Yoga Teacher Training Booklet

Lucy Crawford Yoga

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Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Based Training

200 hours

Copyright 2021

Contents P2

Course venue & Module subjects P3 Course Fees P4 Course overview : Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga P5 Topics Covered: The Counted Method P6 Working with the Body P6 Observation Skills P6 Adjustments / Hands on P6 Foundations P6 Experiential Anatomy P6 Asana Work P6 Somatic Experiencing P7 Building Trust in the teacher student relationship P7 Using Supports and Variations P7 Yoga Philosophy P7 Yoga Anatomy and Physiology P7 Trauma and Memory - Mind stuff P7 Working with Injuries P7 The Art of Teaching P8 Applications P9 Certificates P10 Yoga Alliance Professionals (YAP) Registration P10 Teaching Faculty & bios P11/12/13 TIMETABLE P14 TEACHING SKILLS/ HOMEWORK/ASSESSMENTS P15 Terms & conditions P16/17 Code of Conduct P18

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VENUE: The Chapel, Gweek, Cornwall

Module 1 (7 days inclusive) 50 hours. November 27th, 2021 - December 3rd, 2022 SUBJECTS :The Counted Method. Ujjayi Breath Bandhas, Drishti. Vinyasa - Movement and Breath combined, Tristana. Suryanamaskara A&B and the Standing Poses. Teaching Skills: Observing the Body, Beginners adjustments. Experiential & Visual Anatomy : The bones and joints of the body. Asana Blueprints: Analysis and understanding Asana and the relationship to gravity and space.

Somatic Work: with Caroline Tautz (TBC). Coming into feeling the body, slowing it down. (in Person)

Module 2 (7 days inclusive) 50 hours March, 5th - 11th, 2022 SUBJECTS :The Counted Method continued. Beginning Pranayama: Deepening the breath. Asana: The seated Asana upto Marichyasana D - count and practice. Teaching: Observing the Body, Adjustments continued… Experiential & Visual Anatomy : The Pelvis. Connections to hips and spine. Asana Blueprints: Study and exploration of all seated Asana up to Marichyasana D.

Yoga Philosophy with Swami Saradananda - Philosophy, Pranayama & Meditation. (TBC).

Module 3 (7 days inclusive) 50 hours June, 11th - 17th, 2022 SUBJECTS :The Counted Method continued. Asana: Seated Asana: up to Setu Bandhasana, count and practice. Teaching: Observation and adjustments - continued…. Experiential & Visual Anatomy : The shoulder girdle, grounding through the hands, balance and support. Asana Blueprints: Study and exploration up to Janusirsasana C.

Anatomy and Physiology; Dr Rikke Olesen

Module 4 (7 days inclusive) 50 hours September, 16th - 22nd, 2022 SUBJECTS :The Counted Method continued. Asana: Back-bending and inversions, the finishing Asana. Teaching: Observation and adjustments - continued…. Experiential & Visual Anatomy : The shoulder girdle, grounding through the hands, balance and support. Asana Blueprints: Study and exploration of each Asana up to Yoga Mudrasana.

Please Note: TBC - refers to whether Rikke Olesen, or Swami Saradananda will deliver their teaching on zoom or in person, and on which module they will teach, this is due to the pandemic and travel regulations in effect at the time.

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Full Course Fee £3500 (£875 per module)

Payment is in full, or in instalments.

For the option to pay in instalments, please contact Lucy directly by email:info@lucycrawfordyoga.co.uk to discuss the best payment plan for you. Terms and Conditions apply.

REFUNDS DUE TO CHANGES IN PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE.

Due to the small number (6 - 8 students) on the training, and to make the training viable, commitment to the whole training is paramount.

There is much organisation to have the amazing teachers who present, their subject of expertise to the group. Therefore, please commit to the training in full knowledge and appreciate that the numbers are kept small to provide the best possible experience, with individual guidance, creating a solid foundation to your new role or developing role.

Once the course has commenced, It is not possible to refill your place. Without the funds from 1 person alone the course would not be able to run successfully. The place awarded to you could have been offered to another student.

