Yoga teacher certification program

Yoga Alliance 200-hour certification program
with Joanne VandenHengel, E-RYT, of 3rd Street Yoga

With assistance from Jill Fiore and special classes offered by Sunflower Yoga instructors Jan Baker and Jason Diamond.

Two-week (12 Day) 2011 summer intensive at Sunflower Yoga Studio

• Sunday June 26, 10:00 a.m. – Friday July 1, 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday July 24, 10:00 a.m. – Friday July 29, 5:00 p.m.

The 200-hour course of study satisfies the standards outlined by The Yoga Alliance and includes:

• Teaching Techniques and Practice: Asana, Pranayama, mantra, meditation, and introduction to other traditional yoga techniques; study includes analytical training in how to teach and practice the techniques along with guided practice of techniques
• Methodology:  principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/corrections, instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher, the student's process of learning, and the business aspects of conducting yoga classes
• Anatomy and Physiology: includes both human physical anatomy and physiology (body systems, organs, etc) and energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.).  The course includes both the study of an application of its principles to yoga practice -benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns, etc.
• Yoga Philosophy /Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers: includes the study of yoga sutras, yoga lifestyle and ethics for yoga teachers; making conscientious personal choices
• Practicum: includes practice teaching, receiving feedback, observing others teaching and hearing /giving feedback.
  

Additional Requirements:

• Textbooks and supplies (not included in tuition cost)
• 2 additional approved workshops fitting needs of the student
• 5 assists with yoga instructor(s) of their choice
• 5 hours of volunteer teaching - check the Community Class schedule at Sunflower Yoga to complete this requirement
• Attendance at either Joanne's annual Summer Yoga Retreat in August or her Annual Fall Yoga Retreat in October
  Or
• The completion of 2 additional approved workshops

Trainee benefits at Sunflower Yoga Studio:

• $5 yoga classes for one year (June 26, 2011 - June 26, 2012)
• $5 discount on all workshops and events
• Opportunity to teach Community Classes at the studio (to be offered as part of the studio schedule on a donation basis)
• Possibility of future teaching opportunity at Sunflower Yoga Studio after completion of the program
  

Tuition: (Mastercard/Visa, Discover and personal checks accepted)

• $100 non-refundable deposit due upon completion of application to the program (will be applied to balance of tuition)
• $1,800 if paid in full by May 26, 2011
• $1,900 if paid in full by start of first intensive week, June 26, 2011
• $2,000 if made in two installments: $1,000 by June 26 and balance of $1,000 by July 24, 2011
  
  

For more information about the program or for an application,
email Joanne or phone her at 412-849-5227

Accommodations:
Provided at Heritage House Suites for students traveling from out-of town. Just a block from the studio, Heritage House provides students with a comfortable and affordable retreat during their stay. All suites offer a fully equipped kitchen, en suite bathroom and laundry services.

Total cost for two-week intensive (payment due in full by June 26):

• 3 to 6 people per room: $250 – $500 per person ($25-$50 per night)
• Private rooms: beginning at $1,000 ($100 per night)
  
  *space is limited; make your reservations early!

For more information about accommodations or to make a reservation, email Jill Fiore or phone her at 724/388-6327

About Joanne VandenHengel, E-RYT, and 3rd Street Yoga:


Joanne has been offering yoga teacher trainings in Pittsburgh for the past six years. Well-known and respected for her program, she offers both summer intensives and year-round programs and has graduated 95 yoga teachers to date. Joanne is “a teacher of teachers” and brings 30+ years experience teaching in the public school system to her craft.

Trained and certified through the Himalayan Institute, Joanne has been practicing yoga and meditation for twenty years and teaching for more than ten years in the Pittsburgh area. She has studied with many well-known yoga teachers around the country, although she says her best teachers are her students. Joanne is excited about the prospect of bringing her program to Sunflower Yoga Studio and working with students here.

Joanne’s teaching style has been described as intimate, personal, skillful and supportive. Her teacher training program offers a comprehensive Yoga Alliance certified program that provides aspiring yoga teachers with instruction and certification in the Yogic Arts.

Class sizes are small to allow personal attention, hands-on experience and the opportunity for each prospective teacher to create and cultivate her/his uniquely personal teaching style grounded in good Yogic theory, practice and philosophy.

Read testimonials from yoga instructors about this program.

Also, check out the free workshop that Joanne will be conducting for aspiring yoga instructors Saturday, October 2nd!