200-Hour Vinyasa Teacher Training

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If you have landed on this web page, then you have taken the first step to sharing the gift of yoga. This is not your ordinary yoga teacher certification program. This is an opportunity to make real transformative change happen for yourself and humanity.

We invite you to join a group of committed students for an intense time to reflect and learn how the power of yoga can facilitate change for you. Breath and Body Yoga now offers a 200-Hour Power Vinyasa Teacher Certification Program as well as a 500-Hour Advanced Power Vinyasa Teacher Certification. If you are ready to dive into the world of yoga our program and the 50-hour modules are the perfect place to begin.

You just need to bring an open mind and an adventurous spirit with yoga. Expect to have an in-depth yoga experience, which is the place yoga knowledge originates. You should have practiced yoga for two full years prior to applying for this training. This program is not just about presenting and memorizing information. This is an exclusive opportunity for transformative growth. You will hone the skills necessary towards sharing your practice with others! At the end of the training you will feel amazing, strong, open, peaceful, and calm. We look forward to meeting you. Feel free to approach us anytime, email desirae@breathandbodyyoga.com or call the Breath and Body Yoga studio at 512-374-1021

200-Hour Power Vinyasa Teacher Certification Program: Registration Opens NoVEMBER 15th, 2012

• How to teach based on the Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga System
• Brief History of Yoga including reading the Bhagavad Gita
• Major Bones, Muscles & Anatomy
• Universal Principals of Alignment based on the Anusara Method
• How to incorporate the elements of water, fire, earth and ether into your teaching
• The basics of the Chakra system
• How to correctly and safely assist and adjust students through instruction and hands-on practice in the classroom.
• How to avoid injuries and work with students who are dealing with injuries
• The business and ethics of being a yoga teacher
• How to teach to every level of student
• Techniques and modifications for teaching the pregnant yogini

Required Books: Journey Into Power by Baron Baptiste, Light On Yoga by BKS Iyengar, The Key Poses of Yoga Volume 2 by Ray Long, Eastern Body Western Mind by Anodea Judith, The Anatomy Coloring Book by Wynn Lawerence, The Bhagavad Gita (any version or author).

50-Hour Modules Now Available for the 200-Hour Certification:

Module 1- Set A Strong Foundation with Sun Salutations

Dates & Times: Wednesday 1/16/13 from 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm, Friday 1/18/13 4:30 pm -10:00 pm, Saturday 1/19/13 Noon – 8:00 pm, Sunday 1/20/13 10:00 am -4:00 pm & Wednesday 1/30/13 from 6:30 pm -10:00 pm, Friday 2/1/13 4:30 pm -10:00 pm, Saturday 2/2/13 Noon – 8:00 pm, Sunday 2/2/13 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Contact Hours: 46
Non-Contact Hours: 10
E-RYT: Desirae Pierce
Location: Breath and Body Yoga, Austin, Texas

Description of Training:
First impressions are very important. If you are ready to start teaching, this foundational module will give you the tools necessary. We start with the foundation sequence based on Baron Baptiste’s, book, Journey Into Power. You will learn a base foundational sequence, how to set a theme and teach the sun salutations. This module covers the anatomy of the basic sun salutation poses, the modifications, the assists and the story of historic Bhagavad Gita.

Required Books: Journey Into Power by Baron Baptiste, Light On Yoga by BKS Iyengar, The Key Poses of Yoga Volume 2 by Ray Long, Eastern Body Western Mind by Anodea Judith, The Anatomy Coloring Book by Wynn Lawerence, The Bhagavad Gita (any version or author).
Price for Module: $750 / $700 if paid before Jan 1, 2013

