Shakta Yoga Teacher Training | Spring 2012

A call has been given from the universe into you, to share your passion and bring it forward into an ever-evolving form. Shakta Flow’s 200-hour teacher training is for those passionate, creative and inspired beings who crave the depths of Yoga. Whether or not your goal is to teach yoga, or simply gain a deeper trust of your skills on the mat and the link it shares in your heart, this training is the perfect place to immerse, learn, and experience.

Session I: Embody the Practice IMMersion

Shakta now offers a 100-Hour IMMersion: Embody the Practice as part of the teacher training or as a completely stand alone session. The first 100 hours of our time together is spent in the Embodiment IMMersion, a deep, rich program inspiring a more integrated conversation into the aspects of alignment, anatomy, form, flow, breath, yogic history and philosophy and the inspiration of the human heart.  These myriad aspects of  Shakta Vinyasa IMMersion engage the historical foundations of yoga within the contemporary current of yogic art and science to prepare the practitioner to feel connected to the roots and the rise of dynamic alignment in the flow, the basics of effective sequencing towards peak postures, meditation, breathing practices, and a deepened understanding of one’s self and yoga’s healing potential on the mat.

Many choose to take the IMMersion for the simple aim of deepening his or her own practice.  The IMMersion does not pressure one to speak publicly or teach.  The program is geared at instilling and supporting the development of what we lovingly call, “empowered-brave-ity”.

Session II: Step into your Voice as a Vinyasa Yoga Teacher

From our 100-hours in the IMMersion, confidence is in place to take these skills into amplified methodology of transformation and transmission with, to, and through others.  Often, when students find their way into a yoga teacher training, it is for all of the right reasons; however, one overlooks the fact that he or she just signed up for a program in public speaking!

Our cutting edge educational program leverages all learning styles in the course of Teacher’s Study and Development.  We are committed to the individual and collective preparations necessary for one to take his or her passion effectively into the public realm.  We empower our graduates to teach dynamic, safe, and effective vinyasa yoga classes.  We feel that when one is empowered and inspired into the flow of confidence and connection, the natural effect is BLISS!

The training is based on the Shakta Flow, which is a powerful and integrative vinyasa style of yoga. It is an intelligent form of sequencing that builds from smallest to biggest concept and provides an integrated framework to build transformative and inspiring teachings. A great emphasis is placed on how the physical body is aligned and how these principles of alignment are embodied in order to move patterns that no longer serve us and bring connection between the emotional and physical bodies. The body is made not merely warm in preparation for the “hardest” or peak pose in a class, but it is given the embodied tools to approach it safely, with confidence, and success at any stage in the evolution of revolution that is a progressive vinyasa practice.

Session I: Embody the Practice IMMersion

Finding balance, confidence and bliss in the world your deep and inspired focus?

Join us for an inspiring and enlivening IMMersion and teachers study that invites a nature progression into a thorough and thoughtful yoga teacher training.  Confidently engage this “immersion” into your practice knowledge and sense of yogic inquiry.  Deepen your yoga practice and engage the patterns that inspire you to steep your learning into the mindful progression of potentially teaching a strong, transformational vinyasa / flow based practice to others.

The first 100 hours, of our time together is spent in an IMMersion, a deep, rich program inspiring a more integrated conversation into the aspects of alignment, anatomy, form, flow, breath, yogic history and philosophy and the inspiration of the human heart.  These myriad aspects of Shakta Vinyasa, engage the historical foundations of yoga within the contemporary current of yogic art and science to prepare the practitioner to feel connected to the roots and the rise of dynamic alignment in the flow, the basics of effective sequencing towards peak postures, meditation, breathing practices, and a deepened understanding of one’s self and yoga’s healing potential on the mat.

The effect is a remarkable development of embodied yoga skills, evident in a more confident approach to the mat and intermediate and advancing postures.

Also amplified, confidence and bravery to be oneself in the world with more authenticity and grace.  Learning to become more truly ourselves helps us more deeply connect in the world.  The world is waiting for our radical and real connection and our healed understanding that we are not alone.

Many choose to take the IMMersion for the simple aim of deepening his or her own practice.  The IMMersion does not pressure one to speak publically or teach.  The program is geared at instilling and supporting the development of what we lovingly call, “empowered-brave-ity”.

Join us as just see how your yoga practice can reveal how strong and empowered you have been waiting to be and become!

Session II: Step into your Voice as a Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Study

From our 100 hours in IMMersion, confidence is in place to take these skills into amplified methodology of transformation and transmission with, to, and through others.

Often, when students find their way into a yoga teacher training, it is for all of the right reasons; however, one overlooks the fact that he or she just signed up for a program in public speaking!

Understanding this YIKES factor, we support the comprehensive aspects of teacher development and inspire confidence first and foremost and from there the teacher’s natural voice is cultivated in a safe and effective progression from simple skills in action to complex sharing in public.  Effective teachers truly only offer what it is they “know.”  By giving one the permission to thoroughly inquire and progression in knowledge, sharing that accumulated knowledge naturally flows forth as a mindful and heartfelt offering.

Our cutting edge educational program leverages all learning styles in the course of Teacher’s Study and Development.  We are committed to the individual and collective preparations necessary for one to take his or her passion effectively into the public realm.  We empower our graduates to teach dynamic, safe, and effective vinyasa yoga classes.  We feel that when one is empowered and inspired into the flow of confidence and connection, the natural effect is BLISS!

