Current Events and Workshops

200 hours - Yoga Alliance Certified

March 11 - June 12, 2011, Ottawa

Dynamic curriculum, lots of hands-on, practical applications!

March	11, 12, 13 18,19 - Retreat,18 25, 26, 27
April	Weekend Off 8, 9, 10 15, 16, 17 Weekend Off (Easter) 29, 30 - Retreat, May 1
May	6, 7, 8 13, 14, 15 Weekend Off (Victoria Day) 27, 28, 29
June	3, 4 - Exam, 5 10, 11, 12 - Graduation

(Friday, Saturday & Sunday) - total of 11 weekends.

• Friday 7:30PM – 9:30PM
• Saturday & Sunday: 1PM – 7:00PM

Retreats are held at the Adishesha Retreat Zone (check the link).

Graduation Day: Held at Adishesha Retreat Zone - June 27, 11:00am - 4:00pm - Family or Friends are invited!

Plus:

• Total of contact hours: 180h
• Homework/self study: 20h
• Total: 200h

There will be an exam on June 4th.

Observing three classes (schedule to be agreed upon – half way through the course)

One on one interviews if needed (assessment/ concerns/ questions/ feedback/shesha – residue)

Investment Fees:

$2,500.00 plus tax - Early Bird! must be paid in full by January 1st

$2,700.00 plus tax - regular price

$500.00 plus tax deposit at registration, full fee by February 1st

Optional installment payment:

$500.00 plus tax Deposit at Registration. $2,200.00 plus tax divided into 4 equal payments due on the first week of each month starting in March. There is no extra charge when payment plan is chosen.

The course fees include:

• required texts (Anatomy, Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutras)
• unit material (extra philosophy, sanskrit, theme asana units, asana variations, adjustments)
• 20 class pass - must be used within the time of the Training course - regular group practice in variety of classes is essential part of learning and integration.

Main Faculty:

Basia Going & Supporting Adishesha Staff

Main guest teachers:

• Adnan Tahirovic (Taipei, Taiwan - Within Sapce Yoga Studio)
• Marcia Solomon (Boulder, Colorado - Yoga Workshop Studio) - Full Weekend

Some of the main topics:

• Fundamental alignment principles
• Sun Salutations (various styles)
• Standing poses – symmetrical & asymmetrical (and variations)
• Forward bends – prep, variations, intense
• Hip/Shoulder openers – beginners & intermediate
• Back bending – beginners & intermediate
• Arm balances
• Inversions
• Restoratives
• Pranayama & Meditation
• Nadis/Meridians – what they are, where they are, practical application in Asana
• Principles of Sequencing, Pacing, Holding Space
• Vinyasa – smooth linking of the poses (different ways to do it)
• Skillful hands-on adjusting – when to, when not to, how much (adjusting complete beginners and experienced practitioners)
• Verbal & visual cues
• Sanskrit: Asana Names & common terms
• Functional Anatomy
• Therapeutic Application of yoga
• Philosophy: Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita
• Psychology of teaching
• Ethics in teaching and being a student
• Getting ready to teach – Where do I start? Teaching opportunities, etc.

If you wish to apply for the training, please send us an email, call, or drop by the studio. You will need to fill out an application form which will be provided to you.

Perhaps we will work together soon!