Yoga teacher training program

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

With assistance from Jill Fiore and special classes offered by Sunflower Yoga instructors.

Register by May 26th for the Early Registration Discount! See details below.

For a copy of the application, visit Joanne's website and download the Yoga Teacher Candidate Questionnaire.

*Applications, along with $100 deposit, can be dropped off at or mailed to the studio at: Sunflower Yoga Studio 580 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA 15701

Yoga Teacher Training Schedule
Our yoga teacher training includes a 6-day summer intensive held the last week of June, followed by six Saturdays, scheduled one Saturday a month beginning in August

• Intensive Week: Sunday June 26th - Friday July 1st
  Sunday Schedule: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  Monday - Friday Schedule: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily
  
• Monthly schedule:
  Classes meet 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  Saturday, August 13th
  Saturday, September 17th
  Saturday, October 22nd
  Saturday, November 12th
  ~ Break for Winter ~
  Saturday, March 17th
  Saturday, April 21st

Whether you want to teach yoga or expand your practice, our Yoga Teacher Training Program allows you to explore the gifts of this ancient discipline through a unique blend of science, art and tradition. Open your heart and mind to the joy that comes from sharing something you love. Join us and explore the amazing possibilities of Yoga!

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 August 4 - 7, 2011 at Olmstead Manor, Ludlow, PA; or her Annual Winter Yoga Retreat February 16 - 19, 2012 at LaRoche College in Pittsburgh.
  
  *At Retreat you will meet teacher trainees from Joanne's other training classes(Pittsburgh and Morgantown) and in doing so become part of a growing network of yoga teachers in the region.
  
  

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 (to be offered as part of the studio schedule on a donation basis) and to sub for classes at the studio while in training
• 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) by April 26th
• $1,800 if paid in full by May 26, 2011
• $1,900 if paid in full by first day of intensive week, June 26, 2011
• $2,000 if made in two installments: $1,000 by June 26 and balance of $1,000 by first monthly session, Saturday August 13
  
  

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.

*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:


Joanne has been offering yoga teacher trainings in Pittsburgh for the past seven years. Well-known and respected for her program, she offers both summer intensives and year-round programs and has graduated 105 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 training new yoga teachers here.


Joanne’s teaching style has been described as intimate, personal, skillful and supportive. Her teacher training program offers a comprehensive and rewarding Yoga Alliance certified program that empowers students to tap their greatest potential to teach yoga with strength, confidence, insight and imagination.

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.