VISIT OUR OFFICIAL SITE Yoga teacher training is a transformative process: emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Whether you want to teach yoga, learn more about yoga, or deepen your yoga practice, the right teacher training program can provide you with an empowering and life-changing experience.
The Facts:
We offer several different programs. Each of our programs can be completed on either an immersion track (great for those who have no intention of teaching but want to further their yoga experience) or a certification track (perfect for those who intend to teach). And, yes, you can change your mind midway through! Scroll down to get the skinny on times, dates, training topics, and to read more about the program director. The REAL Deal Choosing the right teacher training program is essential. You've come this far on your journey, so don't settle for anything less than the best program for you! This program is perfect for you if you want to...
* grow your practice off the mat
* learn how to access your innate gifts and tap into your unlimited creative potential as a teacher
* develop an integrated yoga lifestyle on and off the mat
* inspire meaningful change in your community and in your heart
* be a part of a thriving, vibrant, and supportive yoga studio
* share yoga in non-traditional settings such as nursing homes, schools, churches, prisons, and mental health centers
* create a new you - inside and out - and share that radiant life-change with others
So, if you answered "yes" to any or all of the above....
What now?
* Pay the deposit securely through PayPal (see right) * Pay the full amount with a 10% discount (see right)
* Print the application and mail or email it to Kellie
* Be our guest! We'd love to welcome you to a class at our studio...even before training begins! Come to any of Kellie's classes (view the full schedule here)
Programs:
305-hour Yoga Teacher training & Apprenticeship, Leesburg (7 month program)
85-hour Prenatal Yoga Teacher training, Altamonte (3 months)
95-hour Children's Yoga Teacher training, Altamonte (2 week summer intensive)
Please visit Altamonte Springs Yoga to register for the Prenatal or Children's yoga teacher trainings. Click here for more about the Wisdom Method School of Yoga or Kellie Adkins.
Successful completion of the program requirements will result in a certificate and graduates will be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance at the 200-hour, Prenatal, or Children's yoga teacher level.
Registration for the programs now open.
Abstract for the Leesburg training:
The Wisdom Method 305 hour Yoga Teacher Training & Apprenticeship Program is a Vinyasa-based training program focusing on the importance of self-study, dedicated & applied practice, mindfulness based movement modalities, and developing kinesthetic intelligence. Implicit in the training is instruction in the major philosophical & physical Hatha Yoga systems, with the most emphasis given to the Krishnamacharya lineage (Ashtanga Vinyasa-Viniyoga-Iyengar-Classical Yoga & Ayurveda). Breathing practices, anatomy, meditation techniques, and teaching methodology are included in the program while Ayurvedic nutrition & wellness training and an applied practicum & apprenticeship make this program unique.
The program includes 7 20-hour weekend intensives (once monthly), twice monthly Thursday evening sessions (2nd & 3rd Thursday of each month, 5-9 p), plus a 20-hour apprenticeship with Kellie Adkins. The Thursday night focused study is mandatory. If you are unable to attend the Thursday night session, you will need to schedule a make-up session with Kellie or attend the corresponding weekends in Tallhassee.
Internship hours will be scheduled once the training begins.