A payment of £875 for the FIRST MODULE, both confirms your place on this course and your acceptance of the terms and conditions.

This initial payment of £875 is a non-refundable deposit to secure your place on this Yoga Teacher Training Course.

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Course Fees:

Ashtanga Based Yoga Teacher Training Programme (200 hours)

COURSE OVERVIEW

Lucy Crawford is the lead teacher, and will present 70% of the course content.  

This Yoga Teacher Training course is presented as 4 Modules, of 1 week each, spread evenly over the year beginning in November 2021 and completing October 2022.

The ‘whole’ will unfold - in a layering process - where Lucy weaves the physical, cerebral, and spiritual theory - alongside the physical felt sense experience. Each Module will be a layer of building blocks, teaching skills, of theory, practice and understanding of Yoga.

Focus on the body, the anatomy and physiology of stretching, experiential anatomy, somatic awareness processes, the breath body, the psychology of mind stuff. The various Yoga teaching methods and practices available to us - will be covered as part of this training.

Each Module, introduces another layer of understanding and practice. Counting in Sanskrit, for each asana, working with hands on / external supports / alignment / specific adjustment / relevant anatomy / experiential anatomy / anatomy of the asana / breathing techniques (pranayama), whilst simultaneously adding in the theoretical blueprints for each asana.

TOPICS COVERED

The counted method will be taught as a foundation and basis for teaching. The count itself is like a scaffold, architecture or skeleton to support the teaching of this Yoga Practice Method . Its clear structure gives a sense of containment, which can be really helpful for the student teacher. The count is also important as a tool to keep the mind focused on the movement and breath together as synchronised motion. This is further assisted by ‘drishti’ places to look whilst moving from position to position, keeping the attention in the midline (usually) and towards one of the energetic centres of the body or specifically on the hands or feet.

Working with the body The body itself is the ‘earth’. We need to get to know this ‘earth’ in ourselves - connect with it somatically, and extend this self knowledge into our teaching. This ‘knowing it in the body’ provides us with a ground from which to work with others.

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Observation skills Our physical patterns are already present in the body, we all have them, a large basis of our tissue field organisation is based on our movement preferences, how we developed - the things we did, the accidents we had. All this has come together to shape our bodies. We will begin to look at the body, foundations and connections, or lack of connection - and we will begin to use tools to help people re-integrate and proffer new movement possibilities.

Adjustments, hands on work At first we will explore touch, the act of touching anothers body with correct sense of boundary. Then we will look at the basic support, and foundational type of adjustment. We will learn standard / basic adjustments for each asana and from there we will begin to add in additional adjustment possibilities that are more individually tailored. The approach we take is analytical and detailed and we really encourage the hands on part of this work as it creates a feedback loop and helps us to understand things so much more in our own bodies. NB: The adjustment work needs time to develop into an instinctive yet intelligent process and we must acknowledge that this takes time.

Foundation and shape We will analyse and discuss the foundations, shapes and structure of each asana. Once we understand the asana – we can begin to understand the possible adjustments available for different bodies.

Experiential anatomy Lucy will explore through touch - some basic experiential anatomy and the bony handles most often used during adjustments, getting to feel how we can use the bones to offer directional movements through the other connective tissues. We can use the skeletal awareness to help us shift the foundation. This is turn will bring intentional and directed movement back to the ground, to create space in the body. This kind of exploration brings a reciprocal understanding of ones own body. We will get to know the bones through walking them with our fingers and get to know the points of contact on the bones.

Asana work Asana - one by one - from the anatomical viewpoint cross referencing this with the foundations of the asana and negotiations required in the tissue field, to bring about the integrated and aligned whole. Our focus is not to make perfect ‘asana’, but to understand the blueprint of each asana. What we are looking to maintain. Ascertain, what is possible for the individual body, safely and with awareness. Presented by Lucy, a look at all of the Asana in the Primary Series, a physiological breakdown of movement possibilities in the tissue field.

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Use of supports and asana variations In the traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga system, physical supports and aids were not introduced. It was thought to deflect from the meditative flow of the sequence; however, we need to acknowledge that each persons needs are quite unique and as teachers - we need to attend to this in terms of supporting the body towards a new alignment. We strongly believe that there is a place for supports that enhance the practice.

