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COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Click on requirement title to read more. Requirements in the "TT" columns are required for Teacher Training program; those in the "Imm" columns are for the Immersion program.
| Requirement | TT Hours |
TT Cost |
Imm Hours |
Imm Cost |
| saturday sessions | 72 | $1320 | 48 | $840 |
| philosophy & pranayama | 10 | $150 | 10 | $150 |
| yoga retreats | 36 | $1200* | 8 | $500* |
| private lessons | 3 | $200* | 3 | $200* |
| anatomy & asana | 18 | $280 | ||
| anatomy & asana homework | 4 | $0 | ||
| therapy clinics | 10 | $200 | ||
| teacher clinics | 6 | $120 | ||
| book reports | 8 | $0 | ||
| dharma study group | 20 | donation | 20 | donation |
| beyond asana workshop | 18 | |||
| awareness & alignment workshop | 18 | |||
| weekly yoga class | 68 | $560* | 68 | $560* |
| class observation | 10 | $0 | ||
| teach outside classes | 16 | $0 | ||
| totals | 289 hr | $4030* | 137 hr | $2250* |
* approximate cost; retreat prices can vary according to lodging costs; private lesson costs vary with teacher giving the lesson; yoga class costs vary according to teacher and studio.
Only the Saturday Session costs are due up front. Costs for the other requirements can be paid for as you register for them and take them over the course of the year.
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| teacher training students: | 72 hours | |||||||||||||
| immersion students: | 48 hours | |||||||||||||
| Saturday Sessions comprise the core of our work together. Each session includes instruction in the Universal Principles of Alignment; Practice of Yoga Asana; Core Teaching Skills: Use of Language & Voice Tone, Sequencing, Hands-On Adjustments, Therapeutics, Observation, Demonstrations, Discussion of teaching methodologies & philosophies, teaching exercises in small and large groups; and homework assignments. Saturday classes meet once a month for 12 months. Teacher trainers come for 6 hours, immersion students for 4 hours. | ||||||||||||||
Below are the Saturday training dates for the program beginning September 2009. On these dates, Immersion and Teacher Trainer students meet together from 12:30-4:30pm; after a short break Teacher Trainers stay on from 4:30-6:30pm.
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| philosophy and pranayama with chris coniaris | ||
| teacher training students: | 10 hours | |
| immersion students: | 10 hours | |
| A weekend intensive dropping into the inner realms of pranayama and philosophy, both critical foundations for any yoga student and every yoga teacher. | ||
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| yoga retreats | ||
| teacher training students: | 36 hours | |
| immersion students: | 8 hours | |
| Retreats are held at amrita with visiting teachers, or at Breitenbush Hot Springs and in Yachats with Sarahjoy. Retreats vary in the number of hours that apply toward completion of the teacher training program; inquire with teacher training administrator for exact number of hours for a given retreat. | ||
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| private lessons | ||
| teacher training students: | 3 hours | |
| immersion students: | 3 hours | |
| private sessions with amrita teachers; one lesson may be with Sarahjoy. Each lesson is 1 hour long; schedule 3 to satisfy requirement. They may (and should) be spread out over the year. | ||
| Call the amrita office to schedule: 503-552-9642. | ||
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| anatomy & asana workshops | ||
| teacher training students: | 18 hours + 4 hours of homework | |
| immersion students: | not required | |
| In-depth exploration of anatomy and kinesiology specific to asana, including the architecture and magic of the poses. These workshops are held in groups of three, three-hour workshops. | ||
| Click here for date/time/topic information... | ||
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| therapy clinics | ||
| teacher training students: | 10 hours | |
| immersion students: | not required | |
| These yoga therapy clinics offer in depth understanding of the principles applied to therapeutic situations. Each clinic is 2 hours long; attend 5 clinics to satisfy requirement. | ||
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| teacher clinics | ||
| teacher training students: | 6 hours | |
| immersion students: | not required | |
| Individual clinics are 2 hours long; attend 3 to satisfy requirement. Space is limited; register early! | ||
| schedule returns fall 2010 | ||
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| book reports on assigned readings | ||
| teacher training students: | 8 hours | |
| immersion students: | not required | |
| 4 book reports on issues pertaining to yoga teacher training. | ||
| Click here for a list of books and report guidelines... | ||
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| dharma study group | ||
| teacher training students: | 24 hours | |
| immersion students: | not required | |
| Deepen your knowledge and experience of yogic philosophy through chanting, sharing various commentaries, discussion and meditation. | ||
| Click here for a schedule of upcoming study group dates... | ||
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| beyond asana workshop | ||
| teacher training students: | 18 hours | |
| immersion students: | not required | |
| Class meets Sundays at 8am. Attend one Sunday a month to meet requirement. | ||
| Contact the teacher trainer administrator with questions. | ||
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| awareness & alignment workshop | ||
| teacher training students: | 18 hours | |
| immersion students: | not required | |
| Class meets Sundays at 10am. Attend one Sunday a month to meet requirement. Contact the teacher trainer administrator with questions. | ||
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| weekly yoga class | ||
| teacher training students: | 68 hours | |
| immersion students: | 68 hours | |
Please take a weekly class at
amrita. If you do not live in the Portland area, choose a teacher
in your area that you would like to take weekly classes with and
fill out a "local teacher" form located in the back
of your packet (or at the amrita office). This way Sarahjoy can
monitor your progress and you can establish a consistent relationship
with one teacher in your hometown. |
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| class observation with written reports | ||
| teacher training students: | 10 hours | |
| immersion students: | not required | |
| This requirement will be discussed in class. Contact the teacher trainer administrator with questions. | ||
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| teach outside classes with written sequences | ||
| teacher training students: | 16 hours | |
| immersion students: | not required | |
| This requirement will be discussed in class. Contact the teacher trainer administrator with questions. | ||
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