200-hour teachers training program
LEARN YOGA
This yoga teacher training embarks you on a profound journey of self-discovery; empowers you to become the best person you can be; offers a holistic, well rounded,comprehensive training to build a foundation upon which to teach the ancient art & healing practice of yoga in a creative form drawing from your personal practice.
You do not need to have the desire to become a yoga instructor to participate. This program is open to all interested in deepening their practice & learning the fundamentals of teaching hatha yoga. The program meets the current guidelines of the Yoga Alliance for course content & scoop allowing students who successfully complete the training program to register with Yoga Alliance for RYT( registered yoga teacher) recognition in Hatha Yoga.
Some of the course topics include: practice and journal of daily Yoga practice, history and evolution of Yoga, Meditation and Mantras, Sanskrit for Yoga Teachers, Anatomy, Yogic Diet, Ayurveda, Pranayama (breathwork), Chakras, master classes in various styles of Yoga such as, Jivamukti, Ashtanga, Sivananda, Kundalini, Vinyasa, Budokon, Partner/Thai, Restorative, Prenatal, Kids/Children. Intensive study and practice of asanas (postures), assisting/adjusting and modification of poses, class planning and sequencing, observation of and assisting of classes & practice teaching.
LEARN THE ART OF TEACHING
Aananda Yoga believe's that all students that do our program should be trained and confident in the art of teaching. Everyone is unique and we believe on exploring and developing students own creative style with intensive study and practice of asanas (postures), assisting/adjusting and modification of poses, working with props, class planning and sequencing, observation of and assisting of classes and practice teaching from the first day of class onwards.
Under the guidance of our director Surendran Pandaran, our faculty is comprised of highly - trained, experienced teachers who bring with them a wealth of experience drawn from many disciplines of Yoga.
Our core faculty: Surendran Pandaran (Director), Jason Mastrian, Loren Russo, Julian Hall, Joy Kochmer, Lisa Pumper, Diane Billig, Marcus Thomson, Suzanne Weintraub & other loved teachers from our community.
Dates & Locations: April 24 - July31, 2010
Saturdays & Sundays
8.30am - 5.30pm
Broward & Djang Studio
Fort Lauderdale
*Field trips to the Bhakti House &
& Earth n' Us Organic Farm
Upcoming Training- TBA- starts in October
weekends or weekdays
Red pearl Yoga Studio
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Tuition: The Tuition fee is $2,000
( Easy payment options are available).
FEQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS-
What if I miss some classes?
We require 80% attendance and 100% commitment on your part. Missed classes can be retaken in any of the future Aananda Yoga training's free of charge. * ALL AANANDA ALUMNI ARE WELCOME BACK TO TAKE ANY MISSED CLASSES OR TO TAKE ANY CLASSES THAT WERE IN THEIR TRAINING AS A REFRESHER.
** A SMALL CHARGE WILL APPLY TO ANY NEWLY ADDED CLASSES THE WERE NOT PART OF THE ORIGINAL TAKEN TRAINING
Will I be Certified after this course?
Yes. You will be certified as a Yoga Teacher at the completion of this course by Aananda, Inc. You may mail a copy of this certificate to Yoga Alliance to receive your Yoga Alliance card that will give you the title of “Registered Yoga Teacher.”
Is there a written test at the end?
There are Home Assignments all through the course. However, there are no written tests that will decide whether you pass or fail. Some factors that will go into it will be observations from teachers, attendance, participation and students presentations on in-classroom assignments.
What is the material that will be covered during the program and how is it presented?
This Teacher Training program is based on the requirements of Yoga Alliance as well as Swami Svatmarama’s Hatha Yoga Pradipika. The students learn the four aspects of Hatha Yoga: Postures, Breathing exercises, Mudras, and Meditation. For the detailed study of postures, the students study B.K.S. Iyengar’s “Light on Yoga” and for Anatomy and Physiology, Ray Long’s “The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga. Along with that students learn the basics of writing, reading, and pronouncing Sanskrit language. The non-detailed study includes Yoga Sutras and Bhagavat Gita. Students learn the popular yoga styles of today such as: Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Sivananda Yoga, Restorative Yoga , partner Yoga, Kids yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Budokon etc. As well as other areas such as assisting, correcting and so on. This material will be covered in class and homework. As part of Yoga therapy, we will be teaching Ayurveda and Yoga for Ailments.
Testimonials~
I completed the Aananda 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training course in April 2009/Graduation May 2009 and feel it is probably one of the best investments I’ve ever made, personally and professionally. After practicing yoga 4 or 5 times a week for just over a year, I knew I wanted a deeper understanding of the practice. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to actually teach yoga or not, but I definitely felt what I would benefit personally from the training was worth the investment. Well, I got everything I expected from the course and more.
Since graduation, I have met several teachers who are also took a 200 hour Yoga Alliance registered teachers (not Aananda, but a similar registered 200 hour class). In discussing the Multi Style curriculum I received at Aananda against their 200 hour curriculum, I felt even stronger I made the right decision going with Aananda. The wide variety of yoga styles I learned and the diversity of the many teacher’s knowledge/expertise allowed me to see the many variations of yoga practice that are out there and let me choose exactly what style of yoga I preferred.
If I do decide to teach one day I am confident my Aananda training has prepared me to be a professional yoga teacher. If I never teach, I am absolutely sure what I learned at Aananda has and will continue to benefit me personally for the rest of my life. My family and friends noticed the difference immediately and I have no doubt that I am a better person from what I learned at Aananda.
Sincerely,
J. Greg Hass
I feel very fortunate to have chosen Aananda for my Yoga Teacher Training. It has been a truly wonderful experience. This is a rich opportunity for anyone looking to teach or enhance their practice. Perhaps the best benefit is that you will learn from not one but many talented, loving teachers who share their unique individual strengths. Together they combine to form a magnificent community, family and Guru.
Sincerely,
Margaret AKSHARA Donnelly
"I had no idea that this would be such a life changing experience for me. I have a clear head, a sense of calm and excitement about life that I have never felt before. The staff is made up of the most inspiring teachers. What an amazing journey."
~ Linette Padilla
