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YOGA TEACHER TRAININGS
Grounded in the Tradition of Sri T Krishnamacharya, the "Grandfather of Modern Yoga,"
and his Son, TKV Desikachar
300 hr Advanced Studies Training: 100 hr Additional Immersion - starting DECEMBER 2023
INQUIRE NOW!
YOGA TEACHER TRAININGS
Grounded in the Tradition of Sri T Krishnamacharya, the "Grandfather of Modern Yoga,"
and his Son, TKV Desikachar
300 hr Advanced Studies Training: 100 hr Additional Immersion - starting DECEMBER 2023
INQUIRE NOW!
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At our school, we are offering the unique, holistic yoga teachings of Krishnamacharya and his son, TKV Desikachar. Rarely do you find a teacher training where the teachings come from a direct tradition. Our link to this tradition is Guta Hedewig, the Director of Teacher Training, student of TKV Desikachar, Certified Yoga Therapist C-IAYT, Yoga Teacher in the Krishnamacharya Tradition, and a Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500. We further maintain the link to our lineage by inviting highly respected Guest Teachers who are long time students of TKV Desikachar and the tradition: Chase Bossart; Dr. Dolphi Wertenbaker; and Fran Ubertini.
Our teacher trainings are rigorous as they give our trainees the full picture of the serious and involved practice and study of Yoga in all its aspects. The beautiful underlying idea of Krishnamacharya/Desikachar's teachings is that each student needs to be addressed exactly where they are at, their needs are to be met and their practice needs to be individualized. Come and join this transformative experience! |
100 Hour ADVANCED Teacher Training
What you will learn:
The 100 Hour Advanced Training builds directly on our comprehensive 200 program in the tradition of TKV Desikachar and takes the teachings to a deeper level of practice, integration and ultimately ability to refine one’s teaching to suit the student’s individual needs. In this training, emphasis is placed on practical application, on refinement of techniques (asana, pranayama, chanting, meditation, nyasa, bhavana), on becoming a committed and confident practitioner and teacher of yoga.
The Main Points of Focus of this Training are Threefold:
- A review, further explication and deeper practical understanding of the materials presented in the 200 hr training.
- An Introduction to Creating Individualized Home Practices.This is a complex process and quite distinct from group class planning and teaching and will be presented in theory and on-site practice with volunteer students. It is an essential first step in the direction of using yoga therapeutically.
- Layering of different modalities. How to enhance the primary direction or function of a technique by layering it with another (for example, moving while chanting; moving while employing breathing ratios; breathing with appropriate visualization and nyasa; etc.)
Graduates of our Advanced 500 hr Training Can Expect To Gain:
• An understanding of the Energetic Qualities (brahmana, langhana, samana) behind the asana/pranayama/meditation/chanting practices, and how to utilize them in Course Planning.
• Opportunity to practice teaching and receive constructive feedback from senior teachers from the onset of the training
• A thorough understanding of how to individualize a practice of asana, pranayama, meditation and chanting for the individual student’s needs: the ability to assess a student and create an individualized yoga practice for them
• Knowledge of the Philosophical Foundations of Yoga, including the additional study of the Yoga Sutra Pada-s 3 and 4, the Bhagavad Gita, Introduction to Indian Philosophy and the 6 Darhana-s, Principal Upanisads, and other Traditional Texts
• 300-hour Yoga Alliance registered Teacher Certification
The 100 Hour Advanced Training builds directly on our comprehensive 200 program in the tradition of TKV Desikachar and takes the teachings to a deeper level of practice, integration and ultimately ability to refine one’s teaching to suit the student’s individual needs. In this training, emphasis is placed on practical application, on refinement of techniques (asana, pranayama, chanting, meditation, nyasa, bhavana), on becoming a committed and confident practitioner and teacher of yoga.
The Main Points of Focus of this Training are Threefold:
- A review, further explication and deeper practical understanding of the materials presented in the 200 hr training.
- An Introduction to Creating Individualized Home Practices.This is a complex process and quite distinct from group class planning and teaching and will be presented in theory and on-site practice with volunteer students. It is an essential first step in the direction of using yoga therapeutically.
- Layering of different modalities. How to enhance the primary direction or function of a technique by layering it with another (for example, moving while chanting; moving while employing breathing ratios; breathing with appropriate visualization and nyasa; etc.)
Graduates of our Advanced 500 hr Training Can Expect To Gain:
• An understanding of the Energetic Qualities (brahmana, langhana, samana) behind the asana/pranayama/meditation/chanting practices, and how to utilize them in Course Planning.