Building safety and trust in the teacher student relationship A more student centred and intelligent approach to the Yoga practice reduces stress in the relationship between teacher and student and the possibility of injury. We aim to build trust and safety in the relationship we have with our students. Being freer as a teacher to introduce a wider range of tools, our teaching become authentic and relational.

Anatomy & physiology Relevant anatomy and physiology - (basic) backed up with some experiential anatomy (with Lucy) to build the awareness to the body we live in and how it works. Dr Rikke Olesen will present an Yoga related Anatomy and physiology module covering the basic functions of our musculoskeletal, respiratory, circulatory and central/peripheral nervous systems in relation to the yoga practice. Rikke will discuss the main connective tissues of the body, bone and joint structure and function as well as the main muscles involved in the movement of specific joints with a special focus on the spine, shoulders, hips and knees.

Yoga philosophy The underpinning - The philosophy of Yoga: with Swami Saradananda will be taught as a foundation to the Practice beginning on Module 1 and then we will re-visit this subject matter in Module 3. Swami Saradananda will include: yama and niyama practice and discussion of ‘ethics’ of yoga and yoga teaching; the 3 gunas: the 3 qualities/strands of matter (sattva, rajas and tamas). Introduction to Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Introduction to the Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutra: beyond the 8 limbs, Introduction to the Upanishads, amongst other topics.

The art of teaching The ‘teaching’ of anything, begins with the ‘practice’ of that something. Slowly through practice, self listening, understanding and integration, we begin to know the body. When we have a felt sense of ‘something’ that is of value - we will naturally want to share this with others. Perhaps the true value of what we discover is in the sharing of it with others.

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We need tools and we need to have a good ground of comprehension and somatic experiential understanding. It is only in the atmosphere of ones own class that you will begin the real work of becoming a teacher - through your own practical teaching experience, calling upon the resources and practical tools provided during the Teacher Training Programme.

NB: During Timetabled hours, the priority of focus will be placed on the teaching work, within the context of the group as a whole and not the arising process of any individual trainee, except where this benefits the group as a whole.

Teaching development In order to develop as individual Teachers, the necessary work, is to build on your personal assimilated experience, which you then draw upon when sharing Yoga with others. We all have strengths and weaknesses - and as your teacher on this training, I will endeavour to polish your natural ability, and challenge you to work on your more difficult areas and bring forth a more rounded Trainee teacher.

Yoga teaching cannot be based purely on the deliverance of verbal instruction and information without an assimilated understanding of that same information through your own Practice. We will bring all the elements of the practice together, to prepare you to begin the journey of teaching with some good tools at hand and some solid understanding to help you structure your teaching work.

When we begin to teach, first and foremost we need to provide a safe space for others to come to. It is a ’holding environment’ for people to be fully present with their own process, we create a group space, where people come together to do this work, and you become the holder of this space. You are therefore able to consciously set up this space with a consistency and offer clarity and support within it. The teachers role in the asana work is to reinforce foundations through correct relationship to earth, use physical and verbal adjustment and through your skills of observation and understanding asana.

The guidance you offer to the students process, is supported by ones own practice and somatic understanding. We need to practice to be in touch with this process – in ourselves.

The aim is to develop teachers who will be well versed in the principles of Ashtanga Yoga (The eight limbs), as we analyse, breakdown, observe and explore. To teach yoga, one must have a passion for this beautiful science and a sincerity to share its wisdom for the benefit of others. All teachers on the faculty will endeavour to guide the teacher trainees - to develop their skills, and to become competent and confident.

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Applications

Application Forms are provided upon request.

Please fill in and return to Lucy at info@lucycrawfordyoga.co.uk

Once received, and processed you will be contacted directly by email to confirm an offer of a place.

All Applicants are required to have a minimum of 2 years practice experience.

NB: This course is open to practitioners of ‘Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga’ who wish to use it to deepen their own personal practice and to broaden their understanding, as well as to practitioners who wish to begin developing their own Practice with a view to beginning to share this practice safely with others. Becoming a teacher takes years of accumulated practice and a continuing dedication to this - as a development, not ‘ I now have a certificate, I now can teach’.

