The art of teaching is a yoga in itself, requiring sensitivity, compassion, and understanding, as well as practice and technical knowledge. To be an effective teacher, one must convey the essence of yoga which can only come from the heart, leading to transformation and eventual awakening to our true nature.
A teacher not only knows the principles of alignment and how to articulate them effectively, but must transmit that alchemical agent that captures the essence of yoga. That agent is love. Our program will allow students to be themselves, for only then can we communicate our own playful expression of the heart naturally and with ease.
Our training is based on the Anusara® yoga system, developed by John Friend. "Anusara" means "to be in the Divine flow, or to move from the heart." Using this open-hearted and celebratory method of teaching, in conjunction with precise bio-mechanical principles of alignment, students can connect with their own innate joy and goodness.
WSYC 2011 Yoga Teacher Training
Download our YTT brochure
YTT_2011.pdf
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Application form
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Teacher Recommendation form
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Packet (brochure text plus reading list)
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YTT_2011-packet.pdf Our Vision
Our Program
WSYC's Teacher Training is a nine-month, 108-hour program that meets for 12 hours per weekend from January to October. In combination with our 108-hour Anusara® Yoga Immersion program, it is approved by Yoga Alliance at the 200-hour level for national certification. All hours can be applied toward certification in Anusara® yoga with John Friend. Enrollment is limited to 30 students.
The emphasis of this program is learning to teach the poses in the Anusara® yoga method, which includes heart-oriented language and Universal Principles of Alignment. This program prepares participants to teach over 60 fundamental poses. Each weekend focuses on a specific group of poses, analyzing in-depth the art of teaching these poses safely and effectively.
The emphasis of this program is learning to teach the poses in the Anusara® yoga method, which includes heart-oriented language and Universal Principles of Alignment. This program prepares participants to teach over 60 fundamental poses. Each weekend focuses on a specific group of poses, analyzing in-depth the art of teaching these poses safely and effectively.
Our Faculty
Suzie Hurley is the Director of Willow Street Yoga Center's Teacher Training Program, and will be the main teacher. We may have other Certified Anusara® yoga teachers for segments of the program.
Suzie Hurley (E-RYT 500) is the Founder and Director of Willow Street Yoga Center, the largest Anusara® yoga center in the US. She has been teaching yoga since 1981 and has studied with John Friend since 1994. Suzie became one of Anusara® yoga's earliest certified teachers in 1999. Her 31 years of yoga practice also include 16 years of Iyengar study and certification as an Advanced 500-hour Kripalu teacher. She is also a certified Phoenix Rising practitioner and a former member of their Teacher Training faculty. Suzie is known for the joy, humor, warmth, and enthusiasm she brings to training teachers. With passion and inspiration, she creates a safe and sacred space for authentic transformation from students of yoga to teachers of yoga. Over the years, Suzie has trained many who have gone on to make their own high marks as teachers and further pass on the gift of yoga to the world.
Suzie Hurley (E-RYT 500) is the Founder and Director of Willow Street Yoga Center, the largest Anusara® yoga center in the US. She has been teaching yoga since 1981 and has studied with John Friend since 1994. Suzie became one of Anusara® yoga's earliest certified teachers in 1999. Her 31 years of yoga practice also include 16 years of Iyengar study and certification as an Advanced 500-hour Kripalu teacher. She is also a certified Phoenix Rising practitioner and a former member of their Teacher Training faculty. Suzie is known for the joy, humor, warmth, and enthusiasm she brings to training teachers. With passion and inspiration, she creates a safe and sacred space for authentic transformation from students of yoga to teachers of yoga. Over the years, Suzie has trained many who have gone on to make their own high marks as teachers and further pass on the gift of yoga to the world.
Program Details
WSYC's Teacher Training is a nine-month, 108-hour program that meets for 12 hours per weekend from January to October. In combination with our 108-hour Anusara® Yoga Immersion program, it is approved by Yoga Alliance at the 200-hour level for national certification. All hours can be applied toward certification in Anusara® yoga with John Friend. Enrollment is limited to 30 students.
The emphasis of this program is learning to teach the poses in the Anusara® yoga method, which includes heart-oriented language and Universal Principles of Alignment. This program prepares participants to teach over 60 fundamental poses. Each weekend focuses on a specific group of poses, analyzing in-depth the art of teaching these poses safely and effectively.
Course Content
- Apprenticing and Observation
- The Art of Centering
- Warm-ups and Preparatory Poses
- Weaving Heart-Centered Themes into Asana
Technique
- Modifications for Injuries and Special Populations
- Anusara Therapeutic Applications
- Sequencing and Teaching Progressively
- The Art of Demonstration
- Common Misalignments; Verbal and Physical
Adjustments
- Anatomy and Physiology as Related to Asanas
- Basic Restorative Poses and Relaxation
- Teaching Pranayama and Meditation
- Practice Teaching
- Yogic Philosophy
- Right Livelihood: The Business of Teaching Yoga
Our program includes teaching skills, practice teaching, written homework assignments, assigned readings and quizzes. Students finish our training with a strong foundation in the philosophy of yoga and skill in seeing and adjusting poses. They also develop an ability to articulate instructions clearly and succinctly, and language skills that inspire students to celebrate life with passion and joy.
