YOGA
UNION 200 HOUR LEVEL
WINTER TEACHER TRAINING
32 West 28th Street, 4th floor, NY NY 10001
DECEMBER 10, 2007-JANUARY 2, 2008 @ Home Self-Study
JANUARY 3– FEBRUARY 1, 2008 INTENSIVE
M-F 8:30-5:00
ALISON
WEST will lead the widely acclaimed YOGA UNION TEACHER
TRAINING for qualified applicants. The goal of these Teacher
Trainings, which Yoga Union has offered twice a year for the
last nine years, is to offer a systematic approach to the
practice of asana and pranayama with a grounding in the philosophical
tradition of Classical Yoga and an introduction to anatomy
both physical and subtle (nadis, chakras, the koshas), ensuring
a sound and meaningful practice.
The Yoga Union Teacher Training provides a solid foundation
for teaching correct alignment and breathing whether in a
alignment or vinyasa form or other Hatha Yoga style. Each
student is given the chance to practice teaching in small
groups from the very first day. This is also an opportunity
to deepen your practice if teaching is not in your plans.
Teacher Certification is dependent upon completion of all
requirements.
Each day includes an asana practice, class instruction in
the subjects listed below and teaching practice. There is
a written test at the beginning of the fourth week to help
synthesize the material covered.
PROGRAM
o Fundamentals of a sound Asana Practice and Principles
of Action and Alignment
o Fundamentals of Pranayama
o Fundamentals of Meditation
o Principles of Safe, Ethical Teaching
o The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, philosophy of Yoga and Sanskrit
o Fundamentals of Anatomy (including scoliosis, pregnancy,
menstruation)
o Fundamentals of Kinesiology
Guest teachers, include Bobby Clennell (pregnancy
and menstruation), Angela Laspisa (Sanskrit),
Deborah Wolk (Scoliosis) and others. Alison
West specializes in Yoga for Scoliosis and Backcare, Depression
and Anxiety, and Diabetes and Asthma.
APPLICANTS
o You must have at least one year of asana practice and
be currently practicing on a regular basis. Full headstand
in the center of the room is essential unless you have a spinal
problem.
o Please call Alison West directly for further details, as
there is no formal application process. The best way to determine
if the Teacher Training represents a good fit for both parties
is a solid conversation and, if you are locally based, class
attendance.
Interview essential: 212.889.8643
o
·You
must take a minimum of ten classes with Alison West prior
to the TT.
o
You
will need to complete a substantial amount of reading and
preparation, for which you will want plenty of time during
the At Home Self-Study period. Details upon registration.
SCHEDULE:
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm
The
@ Home Self-Study is just that - at home. You must take your
minimum of ten yoga classes at the studio of course, but your
homework is on your own time.
COST: $3400. A $500 nonrefundable deposit is required to secure
your place.
Register in full by September 7, and get a $100 discount!
Full payment is due by December 7, 2007. No refunds after
the start of Self-Study.
It is essential to call early to interview.
For all information please call 212.889.8643 or email
yogaunion@nyc.rr.com.
WHAT STUDENTS HAVE SAID ABOUT THE TEACHER
TRAINING AND OTHER WORKSHOPS:
"As a licensed physical therapist and a recent recipient
of the Yoga Union Teacher Training offered by Alison West,
I wholeheartedly recommend her classes to all of my back care
and scoliosis patients In Alison, one finds an advanced and
seasoned teacher with a wise, measured and sensitive approach
to therapeutic interventions -- coupled with a lovely presence
and a wicked sense of humor. After experiencing her month-long
intensive course, I feel that at last I have found a proper
home for my own practice." (Marian Wade, MS, PT, New
York City, March 2007)
“Alison West's Teacher training was one of the most in
depth and empowering trainings I have ever had! The curriculum
is detailed and thorough. Alison as a teacher opened me to
parts of my self both emotionally and physically I'd never
experienced.” (S.N. February, 2007)
“I feel truly nourished and hope I can come and drink
from this well more often. Really what strikes me most deeply
when I study with you is that I feel at home. There is a rigor
yet always the deeply felt sense that you are really hoping
to assist each of us in seeing ourselves.”(CA, Oct. 2004)
“Your teachings have served me well and continue to resonate
and inspire me after all these 3 years!” (RP, May 2006)
“Just wanted to say WOW! The workshop was phenomenal.
As always you are an inspiring teacher.” (EO, June 2005)
“I am enjoying learning from you - you are a wonderful
teacher - I knew that long ago.” (JB, Oct. 2004)
“I consider You one of the best teachers I have ever
taken class from.” (MH, April 2005)
“i just want you to understand how omnipresent you are
for me as a teacher. -- whenever you are teaching something
you have explicitly learned from one of your teachers, you
attribute it to him or her. "strengthen the lineage"--
the yoga world is big and small at the same time. but it is
so important to acknowledge our teachers-- it is part of keeping
humbleness, awareness, and gratitude always at hand. all this
is to say that some instruction of yours comes out of my mouth
almost every class i teach.” (SN June 2006)
“Thank you for your teaching and guidance, Alison. I
am blessed to know you. Love and light, S.” (SR, Jan
2005)
YOGA UNION
www.yogaunion.com
212.889.8643
YOGA
UNION IS REGISTERED with YOGA ALLIANCE
AT BOTH THE 200 and 500 HOUR LEVELS
BIBLIOGRAPHY
These
are some of the texts we will consult:
*T. K.V. Desikachar, The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal
Practice , Revised Edition, Inner Traditions International,
1999 B. K. S. Iyengar,Foreword by Yeudi Menuhin, Light
on Yoga, Schocken Books, 1995 *Silva Mehta, Mira Mehta,
Shyam Mehta, Yoga: The Iyengar Way Knopf, 1990 The
Upanishads, Juan Mascaro (Translator), The Penguin Group
,1976 Wynn Kapit, The Anatomy Coloring Book HarperCollins
College Publishers, 1992 * Frank Netter, Atlas of Human
Anatomy Arthur F. Dalley (Editor), Icon Learning Systems,
1998
*You must bring these books with you. It is important that
you have read in its entirety The Heart of Yoga, the
Introduction to Light on Yoga and Yoga the Iyengar
Way, and that you bring your notes with you to the first
class. You will receive more information about this once you
have registered for the course. There is an additional reading
list for you to peruse at your leisure on the following pages.
All Teacher Trainings are
full Yoga Registry 200 hour certification programs.
