SHAKTI Teacher Training - TAP - Advanced TAP

SHAKTI Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Intensive July 25-27, 2008
Lead by SHAKTI Co-Director, Peter Avolio & Michel Spruance

Weekend Intensive July 25-27, 2008

Pre-register: TBA
Location: SHAKTI Vinyasa Yoga EAST, 10245 Main St, Main Place Bldg, Suite 104, Bellevue, WA 98004 or call (425) 646-YOGA for more information.
No refunds 7 days prior to start date of this training.

“Get ready to stand tall, explore your edge, and discover your teaching wings. This is the perfect way to see if you might want to teach or to deepen your understanding of teaching this inspiring style of yoga." Lisa Black

Pre-requisite: At least 3 months strong Vinyasa practice and memorization of most of the Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga sequence from Journey into Power (available in our boutique). Bring an open mind and desire to learn, grow, and have fun!
 
The training is open to experienced Vinyasa students who may be interested in teaching in the future, current yoga teachers of any style, and teachers who want to deepen and fine tune their understanding and experience teaching Power Vinyasa Yoga. Through lecture, discussion, Q&A, demonstration, and hands-on experience, you will learn all the tools you will need to begin your journey teaching Vinyasa yoga. You will have a unique opportunity to practice teaching  small groups and receive feedback from students and Lisa Black as well as giving and receiving feedback from training participants.

Weekend Intensive Overview:

The Art of Teaching VinyasaStyle Yoga

• Styles of Vinyasa
• Dance of Breath & Movement
• Transitions & holding poses
• "Free-style" flow
• Creativity in sequencing and variations
• Mirroring in demonstrations
• Timing for different levels
• Use of music vs. silence

Alignment and Form of Asana

• Universal Principals of Alignment
• Suka vs. Stira (ease and steadiness)
• Safety vs. Freedom
• "Seeing Bodies" clearly
• Control vs. Surrender
  

Teacher's Presence

• Energy & Openness
• Stature & Manner
• Appearance
• Movement around the room
• Condfidence and Compassion
• Command of the class "your teaching seat"

Teacher's VOICE as a tool

• Types of voices
• Modulation (cadence)
• Projection (power)
• Inspiration & Quality

Giving and Receiving Feedback

• Truthful, Compassionate, Constructive
• Preparation (Care of Self & Energy)
• Timing/Tempo/Rhythm
• Emphasis (Theme) 
• Connection (Eye contact, smile)
• Sequencing (modifications & variations)
• Continuing Education (training & personal practice)
  

The art of assisting Vinyasa

• Types of Touch
• Learning to Read Bodies & Energy
• Moving in and out of student’s space

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Annual SHAKTI TEACHER ASSISTING PROGRAM (TAP)
Teacher Training Intensive Course with Lisa Black & Peter Avolio
Saturdays & Sundays 1:15-4:15pm
October 4-5, October 18-19, November 1-2, November 15-16 2008
4 weekends totaling 24 hours of hands-on training!

Pre-requisites: Participants must have at least three months Vinyasa-style yoga experience or have completed the 8-class INTRO Series at SHAKTI East or West. Participants should read Journey into Power by Baron Baptiste before the beginning of this program and are familiar with the postures in the book. (We sell this book in our retail boutiques).

Registration 2008 TBA
This is a popular program so reserve your space early by sending a check to: SHAKTI EAST,
10245 Main St, Suite 104, Bellevue, WA 98004

Cost: 2008, TBA

Course Location: SHAKTI Vinyasa Yoga EAST
in Old Bellevue, Main Place Building, Suite 104
Questions contact SHAKTI East (425) 646-YOGA
email: east@shaktivinyasa.com

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SHAKTI ADVANCED TEACHER ASSISTING PROGRAM (TAP)
Teacher Training Intensive Course with Lisa Black & Peter Avolio
December 2008 - January 2009

Part 1: December 6-7, 2008
Part 2: January 3-4, 2009

Registration TBA
This is a popular program so reserve your space early by sending a check to: SHAKTI EAST,
10245 Main St, Suite 104, Bellevue, WA 98004

Cost: 2008-2009, TBA

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