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8 LIMBS YOGA CENTERS BASIC TRAINING..
with Registered Yoga Teachers Melina Meza, Anne Phyfe Palmer, Chiara Guerrieri, and Jenny Hayo
Basic Training Overview
The 8 Limbs Teacher Training Program is
comprised of five intensive weekends with reading and writing assignments to supplement and specialize class hours. Included in the program (approximate hours):
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100+ hours of study and practice: |
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• 45 hours Asana and Pranayama |
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• 20 hours Anatomy and Physiology |
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• 20 hours Art of Teaching/Teaching Practice |
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• 15 hours Philosophy, Chanting & Yogic Lifestyle |
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Private sessions and mentoring with Teacher Training Instructors |
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Unlimited Membership at all 8 Limbs Yoga Centers studios from October 1, 2008 —
February 10, 2009 |
See payment options if you have a membership at 8 Limbs that covers the time of the training.
This training, combined with the 8 Limbs Advanced Yoga Studies Retreat held every year in April, fulfill the requirements for a 200-hour RYT certificate.
2008/2009 Training Dates:
October 9 – 12, 2008
November 6 — 9, 2008
December 11 — 14, 2008
January 8 — 11, 2009
February 5 — 8, 2009
Approximate Schedule:
Thursday: 7:00 — 9:00pm (Capitol Hill)
Friday: 9:30am — 4:00pm (Wedgwood)
Saturday: 10:45am — 5:30pm (Wedgwood)
Sunday: 10:30am — 4:30pm (Capitol Hill)
Please note: Times and locations are subject to changes. Final schedule will be sent out to accepted participants.
Materials
Required Reading:
"Anatomy of Movement", Blandine Calais Germaine
"Art of Sequencing-Volume One", Melina Meza
"From the River of Heaven" by David Frawley
"A Path with Heart", Jack Kornfield
"Yoga: The Iyengar Way", Silva, Mira, and Shyam Mehta
"The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali", one or more translations:
"Light on the Yoga Sutras", BKS Iyengar
"The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali", Sri Swami
Satchitananda
"The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali",
Alistair Shearer
"The Yoga Sutras Workbook" by Vyas Houston
Recommended Reading:
"Atlas of Human Anatomy", Frank Netter
"Awakening the Buddha Within", Lama Surya Das
"Bhagavad Gita", commentary by Eknath Easwaren
"Bringing Yoga to Life", Donna Farhi
"Eastern Body Western Mind", Anodea Judith
"Faith", Sharon Salzberg
"Hatha Yoga Pradipika", Bihar School of Yoga
"The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga", Ray Long
"Kundalini", Robert Svoboda
"The Heart of Yoga", TKV Desikachar
"Light on Yoga", BKS Iyengar
"Meditations from the Mat", Rolf Gates
"Paths to God", Ram Dass
"Poetry in Motion", Rodney Yee
"Yoga: The Path To Holistic Health", BKS Iyengar
"Yoga and Ayurveda", David Frawley
"Yoga for Wellness", Gary Kraftsow
"Yoga, Mind, Body & Spirit", Donna Farhi
"Yoga: Path to Holistic Health" by B.K.S. Iyengar
"Yoga, The Spirit And Practice Of Moving Into Stillness", Erich Schiffman
"The Yoga Tradition", Georg Feuerstein
"A Life of Balance", Maya Tiwari
Those accepted to the training receive a 10% discount on these books at our studios.
Program Requirements
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Minimum two years yoga asana practice and 6 months personal practice at start of training |
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Attendance of all training gatherings (see above) |
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Completion of required reading list and homework |
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Passing grade on final exam |
Application Questions
- How long have you studied yoga? List styles and main teachers.
- Describe your current wellness program. Please include self-care, medical care, nutritional choices, exercise other than yoga, and therapy (optional).
- Describe your personal yoga and/or spiritual practice. Include practices of faith, rituals and traditions.
- Do you currently teach yoga? If so, how often and what level?
- Do you have experience teaching in any others field(s)? List other training or experience relevant to yoga and/or teaching.
- What motivated you to pursue studies in yoga and what keeps you motivated?
- List all injuries or illnesses and how they affect your current condition.
- List prescription medications you are taking for physical or psychological reasons.
- What do you hope to gain from this training?
Please submit two typed copies of both questions and answers along with your name, address, telephone number, email, and a current photo/headshot. Applications are strictly confidential and will be read and shared only by Anne Phyfe, Chiara, Jenny, and Melina. A $35 nonrefundable application fee is due with your application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the training is filled.
Payment Options
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$2,350 if paid in full upon acceptance; includes training and 5-month membership ($2,000 w/current membership) |
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Installment Plan: $2,500 paid in 5 installments with $500 due upon acceptance (Five payments of $430 w/ current membership, totalling $2,150). Remaining payments due Sept. 1, Oct. 1, Nov. 1 and Dec. 1, 2008. |
REFUND POLICY: There are no refunds or credits on any payment, partial or full, once course has begun. We will refund 90% of payment if your space is filled by another participant up until one month prior to start of course. By applying to/registering for a program, you agree to comply with these terms.
Please mail to:
8 Limbs Yoga Centers
Attention: Teacher Training
500 East Pike Street
Seattle, WA 98122
Questions? Please call 206.325.8221.
To save paper we no longer print brochures for this program. The information on this website is complete and up-to-date. If you would like us to contact you about the training, please email info@8limbsyoga.com.
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