Program Outcomes & Competencies
Outcomes & competencies of this program include but are not limited to the following:
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learn how to teach yoga (not just how to do the poses)
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learn how to apply the principles of yoga in your classes
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learn the foundations of Samkhya philosophy and classical yoga as well as how to apply those principles in your teaching
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the alignment principles for the major categories of poses (standing, forward folds, backbends, inversions, arm balances, seated, and twists)
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benefits & contraindications of the major categories of poses
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how to use props & modifications in your classes
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how to develop your own unique teaching style & find your voice as a yoga teacher
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how to teach Ashtanga -Vinyasa yoga, Restorative yoga, Yin Yoga, Hot Yoga, Alignment yoga, & Gentle/Hatha yoga
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the principles of safe sequencing in your class
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instill the lifetime habits of self-study & dedicated practice
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how to apply the Wisdom Method style of yoga instruction
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how to teach to the class: adjusting your style of teaching & your classes to suit the needs of your students
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pranayama, meditation techniques, and how to teach them
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Basic science-based nutrition and the foundations of yoga-based nutrition (Ayurveda)
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a general understanding of functional anatomy & the speicalized application of anatomy in the context of hatha yoga
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how to teach Yoga Nidra and other specialized guided meditations
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Sanskrit names of poses and certain Sanskrit chants & mantras for use in your classes
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introduction to Yoga Therapy – how to use yoga to fit the body where it is
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study some of the major texts of yoga, including The Yoga Sutras, The Hatha Yoga Pradapika, and the Bhagavad Gita
Experienced, registered yoga teacher Kellie Adkins of the Wisdom Method School of Yoga is the director and primary instructor of the program. For more information, please contact Kellie at (352) 874-3272 or visit www.kellieadkins.com
Program Requirements- Certification track:
applicants may receive a certificate of completion and may be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance
♦ Mandatory attendance at all scheduled trainings (weekend intensives & Thursday night sessions for Leesburg applicants)
♦ Successful completion of 50 practice hours & self-study requirements (practice journaling, required reading)
♦ 70% or higher on all evaluations
♦ Successful completion of final exam (full class instruction, video recorded)
♦ Successful completion of self-directed practicum
♦ Successful completion of apprenticeship/internship
(SCHEDULE TBA)
♦ Approval by program director & program-approved instructor
Program Requirements- Immersion track:
applicants will receive a certificate of a 180 hour immersion in the Wisdom Method School of Yoga. They will not receive a certificate and will not be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance
♦ Mandatory attendance at all scheduled trainings (weekend intensives & Thursday night sessions for Leesburg applicants) with the exception of practice teaching hours
♦ Successful completion of 50 practice hours & self-study requirements (practice journaling and required reading)
♦ Approval by program director
Sample Weekend Format (20 hours):
Friday evening (5-8 p): introduction to weekend's topic, led practice (asana, pranayama, & meditation), practice teaching
Saturday (9-6:30 p, 30 minute lunch): led practice, practice teaching, methodology, anatomy, philosophy
Sunday (9-5:30 p, 30 min lunch): led practice, practice teaching, methodology, anatomy, philosophy
Sample Thursday night schedule (4 hours):
Group practice 5-6:45 p
Practice teaching 6:45-7:15 p
Discussion of topic 7:15-9 p
Format: 7 20-hour weekends, plus the 2nd & 3rd Thursday of each training month January 12 through May 17
Make-up Sessions:
Students are encouraged to attend the weekends as make-up sessions in an alternate location may be required. If you foresee a difficulty with one or more of the weekends, please contact Kellie to make alternate arrangements before registering.
CERTIFICATION & CANCELLATION POLICY:
The Wisdom Method Teacher Training & Apprenticeship Program is designed for those who are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and their yoga practice. Certification is not guaranteed nor automatic upon completion of the course training hours. Certification is subject to the primary instructors' assessment of the student's competency as a teacher & mastery of the course materials. Full class participation, successful completion of the assigned curriculum (including outside reading & writing assignments, self-study, and 50 documented practice hours), a 70% or higher on all evaluations, and a successful exit examination (full class teaching demo) are required to receive a Certificate of Completion. Students may forfeit the training at anytime; however, no refunds for training fees will be issued. If the student chooses to forfeit their participation prior to the first payment deadline, training fees less $250 application fee will be refunded. Should the training be canceled, refunds will be issued.
COURSE FEES:
$2580 for the 305 hour program
(10% discount for prepay before Dec. 15=$2322)
*includes all weekend intensives, all weekly meetings, and the 20 hour internship. Course fee does not include practice hours (35 of which must be in studio/with a program-approved instructor), props, and required texts. All teacher trainees receive 15% off class passes & retail items at Jeweled Lotus Yoga. Opportunities for instruction at Jeweled Lotus Yoga will be offered to promising graduates.
PAYMENT PLAN SCHEDULE:
$500 deposit/down payment due by October 15, 2011
5 additional payments of $416 due
1)December 15, 2011, 2) January 15, 2012, 3) February 15, 2012, 4) March 15, 2012, 5) April 15, 2012
There will be a 5% discount applied for payment in full by December 15, 2011. The PayPal menu above indicates the pre-pay discounted price of $2451. Alternate payment schedules and karma yoga may be available for qualified applicants. Please call (352) 874-3272 for details.
