200 hr. Hatha Yoga Teacher Training

Starts Saturday, Sept. 25th 2010 through Sunday, May 22nd 2011

"Words fail to convey the total value of yoga. It has to be experienced."   B.K.S. Iyengar

CENTRAL MASS YOGA 200hr PROFESSIONAL TEACHER TRAINING is designed to maximize a student potential as a yoga teacher while receiving in-depth information and practice in asana, pranayama and meditation. We will be drawing from anatomy, physiology, traditional yoga philosophy and psychology, to the modern knowledge of the body and mind.

The CMY teacher training program offers instruction in classical Hatha and Iyengar style yoga. Students will learn how proper alignment creates stability, strength & balance.

We will focus on the proper use of yoga props; to help the students practice with ease and without stress or strain.

Through the process of yoga training we learn how to incorporate yoga on the mat into the yoga of our daily life. We will learn how postures, meditation, and breathing techniques are rooted in the moral principles. The program is designed to maximize your effectiveness as a yoga teacher and practitioner. The CMY teacher training program is a mentally, physically and an emotionally challenging experience designed to enable serious students to become inspired teachers.

"Be the change you want to see in your life. " I look forward to taking this life changing journey with you!

Namaste,

Lucy

(Read testimonials from our students.)

10 MONTH PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• One weekend per month for 10 months - Sat. & Sun. 8:00-5:00pm
• Asana clinics
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• An additional Yoga Warriors™ certificate (to teach combat veterans diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
• Relaxation techniques (pratyahara)
• Philosophy and Psychology of yoga
• Science of Breath and the practice of pranayama
• Meditation practice
• The eight limbs of Raja yoga
• Human anatomy and physiology
• Chakra Theory
• Study of the Yoga Sutras
• Structuring and Sequencing of classes
• Therapeutic Applications
• Restorative Yoga (using props)
• Prenatal Yoga
• Diet and Nutrition
• Business and Marketing Skills
• Practice teaching

REQUIRED BOOK LIST (not included in tuition):

• Asana practice and Structuring/Sequencing of Classes: "Mastering the Basics" by Sandra Anderson and Rolf Solvik, Psy. D.
• Yoga philosophy and psychology: "Living Your Yoga" by Judith Lasater, Ph. D., P.T.; "The Royal Path; Practical Lessons on Yoga" by Swami Rama (purchase through www.himalayaninstitute.org)
• Pranayama practice: "Science of Breath" by Swami Rama, Rudolph Ballentine, M.D., Alan Hymes, M.D.
• Restorative/Therapeutic Yoga: "Relax and Renew" by Judith Lasater, Ph.D., P.T.
• Anatomy and Physiology: "Yoga Anatomy" by Leslie Kaminoff
• The Practice of Meditation: "Meditation and Its Practice" by Swami Rama
• Healing Yoga: "The Healing Path of Yoga" by Nischala Devi
• Study of the Yoga Sutras: "The Secret Power of Yoga" by Nischala Joy Devi

2010 - 2011 DATES:

• Sept. 25 & 26
• Oct. 16 & 17
• Nov. 20 & 21
• Dec. 11 & 12  Yoga Warriors Training
• Jan. 15 & 16
• Feb. 5 & 6
• Mar. 12 & 13
• Apr. 2 & 3
• Apr. 30 & May 1
• May 21 & 22 Graduation!
 

TUITION:
$3,700.00 (If the tuition is paid in full prior to the first session then it cost $3,500.00). This fee includes the 200 hr Teacher Training Manual. It does not include the required reading list. FREE for Combat War Veterans with approval from the Worcester Vet Center (material cost not included).

For more information on this program please call or inquire at CMY. 508-835-1176. Print a Teacher Training Application and follow the submission instructions on the form.

PREREQUISITES:
At least 6 months prior experience practicing Hatha yoga and a personal practice. Please contact us directly if you wish to discuss any questions regarding your readiness for this program.  508-835-1176.

TRAINING:
    1. Completion of reading, course work, and exams in six areas
        Asana Practice
        Teaching Methods
        Science of Breath
        Meditation
        Yoga Philosophy
        Anatomy and Physiology

    2. Written summaries:
        a. one daily “Practice Log” will be due each week
        b. one month written change of lifestyle/diet experiment
        c. 10 written practices of your choice from the book, “Living Your Yoga” by Judith Lasater.

TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR STUDENTS:
"Having participated in another yoga teacher training a number of years ago, I can honestly say that the CMY training is special in many ways. Lucy keeps the class small, allowing for lots of personal attention and for deep bonds of friendship to develop. She shares the training with many guest teachers who not only offer their expertise on various aspects of yoga, but they also impart their unique perspectives on teaching and practice which serves to enrich the learning process. With her wealth of knowledge and experience, Lucy offers gentle guidance and encouragement, but she also sets high standards for her students, assigning many to books to read, exams to be written and an ongoing home practice journal. The classes are deeply embedded in yoga philosophy and the students are always encouraged to take their practice “off the mat” leading to much personal growth and discovery. I feel incredibly blessed to have had the opportunity to participate in this training. For me it was more than a yoga teacher training, it was a transformational experience."
Atta Kurzmann 2009

"In participating in the Central Mass Yoga Teacher Training Program, I have brought my own practice to a higher level than I ever thought possible. The instructors and guest presenters keep the program up-to-date and diverse with their depth of knowledge, insights, and passion of yoga and its application to life. The support and caring of the other teachers-in-training makes us more than just classmates. As we learn about yoga, we are learning about ourselves; we laugh a lot (and sometimes cry) together as friends. The program is a complete training from the inside out and I feel confident now as a teacher of yoga to others."
-Sarah Howe (March 2007)