In fact, the skills we strive to integrate into the program may inspire you well beyond the yoga mat and studio space and into your own sharing of yourself more effectively in the world.

We will build upon the basics learned in the first cycle of 108 hours and weave in enhance embodied personal practice, effective presentation skills, connected-theme-based teaching, world view yoga philosophy, anatomy in the flow, the intricacies of pacing, music, hands on enhancements, and yoga classroom management.

The sum total of this program will uplift your spirit, inspire your sense of self and self esteem, strengthen your physical practice and offer you insight into why yoga makes you feel the way it makes you feel. It will allow you the communication skills, science and art to begin to teach your insights and understandings.

When you are called to be a source of positive change in the world, you are called.

We support your answering that call.

We will cover coursework in:

• Embodied skill and action on the mat,
• Principles of aligned practice,
• Observation techniques,
• Confidence and effectiveness in public speaking,
• Anatomy,
• Introductory Sanskrit,
• Safe and effective hands-on enhancements,
• Classroom etiquette and management,
• Thoughtful sequencing,
• Soulful methods of teaching with meaning, a theme, and
• The business of being a yoga teacher.

Additional course content will include:

• Introduction to Ayurvedic teachings,
• Interpersonal work,
• Artistic and creative expression, and
• Daily contemplations and meditations.

You will practice, learn to sequence, and teach from simple to complex in order to unpack skills that serve a peak sequence or asana. You will learn how to weave meaningful themes and inspiration into the sequences you teach. You will experience through your training a personal journey of discovery and transformation.

Lead Faculty

• Shannon Paige Schneider, ERYT 500
• Shelley Coughlin, ERYT 200

Guest Faculty

• Gina Caputo, ERYT-500
• Sarah Russell, E-RYT
• Aditi Devi, Phd
• Ann Bortz, E-RYT, PsyD
• Naomi Boggs, Ayurvedic, CCN, ATMAM, CYT
• Other special guests

Subject to availability

Shakta’s 200-hour compressive teacher training program and the 100-hour Immersion are for those passionate, creative and

inspired beings who crave the depths of Yoga. Meeting over the course of 4 or 2 weeks, we will cover the depths of the material in both lecture and in an embodied manner on the mat.

Our goals are many; however, creating a conscious and supportive community of creativity and support is at the forefront. We believe, without a doubt that those who feel supported learn better, feel more confident in emerging gifts and voice, as well as progress further and deeper on a path of continuing education and personal-progressive development. We give each other the confidence to be ourselves and THAT is what the world needs most.

Each Shakta teacher trainee will be offered a mentor with whom to create a bond of learning and trust. Your mentor will assist you in grasping difficult concepts, clarifying goals and identifying and working with trouble spots throughout the training.

Meets and exceeds Yoga Alliance 200-hour standards.

Once registered in the Teacher Training Program, each Shakta teacher trainee will be issued a 10-class card for classes at Shakta. This card is to be used prior to the completion of the training so as to increase the level of embodiment of the concepts learned throughout the coursework.

When I began the 200-hour teacher training at Shakta, I knew it was going to change my life but I didn’t know how.  This training ended up being one of the best experiences of my life.  The connection and friendships that developed over this course was amazing.  It seemed that instantly everyone was comfortable with each other, students and teachers.  The studio itself feels nourishing and comfortable.  I learned so much about myself and I accomplished many things that I didn’t think were possible.  All of the teachers and mentors were so supportive and helpful, I couldn’t have asked to learn from a better group of people.  I looked forward to every class because I knew that every time I would leave feeling better and fulfilled with more knowledge.

Shannon and Shelley are absolutely phenomenal and I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to learn from them. Their style of teaching is artistic, poetic and simply beautiful. Anytime I had questions they were right there to answer them with love and support, along with the other teachers as well.  The guest teachers that were invited through out the course were fantastic and it was so nice to learn different things from different teachers.  Every teacher had their own unique style and I learned something new from each and every one of them.  I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to be involved with this journey.

I highly recommend this training to any one who is an aspiring yoga teacher or even someone who is just looking to evolve in their yoga practice. As an aspiring yoga teacher myself, I received more than I had expected on how to teach.   I guarantee you will end it leaving satisfied and with a new group of friends.” – Kristen

Dates

May 2nd to May 6th
May 9th to May 13th
June 6th to June 10th
June 13th to June 17th

Schedule

All days will have regularly scheduled breaks!

WEDNESDAYS | 9am – 9 pm
THURSDAYS | 8 am – 7 pm
FRIDAYS | 9am – 9 pm
SATURDAYS | 8 am – 7 pm
SUNDAYS | 8 am – 7 pm

Complete Program

$2,108, sign-up by April 1st, 2012, $1,995

Individual Session

Session I: Embody the Practice IMMersion: $1,108
Session II: Step into your Voice as a Vinyasa Yoga Teacher: $1,108*

Early Bird for either Session, $1,005, register before April 1st, 2012

*The IMMersion is a pre-requisite for the Teacher Training program to total the Registered 200 Hours. If you have previously completed a 200 hour training program, you may apply to join the Shakta Vinyasa for 100 CEU (continuing Education Units).  The prerequisite may be waived with Shakta Teacher Training instructors’ approval.

Payment Plans are available for 3 or 6 months with down payment!

Inquire with Studio Shakta at teachertraining@studioshakta.com about payment plan details.