Teacher training
The Iyengar Yoga School of Central Philadelphia directed by Joan
White is once again pleased to offer Iyengar Yoga Teacher Training.
The Iyengar Yoga National Association of the United States officially
recognizes this program. Attendance at these three weekends as well
as attending regular classes will prepare students to meet the requirements
to go up for assessment.
The weekend focuses on learning skills for the two introductory levels.
There will be a special session
on Friday afternoon from 3 to 6 PM devoted to Jr Intermediate
students and their particular questions. Intermediate
level students will focus on the first two introductory levels
for the entire weekend.
If there is insufficient registration the classes will be cancelled.
Who is eligible to apply for this course:
1.You must be a student of Iyengar Yoga studying with a certified teacher. If that teacher is other than myself you will need a letter of recommendation from that teacher
2. You must have a minimum of three years of Iyengar yoga training
3. You must be willing to commit to attending all three teacher training weekends
4. You must write a short essay describing why you want to be an Iyengar yoga teacher and email it to me at joan@joanwhite.us
About this training:
This training is designed to train people in the art of teaching Iyengar Yoga. This year we will focus on the following subjects:
- How to demonstrate and teach the basics of the asanas on various levels
- How to observe and correct poses
- How to work with multi level students in the same class
- Working with Pranayama
- Correct pronunciation of Sanskrit names
- Philosophy
What is required of students:
- Students must attend all sessions
- Students will be required to keep a journal of their practice and teaching
- Students will required to do the reading for their various levels
- Students will be required to present at least one aural report on an assigned topic
- Students will be required to make up a notebook of the poses on their syllabi
- Students will be required to join an Iyengar Yoga Association of their choosing
- Students will be required to purchase a copy of the latest Certification Manual
- Students will be required to do short written reports on assigned subjects
Dates and Times
February 5 – 7
April 9-11
May 21-23Friday 6:30 to 9:00
Intermediate level students meet for an additional session on Friday from 3:30 to 5:30
Saturday 10:00 to 5:30
Sunday 10:00 to 4:00
Cost
Cost for the three weekends $850
Cost for one weekend $350
Fees can be paid in installments