Yoga High 200-hour Teacher Training
Next one: May-August 2011
(coursework May and June)

This teacher training is excellent for anyone who wants to experience their practice with more knowledge and understanding of philosophy, breath and alignment. And it is especially tailored for those who want to go on to become Yoga teachers as a hobby or as a lifelong profession. Yoga High Co-owners Mel and Liz teach this 200 hour training with assistance from guest teachers.

You may participate in individual Segments of this 200-Hour Teacher Training based on your interest or take all 4 Segments together as one comprehensive training.

We are capping this training at 15 participants in order to maintain the integrity of the learning environment. Each person will get lots of individual attention and the opportunity to teach and receive feedback throughout the 200-Hour training.

Please click on the link to the left to download the application.

$500 non-refundable deposit due upon acceptance

Price for the full training (all 4 Segments together): $3,000 (minus your $500 deposit) due date TBA
Early bird payment: $2,800 if paid in full (minus your $500 deposit) due date TBA

Price for each individual Segment: $850 (minus your $500 deposit) 

For more information, click on the link to the left to download the YH Teacher Training Breakdown.
 

The current YH 300-hour advanced training started in May 2010.
May – November (taking the month of August off)

$500 non-refundable deposit due upon acceptance

Price: $3,500
Full payment (minus $500 deposit) due date for future trainings TBA
Payment plans available

You’ve finished your 200-hour teacher training. Now what?

You already have a lot of information to process. We think what is necessary for you to move forward is the opportunity to integrate that information into your teaching — to develop your own style and voice as a teacher. Our 300-hour training will offer you the guidance of experienced teachers in a very small, individualized setting focused on the art of teaching yoga, so you will have the chance to bring all that you’ve learned about practicing Yoga to your classes.

You will have the opportunity to ask questions, get honest feedback, discuss goals and fears, hone your skills and develop your unique strengths as a teacher. We are capping this training at nine students, so it’s guaranteed to be extremely individualized.

For non-Yoga High 200-hour graduates, the application process will require an audition class and an interview. Please email info@yogahighnyc.com to start the process. Flexible scheduling is available for those of you who work 9-5.


 

Breakdown of the Segments:

**Below is an example of the coursework and homework for our 200-Hour Teacher Training. It is a semi-intensive format of 2 months of coursework (meeting 3 times/week) and 2 additional months to complete homework and continue to take advantage of unlimited classes at Yoga High. Those participating in all 4 segments receive 4 months of Unlimited Yoga at Yoga High (May – August)

Segment 1: Philosophy, Anatomy, Breath and the Subtle Body
We begin the Yoga High Teacher Training with a segment full of information that is either missing or only briefly explained in the regular Yoga classes you usually attend. Segment 1 offers you a chance to dive into the history and philosophy of Yoga, a deep exploration of the breath, anatomy of the physical and energetic bodies and an introduction to the ancient Indian medical science of Ayurveda.
This segment starts with a study of Yogic philosophical and scientific fundamentals, which will create the foundation for your knowledge of Yoga as a complete system of mental focus, breath, physical asana (poses) and meditation. From there you will gain a greater understanding of how the physical and subtle bodies work efficiently by learning basic anatomy of movement and energetic pathways. Once the physical and subtle bodies are clear, we will introduce Pranayama, and you will learn how to practice and teach (in a very approachable way) the incredibly powerful control of breath and Prana. Pranayama will lead us to the space beyond the thoughts through meditation (again, in a guided and approachable way). Finally, you will learn how the ancient medical science of Ayurveda offers insight into your own life and the Yoga practice of your future students.
By the time you complete Segment 1, your Yoga practice will feel far more comprehensive and supported by the knowledge and techniques you have learned. You will be ready to approach teaching with wisdom and grounded confidence. Segment 1 is also an incredible experience for those wanting to explore their own practice on a new level, even if you do not want to become a teacher.

Mon – 9-4pm
Wed – 12-8pm
Thurs – 12-6pm
Mon – 9-4pm
Wed – 12-8pm
Thurs – 12-6pm

Homework for Segment 1:
Before the training begins on May 3, read Padas (Chapters) I & II of the Yoga Sutras translated by Sri Swami Satchidananda

Pick one Sutra or Yama/Niyama and live it for the entirety of Segment 1. Each student will talk briefly about how it affected your life and practice.

During the month of May, create a home meditation practice for yourself at least twice a week and write about it in your Journal.

Take 4 Yoga High classes

Unlimited Yoga High classes available for Segment 1 participants:
You will receive unlimited classes at Yoga High May 1-31. Unfortunately we cannot extend these unlimited classes for injury or scheduling conflicts.

Segment 2: Basic Asana, Alignment & Adjustments
In this segment you will learn the traditional version of a comprehensive list of Yoga asanas (poses). Sun salutes, standing poses, arm and leg balances, twisting poses, backbends and seated poses will all be taught in their basic form. You will learn the healthy alignment and safe, helpful adjustments for each pose. You will have the opportunity to practice teaching each pose verbally and with hands-on adjustments. This segment builds on the knowledge of anatomy, breath and the subtle body from Segment 1 and expands into sequencing a dynamic and intelligent class based on your knowledge of how the asanas and the body function together. By the end of Segment 2 you will be able to teach your fellow trainees a simple, challenging and effective Yoga class with a focus on breath, sequencing and alignment.

