Starting January 8^th, 2010

 Fee: $2350

We are very excited to be offering our renowned Teacher Certification Training Program at the Magical Elkins Estate's Event/Retreat Center in Elkins Park.  This wonderful 40 acre facility is filled with ponds and gardens amidst beautiful rolling hills and majestic buildings. It is located about 20 minutes North of Yoga On Main.  We have been teaching regular classes there to our great delight.  Please check out the facility on the WEB at elkinsestate.org and sevaretreat.com. Starting on Friday evening January 8^th we will meet two weekends per month and every Friday night.  Our complete program agenda can be found in the word document below on our web site and includes the dates, times, agenda items and teachers for the course.

 

Yoga On Main is the oldest studio in the Philadelphia area and has maintained a wonderful reputation since 1992, including the first Teacher Training program in the area, which started in 1996.  Yoga On Main is a "Yoga Alliance" certified school.  The Yoga Alliance is the largest nationally recognized  organization for the development of quality standards in Yoga Education and the certification of yoga schools and teachers.  We are listed as "Inner Fire Yoga LLC" on the Yoga Alliance Web site.

 

We teach traditional Hatha Yoga called "Inner Fire Yoga", which creates a positive effect on all aspects of human nature including physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.  

 

Specifically The Training Will Include:

A comprehensive survey of yoga postures, including: alignment, uses, benefits, adaptations, mechanics, sequencing & adjustments.  An emphasis on teaching methodology, practical teaching experience including practicums with experienced teachers, and guidance on personal practice. Study of the science of breath (pranayama), purification techniques (kriyas), and energy seals (bandas). The practice and application of meditation (dhyana) and mantra repetition (japa). Yoga Philosophy including the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, the Vedas, Darshans, Upanishads and Vedanta. The exploration of physical and esoteric anatomy including an in-depth investigation into the human energy system of the chakras. The principles of Ayurveda and how to practice them as part of living a Yogic lifestyle. (One of the unique facets of the Inner Fire Yoga program.)

In our training you will learn to teach an extremely well rounded class with the ability and skills to make classes either more demanding or gentler to meet the needs of the students you teach.  Inner Fire Yoga will train you to be very flexible in your ability to teach a diverse range of students using a safe, supportive and time tested methodology.  Our philosophy is to make yoga accessible to all that may have an interest and our approach is grounded in sound principles that make it a safe and healthy experience.  This unique training program is extremely well balanced and highly regarded in the yoga world.  Our highly qualified instructors have extensive experience and wonderful reputations.  For more information on our wonderful teaching staff see below.

 

We recommend that you come in take a free class. You can meet the Director and get a feel for the Inner Fire style and the center and have an opportunity to ask questions.   Shiva Das teaches on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10A and Saturdays at 8A.  He also teach a class at the Elkins Estate on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM if you'd like to check out that facility.  Just give a call to confirm your free class.  215 483 0504

The cost of the program is $2350 and we offer an optional payment program to help spread out the cost over a 4 month period.  You can start with a deposit of $500 and make 3 additional payments of $500 on first of the month for the first 3 months of the program with a final payment of $350.  We also have early bird registration discounts; register by Nov 15th and get $200 off or by Dec 15th to get $100 off. 

We hope you will join us for this life transforming experience! Please feel free to contact Shiva Das for any additional info you may need or questions you may have!

YOGA ON MAIN

 “The Inner Fire Yoga”

500 Hour Advanced Teacher Certification Training

Study the dynamic, traditional relationship between the sister sciences of Yoga & Ayurveda in the Indian Vedic tradition know as Sanatana Dharma, the path to Eternal Truth.

This program was developed for those that have completed a 200 hr. training and are ready to deepen their continuing education and experience a profound transformative immersion into the understanding and application of the ancient sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda. This authentic and holistic approach is based on the work of Dr. David Frawley, one of the foremost authorities in the world on these ancient sciences.