Applications

Trainees will be assessed for acceptance according to the following criteria:

Pre-requisites for Attendance

• At least 2 years of consistent practice • An ongoing interest in your own practice development • A wish to share with others - authentically from a place of understanding in ones own body. “knowledge is just a rumour until you can feel it in your body”. • First Aid Certificate - (to have a valid FA Certificate prior to doing any teaching.

• That you have an open mind and are open to new ideas regarding the practice of this method.

• Acceptance onto this Teacher Training Course is at the discretion of the teaching faculty. • Once your Application has been accepted you will be emailed to offer of the placed a request for a non refundable deposit of £875.

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FEEDBACK SESSIONS As the practice and teaching of Yoga is an accumulative process, trainees will be assessed throughout the course. We will have feedback sessions at the end of Module 3. These will be a maximum of 45 minutes on zoom with Lucy - individually, and will be included as part of the 200 hours. You will be given verbal guidance regarding the areas you need to direct more energy towards.

FINAL ASSESSMENT The course will end with a final assessment in the form of practical exam, you will be requested to teach a specific asana with both count and adjustment, and then answer specific questions relating to it. This may involve more than one student and more than one asana.

CERTIFICATES Upon completion of the course material and subject to the members of the teaching faculty being satisfied that you have completed all work to the required standard, you will be presented with a Lucy Crawford Yoga (200 hour) Teacher Training Certificate. This Certificate to granted subject to you achieving an acceptable standard of teaching.

REGISTRATION with (YAP) Yoga Alliance Professionals Once you have been accepted onto the training you will be entitled to register with the Yoga Alliance Professionals (UK) as a student teacher, and will be insured as such for the duration of the training (UK and Ireland Only). Once you have completed the Yoga Teacher Training Programme you will be able to register as a 200 hour Registered Teacher with the YAP.

ADDITIONAL STUDY If a member of the teaching faculty feels that additional study is required for any trainee, then this can be undertaken under the guidance of the teacher concerned, who may set specific tasks designed to bring the student up to the required level of understanding. Whilst any additional work is undertaken by the student, an interim Certificate of Attendance will be issued. Once the required work is completed this will be replaced with the Teacher Training (200 hours) Certificate. Additional contact hours with a tutor will be subject to a fee of £50 per hour.

IMPORTANT NOTE The Faculty recognises that each student who successfully completes this training course, will become a representative of both this individual Yoga Teaching Programme and this system of Yoga. Lucy Crawford Yoga reserves the right to refuse certification to any trainee whose attitudes or teaching of this method, do not meet with the faculties ethos and the codes of conduct specified below. Every effort will be made by the teachers faculty to give the necessary assistance to each student to help them gain their certificates.

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THE TEACHING FACULTY

We are a diverse faculty of teachers, unified, not necessarily by our opinions and beliefs but by the ‘shared root’ passion for and belief in the ‘Practise of Yoga’. We each continue to share what has been important to us and an intrinsic part of each of our lives. In personal, individual ways, each one of us maintains a daily Yoga Practise, for some, it is a sitting and chanting Practise for others it is the practice of ‘Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga’ .

We have each developed and continue to develop our own styles of teaching with our own skill bases in specific subject areas. We share the Blessing of this Pathway, this ‘Practice’ as a central cord in our lives and we continue to nourish the metaphorical ’Yoga seed’ that has been planted in each of us.

Lucy Crawford Asana, Hands on Adjustments, the Counted Method, Experiential Anatomy and Restorative Practice.