MODULE 2- Energize and Vitalize Your Teaching

Dates & Times: Wednesday 2/13/13 from 6:30 pm -10:00 pm, Friday 2/15/13 4:30 pm -10:00 pm, Saturday 2/16/13 Noon -8:00 pm, Sunday 2/17/13 10:00 am – 4:00 pm & Wednesday 3/6/13 from 6:30 pm -10:00 pm, Friday 3/8/13 4:30 pm – 10:00 pm, Saturday 3/9/13 Noon – 8:00 pm, Sunday 3/10/13 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Contact Hours: 46
Non-Contact Hours: 10
E-RYT: Desirae Pierce
Location: Breath and Body Yoga, Austin, Texas

Description of Training:
Have you ever generated power? This module you will learn to charge your practice as well as your teaching with powerful teaching tools from the Baptiste Power Yoga and Anusara Yoga methodology. In this module, learn to teach the Crescent Poses, Vitality Poses and Standing One Leg Balancing Poses. Then learn to energize the poses with vitality and energy. You will learn to thread in the anatomy and important tools to set your up for success. With each pose you understand hands-on assisting to stabilize your student. This module also covers the history of yoga.

Required Books: Journey Into Power by Baron Baptiste, Light On Yoga by BKS Iyengar, The Key Poses of Yoga Volume 2 by Ray Long, Eastern Body Western Mind by Anodea Judith, The Anatomy Coloring Book by Wynn Lawerence, The Bhagavad Gita (any version or author).
Price for Module: $750 / $700 if paid before Feb 1, 2013

MODULE 3- Teaching triangles, backbends, forward bends & hip openers

Dates & Times: Wednesday 3/27/13 from 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm, Friday 3/29/13 4:30 pm – 10:00 pm, Saturday 3/30/13 Noon -8:00 pm, Sunday 3/31/13 10:00 am – 4:00 pm & Wednesday 4/10/13 from 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm, Friday 4/12/13 4:30 pm – 10:00 pm, Saturday 4/13/13 Noon – 8:00 pm, Sunday 4/14/13 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Contact Hours: 46
Non-Contact Hours: 10
E-RYT: Desirae Pierce
Location: Breath and Body Yoga, Austin, Texas

Description of Training:
Add some spice into your yoga classes with deep forward folds, hip openers and strong hand balances When the quads and hamstrings are open, other poses open become so much more accessible. Learn to take yoga students deep into their hips and hidden emotions. This module also covers the philosophy of yoga.

Required Books: Journey Into Power by Baron Baptiste, Light On Yoga by BKS Iyengar, The Key Poses of Yoga Volume 2 by Ray Long, Eastern Body Western Mind by Anodea Judith, The Anatomy Coloring Book by Wynn Lawerence, The Bhagavad Gita (any version or author).
Price for Module: $750 / $700 if paid before April 15, 2013

MODULE 4- Pure teaching, Assisting & feedback

Dates & Times: Wednesday 4/24/13 from 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm, Friday 4/26/13 4:30 pm -10:00 pm, Saturday 4/27/13 Noon -8:00 pm, Sunday 4/28/13 10:00 am – 4:00 pm & Wednesday 5/8/13 from 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm, Friday 5/10/13 4:30 pm -10:00 pm, Saturday 5/11/13 Noon – 8:00 pm, Sunday 5/12/13 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Contact Hours: 46
Non-Contact Hours: 4
E-RYT: Desirae Pierce
Location: Breath and Body Yoga, Austin, Texas

Description of Training:
We continue through the yoga philosophy journey and then turn the training back to the students. This is where you will show us what you have. After an empower review of the past 150 hours, it is time for you to stand in front of the room and teach. Give us what you have. Your assisting training will be assessed as well as your teaching techniques, vocabulary and delivery. Ready for feedback. We will video tape you teaching for you to access and review well after the training is complete.

Required Books: Journey Into Power by Baron Baptiste, Light On Yoga by BKS Iyengar, The Key Poses of Yoga Volume 2 by Ray Long, Eastern Body Western Mind by Anodea Judith, The Anatomy Coloring Book by Wynn Lawerence, The Bhagavad Gita (any version or author).
Price for Module: $750 / $700 if paid before April 17, 2013