In-Depth Studies & Teacher Certification Programs Hour Certifications

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1 In-Depth Studies & Teacher Certification Programs & 300 Hour Certifications

2 200 Hour In-Depth Yoga Study & Teacher Certification Program taught by Sandra Kessel, Carrie Morgan, Deanna Nagle, Alysha Pfeiffer, Megan Ridge Morris, and Jessie Thompson This program is registered and approved by the National Yoga Alliance, and those who complete all components of the program will be certified to teach, and eligible to apply for RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) status at the 200- Hour level. The Yoga Loft 200-Hour In-Depth Yoga Study and Teacher Certification Program is a comprehensive course designed to deepen your understanding of Yoga, develop your personal practice, and prepare you to effectively share your love of yoga with others. This program is for aspiring teachers and for all students with a desire to learn more about Asana (the postures), Anatomy & Alignment, Yoga Philosophy, Pranayama & Breathing, and Restorative Yoga. Our curriculum also emphasizes many important aspects of Teaching Methodology and The Art of Sequencing, and offers students a fun and supportive environment in which they can develop these skills. Our graduates are recognized for their excellence, and are currently teaching at Yoga Studios, Colleges and Universities, Health Clubs, Spas, Retreat Centers, Hospitals and more. TOPICS WE WILL COVER: ASANA CLINICS This aspect of the program will deepen your personal practice and develop your understanding of sun salutations, standing poses, backbends, forward bends, twists, inversions, arm balances and restorative poses. You will learn each asana from an anatomical and energetic perspective, and how to align the body for maximum safety and benefit. PHILOSOPHY In your study of yogic philosophy, you will discover how the ancient wisdom of Pantajali s Yoga Sutras can connect you to your heart and mind, enabling you to live your life with a greater sense of awareness and fulfillment. Lively in-class discussions of vital concepts of Yoga Philosophy will provide you with a level of understanding that extends beyond the classroom into your personal practice, and to every aspect of your life. TEACHING METHODOLOGY We will discuss and practice teaching methodology including how to teach beginners, hands-on adjustments, how to deal with common misalignments, how to use props and much more. You will have the opportunity to participate in practice teaching sessions in which you will receive personalized feedback. PRANAYAMA AND BREATHING This topic of study begins with an overview of the anatomy and physiology of how we breathe. We will then take a fresh look at the essential act of breathing, and how it applies to and informs our practice. THE ART OF SEQUENCING We will examine how to safely sequence the postures to create classes that are well balanced and include a clear understanding of how the body works, both anatomically and energetically. You will have the tools to be able to sequence a wide variety of classes that are uniquely your own, and incorporate principles that apply to many styles and levels of yoga. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Attendance in all sessions (make-ups for missed classes must be completed within 2 years of the end date of your original certification program) Completion of all written homework & reading assignments Attendance in 24 public yoga classes at The Yoga Loft (classes are not included in the cost of the Certification program) Upon completion of course requirements, students must attend 12 additional classes for observation and analyses. Satisfactory completion of a Final Exam and Teaching Assessment The Yoga Loft is proud to offer two distinct 200-Hour In-Depth Yoga Study and Teacher Certification Programs annually. These programs are registered and certified by The National Yoga Alliance. SUMMER INTENSIVE FORMAT The Summer Intensive Format allows students to complete the course work toward their 200-Hour Teacher Certification during two 10-day sessions. EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: THURSDAY, MAY 28, SCHEDULE: Two 10-day training sessions (20 days in total) from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm SESSION 1: JUNE 13-22, SATURDAY - MONDAY SESSION 2: JULY 17-26, FRIDAY - SUNDAY JOIN US FOR A TEACHER CERTIFICATION MEET AND GREET MONDAY, MAY 18, :30-8:30 PM WEEKEND FORMAT The Weekend Format is offered annually, October through April. This format gives students an opportunity to deepen their knowledge at a more relaxed pace. EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, SCHEDULE Fridays, 6:30-8:30pm Saturdays, 10:00-5:00pm Sundays, 9:00-4:00pm October 2, 3, 4, 2015 October 16, 17, 18, 2015 November 6, 7, 8, 2015 November 20, 21, 22, 2015 December 11, 12, 13, 2015 January 8, 9, 10, 2016 January 22, 23, 24, 2016 February 5, 6, 7, 2016 February 26, 27, 28, 2016 March 4, 5, 6, 2016 March 18, 19, 20, 2016 April 1, 2, 3, 2016 JOIN US FOR A TEACHER CERTIFICATION MEET AND GREET MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2015, 7:30-8:30 PM This free information session is open to anyone interested in our Teacher Training programs. Drop in anytime between 7:30 and 8:30 pm to have your questions answered and meet our teaching faculty. PRICING & REGISTRATION APPLICATION FEE: $ (The application fee is non-refundable.) EARLY REGISTRATION: $2, LATE REGISTRATION: $2, Payment plans are available for Weekend Format and Summer Format - please inquire. Cancellation policy: The Yoga Loft requires 72 hours notice prior to the start of the session in order for you to receive a 50% refund of your registration fee. This does not include the non-refundable application fee. No refunds will be issued once the session begins. Optional unlimited yoga class series available Oct. 2, April 3, 2016 for weekend format students: $ required book is not included in fee.