The Wisdom Method School of Yoga does not issue teacher training refunds.
Please click on the PDF icon to the right to download and print the teacher training information and application.
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85-hour Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training coming in 2012 to Altamonte Springs Yoga! (registration now open)
Training Dates:
May 11-13
June 22-24
July 13-14
In this 85 hour program you will learn how to safely teach yoga to pregnant women. Taught in 3 weekend intensives (25 hours each weekend session), this program will give you the skills to apply the teachings of yoga in the specialized setting of a prenatal environment.
Total hours: 85
Contact hours: 75
Non contact hours: 10
Structure: 3 weekend sessions (Fri-Sun)
Schedule: Friday-Saturday, 9 a-6:30 p, Sunday, 9 a-4:30 p 30 min. lunch daily
Fees: $1020 (5% discount if paid in full, $969)
Payment plan: Deposit, $300, plus 3 payments each of $240
The Wisdom Method Prenatal Yoga training teaches instructors how to guide their pregnant students into a greater understanding of their own innate power by 1) envisioning the pregnant woman as the embodiment of the Divine Mother, 2) harnessing the transformative power of pregnancy to fuel a deeper sense of connection to the universal and, 3) encouraging a profound sense of union with the eternal, divine spark of life within each of us. Using classical yoga – including asana, pranayama, meditation, mantra, lifestyle training, and visualization – as a starting point, the Wisdom Method Prenatal Yoga training will help you guide your pregnant students to greater strength, confidence, and balance during each stage of pregnancy and through labor, delivery, and the postpartum period. Outcome measures & competencies include, but are not limited to
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learning to teach asana appropriate for each trimester, including the use of props and supports to assist both the advanced and the beginner prenatal student
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sequencing a mixed-level prenatal class to best address the needs of prenatal students at different stages of their pregnancy and with varying levels of yoga experience
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sequencing a safe postpartum practice
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mantras, meditations, and affirmations for moms-to-be at each stage of pregnancy
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how to guide your students in using classical yoga – asana, meditation, mantra, lifestyle training, visualization, and pranayama – as a prenatal, labor, delivery, and postpartum tool
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learning fetal development as a representation of the stages of spiritual growth and the chakra system
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an understanding of the anatomy of a pregnant woman at each stage of pregnancy – including special alignment concerns, hormonal changes, and structural-mechanical shifts
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the postpartum period and safe, supported recovery
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differentiate between asana, mediations, and pranayama best suited for the varying stages of pregnancy and how to teach these to beginning students
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understanding and explaining the different nutritional concerns of pregnant women
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Ayurveda for the pregnant woman – guiding your pregnant students in the discovery of their Ayurvedic type, appropriate relaxation techniques, food choices, personalized meditations, and postpartum care
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understanding the US healthcare model of birth and birth options available to pregnant women
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using yoga asana, pranayama, and meditation to relieve the minor discomforts of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the postpartum period
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helping your pregnant students connect to their innate power through asana, meditation, visualization, mantra, and pranayama in preparation for a safe and rewarding birth experience
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understanding high risk pregnancy and common pathophyisological concerns & complications for the pregnant woman
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the ethics and business of prenatal yoga – using your newly acquired skill set to serve
Main Topics:
anatomy of the changing pregnant body
safe sequencing throughout the trimesters
yoga as a prenatal, birth preparation, and delivery aid
meditation, relaxation, and strengthening for birth preparation
accommodating beginner to advanced pregnant women in your prenatal classes
nutrition and Ayurveda for the pregnant woman
yoga after delivery – safe postpartum sequencing and practices
Organization:
Through the trimesters
Focus:
Strengthening, birth preparation, and the pregnant woman as Divine Mother
Primary instructor:
Kellie Adkins, MS, ERYT, RPYT, RCYT
Location:
Altamonte Springs Yoga, Altamonte Springs, Florida
Application:
Please email Kellie
Recommended Reading
Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond by Francoise Barbira Freedman
Iyengar Yoga for Motherhood by Geeta Iyengar
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
Birth Without Violence by Frederick Leboyer
Magical Beginnings, Enchanted Lives by Deepak Chopra
A Pea in a Pod by Linda Goldberg
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