• Opportunity to practice teaching and receive constructive feedback from senior teachers from the onset of the training
• A thorough understanding of how to individualize a practice of asana, pranayama, meditation and chanting for the individual student’s needs: the ability to assess a student and create an individualized yoga practice for them
• Knowledge of the Philosophical Foundations of Yoga, including the additional study of the Yoga Sutra Pada-s 3 and 4, the Bhagavad Gita, Introduction to Indian Philosophy and the 6 Darhana-s, Principal Upanisads, and other Traditional Texts
• 300-hour Yoga Alliance registered Teacher Certification
Specifically, this 500 hr training will cover:
The next Advanced Studies Training we are offering is a 100 hour year-long Immersion, primarily focusing on how to create Individualized One-on-One Practices. The training will run Dec. 2023-Dec. 2024.
This training is open to 200 and 500 hr Graduates of TYSNY's Teacher Training programs, in consultation with the program director. Successful completion will result in a 300/600 hr TYSNY certification. Cost: $1,800. Acceptance on an individual basis. For detailed information, please contact Guta: theyogaschoolny@gmail.com
Schedule:
The 100 hr training takes place on about 7 weekends throughout one year, Saturdays 2-7pm and Sundays 9am-4pm. The year long span of the training allows for trainees to integrate the teachings thoroughly, to be able to practice daily, read and reflect on assigned books and texts, complete home work assignments and to let the rich teachings sink in deeply. Virtual or hybrid participation is possible too, if desired or needed.
Cost and Payment Information:
$500 Deposit (non-refundable) together with Application. Remainder of tuition: $1,300 (Total tuition: $1,800).
Tuition includes private lessons to create and update your personalized home practice, as well as mentoring.
Monthly payment plans available at no additional charge. One partial workstudy position is available for someone in serious financial hardship. Please note that tuition payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Space is limited to 10 students per training because of the intensive personal attention every student receives, including having their own Personalized Home Practice designed for them by the Program Director.
Location:
Teacher Trainings are held at 119 West 23rd Street #406 (between 6th and 7th Ave.), New York, NY 10011
Contact:
For more information, please contact Director of Teacher Training, Guta Hedewig: theyogaschoolny@gmail.com - 212-566-4631
- Advanced Course Planning: Planning towards multiple goals, ‘Mile stones’ progressing over time, layering of modalities.
- Pranayama and Pranayama Course Planning: Advanced ratios, approaches for group classes and individuals, how do postures affect the breath, additional techniques, working with breath krama
- Vedic Chanting: Theory and Practice of longer and more complex mantras, teaching methodology.
- Creating Individualized Yoga Practices: How to work one-on-one according to the student's needs, creating intake forms, drawing stick figures, orchestrating individualized sessions, how to conduct follow ups, meditation/mantra teaching in the one-on-one context.
- Special Conditions: What to consider when working with students who have certain common health conditions.
- Introduction to Basic Principles of Ayurveda: Applying these principles when working one-on-one.
- Subtle Anatomy: 'Reading' a student on various levels, detailing the Panca Maya-s: the 'Bird'-Model from the Taittiriya Upanisad.
- Practicum Sessions/Group: Teaching assigned group classes, including feedback on class planning and teaching methodology.
- Practicum Sessions/One-on-one: With volunteers, creating individualized practices together.
- Asana: Observations, defining primary function of postures, theory of asana.
- Anatomy: In-depth explorations of the various anatomical structures and systems through a Body-Mind-Centering approach of experiential learning.
- Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga: What to take into consideration when teaching pregnant people or people who recently gave birth.
- Yoga Sutra Study: Study of Pada 3 and 4 in theory, practice, chanting and discussion; reciting of additional sutra-s from pada 1, 2 and 3.
- Bhagavad Gita Study: Advanced Studies of this foundational text through discussion, practice and recitation.
- Classical Indian Philosophy: From the early Vedic period to the Upanisad-s.
- Meditation: A practical approach, putting yoga philosophy into action. Practice and theory/course planning.
- Practice Classes: Differently themed group classes to practice and experience recently studied principles.
- Teaching Support: Discussion and problem solving for issues coming up with your teaching.
- The 500 hr training includes receiving your own Individualized Practice, as well as Mentoring Sessions.
The next Advanced Studies Training we are offering is a 100 hour year-long Immersion, primarily focusing on how to create Individualized One-on-One Practices. The training will run Dec. 2023-Dec. 2024.
This training is open to 200 and 500 hr Graduates of TYSNY's Teacher Training programs, in consultation with the program director. Successful completion will result in a 300/600 hr TYSNY certification. Cost: $1,800. Acceptance on an individual basis. For detailed information, please contact Guta: theyogaschoolny@gmail.com
Schedule:
The 100 hr training takes place on about 7 weekends throughout one year, Saturdays 2-7pm and Sundays 9am-4pm. The year long span of the training allows for trainees to integrate the teachings thoroughly, to be able to practice daily, read and reflect on assigned books and texts, complete home work assignments and to let the rich teachings sink in deeply. Virtual or hybrid participation is possible too, if desired or needed.
