Teacher’s Training

Expertly guided by Maritz Steyn, this Yoga Training will offer each person and practitioner a safe space to further embody and explore the fundamentals of yoga i.e.: Asana, Vinyasa, Meditation and Pranayama. The yoga training equips you to teach confidently and awakens your transformation from practitioner of yoga to teacher of yoga. Our curriculum focuses on vinyasa sequences, anatomy, alignment, yoga history and philosophy, breathing and meditation. You will also learn and practice the various aspects about teaching a yoga class with confidence.

Our bodies are our living structures, offering us all the ability to explore our spiritual, energetic and physical qualities as human beings. Therefore this training has a strong emphasis on learning about the body through anatomical understanding. The training offers an experiential approach and fun learning experience.

The course is a 200-hr accredited course, comprising class hours and homework assignments and also a theoretical exam and practical teaching assessments. This is a part time course, Saturday and Sundays. The course is also a personal journey where we as a yoga group discover our abilities as teachers and immerse ourselves in the rich depth of yoga.

This Yoga Teacher Training follows the best international teaching practices and is acrredited with the Yoga Teacher’s Fellowship (YTF) and the International Yoga Federation (IYF). Maritz is a 200hr and 500hr Accredited  Yoga Alliance Teacher .

Dates

5 Months Part Time

12 Weekends: (All weekends are compulsory)

March: 4/5 and 11/12 and 25/26 = 3 Weekends

April: 1/2 and 22/23 = 2 Weekends

May: 6/7 and 27/28 = 2 Weekends

June: 3/4 and 24/25

July: 1/2 and 22/23 and 29/30

Weekend Schedule:

Sat: 11.00am – 5.00pm
(Lunch and two short tea breaks included)

Sun: 2.00pm – 6.00pm
Lunch duration will be agreed on as a group. Usually 30min – 45min. Bring your own Lunch and preferred drink.

*Please note all these times are to be attended for certification. Should you be unable to attend a weekend due to unforeseen circumstances you will need to confirm a time with Maritz to complete the missed hours. This is not ideal and private sessions will be charged at additional cost.

Subjects:

1. Teaching to Teach/Practicum: Teaching a yoga class
2. Yoga Vinyasa Sequences: Mini pre-set sequences to learn and teach
3. Anatomy of yoga poses (asana) and Subtle Anatomy
4. Adjustments and Practice: Assisting a practitioner with hands-on adjustments
5. Asana deconstructed: Various aspects of yoga postures and their anatomical benefits, modifications and variations
6. Pranayama (breath) and Meditation: Practice and theory
7. Philosophy/Ethics: Yoga history and its development
8. Yoga as Therapy and Medicine (Introduction)
9. Self Practice and Study – Homework consists of physical practice and written assignments
10. Assignments, Presentations and Demonstrations

Requirements:
Prior to the training I will meet with you so that together we can decide that this particular training is what you are looking for. Many styles of yoga exist today; even the name vinyasa means many things to many yoga teachers and yoga practitioners. Please do your own research so as to make an informed decision about the yoga teacher training. I will also ask you to attend my class and please introduce yourself before the class.

Non Refundable Deposit:

Price: R27, 780.00

Venue: Ishta School of Yoga & Health

Contact: Maritz on 079 050 0733 or email maritzsud@yahoo.com