Tenth Gate Center for Yoga and Meditation

Take your Yoga Practice to a Deeper Level...The True Teacher is Within.

SPIRIT TREE YOGA
TEACHER TRAINING INTENSIVE
200 Hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Certification
in Vinyasa and Hatha Styles

with Cathy Cesario, E-RYT 500

Program Dates . . .
Four Day Intensive (9:30am-6:00pm)
September 22-25, 2012

25 Yoga Immersion Classes
Starting September 5, Wednesdays 7:00-9:00pm
(Not included in Tuition. See below.)

Weekend Workshops ( 9:30am-5:30pm)
October 20 & 21, 2012
November 17 & 18
December 15 & 16
January 19 & 20, 2013
February 23 & 24
April 6 & 7

Three Day Final Intensive (9:30am-5:30pm/Sunday 9:30am-3:30pm)
May18-20

Program Fees . . .
$2,600 Early Registration (Postmarked no later than July 23.)
$2,700 Thereafter
$1,950 For Non-Certificate Yoga Intensive only. (Excludes practice teaching, mentorship and apprenticeship, homework and tests.)
$100 Non-refundable Application Fee (Check made out to Tenth Gate Yoga and sent with application to Tenth Gate Yoga, Glen View, 1046 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871.)

Not Included in Tuition: Books and Yoga Immersion Classes
25 Yoga Immersion Classes are required. $20 per class drop-in or $450 for a 25 class card ($18 per).

Program . . .
This teaching intensive will deepen your personal practice and give you the skills and confidence to be a successful and inspirational yoga instructor. Deepen your connection to yourself and learn to act from this place of personal experience and insight. Learn to craft both hatha and vinyasa style classes.

A Yoga Alliance 200-hour Certification Program, this training will allow you to become a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) with Yoga Alliance, in addition to offering you an apprenticeship program in which you will teach classes, receive personal feedback from Cathy and your peers, and gain valuable experience observing and assisting.

Take as a Healing and Transformative Intensive
If you wish to take this training as a YOGA INTENSIVE, and you do not wish to become certified as a teacher at this time, simply enjoy the opportunity to journey more deeply into yourself while immersed in the philosophy, methodology and therapeutic aspects of this ancient healing tradition. Develop a keener awareness of your “inner body and mind,” and the physical, emotional and mental obstacles that may be holding you back from a more authentic and powerful you. If you have been wanting to jump start your practice or move out of a stagnant place in your life, this powerful experience of immersion can transform and heal you in a profound and life-changing way.

Pre-requisites:
One year of regular yoga practice (at least 2-3 times per week)
At least 3-5 classes with Cathy prior to Teacher Training (If you are new to Cathy’s teaching, an interview/meeting may be required before your application can be accepted)
Sound Health

WHAT THIS PROGRAM OFFERS YOU:

A Comprehensive Body of Knowledge
Techniques of Yoga Asana I and II
Covers the safe alignment and technique of basic yoga postures (asana I) and intermediate yoga postures (asana II), including sun salutations, standing postures, forward bends, backbends, twists, arm balances and inversions.  Learn technique, language, contraindications, modifications and health benefits. 

Respectful, Safe and Inspiring Teaching Methodology
Covers use of language, strategies for sequencing a class, use of modifications in a multi-level class, respectful and useful assists. You will learn the methodology for conducting beginner classes as well as mixed level classes for both hatha and vinyasa styles. 
 
An Overview of Pranayama, Kriya, Bandhas and Mudra.
Covers basic pranayama techniques, exposure to several kriya, and explanation of the bandhas.  Discussion of energetics and the subtle body as is relevant to these practices.

History and Philosophy of Yoga
Background on the development of yoga and its codification. Study of the Eight Limbs  of Yoga.  Discussion of some of the seminal texts of yoga, such as the Yoga Sutras, the Bhagavad Gita, and the Vedas.

Anatomy and Physiology
You will integrate the knowledge of the anatomical body with an exploration of yoga postures, modifications, and contraindications for an active, experiential, and practical understanding of anatomy and physiology.

Energy Anatomy
You will be introduced to the chakras, the nadis, and the yogic conception of the subtle energy body, and you will use yoga asana, breath, meditation, and sound to explore your own energy anatomy. You will discover how specific postures and yogic techniques affect each of the chakras for healing and re-balancing.

Introduction to Yoga as Therapy
Covers basic client assessment and therapeutic uses of yoga asana and gives the student basic guidelines for developing yoga practices that cater to individual therapeutic needs.

Introduction to Sanskrit yogic terms and Sanskrit chants and their use in illuminating the practice of yoga.

Practical Matters:  Business and Ethics of Yoga
The business and ethics of yoga teaching, the essentials to getting started, the use of marketing. We will also discuss the Yoga Teachers’ Code of Conduct.

The Experience and Guidance You Need to Become a Confident and Inspirational Yoga Teacher.
Teaching Apprenticeship:  Assisting, Observing, and Teaching
You will have the opportunity to hone your teaching and assisting skills as you observe/assist Cathy for at least four classes (six hours) and teach for at least six hours in your own community. In addition, you will be observed and mentored personally by Cathy as well as getting feedback from your peers, finishing with a final teaching practicum.

Tools for Transformation
Learn ancient tools for transforming your own wounds and obstacles into wisdom, insight and compassionate action.  Find your “inner teacher” and begin the journey of discovering and fulfilling your “mission” in life.  Through this direct experience with yourself, you will cultivate an authentic, compassionate and inspiring presence as a yoga teacher.

Exposure to other Alternative Healing Methods
In the course of the training you will be exposed to integrative healing methods such as sound healing, energy work, and in addition, you will be asked to expose yourself to at least three different alternative healing therapies, such as Reiki, therapeutic touch, Thai Yoga massage, holistic/herbal medicine, acupuncture, reflexology, shamanic healing, depth hypnosis, etc. Some discounts will be offered as part of the tuition.

Required Reading List
Light On Yoga, BKS Iyengar
Tree of Yoga, BKS Iyengar
Heart Yoga, Andrew Harvey and Karuna Erikson
Anatomy for Yoga DVD, Paul Grilley
Yogabody: Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Asana, Judith Lasater
Teaching Yoga:  Essential Foundations and Techniques, Mark Stephens

Suggested Reading List: 
Vyaas Houston, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (audio)

What People Have Said About Spirit Tree Yoga Teacher Training.

"This has been one incredible journey and becoming a yoga teacher is an added bonus. I realized there was more to learn than just asanas, there was me. In reading over the course description, I realize that I received so much more than I paid for. And I can't thank you enough." —Marianne

"I could not have hoped for a better experience than the one I received from Spirit Tree Yoga Teacher Training. Cathy is able to combine a vast knowledge of yoga with a constructive compassion of where her students are coming from and where they are going. This was an experience that I will benefit from, both professionally and personally for years to come." —Amanda

"I originally signed up for Cathy's yoga teacher training program so that I could learn more about how to teach a "good" yoga class. Not only did I walk away with invaluable teaching knowledge and tools, I also learned more about myself and my yoga practice from Cathy's program than I have in the past ten years! I would recommend this program to anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of their yoga practice, even if they don't plan on teaching." —Marcia

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