of these unique, powerful Teacher
Trainings, which are the model for many of the urban TT's and
intensives now taking place, is to give you a thorough foundation for
outstanding teaching, while allowing you to discover your personal
direction as a teacher and as a person.
Explore the full scope of yoga as a practical, philosophical and spiritual practice.
Alison West's high-wattage TT offers a systematic approach to the practice of asana and pranayama with a grounding in the philosophical tradition of Classical Yoga and an introduction to anatomy both physical and subtle (nadis, chakras, the koshas), ensuring a sound and meaningful practice. You will focus on the immediate importance of asana and pranayama without forgetting the ultimate goal of the practice--union, in a way meaningful to you.
The YU TT's limit numbers very seriously, guaranteeing that participants get individual attention and plenty of teaching practice so that you
can effectively teach a class by the end of the TT with an ability to observe and adjust your students. Even if teaching is not in your plans,
your own practice will go through marked transformation in the process of learning to teach others.
Teacher Certification is dependent upon completion of all requirements.
Each day includes an asana practice, class instruction in the subjects listed below and teaching practice.
PROGRAM
o Fundamentals of a sound Asana Practice and Principles of Action and Alignment
o Principles of Safe, Ethical Teaching, Observation and Adjustments
o Fundamentals of Pranayama
o The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and Yoga philosophy and discussion
o Fundamentals of Anatomy (including scoliosis, pregnancy, menstruation) and Subtle Anatomy (Chakras, Nadis, Koshas, Shariras)
o Fundamentals of Kinesiology
o Fundamentals of Yoga for Pregnancy and Menstruation with Bobby Clennell
o Fundamentals of Restorative Yoga with Robin Thorpe and Brette Popper
o Fundamentals of Yoga for Backcare and Scoliosis with Deborah Wolk, co-director of the Yoga Union Center for Backcare & Scolisos
o Two-day Sanskrit immersion with Leslie Freyberg of the American Sanskrit Institute
o Fundamentals of Meditation with Sharon Salzberg, who writes:
"The practice of metta (lovingkindness), uncovering the force of love that can uproot fear, anger, and guilt, begins with befriending ourselves. The foundation of metta practice is to know how to be our own friend. According to the Buddha, 'You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than
you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.' How few of us embrace ourselves in this way! With metta practice we uncover the possibility of truly respecting ourselves."
--Sharon Salzberg, Lovingkindness, From Everyday Mind, a Tricycle book edited by Jean Smith
What you can expect:
PARTICIPANTS
You must have at least one year of asana practice and be currently practicing on a regular basis.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WINTER SCHEDULE
January 1-27 2011 @ Home Study
Thursday-Friday, January 27-28 (Sanskrit)
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm June 20 - July 15
COST: $3500 before December 1; $3800 after December 1
A $500 nonrefundable deposit is required to secure your place
Final payment due Friday, December 31 (note: no refunds after January 1)
There is an orientation on Tuesday, January 4 at 8:30am
SUMMER SCHEDULE
MAY 26 - JUNE 16 2011 @ Home Study
Thursday-Friday, June 16 - 17 (Sanskrit)
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm June 20 - July 15
COST: $3500 before May 1; $3800 after May 1
A $500 nonrefundable deposit is required to secure your place
Final payment due Thursday, May 12, 2011 (note: no refunds after May 16)
There is an orientation on Tuesday, May 17 at 8:30am
WHAT OTHERS SAY...
This Teacher Training has been one of the most 'delicious,' rigourous, challenging and rewarding experiences of my life. I am changed person and will and will be applying the principles and teachings in all aspects of my life in order to evolve as a yoga student, emerging teacher and human being.[..] Thank-you so much." N. GOLDSTEIN, New York City, July 2010.
"I've known Alison for almost fifteen years as both a teacher and a fellow Astanga practitioner. Her insight and experience single her out as one of the most highly regarded Yoga instructors in New York City."
