INDIANA YOGA STUDIO 200-HOUR TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM
“We don’t see things the way they are. We see them the way we are.” Talmud
Our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program is nationally accredited by Yoga Alliance and is touted as one of the most creative and comprehensive teacher training courses in the state of Indiana. We go above and beyond the minimal national standards, giving our trainees the ability to implement their creativity by sequencing a yoga class they can call their own. Our students not only learn the basics of how to develop safe yoga sequencing, but also learn how to sequence according to one’s nature during different seasons, affecting mood and overall health through Ayurvedic principles (Indian medicine). Be in the heart of Monumental Yoga while assisting June 21st! IYS is a major sponsor helping to bring yoga into our local schools.
Our master teachers offer classes based on the foundational teachings of Krishnamacharyia/Vini-Yoga, Iyengar, Anusara & Ashtanga Yoga, which are all based on Hatha yoga. This program is directed by Chris Yovanovich, proprietor of the Indiana Yoga Studio and its senior teachers. She has been developing and teaching 200-hour and 300-hour advanced yoga teacher training programs over the past 9 years and has graduated over 150 talented yoga teachers in the state of Indiana in several yoga studios and Butler University. She also serves as adjunct professor at Christian Theological Seminary for a 200-Hr. teacher training course specializing in Yoga and Spirituality with Dr. Helene Russell (The first of its kind in the state of Indiana). IYS conveniently provides you 2 different locations to obtain certification at both their Brownsburg and Lebanon studios.
Brownsburg 200-Hr. TT Schedule: Tuesdays | 6-10 p.m.| +6 Sat. workshops | June 11, 2019 – December 10, 2019
Lebanon 200-Hr. TT Schedule: Thursdays | 6-10 p.m. | +6 Sat. workshops | June 13, 2019 – January 23, 2020
Tuition | $2500 | Payment plans available!
Our staff lovingly directs our students one simple step at a time. It is a journey as unique as each individual is. We simply serve as a field guide, respecting where each student is on their path of learning. While we realize we are all connected, we also know that we all learn differently and have different paths by which we fully develop. It is for theses reasons that we use every modality of learning possible. Reading, discussion, art, music, humor, movies, dance, field trips and journaling are just some of the activities students enjoy during their training. We believe that the more you experience and have fun, the more you can truly understand instead of just learning poses through rote repetition. The more you truly understand, the more you can integrate your life-changing learning and share it organically with others. Simply listening to lecture does not cut it. Our training is on a pass/fail basis. We do not believe in creating undue stress by placing an A-F grading scale on students. Our teaching style has been inspired by the Montessori method of teaching.
SCHEDULE OF YOGA TEACHER TRAINING CLASSES
We offer two 200-Hour Teacher Training Program courses per year. Each six-month semester consists of meeting one time per week on Tuesdays for Brownsburg or Thursdays from 6 p.m.-10 p.m., plus 6 full-day (8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) Saturday workshops. Tuition includes 20 out of class yoga classes at either of our studios as well as an introduction to 5 different types of specialty yoga practices such as Paddleboard Yoga, Chair Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Kids Yoga and Kundalini.
200-HR TT Schedule 2019 | Brownsburg
Training dates | Tuesdays: June 11 – Dec. 10, 2019
Saturday dates (6): To be determined by group after semester begins.
200-Hr. Schedule 2019| Lebanon
Training dates | Thursdays: June 13 – Jan. 23, 2020
Saturday dates (5): To be determined by group after semester begins.
Free Information Meeting – 200-Hr. TT Course: Lebanon IYS | Sat. | April 20th | 3-4 p.m. (Enter a drawing for a free yoga mat bag from India. Bring a friend and enjoy hor d’voeuvres while learning more details about the upcoming semester!)
*Spaces are limited! Reserve your space today by filling out our on-line application and making your $200 deposit. Or, by visiting us in person!
Prerequisite
The prerequisite for joining the program is a steady practice of yoga for at least 6 months and the passion for learning more.
Course Outline
- History & Philosophy of Yoga
- Ancient yogic archetype: Understanding the Hidden Jewels Found within these Allegorical characters
- Discovering your Own Voice: Teaching Methodology
- Yoga Asana: Safe verbal cueing in and out of asana, Proper alignment, modifications for correcting/deepening, where to sequence & movement of energy
- Anatomy / Physiology / Kinesiology
- Movement of Subtle Energy through the Practices of Pranayama, Asana, Bandhas & Mudras
- Psychology, Sociology and the Ethics of Yoga
- Authenticity: Living Your Truth & Establishing Faith
- Ayurveda
- SUP/ Paddle board Yoga
- Teaching Methods: Effective Verbal Cueing, Hands-On Adjustments, Props and the Art of Timing
- Fundamentals of practicing and teaching Meditation & Pranayama (Breath work)
- Unlocking the Mysteries of the Mudras & Bandhas
- Fundamentals of 8 Specialty Yoga Classes (Kid’s, Restorative, Chair, Yin, Yoga Nidra, Kundalini, Acro/Partner Yoga)
- and much more!
REQUIRED TEXTS
Indiana Yoga Studio Teacher Training Manual by Christine Yovanovich (Included with tuition).
The Heart of Yoga by T.K.V. Desikachar
Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff
Yoga For Wellness by Gary Kraftsow
Teaching Yoga: Essential Foundations and Techniques by Mark Stephens
Yoga Sequencing: Designing Transformative Yoga Classes by Mark Stephens
The Yoga Teacher’s Toolbox by Joseph and Lilian LePage
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Swami Satchidananda
(Texts may be found at Amazon.com. Typical costs for all texts is around $150.)
Tuition
Teacher training should not break the bank! That is why we chose to offer our course at such an affordable rate. We believe everyone should have the opportunity for self-discovery whether they plan on teaching yoga, or simply going deeper into their own practice. We hope you can join us on this quest for self-discovery. Stilling the mind can, indeed, change the world!
Application Fee
A $200 deposit reserves your space & applies to your tuition.
Early Bird Investment
Early Bird Special: Pay in full by April 20, 2019 and receive $200 off! (Free reservation) Total Tuition= $2300
Full Investment
Fall/Winter: $2,500.
*Other payment options are available upon request.
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