Namaskar Oct 2015

Patrick Creelman
7-17 January 2016
Pure Yoga
This training will empower and
educate experienced teachers to
the next level of their own
teaching. Learn how to own the
space of each classroom,
empower your voice when
speaking in front of an audience,
and find your deeper purpose of
being in the seat of the teacher.
For more
information www.pureyoga.com
/ events@pureyoga.com
with a profound understanding of
their personal practice, as well as
the skills required to effectively
teach a wide array of students
through Asanas, Vinyasa and
Pranayama sequences.
For more
information www.pureyoga.com
/ events@pureyoga.com
THAILAND
200-hr Yoga TT
Wise Living Yoga Academy,
Chiang Mai
29 November-25 December; 3-29
January and 7 February-4 March
Designed for committed yogins
with a strong desire to deepen
their practice, the Immersion
Program offers a comprehensive
yoga curriculum of 100 hours.
This is followed by the 100 hour
“Art of Teaching Program” where
the effective methodology of
powerful and heart-oriented yoga
teaching is transmitted.
For more
information www.shantaya.org
FOR BUDDING TEACHERS
READY TO BE A
YOGA TEACHER?
Some basic questions
BY BARBIE FU
“I have been practicing consistently for one year but still cannot do
advanced postures. Can I still pursue the teacher training course?”
One of my students asked lately.
In fact, every regular practitioner can take teacher training course.
Most courses are not limited to aspiring yoga teachers; they are
indeed open to everyone who is interested in learning about the
fascinating history, origin, and philosophy of Yoga. The point is, we
need to clarify what’s our aim going forwards.
Yin teachers Jo Phee & Joe Barnett lead a TT in Bali
INDONESIA
Yin Yoga 200-hrs
TT with Jo Phee
and Joe Barnett
1-27 November
Ubud, Bali
Join senior Yin trainers and the
primary assistants for Paul
Grilley in this Yoga Alliance
accredited training program.
Topics include Chinese Medicine,
Anatomy, Fascia Study, Yin Yoga
Theory and Practice.
For more
information www.yinspiration.org /
info@yinspiration.org
TAIWAN
Universal Yoga
TT with Andrey
Lappa
7-30 December
Pure Yoga, Taipei
This programme is designed for
all yoga practitioners who seek a
deeper understanding of the
ancient path of yoga, regardless
of their background or practice
style. Participants will come away
2016
Wise Living provides an
“Ashram-like” environment, ideal
for the full immersion experience
in traditional Yoga studies.
Providing a foundation on Yoga
philosophy and practices,
including meditation, asanas
(postural training), pranayamas
(breathing techniques) and
simple kriyas (cleansing
techniques). All programs are
residential and include vegetarian
meals.
For more information (66)
825467995 /
info@wiselivingyoga.com /
www.teachertraining.
wiselivingyoga.com
Anusara Yoga
Immersion &
200-hr TT with
Jonas Westring &
Team Shantaya
Immersion A: 21-28 January|
Immersion B: 30 January-6
February; TT: 11-25 February
2016
Kaomailanna Resort, Chiang Mai
“I am just in love with yoga and really want to deepen my study.”
Do you really want to be a yoga teacher? Or do you want to achieve a
goal in life? If your answer is the latter, go ahead. It is a very good
opportunity to step further in yoga and you will find what you have
learned is just tip of the iceberg. If your answer is the former, then
you need to know some facts about being a yoga teacher.
IS IT EASY TO GET A JOB AFTER THE COURSE?
Getting a teacher training certificate is important, but it’s experience
that counts. You will need to teach as many hours as you can, at the
same time, you are learning how to teach. So, ditch the idea of getting a
job offer after finishing your teacher training! Search around the
community for any opportunity to teach, even if it is a voluntary class.
THEN HOW WILL I PRACTICE TEACHING?
Students look for good teachers. There are numerous teachers in
town already, which is not beneficial for newbies. To gain teaching
experience, try to volunteer yourself to your neighborhood, friends or
family, they may be your first students. Once again, it’s not as easy as
you think it is.
CAN I BE A FULL TIME YOGA TEACHER?
As I mentioned before, there are many good teachers out there and
competition is strong. It usually takes a few years to build your
confidence. Teaching yoga isn’t about making big money, so it’s better
to have a full-time job as back up.
HOW SHOULD I CHOOSE THE TEACHER TRAINING COURSE?
Research courses out there and narrow your choices from there. Go
through the course details and look into the course philosophies and
practice. It is helpful to have comments, feedback or testimonials
from previous graduates of the course.
OTHER THAN TEACHER TRAINING COURSES, ARE THERE ANY
ALTERNATIVES TO GO DEEPER INTO YOGA?
Why not try workshops or yoga retreats on a variety of topics before a
teacher training? There are many at different locations around the
world. Enjoy learning about yoga instead of thinking about the job, it’s
more fun!
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