TEACHER TRAINING at Santosha Center

Dates for Teachers Training Courses

2 week Training Session: November 7 – 21, 2008
6 weekend Training Session: August 29 - October 5, 2008

*Accepting Applications *
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

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Certification

The Santosha Yoga Teacher Certification Course satisfies all the requirements for the 200 hrs. Upon graduation, you will be equipped with the necessary knowledge, experience and confidence to teach Santosha Yoga. You will also receive a diploma and you will be eligible to become a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance at the 200 hrs level.
You have a choice of completing the 200 hrs certification in a 2 week fulltime session, or completing the 200 hrs in a 6 week 'weekend' session. The 300 hrs Certification is also available after completing the 200 hrs certification, to total 500hrs.

Curriculum:

No previous teaching experience required! Applicants must have a minimum of 6 months yoga practice-one year or more preferred. Our posture/asana practice is based on a comparative study of the major styles instructed in the U.S. such as Anusara, Ashtanga, Bikram, Iyengar, Kripalu, Kundalini, Sivananda, Sampoorna.  Some Martial arts Tai Chi/Gong fu/korean Gung Fu is also demonstrated which can be integrated into the yoga sun salutation.

At the 200 hour level you will develop your own specialty such as:  Kids Youth yoga, Baby & Mom PostNatal Yoga, PreNatal, Cardiac Rehab, Cancer care, Chronic fatigue & Fibromyalgia, Depression and other common concerns. 

• 50 Postures & Sun Salutations
• Sanskrit Terminology
• Anatomy of Body Systems
• Breathing & Cleansings Techniques/Pranayama
• Working with Medical Ailments, Special Needs & PreNatal/PostNatal Students
• Meditation & Energy including Nadis, Chakras, Bandhas & Mudras
• History, Philosophy & Reading of Yoga Sutras & Bhagavad-Gita
• Student Teaching & Hands-On Experience
• Study of Sequencing Postures Our Course Requirements for graduation are:
• Mandatory 165 hours group class time
• 12 hours assisting in public classes
• 3 hour private lesson under staff guidance 
• 20 hours of independent research & study

Asanas (Postures): Practice and teaching techniques.
Pranayama (Breathing Exercises): Mastery of Prana or energy.
Meditation, Mantra & Japa Yoga: Use of Divine sound.
Vedanta Philosophy: Study of the Universe, Self & Truth.
Karma & Reincarnation. Astral body, Nadis & Chakras.
Raja Yoga: Mysteries of the Mind and how to control it.
Jnana Yoga: Self Knowledge, inquiry into "Who am I?”
Bhakti Yoga: The path of devotion to God, including the practices of chanting, worship and self-surrender.
Nada Yoga: Study and 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.
Bhagavad Gita: Study and its application to daily living.
Anatomy & Physiology: As they pertain to Hatha Yoga.
Proper Diet: For optimum health and peace of mind.
Yoga Kriyas: Cleansing techniques.
Ayurveda: Basic introduction to this ancient healing art.

Daily Schedule
8:30 am - Meditation, Pranayama, Nada Yoga  
8:45 am - Santosha Yoga Asanas, Pranayama
10:15 am - Brunch  
11:15 am - Karma Yoga
12:00 pm - Break & Personal Studies  
1:00pm - Yoga Philosophy lecture
2:00 pm - Break  
2:15 pm - Santosha Yoga Asanas, Pranayama
3:30 pm - Break  
3:45pm - Yoga Philosophy lecture 
5:00pm -Break & Snack  
5:30pm to 6:30pm - Kirtan, Nada Yoga, Meditation

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 in Bed & Breakfast or hotel:

Nearby:
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:
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

Diet

In our little Buddha cafe you can purchase two healthy vegetarian meals daily, served buffet style. The diet includes simple and deliciously prepared fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, tofu and some dairy (optional).

Rates & Notes

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