This incredible study will focus on the following topics:
The dynamic, traditional relationship between Ayurveda and Yoga and the application of Ayurveda to the 8 limbs of Astanga Yoga from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras.
The principles and applications of Ayurvedic Yoga in both group class & private settings and the use of these ancient sciences as therapy for healing. Real Yoga Therapy as it has been traditionally applied for all aspects of human nature!
An in-depth study of the ancient Ayuvedic and Yogic texts including; The Charak Samhitha, The Yoga Sutras, The Bhagavad Gita, The Hatha Yoga Pradipika, and The Bhakti Sutras.
An in-depth study of Sanskrit, the language of Yoga and Ayurveda.
The application of the inner practices of Raja Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and Tantra to deepen concentration of the senses, the mind and emotions.
Join our amazing teachers for this wonder-filled advanced offering

and take your professional development as a teacher and

personal practice as a student to the next level!

Tuition

The cost is $3350 (Payment Plans Available)

Register by July 15th and receive a $250 Discount

Register by August 15th and receive a $150 Discount

The Training will be Limited to 20 people!

We are very excited to be offering our renowned Teacher Certification Training Program at the Magical Elkins Estate's Event/Retreat Center in Elkins Park. This wonderful 40 acre facility is filled with ponds and gardens amidst beautiful rolling hills and majestic buildings. It is located about 20 minutes North of Yoga On Main. We have been teaching regular classes there to our great delight. Please check out the facility on the WEB at elkinsestate.org and sevaretreat.com.

Program Outline

(240 hours of class time - 60 hours of home study and practicum)

Integrated Ayurvedic Yoga - Ed Zadlo – 88 hours
- Historical background of Ayurveda and Yoga

- Review of the fundamental principles of Ayurevda.

- Fundamental ayurvedic assessment practices. (Assessment form, pulses, tongue assessment, assessment of physical characteristics.)

- Understanding the true Purpose of Ayurveda and Yoga (The ultimate aspect of health – Enlightenment)

- Review of the 4 paths of yoga from the Ayurvedic perspective. (Using the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the Yoga sutras, and the Bhagavagita.

- Study of the Raja Yoga path as the 8 limbs of healing.

- Ayurvedic application of the 8 limbs of Yoga.

- Mantra Therapy

- Introduction to Tantra

Ayurvedic Yoga - Asana and Pranayama based on Ayurvedic Principles -
Shiva Das / Vishnu– 64 hours

- Background on Ayurvedic Yoga and the Ayurvedic principles of asana and pranayama.

- Creating greater personal health through an Ayurvedic Yoga practice.

- General Ayurvedic Yoga Principle for Vata Pitta and Kapha.

- Application of Ayurvedic Yoga principles for specific poses. If and how to use each pose to balance the Vata, pitta, & kapha dosha.

- Group classes to balance Vata, Pita and Kapha.

- Therapeutic Privates to balance vata, pitta, and kapha.

- Ayurvedic Yoga applications to seasonal changes for each dosha.

American Sanskrit Institute: Sanskrit Level 1 - Zoi Mai – 20 hours

Principles and Practice of Bhakti Yoga – David Newman – 16 hours

To Be Announced – 20 Hours

Amar Joyti – Ayurvedic Yoga Theraphy – 16 Hours

Marma Yoga & Ayuryoga Basics - Elizabeth Avery – 16 hours

8. Home Study and Practicum – 60 hours
A. Two documented private case studies. To include the use of a formal assessment model, review with assigned mentor and follow up session with client. (Either Ed Zadlo or Antonio Aragona are to be assigned to each student as their mentor.)

B. Design of 3 formal lesson plans for group classes for each of the Ayuvedaic Doshas of vatta, pitta kapha. All lesson plans will be turned into and reviewed by Shiva Das for approval.

C. Reading Assignments, Practice Teaching Assignments with fellow students.

12 Friday Nights x 4 hours = 48 hours
27 Weekend Days x 8 hours = 192
Total Hours = 240

CLICK HERE to download the Schedule!