The emphasis of this program is learning to teach the poses in the Anusara® yoga method, which includes heart-oriented language and Universal Principles of Alignment. This program prepares participants to teach over 60 fundamental poses. Each weekend focuses on a specific group of poses, analyzing in-depth the art of teaching these poses safely and effectively.
Course Content
- Apprenticing and Observation
- The Art of Centering
- Warm-ups and Preparatory Poses
- Weaving Heart-Centered Themes into Asana
Technique
- Modifications for Injuries and Special Populations
- Anusara Therapeutic Applications
- Sequencing and Teaching Progressively
- The Art of Demonstration
- Common Misalignments; Verbal and Physical
Adjustments
- Anatomy and Physiology as Related to Asanas
- Basic Restorative Poses and Relaxation
- Teaching Pranayama and Meditation
- Practice Teaching
- Yogic Philosophy
- Right Livelihood: The Business of Teaching Yoga
Our program includes teaching skills, practice teaching, written homework assignments, assigned readings and quizzes. Students finish our training with a strong foundation in the philosophy of yoga and skill in seeing and adjusting poses. They also develop an ability to articulate instructions clearly and succinctly, and language skills that inspire students to celebrate life with passion and joy.
Schedule
January 22-23
February 26-27
March 26-27
April 30-May 1
May 21-22
July 16-17
August 27-28
Sept. 24-25
Oct. 15-16
Time & Place
All sessions will be held at our Silver Spring location
Saturday: 12:15-3:15 pm, 4:30-7:30pm
Sunday: 10:00am-1:15 pm, 2:30-5:30pm
Attendance is mandatory for all weekends.
February 26-27
March 26-27
April 30-May 1
May 21-22
July 16-17
August 27-28
Sept. 24-25
Oct. 15-16
Time & Place
All sessions will be held at our Silver Spring location
Saturday: 12:15-3:15 pm, 4:30-7:30pm
Sunday: 10:00am-1:15 pm, 2:30-5:30pm
Attendance is mandatory for all weekends.
Prerequisites
- An Anusara® yoga Immersion Program--
100-hour minimum-at Willow Street Yoga or elsewhere with a certified Anusara® yoga teacher. Applicants must be able to correctly answer the Immersion graduate quizzes on the physical and philosophical aspects of Anusara® yoga.
- Minimum regular home practice of one hour, at least four times per week, for one year, and continuing throughout the program.
- Completion of at least two class sessions of Anusara® Yoga II or above.
- Minimum of 1.5 years study and practice of Anusara® yoga (or by teacher's permission).
- Excellent studentship, demonstrated through words and actions.
- A sincere desire to learn, grow, and awaken to the heart of your Being.
100-hour minimum-at Willow Street Yoga or elsewhere with a certified Anusara® yoga teacher. Applicants must be able to correctly answer the Immersion graduate quizzes on the physical and philosophical aspects of Anusara® yoga.
- Minimum regular home practice of one hour, at least four times per week, for one year, and continuing throughout the program.
- Completion of at least two class sessions of Anusara® Yoga II or above.
- Minimum of 1.5 years study and practice of Anusara® yoga (or by teacher's permission).
- Excellent studentship, demonstrated through words and actions.
- A sincere desire to learn, grow, and awaken to the heart of your Being.
Tuition & Payment
Total Cost: $2,400
For all payment methods: application and $500 deposit due by Jan. 3, 2011.
To pay in full
- $1900 balance is due by January 14, 2011
Early Bird Discount (save $200!)
- If you apply and are accepted early, and pay in full
by November 29, 2010, the balance due is $1700
Alternative Payment Plan
Credit card only; details available upon acceptance
into YTT
- 1st payment: $800 due January 14, 2011
- 2nd payment: $600 due May 13, 2011
- 3rd payment: $600 due August 8, 2011
For all payment methods: application and $500 deposit due by Jan. 3, 2011.
To pay in full
- $1900 balance is due by January 14, 2011
Early Bird Discount (save $200!)
- If you apply and are accepted early, and pay in full
by November 29, 2010, the balance due is $1700
Alternative Payment Plan
Credit card only; details available upon acceptance
into YTT
- 1st payment: $800 due January 14, 2011
- 2nd payment: $600 due May 13, 2011
- 3rd payment: $600 due August 8, 2011
How to apply and register
To register, please complete an application form (available at WSYC, or can be downloaded from www.willowstreetyoga.com) and send in with a $500 deposit by January 3, 2011.
Send: Attention 2011 YTT
WSYC, 6930 Carroll Ave, Suite 100
Takoma Park MD 20912
Once the applicant is accepted, she or he will receive required materials and information. Anyone not accepted into the program will have their deposit returned.
Send: Attention 2011 YTT
WSYC, 6930 Carroll Ave, Suite 100
Takoma Park MD 20912
Once the applicant is accepted, she or he will receive required materials and information. Anyone not accepted into the program will have their deposit returned.
Refund policy
Once you are accepted, there is a $300 non-refundable administrative fee. Refunds will be given according to the following schedule: before the first
weekend, 100%; before the second weekend, 70%; before the third weekend, 50%; before the fourth weekend, 25%. There are no refunds given after the fourth weekend.
weekend, 100%; before the second weekend, 70%; before the third weekend, 50%; before the fourth weekend, 25%. There are no refunds given after the fourth weekend.