-WILLEM DAFOE, New York City, March 2007
"Alison, and her impressive guest teachers, present an enormous amount of material expertly and concisely. Be prepared to work hard, and grow even more. I can't recommend her 200-hour TT enough."
MEGAN MOOK, RYT, 2009 Winter TT
"The TT course was great; more than I expected in every sense! Alison West is an inspirational teacher and leads the course in an extremely thorough fashion, along with other wonderful visiting teachers. I would highly recommend anyone dedicated to yoga to do this course, whether it is with a view to teaching or to intensify their own practice. SIOBHAN O'CONNOR, 2009 WInter TT
"The Teacher Training was comprehensive! I will be processing and returning to what I have learned for a long long time!"
ALANNA BARRETT, 2009 Winter TT
"Alison's Teacher Training was one of the most in-depth and empowering trainings I have ever had!"
SARAH NIELSEN, Certified Massage Therapist and Yoga Teacher, 2007
Classes are held at The Yoga Union Center for Backcare & Scoliosis
32 West 28th St, 4th Floor, between 6th Ave Broadway.
The studio is easily accessible from the 28th street stops for the N/R/1/6 subway lines. The 34th street stations on other lines are also near as is Penn Station and the PATH.
For more information call 212 889 8643 or email yogaunion@nyc.rr.com
Explore the full scope of yoga as a practical, philosophical and spiritual practice.
Alison West's high-wattage TT offers a systematic approach to the practice of asana and pranayama with a grounding in the philosophical tradition of Classical Yoga and an introduction to anatomy both physical and subtle (nadis, chakras, the koshas), ensuring a sound and meaningful practice. You will focus on the immediate importance of asana and pranayama without forgetting the ultimate goal of the practice--union, in a way meaningful to you.
The YU TT's limit numbers very seriously, guaranteeing that participants get individual attention and plenty of teaching practice so that you
can effectively teach a class by the end of the TT with an ability to observe and adjust your students. Even if teaching is not in your plans,
your own practice will go through marked transformation in the process of learning to teach others.
Teacher Certification is dependent upon completion of all requirements.
Each day includes an asana practice, class instruction in the subjects listed below and teaching practice.
PROGRAM
o Fundamentals of a sound Asana Practice and Principles of Action and Alignment
o Principles of Safe, Ethical Teaching, Observation and Adjustments
o Fundamentals of Pranayama
o The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and Yoga philosophy and discussion
o Fundamentals of Anatomy (including scoliosis, pregnancy, menstruation) and Subtle Anatomy (Chakras, Nadis, Koshas, Shariras)
o Fundamentals of Kinesiology
o Fundamentals of Yoga for Pregnancy and Menstruation with Bobby Clennell
o Fundamentals of Restorative Yoga with Robin Thorpe and Brette Popper
o Fundamentals of Yoga for Backcare and Scoliosis with Deborah Wolk, co-director of the Yoga Union Center for Backcare & Scolisos
o Two-day Sanskrit immersion with Leslie Freyberg of the American Sanskrit Institute
o Fundamentals of Meditation with Sharon Salzberg, who writes:
"The practice of metta (lovingkindness), uncovering the force of love that can uproot fear, anger, and guilt, begins with befriending ourselves. The foundation of metta practice is to know how to be our own friend. According to the Buddha, 'You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than
you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.' How few of us embrace ourselves in this way! With metta practice we uncover the possibility of truly respecting ourselves."
--Sharon Salzberg, Lovingkindness, From Everyday Mind, a Tricycle book edited by Jean Smith
What you can expect:
- You will come away with the ability to teach a solid basic class, with language and adjustments suitable to that level, including a flowing Surya Namaskar.
- You will study the anatomy and kinesiology that will help you with your understanding of the poses.
- You will have an understanding of one of the central texts of Yoga, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and also of Sanskrit and mantras.
- You will deepen your own practice through class and observation.
- You will get to know and study with some of the best teachers in America
PARTICIPANTS
You must have at least one year of asana practice and be currently practicing on a regular basis.
