The Shambhava School of Yoga (RYS 500) at Chi-Town Shakti
www.shambhavayoga.org
Level 1, 200 Hour Certification
The level 1 training provides a comprehensive foundation
for teaching a beginning level yoga class. Thoroughly
prepare yourself to safely teach an array of classical yoga
asanas and pranayama. 200 hours. Early registration is highly advised, we
admit only 7 participants into any given training.
2009
Three-Month Extended Learning Programs:
The
three month program allows working yogis to keep their day
jobs as they study yoga in an in-depth and meaningful way.
Winter Session - January 10 - April 4 (February 23 - March
1 off as a break.)
M, T, F
7:00 - 9:00 p.m
Th
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sundays OFF
There are 19 remaining flexible hours which will be spent
in faculty mentor observation and assistance.
One-Month
Immersion Programs:
The
one month program is four weeks spent as a full time yogi.
You will have the experience of getting a close up look at
the yogic life and all the depth of experience that
follows.
Winter Session - February 2 - March 1
M, T, W, F
6:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Th
6:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Saturdays OFF
Sundays
9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
There are 19 remaining flexible hours which will be spent
in faculty mentor observation and assistance as well as
optional community nights on Thursday evenings.
Summer
Session - July 6 - August 2
M, T, W, F
6:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Th
6:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Saturdays OFF
Sundays
9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
There are 19 remaining flexible hours which will be spent
in faculty mentor observation and assistance as well as
optional community nights on Thursday evenings.
Curriculum
Overview: Based on The Yoga Alliance Requirements
100 Hours:
Techniques Training/Practice—Includes asanas,
pranayamas, kriyas, chanting, mantra, meditation, and other
traditional yoga techniques. These hours must be a
mix between (1) analytical training in how to teach and
practice the techniques, and (2) guided practice of the
techniques themselves; both areas must receive substantial
emphasis.
25 Hours:
Teaching Methodology—Includes principles of
demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting,
instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher, the
student's process of learning, and business aspects of
teaching yoga.
20 Hours:
Anatomy & Physiology—Includes both human
physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs,
etc.) and energy anatomy and physiology (chakras,
nadis, etc.). Includes both the study of the subject and
application of its principles to yoga practice (benefits,
contraindications, healthy movement patterns, etc).
30 Hours:
Yoga Philosophy/Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga
Teachers—Includes the study of yoga philosophies,
yoga lifestyle, and ethics for yoga teachers.
10 Hours:
Practicum—Includes practice teaching, receiving
feedback, observing others teaching and hearing/giving
feedback. Also includes assisting students while
someone else is teaching.
15 Hours:
Remaining Hours - Hours to be distributed among
the categories above according to the school’s chosen
emphasis.
Your
Commitment:
Reflective Essays
Midterm Examination
4 Open Book Tests
Cue Cards for each pose in the training
Creative Vinyasa Assignment
6 Week Course Outline
Final Practical Examination and Evaluation
Outside Practice
In Class Participation
Attendance
19 hours of studio classes as an apprentice. Observing and
Evaluating.
Readings from 3 textbooks
Cost: $2100
Prerequisite: None
If you would like to register for the program contact: www.shambhavayoga.org Or contact Bhakti White at 773.262.9256 bhakti@chi-townshakti.com
