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teacher training.

September 1 – 27, 2008

Join Susi for her dynamic & powerful 4 week non-residential Yoga Teacher Training Course in Cairns.

This course is also open to practitioners who wish to simply immerse themselves into an intensive yoga practice. Minimum attendance is 1 week.

Course date: September 1 – 27, 2008

Schedule:
download the schedule here

Costs:
Full course - A$ 2650
Asana/Pranayama/Meditation practice only – A$ 350 (per week)
Full payment is required by 1 August


Join Susi for her dynamic & powerful 4 week non-residential Yoga Teacher Training Course in Cairns.

This course is designed to make you a confident and effective yoga teacher…

 

Course topics include:

Opening Sequences :

  • Joint Freeing Series
  • Hips & Groins
  • Shoulder Release
  • Spinal Awakening
  • Core Connection
  • Ha Kriya & Core Connection

 

Main Asana Groups

  • Standing Poses (incl. one leg balancing)
  • Seated Poses
  • Forward Bends
  • Abdominal and core practice (incl. Susi's  Fire Series)
  • Twists
  • Backbends (incl. Urdvha Dhanurasana from floor)
  • Inversions (including headstand and shoulderstands and handstand
  • Restorative Poses
  • Menstruation Sequence
  • Some Armbalances
  • Growing Your Lotus – Padmasana Preparation

 

Teaching Methodology

  • Vital Principles of Practice
  • Principles of Demonstration
  • Principles of Observation – The Art of Seeing
  • Principles of Adjusting
  • Efficient Instructions
  • Understanding Sequencing
  • Pronunciation of Asana names
  • Non-violent Communication – Teacher Student Relationship
  • Utilizing props when necessary or appropriate
  • Business Aspects of Teaching
  • Preparing your own programs for technique or "Soulflow" vinyasa classes

 

Yoga Philosophy/Lifestyle/Ethics

  • Ethics of a Yoga Teacher
  • What is Yoga?
  • Origins and History of Yoga
  • Understanding varies types of yoga: Hatha, Raja, Jnana, Karma, Mantra, Bhakti
  • Modern Yoga Systems
  • Understanding the yamas and niyamas
  • The Yoga Sutras
  • Video Presentation “A Fish in Search of Water” by Dona Holleman
  • Practicing the Power of Now
  • Meditation and Self-Transformation
  • Diet & Ayurvedic Principles
  • Discussions on Yoga Topics – Questions & Answers

 

Anatomy & Physiology

  • Skeletal System – Major bones and joints
  • Anatomical Directions
  • Planes of Body and Functional Movements
  • Normal Range of Movements in various joints
  • Understanding the Spine in Asana
  • Major muscles of the Trunk
  • The Pelvic Girdle, Thighs and Legs
  • The Shoulder Girdle and Arms
  • The Bodily Systems
  • Understanding your Breathing

 

Practicum

  • Assisting in Life-classes
  • Practice teaching
  • Receiving Feedback
  • Observing others teach and hearing/giving feedback

 

Prerequisites: 2 year regular yoga practice

Staff:
Susi Davies -
Asana, Pranayama, Kriyas, Chanting, Teaching Methodolgoy, Practicum, Anatomy & Physiology
Ian laver -
Pranayama, Meditation & Yoga Philosophy
Rich Davies -
Business & yoga, admin

Extras: Aquatic Body Work -  Workshop with Claudia Lutrop. Click here for more information

Application: To apply for this teacher training course please email me here

 

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