Begin a satisfying career as a
Yoga Teacher
or just deepen your yogic practice!
Santosha Center is an internationally recognized
200 and 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training School.
Training is held at Santosha Center, located in
a beautiful historic building, set in nature with a pond and wildlife.
  
500 HOUR YOGA TEACHER
TRAINING and CERTIFICATION*
*certified by Yoga Alliance
NEXT TRAINING SESSION TO BE ANNOUNCED.
The series is divided into four training modules of 75
hours each:
1. Taking Your Asanas Deeper
2. Advanced Pranayama
3. Meditation Intensive
4. Taking Your Yoga Into the World
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200 HOUR
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING and CERTIFICATION*
Offered in the Fall, Winter, Spring,
and Summer.
*certified by Yoga Alliance
NEXT TRAINING SESSION WILL BEGIN SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2010.
Space is limited to 12 students per session.
To register, please fill out the application and mail it with payment
information to: Santosha Center P.O. Box: 172, 27 Hawleyville Rd,
Hawleyville, CT 06440
Tuition can be paid in full before the first day of class or tuition
can be payed in 3 weekly or monthly installments.
Click here for printable
PDF document of Curriculum
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here for printable PDF document of Application
Certification:
The Santosha Yoga Teacher Certification Course satisfies all the
requirements for the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training. You will become
equipped with the necessary knowledge, experience, and confidence
to teach yoga in the community and private sector. You will receive
a Certificate of Diploma and become eligible to become a Registered
Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance at the 200 hour level.
You have a choice of completing the 200 Hour Certification program
in a Two (2) Week Full Time Intensive Session or in the 20 week
Saturday or Sunday Session.
Curriculum:
The Santosha curriculum is based on a composite of the most popular
styles practiced in the world today set in an environment conducive
to learning and helping you grow and evolve to your full potential.
Students will participate and learn the basic foundational asanas
(poses) of Classical Indian Hatha Yoga along with variations and
modifications learned in various styles such as Shivananda, Sampoorna,
Anasara, Kundalini, Ashtanga and Iyenger.
At the 200 Hour level you will become inspired to live yoga and
teach an individual specialty with creative style such as: Classical
Hatha yoga, Yoga for Athletes (Power Yoga), Vinyassa Flow (Ashtanga),
Gentle Yoga, Yoga for Seniors, Kids Yoga, Baby and Mom Yoga, Prenatal
and Post Natal Yoga, and Therapeutic Yoga.
There will be an emphasis on integrating Yoga with Humanitarian
Ideals and a desire to Serve in our emerging world. The following
topics will be covered:
Asanas (Poses): Practice and teaching techniques
of yoga postures. including Sun Salutation, variations, and modifications.
Pranayama (Breathing Exercises): Mastery of Prana and
energy.
Mantra & Japa: Use of Divine
sound.
Study of Sacred Texts: Patanjali's Yoga Sutras(The Eight Limbs
Of Ashtanga Yoga), the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, and the Bhagavad Gita.
Vedanta Philosophy: Study of the Universe, Self
& Truth.
Meditation Instruction, stages, and benefits.
Karma and Reincarnation theories.
Astral body, Nadis, and Chakras and Kundalini: Study of
the Subtle energy pathways and centers in the body.
Raja Yoga: The path the Mysteries of the Mind and how to control it.
Jnana Yoga: The path of Self Knowledge and inquiry
into, "Who am I."
Bhakti Yoga: The path of devotion to God, including
the practices of chanting, worship, and self-surrender.
Nada Yoga: The path and study of application of
sound vibration as a tool for healing and uplifting the emotions
and the mind.
Karma Yoga: The path of right action and selfless
service.
Anatomy & Physiology: As they pertain to Hatha
Yoga.
Sanskrit Terminology
Proper Diet: For optimum health and peace of mind.
Yoga Kriyas: Cleansing techniques.
Ayurveda: Basic introduction to this ancient healing art.
Study of Health benefits of a yoga practice on the physical,
mental, emotional and spiritual systems.
Overview of working with
medical and physical limitations through therapeutic yoga.
Overview of working with prenatal and post natal.
Study of creative sequencing beginning with warm up and ending
with complete relaxation and meditation.
