200 Hour Teacher Training 2020
Who is this course suitable for?
- Individuals interested in becoming certified Yoga Teachers.
- Individuals who would like to explore and experience yoga at a deeper level.
- Yoga Teachers who wish to enhance their awareness and experience of yoga.
Our Approach
Living Peace teacher training offers practical and grounded teaching in how to share and instruct yogic techniques and philosophy. We believe that the best teachers embody yoga in their day to day life, therefore, our course is designed to help you dive deep into all facets of yoga so that the teachings become a part of your life. The course framework and length allows you to ingest and digest the full yogic experience. The curriculum is drawn from the sacred traditions of Raja, Hatha, Tantra Yoga and Vedanta, merged with the contemporary teachings of anatomy and physiology.
Course Overview
- A comprehensive 200 hour teacher training course.
- Online Yoga Anatomy Fundamentals course with a distinct Yogic flavour taught by Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews.
- An encouraging and supportive learning experience at a dedicated yoga centre.
- Ongoing mentoring and study support from devoted yoga practitioners.
Course Outcomes
- Qualified yoga teacher
- Eligibility for membership with the Yoga Australia (200 hour course = Provisional Member). Note, since Yoga Australia requirements for teacher training are more extensive than Yoga Alliance, if you complete a training with Yoga Australia, you can automatically become qualified with Yoga Alliance too.
- Qualifications to be eligible for professional indemnity insurance.
- Development of your individual yoga practice.
- Embody the yogic lifestyle.
Cost for 200 Hour Course
- Early Bird special: $3400 – Paid in full by March 1st 2020
- Full Course fee: $3700
- Payment Plans are available on individual consultation
- $400 deposit required on registration (non-refundable unless cancellation received 7 days prior to course commencement)
2020 Dates and Times
9 Weekends & 1 Retreat
Beginning in April and finishing in December, this format provides the following:
- 9 x Weekends (Saturday & Sunday), 7.5 hours each day (9:00am – 5:30pm)
- 1 x 4-day retreat over the October long weekend
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Weekend Dates:
TBC
Course Material
Yoga Asana
- Wellbeing: Teach yoga asanas safely and effectively.
- Alignment: Physical and energetic alignment for optimising postures.
- Competency: teaching and adjusting for beginners, advanced and for a range injuries.
- Sequencing: Designing a fluid and thorough class.
- Demonstration: How to consciously demonstrate and communicate to a class.
- Adjustment: of asanas for a wide range of students and for injured and infirm.
Anatomy and Physiology
- The body systems: musculoskeletal system, nervous system, circulatory system and respiratory system.
- Effects of yoga on the physical body, including specific benefits of yoga asanas
Yogic Anatomy and Physiology
- The subtle energetic fields and their affects on the body and mind, including Prana, Nadis, Chakras and Koshas.
Yogic History and Philosophy
- The origins of yoga – ancient and modern yoga.
- The yogic philosophy of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras.
Pranayama and Meditation
- Breathing techniques to control and direct prana/energy.
- The evolution and benefits of meditation.
- The practice and instruction deep relaxation techniques, such as Yoga Nidra.
Yoga Teacher Ethics and Life Skills
- The teacher – student relationship.
- The steps to becoming a successful yoga teacher.
Assessment Criteria
- Complete a written final assessment on a yogic special interest
- Complete online Anatomy and Physiology course (Leslie Kaminoff)
- Teach a 1 hour yoga class (any style)
- 2 x 14 day blocks of journaling your yogic experience (no more 15 minutes/day)
- Attend a general yoga class at Living Peace Yoga on the days of the course (included in price)
Facilitators
Ginny Clarke has been teaching yoga since 2003. She has a passion for all facets of yoga and has completed 2 yoga teacher trainings herself and continues to study and learn with teachers she resonates with. Ginny leads regular workshops and retreats and has taught at festivals around Australia. Her depth of yogic wisdom is broad and her experience of yoga is ingrained in her daily life. Her aim is to train yoga teachers to understand the vastness yoga, the life-changing ability of yoga, as well as guide teachers to be the best teacher and person possible in this life.
Greg Clarke has been studying the Yoga Sutras and yogic philosophy for over 10 years and this is his absolute passion. It is rare for him not to have his nose in some sort of yogic text, ruminating and unraveling the beauty of this tradition. Greg will be leading the yogic history, yoga philosophy and meditation aspects of this course.
To book in or for more inquires….
Please contact Greg or Ginny Clarke on 0410 553 610 or info@livingpeaceyoga.com
Frequently Asked Questions
The main requirement is a passion for yoga. It is desirable that you have been practicing some sort of yoga over a period of time (e.g. any form of yoga asana or meditation or philosophical studies). We believe that yoga is for every “body” and so a particular level of fitness is not required.
If you want to be a yoga teacher, then a daily yoga practice is “highly recommended” (but we won’t be monitoring you!) . You reap the rewards of yoga in your daily life when you have a consistent, regular and whole-hearted practice, whether that is 5 minutes or 2 hours per day – it all depends on your other life commitments. We can help you find the right practice for you.
Students will become a qualified yoga teacher at the end of the training. They will be eligible for membership with the Yoga Australia as well as for professional indemnity insurance.
After the 200 hour course, you will be qualified as a Provisional Yoga Teacher based on the Yoga Australia guidelines.
After the 350 hour course, you will be qualified as a Level 1 Yoga Teacher based on the Yoga Australia guidelines.
As mentioned above, yoga is for every ‘body’! There are many people in this world who should never even try a headstand and it is not expected that you can do all yoga poses. Every pose has many different variations and these will be shared during the training to ensure you understand how to tailor yoga to suit the individual.
This training will help you discover the yoga that works best for you – the yoga you are passionate about. Whether you want to teach a power vinyasa class, or a chair yoga class for seniors, or be able to teach meditation and philosophy, this training will guide you to understand all facets of yoga and then you can decide that path that’s right for you.
On average, expect 1 to 2 hours homework per week. Some weeks you might need to watch a video for anatomy, or read a chapter from one of the texts, or prepare to teach a few poses or write in a pranayama/meditation journal. Then there is the final written and practical assessment. See the Assessment Criteria in the Prospectus for all details about homework.
Ideally, attending all of the training is recommended, but since this training is extended from 6 – 9 months, we understand there may be the occasion when you can’t attend a day or some of the day’s training due to a prior engagement or illness. We can video record the sessions that you miss, and you can watch them at a later stage. Ginny or Greg can also schedule time reviewing what you might have missed and any questions you might have.
Embarking on a yoga teacher training is a big step, however, it is one you will not regret, especially if you find a studio where yoga is ingrained in the teachers and the students. Firstly, come along and meet Ginny and Greg, perhaps try a class and ensure that their style and energy resonates with you.
It is also useful to ask yourself these questions. Are you:
- Passionate about yoga?
- Ready for transformation and growth?
- Inspired to pass on the yogic wisdom to others?
- Wanting to understand the full range and depths of yoga, and not just the postures?
- Ready to dedicate time and energy to your own personal development?
- Wanting to find and use the yogic skills to reveal more peace and understanding in your life?
The Living Peace Yoga Team truly value you as a student and we nurture and support you throughout your journey to becoming an inspiring yoga teacher and yogi.