Cost and Payment Information:
$500 Deposit (non-refundable) together with Application. Remainder of tuition: $1,300 (Total tuition: $1,800).
Tuition includes private lessons to create and update your personalized home practice, as well as mentoring.
Monthly payment plans available at no additional charge. One partial workstudy position is available for someone in serious financial hardship. Please note that tuition payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Space is limited to 10 students per training because of the intensive personal attention every student receives, including having their own Personalized Home Practice designed for them by the Program Director.
Location:
Teacher Trainings are held at 119 West 23rd Street #406 (between 6th and 7th Ave.), New York, NY 10011
Contact:
For more information, please contact Director of Teacher Training, Guta Hedewig: theyogaschoolny@gmail.com - 212-566-4631
FAQ
Why Would I Need a 500 Hour Certification if I Have my 200 Hour Certification?
We consider 200 hr Teacher Trainings foundational trainings that are a very important first step in a life long learning process. Our Advanced 100 hr Training builds on this basic training and focuses on practical application and the refinement of your teaching skills to a point where you can take into consideration a student’s specific needs and individualize your teaching according to those requirements. You will learn how to create Individualized One-on-One practices. Few teachers have this skill. A 300 hr certification from a reputable training will not only give you greater teaching skills, it will also make you stand out and give you better teaching opportunities, working in varied settings with different kinds of populations.
How will the training be offered, in-person or online?
We are offering the training in-person at our Manhattan location. If you are from out-of-town or prefer to take the training hybrid or fully online, we can accommodate this too. In that case, some additional mentoring sessions can be offered, as needed, included in the price of the tuition. All sessions will also be recorded for review.
Do I Have to Be Actively Teaching Already to Take the 100 Hour Advanced Training?
You do not have to be a teacher before starting training, but we expect everyone enrolled in this 100 hr program to start teaching throughout the training in order to apply what you’ve learned.
Is the Teacher Training Registered with Yoga Alliance?
Upon successful completion, you will receive a 300 hr TYSNY certification. Both our 200 and Advanced 300 Hour Trainings are registered with Yoga Alliance.
What if I Have to Miss some Hours of the Training?
Ideally, you will not miss any training hours. If you have to miss some hours, due to an emergency, arrangements need to be made with the program director, preferably ahead of time. You can always participate remotely; and we are video recording all training sessions.
What are the Admission Requirements?
In order to participate in our Advanced 100 Hour Training, you will need a prior 200 hour or 500 hour certification from The Yoga School NY.
Will I Have Personal Guidance During the Training?
Yes! It is one of our highest concerns to ensure that every student receives individual attention and guidance throughout the training. Our trainees are highly supervised by our faculty in their studies. And each student receives Mentoring Sessions for individual guidance and to establish and periodically update an Individualized Home Practice.
We consider 200 hr Teacher Trainings foundational trainings that are a very important first step in a life long learning process. Our Advanced 100 hr Training builds on this basic training and focuses on practical application and the refinement of your teaching skills to a point where you can take into consideration a student’s specific needs and individualize your teaching according to those requirements. You will learn how to create Individualized One-on-One practices. Few teachers have this skill. A 300 hr certification from a reputable training will not only give you greater teaching skills, it will also make you stand out and give you better teaching opportunities, working in varied settings with different kinds of populations.
How will the training be offered, in-person or online?
We are offering the training in-person at our Manhattan location. If you are from out-of-town or prefer to take the training hybrid or fully online, we can accommodate this too. In that case, some additional mentoring sessions can be offered, as needed, included in the price of the tuition. All sessions will also be recorded for review.
Do I Have to Be Actively Teaching Already to Take the 100 Hour Advanced Training?
You do not have to be a teacher before starting training, but we expect everyone enrolled in this 100 hr program to start teaching throughout the training in order to apply what you’ve learned.
Is the Teacher Training Registered with Yoga Alliance?
Upon successful completion, you will receive a 300 hr TYSNY certification. Both our 200 and Advanced 300 Hour Trainings are registered with Yoga Alliance.
What if I Have to Miss some Hours of the Training?
Ideally, you will not miss any training hours. If you have to miss some hours, due to an emergency, arrangements need to be made with the program director, preferably ahead of time. You can always participate remotely; and we are video recording all training sessions.
What are the Admission Requirements?
In order to participate in our Advanced 100 Hour Training, you will need a prior 200 hour or 500 hour certification from The Yoga School NY.
Will I Have Personal Guidance During the Training?
Yes! It is one of our highest concerns to ensure that every student receives individual attention and guidance throughout the training. Our trainees are highly supervised by our faculty in their studies. And each student receives Mentoring Sessions for individual guidance and to establish and periodically update an Individualized Home Practice.