3 300 Hour Advanced Yoga Studies & Teacher Certification Program taught by Sally Delisle, Katja Huiras, Sandra Kessel, Carrie Morgan, Alysha Pfeiffer, Megan Ridge Morris, and Jessie Thompson The Yoga Loft 300-Hour Advanced Yoga Studies and Teacher Certification Program is a continuation of the 200-Hour Program. After completing a Yoga Alliance Certified 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification program at The Yoga Loft or other YA Certified studio, students may enroll to complete an additional 300 Hours of Advanced Training at any time throughout the year. Our 300-Hour program is designed so that students will complete their Core Requirements at The Yoga Loft within 18 months of their enrollment. Students have up to 3 years to complete the additional electives required by the Yoga Alliance. Our workshops and training programs are open to the public, and to teachers needing to fulfill the continuing education requirements (CEU s) of the Yoga Alliance (30 Hours every 3 years). While students will complete their Core Requirements at The Yoga Loft, they are provided with the freedom to choose elective workshops and courses at The Yoga Loft and with Senior Teachers at other locations. The Yoga Loft is a Registered Yoga School (RYS) with Yoga Alliance as a RYS 200, RYS 300 (formerly RYS 200 & 500). Trainees that complete the 200-hour foundational and 300- hour advanced trainings with a RYS and have taught yoga at least 100 hours after completing either the 200-hour or 300-hour trainings are eligible to earn the Registered Yoga Teacher designation at the 500-hour level (RYT 500). THE CORE PROGRAM Included in core program fee: 120 Contact Hours (pre-scheduled and required components) How It Works: The Core Program provides students with 120 required contact hours with Senior Teachers at The Yoga Loft. These required hours fulfill the minimum contact hours required by the Yoga Alliance in the following categories: Techniques Training/Practice, Teaching Methodology, Anatomy, Philosophy, Ethics and Practicum. Students have 18 months to complete the following Core Program required courses: Attendance at Three: Teachers Intensive Weekends During each of these Teachers Intensives, students will experience an in-depth weekend of practice and study. We will emphasize deepening your understanding of asana and applied anatomy. You will learn how to teach asana more effectively and you will have an opportunity to refine your teaching skills including verbal cuing, sequencing, and observation. Each weekend will include discussion of philosophical concepts that will enhance your practice, your teaching, and your understanding of yoga. In addition to the hours in the classroom, students will observe and discuss two 1.5 hour classes with Senior Teachers at the Yoga Loft as part of the Teachers Intensives. Upcoming Teacher s Intensive weekends: April 24-26, 2015, November 13-15, 2015 and April 22-24, Friday 6:00-9:00pm Saturday 9:00am-12:30pm, 1:00-5:00pm Sunday 9am-12:30pm, 1:00-5:00pm plus two class observations. Attendance at One: 4-Day Teacher Immersion During this workshop, students will explore asana through study, practice, and self-inquiry. We will explore intelligent new ways to teach and practice a pose or specific category of poses, including key anatomical components. Students will hone their teaching skills through observation and practice teaching exercises with an emphasis on verbal skills and sequencing. We will study philosophical concepts as they apply to our daily lives and how to successfully bring those concepts into the classroom. In addition to the hours in the classroom, students will observe and discuss one 1.5 hour class with a Senior Teacher at The Yoga Loft. June 23-26, 2016 Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm Sunday 9:00am - 4:00pm Attendance at One: Restorative Teachers Intensive During this weekend workshop, you will learn how to properly set up restorative yoga postures so that students can experience optimal alignment and deep relaxation. You will learn how to sequence a restorative yoga class for specific areas of the body or for a specific purpose. Participants will learn to teach restorative yoga using a full spectrum of props, and also how to work effectively when props are limited. Students will assist in and discuss two yoga classes with Senior Teachers at the Yoga Loft to complete this requirement. This workshop is currently scheduled for Feb 20-22, 2015 Friday 6:30pm - 9:00pm Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm, 1:30pm-5:00pm Sunday 10:00am-1:00pm Teaching Assessment After completion of all Core Requirements and electives, students will teach and receive feedback on a one-hour class. This class will be graded by Senior Teachers on a pass/fail system. Students will have six months to