200 Hour Basic, 200 Hour Intermediate, 100 Hour Advanced Soma Yoga Teacher Training

Soma Yoga teacher trainings  are unique learning  environments integrating lecture, practice, demonstration, and home study with mentor support. It is an opportunity to dive deeply into the practice, study and teaching of Soma Yoga. The basic/intermediate and advanced level certifications provide each student with an extraordinary self–growth experience, as well as all the skills needed to teach a Soma Yoga class, Work Privately, and develop a deep personal practice that is the foundation of any good teacher! These training programs are the first teacher training programs offered  in the NJ area.   Comprehensive programing  for yoga students who wish to start or refine a teaching career with the freedom in form principles of Soma Yoga techniques, or simply to deepen their personal practice. Students applying for teacher training are required to have at least 1 year regular yoga practice, 3-6 months study with Soma teachers unless trainer accepts another training.

This module style training program gives you plenty of room to start at a basic 200 hour level. You can continue straight through to reach a 500 hour certification, or take one module each year if that fits your schedule better. We highly recommend you take the program all at once for depth and integration, but taking it in a way that suits your lifestyle if fine too!

Module I  200 hour  Basic Certification
In this session you will become acquainted with the fundamental principals
of Soma Yoga, explore many movement possibilities according to body
uniqueness, beginning perceptions in the power of awareness as it is applied
to sensation and interest in posture, breath, philosophy and universal
spiritual food. Basic level asana, pranayama, frequency medicine, universal spiritual principals, basic embodied meditation.

Module II 200 Hour Intermediate Certification
Continuing education in intense focus and development of the teacher, the
art of active teaching skills. Students will acquire a clear comprehensive
method language that can be applied to any part of practice. In module II,
learn to deepen and sharpen observation skills, intermediate to advanced
teaching methodology. Enhancing movement efficiency and expression. Helping each student to deepen their experience of sensing and feeling. This programis rigorous in nature.Personal commitment is at a much deeper level then module I.
Intermediate posture sequencing & Pranayama
In depth personal practice
Advancing Meditation Instruction
Teaching workshops and series classes
Hands on advanced adjusting and assisting

Module III 100 Hour Advanced Certification
This session is advanced practice in the realm of asana and movement
analysis, innovative expression in teaching and practicing. In depth quiet
listening skills. develops teaching skills in the natural unfolding of
embodiment as a process of learning. Assist in freeing energy for creative
expression in practice and in life.
Advanced posture expression and breath release
Tantra Yoga
Advanced meditation
Yoga and Movement Therapeutics
Pre-Natal Yoga

¨The Art of Teaching :

Technique  &  Methodology

Non-linear Movement Therapy to open connective tissue and bring the body/mind to a state of open receptivity for the form of yoga practice

Basic/ Intermediate/Advanced Classical Asana Alignment and Form

Breath and Sound Technique for Health and Healing

Pranayama

Yoga Nidra/Deep Relaxation and Restorative Practices

Embodied Meditation Instruction made easy

Effective and Appropriate Adjustments & Assists in Asana Practice

Basic Massage Technique for the Yoga Teacher

Thai Yoga Bodywork Weekend (intermediate only)

How to teach an all level yoga class effectively

Teaching a group with individuals in mind

Workshop Leadership (intermediate only)

Effective Public Speaking in the Yoga Classroom (intermediate only)

¨Anatomy as it applies to Basic/intermediate/advanced

 Soma Yoga

¨Philosophy and Home Study

Study of ancient Yoga Text

How to teach  Yoga Spirituality to a universal audience

Making all limbs of Yoga accessible to everyone

Reading, study and home practice for Self development and transformation

Application Information

Please call or email for a current application packet to be sent to you.

  Applications for Winter 2011Module I is due no later than

January 1,2011.

Dates for Module II and III to be announced.

Training Dates & times for module I 

The 200 basic and Intermediate programs include :

¨20 on site training session intensives

¨8 assisting and observing class sessions

¨Yoga training manual and hand-outs

¨20 soma yoga classes and experiential buddy study groups

*Tuition does not include book fees.

The 100 hour Advanced Progam includes

• 6 on site training sessions
• 2 private sessions with trainer
• 15 soma yoga classes
• and much more

for more information and application

 please  call 732-777-9642, ask for Bobbie Ellis-Bianculli

or email:somactr@aol.com 

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