Mon – 9-4pm
Wed – 12-8pm
Thurs – 12-6pm
Mon – 9-4pm
Wed – 12-8pm
Thurs – 12-6pm
Wed – 12-8pm
Thurs – 10-4pm

Homework for Segment 2:
Take 4 Yoga High classes

Take 2 Non-Yoga High classes

Observe 2 Yoga High classes (one of them must be Level 1)

Record 2 Yoga High classes and listen to them as much as you need. Write down sequencing, alignment notes or ideas that stand out to you

Teach 4 one-hour classes to one person (each class can be to a different person or all to the same person)

Unlimited Yoga High classes available for Segment 2 participants:
You will receive unlimited classes at Yoga High May 17-June 17. Unfortunately we cannot extend these unlimited classes for injury or scheduling conflicts

Segment 3: Asanas: Level II, Variations & Modifications
Segment 3 picks up where Segment 2 left off. Now that you have an understanding of the body and breath from Segment 1 and an understanding of the asanas and basic sequencing from Segment 2, you have the chance to develop your own creativity and knowledge of asana variations. Each basic asana will be briefly reviewed, and in this section you will learn modifications for special populations (injury, pregnancy, extreme tightness, etc.). You will also learn variations of each pose for a more challenging option or to give your students a different perspective. In addition, we will introduce some advanced asanas and the alignment and adjustments that apply to them. By the end of this segment you will have the knowledge to teach a creatively sequenced class to mixed level and advanced students that fosters a sense of health, well-being and balance.

Mon – 9-4pm
Wed – 12-8pm
Thurs – 10-4pm
Mon – 9-4pm
Wed — 12-8pm
Thurs – 10-4pm
Mon – 9-4pm

Homework for Segment 3:
Special Populations: On the first day of Segment 3, you will be assigned an injury or physical challenge to report on. Research your topic and report on it during the training with a brief description of it and how Yoga helps or aggravates it. 

Take 4 Yoga High classes (one of them must be Level 1)

Take 2 Non-Yoga High classes

Observe 2 Yoga High classes

Record 2 Yoga High classes and listen to them as much as you need. Write down sequencing, alignment notes or ideas that stand out to you.

Teach 4 one-hour classes to a group of 3 or more people. Record 2 of these classes that you teach and take each of them on your own at least one week later.

Unlimited Yoga High classes available for Segment 3 participants:
You will receive unlimited classes at Yoga High June 1-June 30. Unfortunately we cannot extend these unlimited classes for injury or scheduling conflicts.

Segment 4: Being a Teacher (you must have done YH Segments 1-3 or another 200-hour Yoga teacher training to take this Segment)
Teaching takes on many different forms. Some of you will go on to teach Yoga professionally and others will use your knowledge to teach to friends and family informally. Segment 4 covers all of the bases with practical advice and mentoring to give you the knowledge, confidence and skills to be a responsible and compassionate teacher.
You will discover and cultivate your own unique strengths as a Yoga teacher, and we will work with you to develop those strengths.
You’ll learn the nitty-gritty practical stuff teachers need to turn your love of teaching Yoga into a viable career. You will also have plenty of time and space in Segment 4 to practice teaching and receive honest, constructive feedback. You will end this segment and this training feeling empowered as a teacher and transformed as a person.

Wed – 12-8pm
Thurs – 10-4pm
Mon – 9-4pm

Segment 4 Homework:
Write a short piece about the strengths and attributes you have that will make you a good teacher. What special qualities do you have that are unique to your perspective as a teacher? What qualities are lacking or deficient that you must work on to be a good teacher?

Observe 3 Yoga High classes and write alignment notes 

Teach 4 Level 2 90-minute classes to a group of 3 or more students. Record 2 of these classes that you teach and take each of them on your own at least one week later

Teach 4 one-hour private sessions

Unlimited Yoga High classes available for Segment 4 participants:
You will receive unlimited classes at Yoga High June 23-July 31. Unfortunately we cannot extend these unlimited classes for injury or scheduling conflicts

Here’s what it will look like:

You will be mentored in a group of three trainees. Each group will be led by rotating mentors Liz, Mel and Patricia in two-month blocks. (That means two months with Mel, two months with Liz, two months with Patricia.)

You will be assisting in your rotating mentor’s classes and meeting with her in your small trainee group once a week. Throughout the training you will also be planning and teaching your own class once a week, at a location that you organize. You will have the invaluable opportunity to discuss anything challenging that has come up during your weekly class with your mentor and group.

We want this training to be helpful and supportive to you as you begin or continue your career as a Yoga teacher. You and your mentor group will learn about teaching Pranayama, Meditation, Alignment, Private Clients, Sequencing and Mixed-level Classes.

You will be required to read two books of your choice from our required reading list.

Weekly
•    Assist one YH class taught by your rotating mentor
•    Attend one meeting with your rotating mentor and your small trainee group (meetings will be on the weekends, and you are allowed 3 absences)
•    Plan and teach your own 90-minute class at a location that you organize
•    Hand in the written sequence for your 90-minute class for feedback and discussion with your rotating mentor
•    Take ONE level II or III class at YH
•    Take ONE level I class at YH


Monthly
•    Record one of the 90-minute classes you teach. Then, you yourself will take the class at least one week later. You will write down what worked and what didn’t work

General
•    Teach one 90-minute class to your small Teacher Training group and your rotating mentor and receive feedback from the mentor. (You will be doing this once with each mentor, for a total of three classes.)
•    Read two books of your choice from the provided reading list and write a short essay on it.
•    Enjoy unlimited Yoga High classes and workshops