Senior Yoga Teacher (YAP) UK, ERYT (US) Yoga Alliance, CPD proficient (ERYT). Registered BCST (Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist) and Massage Therapist. Lucy is a qualified, bodywork and massage therapist since 1990 and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist since 2004. Lucy has studied and practised AVY Yoga since1993, where she began with Radha and Derek at Danceworks, London before studying directly with Shri K Pattabhi Jois, at the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute from 1993 onwards. Previously Founder and Co-Director of The Space at No 8 - Cornwall, Newlyn School of Yoga, Cornwall, Stillpoint Yoga, NZ and Co-director of John Scott Yoga. Lucy co directed the JSY Teacher Training Programme, since 2003 and continued to develop and present this Teacher Training Programme for over 15 years. Lucy has since designed her own Yoga Teacher Training Programme and this is due to begin in Bristol, UK, in July 2018. Lucy has been practising and Teaching Yoga for 25 years and is dedicated to quality teaching in small groups. Lucys experience is in workshops, small group practice, teacher training programmes and CPDs. Lucy continues to teach Yoga Workshops in the UK and around the world, whilst continuing her exploration of Yoga, Massage therapy, Bodywork and is currently on the tutor team at the renowned Craniosacral Biodynamics Foundation Training at the Karuna Institute, Devon.

Caroline Tautz Somatic Movement

Senior Yoga Teacher (YAP) UK, Caroline trained in Fine Art before going on to do an M.A. in dance. Subsequently she taught dance and movement to all ages, as well as choreographing and performing for film. In1995 she completed a bodywork and

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movement diploma with Ken Eyerman and began practising as a massage and bodywork therapist. Caroline began to study and practice Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga with John Scott and in 1996 and travelled to Mysore with Lucy and John to continue with Shri K Pattabhi Jois. In 2006/7 she completed a 108 hour Ansara immersion with Bridget Kramer Woods, completed a year long study of yoga sutras applied to daily life, with Swami Saradananda and has since completed a 3 month teaching meditation intensive. Between December 2010 to March 2015 Caroline completed 160 hours of training in Yotopia dynamic flow, basic principles of fascial anatomy. Since 2014 she returns yearly to stay at the Finnish island of Kadermo, with Ashtanga teacher Stefan Engstrom whose approach to anatomy of wholeness of wholeness, in yoga has been a strong influence.

Swami Saradananda Yoga Philosophy, Chanting, Mudra and Meditation

For 26 years I worked with the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres and ran yoga centres in New York, London, New Delhi and the Himalayas. In 2001, I took a sabbatical to do personal practice in the Himalayas. When I returned to the West, I was the 'author in residence' at the Peacemaker Community in Western Massachusetts, and then I became the spiritual director of Haus Yoga Vidya, just outside of Cologne, Germany. Since 2004, I'm a free-lance yogi, living in London and teaching in various parts of the world. I'm currently working on an MA in the Traditions of Yoga and Meditation' at SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies), University of London - and occasionaly take groups to India.

My books include: The Power of Breath (recently re-issued in its third edition with enhanced artwork), Chakra Meditation, The Essential Guide to Chakras, Relax and Unwind with Yoga, and Mudras for Modern Life.  

Anne Scharling Rasmussen Mind stuff from a Western Perspective

Anne was introduced to ashtanga yoga in 2001 by Tanja Sofie Schøndorff and Miles Ratledge. In 2008 she met her main teachers Lucy Crawford and John Scott while studying psychology in New Zealand and was immediately captivated by the unique way of teaching that they offered. She completed their 200 hour teacher training program in 2012 and received the 500 hour certificate in 2017. Anne holds a PhD in psychology and is an associate professor in cognitive psychology at Aarhus University in Denmark. Since 2013, Anne has co- directed Ashtanga Sadhana – a yoga studio in Aarhus, Denmark – together with Rikke Olesen.

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Rikke Olesen Anatomy and Physiology

Rikke is an Ashtanga Yoga teacher, a massage therapist and a medical doctor. She has been practicing ashtanga yoga since 2004 and has utilized the yoga as a tool to deal with the workload and stress during medical school, a PhD and her current position as a full time medical researcher at Aarhus University. In 2013 she opened her own yoga school Ashtanga Sadhana, together with a close friend to pursue her dream and passion of sharing Ashtanga yoga. Here she teaches regular Mysore classes and anatomy workshops. Her main teachers and sources of inspiration are Lucy Crawford, David Keil, John Scott and Gretchen Suarez. For further information: www.ashtangasadhana.dk/laerere/rikke

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Example of a typical Daily Timetable - Module (NB: The content will change each Module to reflect the subject matter and the additional subject tutors availability.

