Training | Yoganize

Yoga Teacher Training

Yoganize LLC is a Registered Yoga School (RYS 200) with the Yoga Alliance.

Why Yoga Teacher Training?

If you have an interest in becoming a qualified yoga teacher specializing in the unique Yoganize style of yoga or you wish to teach yoga in a varied format.

If you would like to learn more about yoga as a tool for transformation and harmony of mind, body and spirit. You may never wish to teach, but you will gain benefit from the insights obtained, so that your personal and home practice will be enhanced.

You must have been in a regular yoga practice for a minimum of 12 months in order to apply.

The teacher training is presented and directed by Karen Noonan (EYT-500). There may also be guest instructors and qualified professionals for the respective aspects of the curriculum.

Teacher Training Application Form

Please go to the Events page to obtain further information regarding the Yoga Teacher Training

Course Syllabus

Asana

Practice and teach yoga postures with safe and proper alignment.
Creatively sequence your practice or your class
Observation
Effective demonstration of poses
Pantomiming
Giving Verbal and Hands-On Adjustments of poses
Use of Props
Common Misalignments
Introduction to asanas safe for pregnancy
Creating intention (Sankalpa) and centering savasana
Personal mentoring in small practice teaching groups

Pranayama & Meditation

Fundamentals of Breathwork and meditation
Moving prana/chi/ or life force energy through various energy practices, including qi gong, etc.
Creating a home practice and making the time to make this a new habit
Finding balance and centeredness in the midst of 'busyness'
Savasana
Experience Yoga Nidra
Relaxation techniques

Philosophy

Yoga Sutras
The Chakra System
Introduction to Meridians and nadis
Bhagavad Gita
The Yamas & The Niyamas
Introduction to Ayurveda

Other

Anatomy
Sanskrit
Mantra and Mudra
Business & Ethics of Yoga
Class design
Creating a sacred space
Learn safe sequencing
Creating unique classes
Using themes, affirmations and visualization
Designing music playlists
Individualized mentoring and facilitation with supportive feedback
Mindfulness and playfulness is explored through the poses
Use of props and modifications for Beginners

Assignments are given between sessions to help integrate the teachings. This homework is an integral aspect to the overall experience and provides continued support as the learning process is taken home.

These assignments include a daily breathwork (pranayama), meditation, and asana, keeping a daily journal, checking in with training classmates weekly, observation of classes outside the training, practice teaching to family, friends, and/or students, required reading, written exercises and a take home exam.