Yoga Teacher Training
With Stephanie Dickerson and special guest teachers
200 hours – tentatively scheduled for early summer 2012
From observing and talking to many graduates of typical YTT programs, I have learned that completing the training does not guarantee that you will feel confident or ready to teach! My goal is to give you not only the skills to teach but the CONFIDENCE to be a GREAT teacher. I am passionate about yoga teachers ‘living’ their yoga and developing their authentic voice in teaching.
How will this training get you there?
Your experience probably tells you that yoga is such an infinite body of knowledge that it’s impossible to cover it all in 200 hours. In this training you will learn all the important lingo and techniques but you’ll get so much more than that! My teaching training program will emphasize learning to use your personal practice (on and off the mat) as a laboratory for a lifetime of learning. You will learn to translate your experiences of personal growth and relationship challenges into the language of yoga, enabling you teach in a rich and meaningful, ever changing way. You will also receive and observe 1 – on – 1 instruction to refine your personal practice and alignment- making sure your time on the mat is juicy and effective.
The methodology of teaching will be emphasized. You will master the skills of understanding, breaking down and teaching just about anything. I am a firm believer in learning the basics of teaching – the kind of basics that are applicable to every art, science and skill. As you learn these basics you will get tons of experience finding your voice!
We will also spend lots of time learning Anatomy & Physiology from a Physical Therapy perspective with Anette Avant, PT, owner/therapist of Kenai Physical Therapy, INC. Anette will bring with her Chester Skeleton, her warm southern nature and sense of humor, her PT expertise AND her training as a practitioner of the Feldenkrais Method. We’ll work with the fully functionalized skeleton, placing him in actual yoga poses to gain a hands-on understanding of the body. We’ll also learn to better FEEL our own skeletons using Feldenkrais scans. In addition, the A & P training will feature another guest expert, an LMT with a bodywork perspective and an in-depth understanding of the all important role of the fascial planes of the body.
All of our time together will be infused with the wisdom of Ayurveda. We will delve into the sister science of yoga (not just scratch the surface like many YTTs) and you will learn LIVE your yoga. You will learn the basic Ayurvedic daily routine (including yoga and meditation) and will be CHALLENGED to practice this on a daily basis. You’ll learn the essentials of a delicious, simple Ayurvedic diet and will have a chance to practice your skills with weekend lunches. We’ll eat together (the main meal will be provided) on Saturdays & Sundays, and practice bringing consciousness to our meal times.
Who is this teacher training right for?
If you LOVE yoga, and have been practicing consistently for at least a year then you meet the requirements. If the above description incites an emphatic YES! than this training is for you. Whether or not you have had experience teaching, this class will deepen your skills and understanding. This training will be an amazing compliment to any previous Yoga Teacher Training that you have attended. And you will bring a lot to the table!
You can contact me for more info, with questions or to express interest and place your name on a waiting list. Total cost is $2995.
Advanced Studies Option
134 hours of deep, satisfying yoga instruction to quell your craving for more yoga! This is the option for you if everything sounds great but you are just not that into the idea of teaching yoga. The Advanced Studies Option will include all the of technique training and practice, personal practice support, Anatomy and Physiology, Ayurveda and lifestyle study – everything but the nitty gritty of teaching methodology.
Even if yoga is new to you, but you just looooove it, this would be an appropriate program for you. If you have been practicing for years, and are craving more knowledge but aren’t interested in teaching – this is the place for you too!
There are limited spaces available. Contact me if you have questions, would like more information or to express interest and place your name on a waiting list. Total cost is $1995.
Advanced Teacher Training Option
Early summer 2012
If you have more than a year of experience teaching yoga consistently, and a strong handle on the technical aspects but want to take your teaching to the next level, this option might be right for you (talk to me to see if your experience and training makes this a good fit).
An intensive in teaching methodology you will greatly strengthen your teaching skills – the kind of skills that transcend any one art, science, sport or discipline. You will also refine your ability to translate your experience into the language of yoga enabling you to connect more deeply with your students, making your teaching richer and more satisfying. Training will also include Anatomy & Physiology and Ayurvedic intensives.
Total cost is $795.