7.00am – 8.30am With Lucy Crawford (1 hour 30 mins) Tutorial Group 1- teaching 1 person will be counting while the other 3 are sitting down listening & observing. Group 2 will be practising. We will alternate which group goes first

each morning, for the 7 days. Lucy will be adjusting and helping the teaching team. Student teachers will observe and make notes before slowly introducing the hands on work.

CHANGE OVER (30 minutes) - to change / food

9.00am - 10.30am With Lucy Crawford (1 hour 30 mins) Tutorial Group 2 - teaching Repeat As above the other way round.

BREAK (1 hour)

11.30 - 1 pm Teaching Skills - with Lucy Crawford (1 hour 30 mins) The nature of touch - hands on, (adjustments), walking the bones.

Midline dynamics and Anatomy power points. Asana analysis - practice and study, observation skills & body

reading skills. ‘fundamental foundations and openings’.

LUNCH (1 hours 30) 2.30 - 4.30pm Yoga Philosophy with Swami Saradananda (2 Hours) TEA BREAK (15 mins)

4.45 - 5.15 pm Finishing the day: Questions, Sharing, Chanting, Pranayama, Mudras and Meditation. (any of these).

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TEACHING SKILLS TO BE DEVELOPED BY EACH STUDENT

• The Fundamental Foundations - Finding Earth and Space • The Counted Method as a teaching technique • Asana analysis - Observation and body reading skills • Adjustments – How to bring in the element of hands-on adjustments into teaching • Trainees individual ‘Counted/Teaching Practice’ • Somatic Awareness, The Art of Listening to the body, reconnection, wholeness

HOMEWORK If set, this is compulsory and should be completed in the time between modules.

• Practicing the Vinyasa count for the complete primary series. • Practicing the adjustments we have covered. • Building a small ‘Assisted Self Practice Group’, where the practical skills gained during each Module - can be practiced. • Swami Saradananda will give homework to complete between Module 1 & 3.

ASSESSMENT At the end of the Course - you will be expected to be able to: • Count the class through various parts of the Primary Series, (taken from any section of the Primary Series up to and including the finishing asana. • Adjust both fellow students and Lucy (where possible) through the Primary Series. • Be asked to present the teaching with both counting and adjustment in any one or more asana of the primary series, randomly.

Terms & Conditions

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Booking The booking deposit of £875 secures a place on the course and must be received 30 days before the start or at the time of the booking.

Refund Policy Refunds are not available once the course has begun. We will not be able to re-fill your place once the Training has begun.

Cancellations before course start must be made in writing, and sent by email 30 days before the start date of the Training, to Lucy Crawford Scott at: info@lucycrawfordyoga.co,uk The Deposit of £875 will be refunded, only if your space is able to be refilled. If there is an unavoidable circumstance, that means a student has to pull out of the training, no refund of this initial deposit of £875 will be given.

Cancellation of Course by the faculty Course leaders reserve the right to cancel the course. If this happens, you will be refunded course 100 % of course fees that have been paid.Your travel and accommodation costs however, will not be covered NB: So please book make sure you take this into account when booking accommodation and flights ahead of time.

Applications Once your application is received it will be processed and you will then be offered a place subject to your application. We reserve the right to retract the offer of a place to a student if they have not paid their deposit or full fees by the required date. The fees must be paid in full and any private sessions or one on one additional work with a tutor ,must be paid for before a graduation certificate will be issued.

Fees Included: Full 200 Hour Training Programme. A Teachers Manual, and other appropriate handouts or electronic documents provided by email.

Not included: Flights, accommodation and food for yourself Insurance (as a student teacher trainee, you can get insurance from Yoga Alliance Professionals for £15)* If you reside in the UK or Ireland. - A certificate (NB: paying the fees do not guarantee you a certificate as you will need to successfully reach a level of competence and pass practical teaching sessions to pass achieve the 200 hour certificate and attend a minimum of 85% the course. (YAP guidelines)

Your Personal Details (GDPR) Upon signing up for the teacher training course your name, email address and phone number will be forwarded to our accrediting body, the Yoga Alliance Professionals YAP, and you will receive the offer of a free student teacher membership with student insurance for the duration of your course.

