Dates & Details

The Sarah Tomlinson School of Yoga

2012 Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Immersion

 

Future dates TBA.  Check back for updates.

Week 1:  

  • Sun Salutations

  • Standing Postures, Forward Bending, Back Bending, Twists, Inversions and Balances.

  • Learning the Art of Sequencing

  • Power of assists to inform inner and outer alignment

  • Pranas, Bandhas and Kriyas

  • Pranayama

  • Metta Meditation

  • Introduction to the Hatha Yoga Pradipika

Week 2:   - PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

  • Sequencing--developing a focus to your daily practice.

  • Subtle alignment in each asana--refining your practice.

  • Expanding your asana vocabulary--learning new postures.

  • The Chakras

  • Swara Yoga, the healing benefits of Yoga.

  • Pranayama & Yoga Nidra

  •  Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

  • Expanded Meditation practice & Self Study.

Sample Daily Schedule

9:15-10AM          Chanting/Opening Meditation

10-11:30AM        Open Vinyasa Class

11:30-12PM        Tea Break

12-1PM               Course work and Discussion

1-2:30PM            Lunch

2:30-6:30PM       Course work (teaching/philosophy/meditation)

 

Yoga Teacher Training Option

Participation in the 12 Day Immersion earns you nearly 144 contact hours of training.  

To be recognized as a certified yoga teacher by the Yoga Alliance, you must complete 200 hours.    The YOGA TEACHER TRAINING OPTION allows you to complete your training and be eligible to register with the Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga Teacher.

If you are traveling to participate in this training and are from the NYC/NJ area,  you can complete this portion with Cliff and/or Sarah in NY.   If you are traveling from another location, you are welcome to work with a local yoga teacher for the practicum portion of the training.   Please contact us with questions.

To complete the 200hr training you will be offered a selection of the following - to be determined by your mentor upon completing the Immersion on June 23.

 

  • Attend an anatomy & physiology practical weekend (date TBA)
  • Book Reports to be evaluated by Training Mentor, Brooke Cannoot and/or Sarah Tomlinson and Cliff Schuman.   Texts to Include:  The Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the Yoga Sutras, and The Bhagavad Gita, plus a text of the student's choosing (more details soon)
  • Attend 10 Yoga Classes with at least 5 different instructors and journal your experience.
  • Assist a STSY teacher in 5 different classes and journal your experience.
  • Observe ONE Therapeutic Yoga Session
  • Teach 3 Vinyasa Classes which are open to the public and to be reviewed by your mentor and your peers.