present a second class, if needed. Monthly Philosophy Classes Philosophy is offered in 5-month sessions January - May, and 3-month sessions October - December, annually. Classes are held the first Friday of the month from 6:00-7:00pm. Completion of this requirement includes attending two of the 5-month sessions, and one of the 3-month sessions. CORE PROGRAM FEE Required 120 Contact Hours APPLICATION FEE: $ CORE PROGRAM: $2, Application fee and Core Program tuition fees are non-refundable. In addition to the above required Core Program courses, students must complete the Non-Core required courses (shown in box at right) within the first 18 months of joining the program. These courses are on a pay as you go basis. If you are interested in our program, contact: Carrie Morgan, Director of Teacher Training The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem carrie@theyogaloftofbethlehem.com NON-CORE REQUIRED COURSES 54 CONTACT HOURS (additional fees apply) In addition to the Core requirements, students must complete the following courses within the first 18 months of joining the program. The following courses are on a pay as you go basis. TWENTY 2-HOUR YOGA CLASSES 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month, 4:00-6:00pm. On first Fridays you will participate in an Open Practice, which is a self-guided class designed to help you develop your own practice while receiving one-on-one instruction and encouragement from the teacher. On third Fridays you will explore the challenges of an advanced vinyasa flow practice with an emphasis on how transitions can be a gateway to more advanced asana. Third Fridays will also give you the opportunity to practice pranayama and meditation. Cost: $20 drop-in, or purchase a class card for significant savings. FOUR REQUIRED WORKSHOPS Please visit our website for workshop schedule. Attendance at Two: Hands-On Assisting Workshops Each workshop will focus on up to 2 categories of poses. Students will learn to see common misalignments and how to help students practice more safely and go deeper in basic and more advanced asana. Workshops are 3.5 hours each. Cost: $55 each Attendance at One: Prop Shop This workshop offers new ways to use props to help students (beginners through more advanced practitioners) work more effectively in all categories of asana. This workshop is 3.5 hours. Cost: $55 Attendance at One: Alignment Intensive This workshop focuses on developing your understanding of the alignment and the actions within a range of yoga postures, and discovering new ways to teach with clarity and precision. This workshop is 3.5 hours. Cost: $55 After completion of all Core Program and Non-Core Required Courses, students will have completed 174 Contact Hours with Senior Teachers at The Yoga Loft. Students will complete an additional 96 Contact Hours and 30 Non-Contact Hours to receive their 300 Hour Certification. The Yoga Alliance defines non-contact hours as, reading, audio/video, internet resources, webinars, written assignments, group activities. Students may complete their remaining Contact and Non-Contact hours with electives at The Yoga Loft OR students may acquire these hours with Senior Teachers at other locations.

4 60 Hour In-Depth Immersion Program Teacher Bios If you love Yoga and wish to immerse yourself in the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of this powerful practice, we encourage you to consider our In-Depth Immersion Certificate program. This program is designed for those who wish to deepen their personal practice in Asana (the postures), Anatomy and Alignment, Breathing and Pranayama, and Yoga Philosophy. We are now offering a 60-Hour Immersion program which will allow students to immerse themselves in yoga for an intensive 10-day session. Treat yourself to a gift you will truly value forever. ASANA CLINICS Including Asana (postures), Alignment & Anatomy. This aspect of the program will deepen your personal practice and develop your understanding of sun salutations, standing poses, backbends, inversions, forward bends, arm balances and restorative poses. You will look at each asana from an anatomical and energetic perspective, learning how to align the body for maximum safety and benefit. PHILOSOPHY In your study of Yogic Philosophy, you will discover how the ancient wisdom of Pantajali s Yoga Sutras can connect you to your heart and mind, enabling you to live your life with a greater sense of awareness and fulfillment. PRANAYAMA AND BREATHING This topic of study begins with an overview of the anatomy and physiology of how we breathe. We will then take a fresh look at the essential act of breathing, and how it applies to and informs our practice. 