YogaShala is a Sanskrit word meaning Yoga School. Namaste YogaShala was the first school in the state of Michigan to be registered with the Yoga Alliance. The school provides a program that includes in-depth understanding of the basic concepts of yoga beyond those offered in regular classes followed by student teaching for those students interested in developing a teaching practice. Upon successful completion of the complete program, the graduate is eligible for national registration through the Yoga Alliance which entitles the graduate to be recognized nationally as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT).  If you are interested in Module I to deepen your yoga practice, you are encourage to call Linda K. Makowski, E-RYT, program director at (248) 399-9642.

Curriculum
Eligibility
Tuition
Refunds
Application Procedure and Tuition Payments
Dates
Program Outline
Application Form

CURRICULUM
Meets the new requirements of the Yoga Alliance for the 200 Hour Teacher Training Program.  Namaste is a  Registered Yoga School (RYS) with the Yoga Alliance since 2000, the first program to be registered with the Yoga Alliance in the state of Michigan.

ELIGIBILITY
YogaShala is open to all yoga students.

FIRST DATE OF CLASSES
Namaste Yoga Royal Oak....................January 2009

TUITION
$2250.00   Includes fee for two weekend Intensives.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE 
Applications can be accessed by printing out the form (Application Form), completing, and mailing to: Namaste Yoga 309 S. Troy St. Royal Oak, MI  48067. A non-refundable $100 application fee is required. Prospective students are asked to contact Linda K. Makowski, E-RYT program director, prior to application. (248) 399-9642

TUITION PAYMENTS
The full tuition of $2250.00 is due the first day of class.  Special payment arrangements are available in some cases.

REFUNDS
Full refund two weeks prior to start of the YogaShala term. No refunds thereafter. All refunds will be less a $100 processing fee. All requests for refunds must be received in writing. Tuition is non-transferable and may not be applied to future YogaShala enrollment.

PROGRAM OUTLINE

Module I - Foundation

The curriculum meets the new requirements of the Yoga Alliance 200 hour program. An introduction to yoga-related history, philosophy and literature will be covered through the classic texts.  The format will include small and large group discussion of assigned readings, classroom demonstrations, experiential exercises, completing written assignments and a final written exam.  Students will learn and practice meditation, asana, and  pranayama in every session.  Students are encouraged and supported to continue a daily personal practice and keep a personal journal. The core of this part of the program will be offered on Sunday sessions from 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM.

Module II - Student Teaching

This portion of the Teacher Training program will focus on teaching methodologies, anatomy and physiology, practice teaching individually and in groups, professional ethics, teaching special needs populations, and safety in the teaching environment.  In addition, students will select a mentor that will guide them through student teaching requirements.  Students who live outside the Detroit Metro area may make arrangements with the Shala director to work with a teacher in their specific geographical area.  The student teacher will assist/facilitate public classes with their mentor. The student teacher will begin to teach on a limited, supervised basis.  Students must also complete six hours of community service (Karma Yoga) a requirement that may begin during this second 8 weeks.

Upon the successful completion of the program, the student will be eligible for registration as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with the Yoga Alliance.

 

  
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
Sample Curriculum Outline

Philosophy and Literature

  • Readings in traditional Yoga literature and discussion

  • Awareness Exercises - Yamas and Niyamas

  • Assigned reading and homework preparation

  • Ayurveda - the sister science of yoga

  • Small group discussion

  • Quizzes

  • Yoga off the mat

 Asana

  • Anatomy and physiology - Posture analysis

  • Introduction to asana: energy lines and chakras

  • Assigned reading and homework preparation

  • Group practice/Personal practice

  • Small group practice teaching

  • Teaching and Discussion

  • Teaching methodologies

  • Sequencing of postures, sequencing of verbal cues

  • Modifications, contraindications, special needs asana

Pranayama

Meditation
  

 

APPLICATION FOR YOGASHALA (Fall term begins Sept. 2007) 

A nonrefundable $100 application fee must be included. 

First Name:   Last Name:
Street Address:
City:   State:   ZIP:
Home Ph:  Work Ph:  Fax:
E-mail address:

1. Please describe how and why you began your yoga practice.

2. Please describe your current yoga practice.

3. Currently, what areas of your yoga practice have you considered to be of greatest services to you?
What parts of your yoga practice would you consider the most challenging?

4. Please discuss how you would describe your yoga practice with someone who has never practiced yoga.

5. Please discuss what you look for in a skillful yoga teacher.

6. Please discuss what you would look for in a skillful yoga student.

 

Click here for a form that you can print and mail to:

Namasté Yoga
309 South Troy Street
Royal Oak, Michigan 48067
Phone: 248-399-9642