200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Dear Students,

I am delighted to welcome you to Karuna’s one-year, 200-hour, Yoga Teacher Training Program. It promises to be a thorough and transformative experience. This program is in compliance with the standards of the nationally recognized Yoga Alliance and is also licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Education. We welcome students who wish to deepen their practice and understanding of the art and science of yoga, integrate the philosophy into their daily life, and gain self-understanding. Established in 1997, this program is rigorous and designed to meet the needs of students who envision teaching and those who already teach yoga. Dedicated students and teachers work together—creating an inspired and inclusive learning community. The program offers studies with highly qualified, passionate teachers, as well as a complete curriculum encompassing over 200 hours of training. Throughout the year, we will cover the basic, progressive, and integrated study of asana, pranayama, anatomy, yoga philosophy, and teaching for different ages and different needs.

• 2012 Course Dates & Payment

Curriculum: Asana, Sequencing, and Linking Experiential Anatomy Yogic Philosophy, History, and Ethics Bhandas, Kriyas, and Cleansing Techniques Restorative Yoga Pranayama Assisting and Adjusting Verbally and Physically Development of Personal Practice Development of Teaching Outside of the Studio Use of props Videotaping postures as an educational tool

You will Learn to: Communicate your knowledge effectively Give clear instructions Give directions in correct order Increase your awareness through observation Assess yourself as a teacher Examine teaching ethics and the business of yoga Teach yoga for pregnancy, menstruation, and for people of different ages and different needs Integrate yogic philosophy into your daily life