60-HOUR IMMERSION JUNE 13-22, 2015 (10-DAY SESSION FROM 9AM - 3:30PM) APPLICATION FEE: $ EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015: $1, LATE REGISTRATION: $1, A payment plan is available, please inquire. Cancellation policy: The application fee is non-refundable. The Yoga Loft requires 72 hours notice prior to the start of the session in order for you to receive a 50% refund of your registration fee. No refunds will be issued once the session begins. 1 required book is not included in fee. Teacher Bios JESSIE THOMPSON (E-RYT 500) is the founder of The Yoga Loft and has been practicing yoga since 1992 and teaching since Jessie completed yoga teacher training at the original Yoga Works in Santa Monica, CA with Maty Ezraty and Lisa Walford (Iyengar). Jessie has studied and completed additional teacher training with Theresa Rowland (Iyengar) in Madison, NJ and with James Brown (American Yoga School). Jessie studies Sanskrit with the Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam (Eugene, OR) and Vedanta with Terry Coe and other teachers of the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam (Saylorsburg, PA). CARRIE MORGAN (E-RYT 500) is the Director of Teacher Training at The Yoga Loft and has been teaching yoga for over 9 years. Carrie received her 200-Hour Certification from Cyndi Lee at OM NYC in 2005 and completed her Advanced Teacher Certification at The Yoga Loft. Carrie s primary teachers are Cyndi Lee (OM Yoga NYC), Erich Schiffmann, Leslie Kaminoff, and Dr. Ray Long. She has been practicing Vinyasa yoga for 13 years and continues to enrich her studies in NYC with the amazing Creative Vinyasa Flow teachers at Kula Yoga Project NYC and Yoga Maya. ALYSHA PFEIFFER (E-RYT 200) received her 200-hour yoga teacher certification at The White Lotus Foundation in Santa Barbara, CA and returned there for her Advanced Teacher Certification. She also completed an Anusara - Inspired 200-hour teacher certification with Sue Elkind and Naime Jezzeny at Yogaphoria in New Hope, PA. Alysha continues to study the art of Restorative Yoga with Judith Lasater and well-known NYC Restorative Yoga teachers Cyndi Lee of OM Yoga NYC and Jillian Pransky. She also regularly practices with her favorite Vinyasa Flow Yoga teacher, Seane Corn. MEGAN RIDGE MORRIS (E-RYT 500, RPYS) been practicing yoga for almost a decade and started teaching in early She completed her 500-hour training through the Yoga Loft and is proud to be a teacher trainer for the 200-hour program, which she has been co-teaching for the past 4 years. Megan studies with and regularly assists her teacher, Seane Corn, and recently completed her prenatal yoga certification with Sue Elkind. When she isn t teaching, Megan enjoys writing and is a weekly columnist for Elephant Journal. SANDRA KESSEL (E-RYT 500) has been teaching alignment based yoga since Her keen observation skills are informed by an outstanding pose knowledge developed through extensive training. In 2008 she completed her 200-Hour Anusara based teacher training, followed by 300-Hour in 2011 that introduced her to elements of Ashtanga Yoga. In 2014 she graduated from her second 300-Hour teacher training with YogaMaze in LA. Sandra is a student at heart and continues her studies with her teachers Noah Maze, Dr. Douglas Brooks in the tantric lineage of Srividya and Christina Sell. KATJA HUIRAS (RYT 500) received her 200-Hour Certification at The Yoga Loft. She also studied for 4 years under Theresa Rowland (Iyengar) at Studio Yoga. She has participated in many workshops led by renowned Iyengar teachers such as Sri Arun, Kofi Busia and Lois Steiberg, just to name a few. In order to gain better understanding of yoga philosophy and meditation, Katja studied at the Himalayan Institute in Honesdale, PA where she completed her 500-hour Certification in She continues to study and practice Iyengar Yoga on a regular basis, which has a strong influence on her teaching methods. DEANNA NAGLE (E-RYT 500) completed her 500-Hour training at The Yoga Loft. She also has additional training in Therapeutics, Restorative Yoga, Partner Yoga, Yoga for Special Needs Children and is a certified ChildLight Yoga Teacher. A few of her favorite yoga teachers include Jason Crandell, Tias Little, Elena Brower, Rod Stryker, and Sianna Sherman. SALLY DELISLE (E-RYT 500, RCYT) is the Director of ChildLight Yoga Teacher Trainings, a ChildLight Yoga Teacher Trainer and Yoga 4 Classrooms Instructor. She has completed over 500 hours of yoga training through The Yoga Loft. Sally has also attended trainings and workshops for Restorative Yoga, Yoga Therapy for Children with Autism and Special Needs, Yin Yoga, Ayurveda, Crystal Healing, and the Chakra System. Sally is a Reiki Master and a 120 Hour Reflexology practitioner, and also works as a nutrition and health coach. For additional information about our teachers, visit the Our Teachers page at

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