- Please call Alison West directly for details, 212.889.8643
- The best way to determine if the Teacher Training represents a good fit for both parties is a solid conversation and, if you are locally based, class attendance.
- Class attendance/nterview essential: Call 212.889.8643 or email yogaunion@nyc.rr.com if abroad.
- TEN CLASSES with Alison (or Iyengar Level I if you are not in NYC) are required prior to the TT. It really makes a difference!
- You will need to complete a substantial amount of reading and preparation, for which you will want plenty of time during the @Home Study period. Details upon registration.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WINTER SCHEDULE
January 1-27 2011 @ Home Study
The @Home Study is just that--at home.
You must take your minimum of ten yoga classes at the studio in the months before, but your homework is on your own time.
Be sure to schedule time for it! It always takes more time than one thinks.
JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 25 Studio Intensive You must take your minimum of ten yoga classes at the studio in the months before, but your homework is on your own time.
Be sure to schedule time for it! It always takes more time than one thinks.
Thursday-Friday, January 27-28 (Sanskrit)
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm June 20 - July 15
COST: $3500 before December 1; $3800 after December 1
A $500 nonrefundable deposit is required to secure your place
Final payment due Friday, December 31 (note: no refunds after January 1)
There is an orientation on Tuesday, January 4 at 8:30am
SUMMER SCHEDULE
MAY 26 - JUNE 16 2011 @ Home Study
The @Home Study is just that--at home.
You must take your minimum of ten yoga classes at the studio in the months before, but your homework is on your own time.
Be sure to schedule time for it! It always takes more time than one thinks.
Orientation meeting: Tuesday, May 17, 8:30 AM
JUNE 17 - JULY 16 Studio Intensive You must take your minimum of ten yoga classes at the studio in the months before, but your homework is on your own time.
Be sure to schedule time for it! It always takes more time than one thinks.
Orientation meeting: Tuesday, May 17, 8:30 AM
Thursday-Friday, June 16 - 17 (Sanskrit)
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm June 20 - July 15
COST: $3500 before May 1; $3800 after May 1
A $500 nonrefundable deposit is required to secure your place
Final payment due Thursday, May 12, 2011 (note: no refunds after May 16)
There is an orientation on Tuesday, May 17 at 8:30am
WHAT OTHERS SAY...
This Teacher Training has been one of the most 'delicious,' rigourous, challenging and rewarding experiences of my life. I am changed person and will and will be applying the principles and teachings in all aspects of my life in order to evolve as a yoga student, emerging teacher and human being.[..] Thank-you so much." N. GOLDSTEIN, New York City, July 2010.
"I've known Alison for almost fifteen years as both a teacher and a fellow Astanga practitioner. Her insight and experience single her out as one of the most highly regarded Yoga instructors in New York City."
-WILLEM DAFOE, New York City, March 2007
"Alison, and her impressive guest teachers, present an enormous amount of material expertly and concisely. Be prepared to work hard, and grow even more. I can't recommend her 200-hour TT enough."
MEGAN MOOK, RYT, 2009 Winter TT
"The TT course was great; more than I expected in every sense! Alison West is an inspirational teacher and leads the course in an extremely thorough fashion, along with other wonderful visiting teachers. I would highly recommend anyone dedicated to yoga to do this course, whether it is with a view to teaching or to intensify their own practice. SIOBHAN O'CONNOR, 2009 WInter TT
"The Teacher Training was comprehensive! I will be processing and returning to what I have learned for a long long time!"
ALANNA BARRETT, 2009 Winter TT
"Alison's Teacher Training was one of the most in-depth and empowering trainings I have ever had!"
SARAH NIELSEN, Certified Massage Therapist and Yoga Teacher, 2007
Classes are held at The Yoga Union Center for Backcare & Scoliosis
32 West 28th St, 4th Floor, between 6th Ave Broadway.
The studio is easily accessible from the 28th street stops for the N/R/1/6 subway lines. The 34th street stations on other lines are also near as is Penn Station and the PATH.
For more information call 212 889 8643 or email yogaunion@nyc.rr.com