Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Training Program
1) Deepening the Experience
One Year Study & Practice Course
The One-Year Study & Practice Course is for students who wish to deepen their practice and gain greater insight into all of the immeasurable benefits that yoga has to offer.
There is the possibility of extending to an all-up three year training, to acquire the skills of teaching. Students who successfully complete the One-Year Study & Practice Course may qualify to proceed with the second year of the Teacher Training Program: -
2) Further into the Richness
1) Deepening the Experience - One Year Training and Study
Part-attendance possible to suit your life style
Within this year you will be encouraged to look deeply into your asana practice (postures) and beyond.
You will gain an overall understanding of the science of yoga, and how to apply it to your day-to-day life.
Your ability to concentrate and your observational skills and sensitivity will be greatly heightened.
If you can demonstrate continuous effort, openness, and enthusiasm this will be a life changing experience.
You will have the opportunity to profoundly understand and experience how yoga can bring the sense of not only continuous physical and emotional well-being into your life; but also provide internal stability, clarity and steadfastness in an ever-changing, and challenging external environment.
Content
Weekly 2-hour classes per module; the one-year training consists of 3 modules of 12 weeks each.
Weekly practice together with the other apprentices and teacher
Chanting of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and some discussion
Asana (postures) discussion in great detail; their execution, alignment, benefits, and possible amendments for special needs; adjustments
What are Vinyasa, Ujjayi breath, bandhas, dristis ?
Why and how does this system work so powerfully ?
Practice of Pranayama (breath control) and meditation
Discussion of the eight limbs of yoga (Astanga) with the focus on the first four limbs; this will include deep inquiry into your own behavioural patterns, self-reflection and processing.
Yoga physiology
History and philosophy of yoga
Participation Requirements
A genuine interest and deep inquiry into yoga in general and your own practice and understanding of it
A willingness to undertake considerable self-enquiry
Minimum of 3 months of consistent/regular yoga practice
Although not compulsory for the One-Year Study & Practice Course only, it is recommended to aim at practicing asanas four times each week, to be able to fully process the content of your study. Ideally practice should be done in Angelika's classes as well as an occasional self-practice.
Openness to communicate and work in a group and with Angelika, your teacher
Weekly practice together with the teacher and other apprentices, to practice what has been learned
You need to have the time and mental space not only to do your weekly homework and some assignments, but also for self-reflection and processing. This aspect should not be underestimated.
Homework is compulsory for everyone; assignments and exams recommended for everyone, but compulsory if you are considering continuing with the three year training.
Total Weekly Contact Hours in the first year:
4x2hr practice
1x2hr class
10 hours total
Homework estimate of 1hr/wk
Additional time for assignments and preparation for exams
Total first year: 450 hours
Includes theory classes, asana practice, and 2 workshops (Ashtanga one week workshop and Sutra lectures)
Time of weekly theory class: Tuesday 3.45-5.45pm
Module 1: 27 April - 13 July 2010
Module 2: 28 September - 14 December 2010
Module 3: 25 January - 12 April 2011
NOTE: each module can be attended individually
Time of weekly practice together with teacher and other apprentices: Currently Saturday 5.30-7.45am
Cost for the whole year: $2,300 incl GST
Cost per module: $800 incl GST
NOTE: You have the possibility of attending this course on a module to module basis. Any missed module can be picked up at a later stage. Any amount of your time spent in participating in this training will help you to 'Deepen the Experience'.
COST: Includes all weekly meetings for the year, one weekly class where you practice together with teacher and other apprentices; as well as additional contact time with your teacher for further enquiry and sharing when needed
Teacher: Angelika Knoerzer
2) Further into the Richness
Continuation in training - how to teach
The ‘One Year Study & Practice Course' can either be attended on its own or be regarded as the first year of a three year ‘Teacher Training' if certain requirements are fulfilled.
Our reputable teacher training course has high standards. It exceeds 800 hours, which is four times as much as the average course. Just as the learning, the progress, and deep understanding of yoga ‘takes its time', so does teacher training. Only if you are proficient and consistent in your practice, will you be able to teach a class effectively, responsibly, and passionately. There are no short cuts. Traditionally, a student who aspired to learn how to teach spent many years with their teacher.
As good teaching draws from strength and confidence, we aim to assure that your own asana practice develops in line with your teaching skills. This shall be accompanied by a thorough understanding of yoga ethics and philosophy so that you ‘live yoga' in your daily life, and your skills in teaching will eventually be enriched by deep insight, wisdom, and compassion. This is what makes a good teacher.
Time of weekly theory class: Thursday 3.45-5.45pm
Second Year:
Module 1: 20 May - 22 July 2010; 22 May 3.20pm; 12 August
Module 2: 23 September - 9 December 2010
Module 3: 27 January - 14 April 2011
Prerequisites
To qualify for the all-up three year training program, successful candidates must display sufficient devotion, discipline, and interest in all areas of the first year of study and practice to proceed to the second year. You are expected to practice at least four times a week (including the practice together with the teacher and other apprentices) in the early mornings or at any other of Angelika's classes. This will increase over the three years of training. During these years, weekly assisting in Mysore style classes will be an essential. The weekly meetings will continue also.
You need to participate in at least one of the one-week workshops the school offers during the year, and the yearly course on the yoga sutras held by Michael deManincor. A further requirement to be fulfilled by the end of the third year will be the completion of an anatomy and physiology course, a course in a 'hands-on discipline' such as massage, shiatsu, reiki etc as well as first aid training.
Teacher Profile
This is a highly personalized training with consistent close contact to your teacher, Angelika, who has 16 years teaching experience, and a personal practice which spans more than 22 years. With ongoing study and yearly attendance of several workshops and retreats, she has endevoured to keep her teaching fresh, alive, and progressive. Angelika's teaching is said to be clear, compassionate & challenging.
Main influences over the years were
In Ashtanga Vinyasa:
Graeme & Leonie Northfield, Dena Kingsberg, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, (in order of personal contact time).
Eilleen Hall, Trevor Tangye, Tim Miller, Louisa Sear, Petri Raisanen, John Scott, and David Williams,
Other
Consistent study of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali with Michael deManincor;
Teacher training with the Heart of Yoga association (Mark Whitwell, Karen Schaefer);
BKS Iyengar, Geta Iyengar, Prashant Iyengar, Eve Grzybowski, Simon Borg-Olivier
Practiced in and influenced by Buddhism through the attendance of several silent retreats
Study of the Japanese healing method Shiatsu and Macrobiotics, and Reiki
Anatomy and Physiology Certificate - Simon Borg-Olivier and Bianca Machliss
For detailed information regarding the three year trainings' prerequisites and content, contact Angelika.
This course shall provide a balance of challenge, mixed with fun, support, love, and understanding for yourself and each other. The learning outcome very much depends on your input and willingness to experiment, inquire, and ...practice!
Looking forward to walking this journey with you
Om Shanti
Angelika