Santosha Course Requirements for 200 Hour graduation:
• Mandatory 180 hours group class participation. (Make up
days available)
• 3 private 1.5 hour class sessions.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of assisting.
• 3 hours leading of group practice class.
• 20 hours Independent Study.
Daily Schedule for 20-Week Saturday Session:
8:30am - Meditation, Pranayama, Nada Yoga
9:20am - Santosha Yoga Asanas, Pranayama
10:15am - Brunch
11:15am - Karma Yoga
12:00pm - Break & Personal Studies
1:00pm - Yoga Philosophy lecture
2:00pm - Break
2:15pm - Santosha Yoga Asanas, Pranayama
3:30pm - Break
3:45pm - Yoga Philosophy lecture
5:00pm -Break & Snack
5:30pm to 6:30pm - Kirtan, Nada Yoga, Meditation
Daily Schedule for 2 Week Full-Time Session:
8am - Meditation
8:30am - Chanting/Singing and the playing of instruments
9am - Asana/Yoga class
10:30am - Brunch
12pm - Lecture
2:00pm - Kharma Yoga/Selflless work for God
3:00pm - Main Lecture
5:00pm- Yoga Class
6:30pm - Snack
7:00pm - Meditation
7:30pm - Chanting/Singing & playing of instruments
2 hrs of personal studies at home each night
Our Program:
- The most effective way of learning and teaching is from direct
experience.
- This is the traditional teaching where you will inherit the
fruits of the wisdom of the Rishis from ancient time to present
day in the Sivananda lineage and Muktananda Lineage.
- During the programs you will be in close contact with Aimee
Colber, who will be assisted by Barbara Colber, adept Yogi's,
who will teach you and inspire and enlighten you.
- Away from your home, business, appointments, everyday responsibilities
and the distractions of the home environment, you can focus all
your attention on the course and experience the positive benefits
of Sadhana.
- Throughout the programs each moment is lived with awareness,
bringing about growth and transformation.
- The programs are limited to fourty students giving everyone
the opportunity for much individual attention and ample teaching
practice time.
- The course will give you a solid foundation and enough knowledge
of Yoga for a lifetime of practice and the skills necessary to
pass these teachings on to others.
Lodging:
Overnight accommodations are available at $60 a night which includes
brunch and dinner.
Accommodations are available for two students at the private home
of Yoga Directors or 10% discount at local hotels.
Nearby lodging:
The Newtown Inn (www.theinnatNewtown.com)
The quid, 245 second hill rd, New milford, ct. (www.thequid.com)
860-354-6143
Barrymore, 11 glenn rd, newtown, CT. (www.innsite.com/inns/A005037.html)
Dana-Holcombe House B & B 29 Main St. Newtown, CT. 203-426-2000
Tucker Hill Inn, 96 Tucker hill rd, middlebury, ct. 203-758-8334
Hummingbird Hill, 891 Main St S, woodbury, ct 203-263-3733
Cornucopia at Oldfield B & B, 782 Main St, Southbury 203-267-6772
(discounted for yoga students).
Inexpensive lodging:
Courtyard by the Marriot, Danbury, CT $67
Red Carpet Inn, New Milford, CT $39
Quality Inn & Suites, Danbury, CT $69
Rocky River Motel, New Milford,CT $39
About 45 min away but near a huge waterfall, a lake & many,
many hiking trails & skiing: Constitution Oak farm, Beardsley
rd, Kent, CT 06757 860-354-6495
Rates & Notes
REGISTER by APRIL 1st and tuition is $2,550 when
paid in full.
REGISTER by MAY 1st and tuition is $2,650 when paid in full.
Tuition is $2,750 with payment arrangements made. Register early
for a discount!
The cost covers tuition and course materials. Full participation
in all activities is required. No meat, fish, eggs, alcohol, tobacco
or narcotics are allowed.
Please bring a mat for asanas (or you can purchase one here).
Complete and return the attached application form with the appropriate
deposit. (The appropriate cost and deposits are on the application
form).
No refund of deposit after you have been accepted for the course.
In case of an emergency you may transfer the deposit once, to purchase
a package of yoga group classes or one on one individual yoga classes.
The full fee is due before the start of the course and once the
course starts, there is no refund whatsoever.
Click here for printable
PDF document of Curriculum
Click here for
printable PDF document of Application
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