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Saraswati’s Yoga Joint 1-3 Wall St, Norwalk, CT 06854 [email protected] (203) 838.2725 www.syjyoga.com

SYJ: A Place Where Great Yoga Teachers Are Made We love teaching smart, masterful yoga and this program is designed to facilitate the growth of teachers inspired to do the same. As a graduate of this program you will be well versed in: yoga philosophy, functional anatomy, intelligent alignment based asana, how to facilitate centerings, leading meditation, the proper and healthy use of hands-on adjustments, and how to sequence great vinyasa classes. Throughout the training we will focus on the importance of authenticity so that you can teach with confidence and skill while staying true to your own voice. Dates September 26-28* October 11-12 Rajanaka 101 with Douglas Brooks October 19 November 1-2 November 16 November 22-23 December 6-7 January 31-February 1 January 10-11 February 6-8* Training is held Fridays* 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Sundays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Faculty

Donna Jackson, ERYT, founded SYJ 10 years ago and since then has taught thousands of students, from beginner to advanced alike. She prides herself on being a teacher of teachers, and has co-taught over 250 yoga teachers on skillfully guiding their own vinyasa classes. WIth a master’s degree in physical therapy from Columbia University, she will be sharing her in-depth knowledge of the body to help trainees facilitate pain-free movement and healing in their own students.


Liz Lowe, RYT, began teaching in 2000, starting out as an ashtanga instructor fresh from a stint in San Francisco. She has taught classes, workshops, one-on-one therapeutic yoga, and sports specific curricula from New York City north to New Haven, CT. At SYJ, her home studio for the past decade, she offers her no nonsense classes as a senior teacher and mentor, and is one of the studio's most tenured instructors. As a Licensed Massage Therapist and long time student of anatomy and kinesiology, Liz offers a unique and educated approach to working with the body.

Guest Speakers

Douglas Brooks is a scholar of Hinduism, south Asian languages, and the comparative study of religions. He lived in India with his teacher, Dr. Gopala Aiyar Sundaramoorthy, for many years studying and practicing Srividya, Auspicious Wisdom, and the modern traditions of goddess-centered Tantra. Currently Professor of Religion at the University of Rochester, he holds both Masters and his doctoral degrees from Harvard University.

Kathy Salvo, E RYT 500, our guest teacher for restorative yoga, started practicing yoga in 1989, the year she competed in her first Ironman Triathlon World Championship in Hawaii. Since then, yoga has been her secret weapon for successfully completing, injury free, in 9 Ironman Triathlons around the world and over 30 marathons. Kathy completed her 200-hr teacher training at SYJ in 2009 and had studied the art of restorative yoga extensively with Rodney and Collen Yee, Richard Rosen, Richard Freedman, and Judith Lasater.

Bernadette Birney, E RYT 500, our guest lecturer on yoga philosophy, is a celebrated yoga teacher in Fairfield County whose classes combine meaningful philosophy, the legends and lore of yoga–and the occasional profanity. You’ll find Bernadette’s contributions in Yoga Journal, Fit Yoga, Origin Magazine, Elephant Journal, Teachasana, elephant journal and Srividyalaya Amrta. Words are her first love, and a passion for authentic expression is a hallmark of her classes. Bernadette is cofounder of the program CheckIN (Not Out!), and co-host and cofounder of the PaleOm podcast. She is a Teachasana ambassador, has been a lululemon ambassador several times over, and is the author of a quirky, award-winning blog.

Our Curriculum ANATOMY - Anatomy, Kinesiology and the methodology behind the alignment we are so well versed in. In other words, we think you should know why you are instructing students to move a certain way so that your teaching is based on what you clearly understand rather than a script.


PHILOSOPHY - Deepening your understanding of yoga philosophy keeps you grounded and helps you connect beautifully to the ancient practice that has inspired you to teach. Quite simply, it keeps you thinking about what it is you're teaching and how it is you move through the world, both as a teacher and as a student of yoga. ASANA - You will learn how to teach alignment based asana. Knowing the technical foundation of each pose and understanding the art behind sequencing will separate you from the pack and keep your teaching fresh and interesting. THE ART OF CENTERING/MEDITATION AND PRANAYAMA - Learning how to effectively guide your students through a thoughtful pertinent centering, in addition to learning how to facilitate students from basic to advanced alike in the art of meditation and pranayama make your teaching dynamic and thought provoking. THE SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES BEHIND THE ART OF TEACHING - At SYJ we don’t think teaching is a performance, we think it is an art form grounded in your own authentic voice. To put it simply, we want you to get really comfortable teaching in your own voice and we want you to inspire others by being yourself, while at the same time effectively teaching healthy dynamic classes that motivate and empower others. THE KULA/COMMUNITY - This practice is about connection, connection to yourself and your community. We believe that being a yoga teacher holds responsibility and that how you place yourself within the community matters. We will discuss topics that will help you understand the importance of the student teacher relationship and the creating of a healthy supportive community. PRACTICUM - The art of putting it all together and effectively teaching a class requires lots of practice and experience. In this training you will learn to teach through the practice of teaching your fellow trainees and community classes.

Tuition $2,995 by September 1 $3,295 after September 1 $500 deposit due with application

• Deposit will reserve your spot in the training (class size is limited to facilitate greater learning) • Full tuition payment due September 10 • Payment plans available only through written request and are need based. • All payments are non-refundable.

Saraswati’s Yoga Joint is a Registered Yoga School with the Yoga Alliance. Upon successful completion of our training, students will be eligible to register as an RYT 200 and will be listed on the Yoga Alliance online directory as Registered Yoga Teachers.


Saraswati’s Yoga Joint Teacher Training Application Form Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Email Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Do you have a consistent yoga practice? How often do you practice/for how many years? Where do you practice? Do you have another career? What are some of your hobbies outside of yoga? Do you have any other yoga training experience? If so, with whom? What attributes about yourself do you think will make you stand out as a yoga teacher? What attributes inspire you most in the yoga teachers you study and admire? Will you be able to commit to all the scheduled weekends? If not, please explain your circumstances. What type of setting you see yourself teaching in and to what population? Essays (3 essays, 500 words or less each): Why do you want to teach yoga? Which yoga teachers have been your biggest influence? Who influences your life outside of yoga? Please submit completed application and a headshot to [email protected]. Deposits can be made at http://syjyoga.com/offerings/workshops/ or over the phone.

syj: a place where great yoga teachers are made · 2014. 7. 2. · sundaramoorthy, for many years...

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