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Trainee Teachers Insurance Residents of the UK and Ireland are eligible to add Trainee insurance for the duration of their course (£15 available for residents of UK & Ireland).

Trainee Guidelines Each student will be expected to be aware of ‘student conduct; during the course and abide by the rules given in the consent form. Minimum attendance rate is 85% to insure certification. Once the course finishes, the trainee will be given 6 months to complete any outstanding assignments set by tutors. If a student needs to receive additional tutoring complete the course - an additional charge for this will apply at a cost of £50 per hour.

Expectations regarding daily practice We understand that it may be impossible to practice daily, but to do a little each day is important. Physical Practice may be given as home-work.

Relational Issues If you have an issue with a tutor on the course, this must be dealt with privately and directly with the tutor. Please inform Lucy and then it can be arranged for a meeting with the tutor concerned. If you have a relational issue with any other student attending the training, there are three stages that we can follow, to try to resolve the issue.

Boundaries Please do not at any time discuss issues that you may have with a member of the faculty with the other students on the course. Please contact the tutor directly to resolve. The other students present are there to complete a Yoga Teacher Training, and are not there to be drawn into supporting you with your experience. You must not burden, influence or affect others adversely during the training. Please respect this and contact a tutor to discuss any issues you may have. The energy of the group should be a safe place, and we learn better when we are relaxed and in the knowledge that clear boundaries in place. Please practice The 5 Yama - as a conscious internal commitment!

Complaints Procedure Supporting the resolution of any issues that may arise between the affected parties. Stage One: Speak to the individual(s) concerned as soon as you have settled yourself again and try to communicate the to individual personally and try to resolve the issue. If you are not satisfied with the response you have received, try to resolve the issue by asking a tutor to help you and follow stage two. Stage Two: Outline the details of your complaint by email and send it to Lucy Crawford using Email: infor@lucycrawfordyoga.co.uk Stage Three: Your complaint will be acknowledged within 3 working days from the date it is received. We will then meet as a faculty to share what has taken place, and will do our utmost to resolve matters fairly. If the complaint is taken up with the person who caused offence or did something perceived as unreasonable, we can only bring what has occurred to the person concerned and hope that acknowledgement and or apology is enough to resolve the issue.

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Code of Conduct for Lucy Crawford Yoga 200 hour Foundation Teacher Training

Dear student

This Code of Conduct is a summation and declaration of acceptable, ethical, and professional behaviour by which all Yoga Alliance Professionals Registered Yoga Teachers, agree to conduct the teaching and business of Yoga.

As a Registrant of Lucy Crawford Yoga 200 hour Teacher Training, I agree to uphold the ethical goals set forth in the following Code of Conduct set by Yoga Alliance Professionals:

1. To ensure that safe and effective teaching is available to the public. 2. To provide the public with access to safe and effective yoga teachers. 3. To maintain and uphold the traditions of Hatha Yoga and to teach Yoga from personal experience of these traditions and to be willing to disseminate these teachings to anyone, from any background, who earnestly desires to follow such traditions. 4. Uphold the integrity of my vocation by conducting myself in a professional and conscientious manner. 5. Acknowledge the limitations of my skills and scope of practice and where appropriate, refer students to seek more experienced instruction, advice, treatment, or direction. 6. Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for the practice of yoga. 7. Encourage diversity actively, by respecting all students regardless of age, physical limitations, race, creed, gender, ethnicity, religion affiliation, or sexual orientation. 8. Respect the rights, dignity, and privacy of all students. 9. Avoid words and actions that constitute sexual harassment. 10. Follow all local government and national laws that pertain to my yoga teaching and business.

I agree to comply with the conditions and requirements as set out in the course curriculum information booklet, and accept that failure to do so might disqualify me from any accreditation. I furthermore agree to uphold the standards of the teachings I have been given, and to maintain and promote the good name of yoga at all times. I accept that failure to do so may lead to the annulment of any accreditation to YAP.

Print Name Course and starting date Signed and dated

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