500 Hour Teacher Training
May 16-20th
Have you been wanting to pursue your 500RYT certification but can't take three months off to move to another town and complete a program? Or dedicate one long weekend a month for a year?
If this sounds like you, keep reading...
Yoga Bloom Teacher Training is specifically
designed for teachers who desire a highly customizable training -- both in terms of content and time.
This program utilizes modules; the modules both stand independently and speak to each other in creating a comprehensive program. Each five-day module earns 50 hours towards 500RYT Advanced Yoga Alliance Certification.
Module One Theme: Sincerity and Clarity.Yoga Bloom is structured around the qualities of a teacher.Through the framework of asana instruction and sequencing, this module will enhance your teaching skills in these ways:
* Acceptance of self and others
* Relevancy of your teaching
* Creating boundaries -- both on and off the yoga mat
* Teaching from your authentic voice
* Accessibility for students of all ages and abilities
Develop the confidence and skills to be the teacher you want to be!
5-Days * 50 Hours * 500RYT
Yoga Bloom Teacher Training
5-Day Module meets Wednesday thru Sunday. 38 hours class time and 12 hours practicum (available online) for this Module. 50 hours credits toward 500RYT Yoga Alliance certification.
Schedule
Wed ~ Saturday 9:00a~6:00p Sunday 10:30~5:30p
5 Day Intensive -$950
Can't make Cora's training or not a yoga teacher?
Liberate your Lumbar
Saturday, May 19th 1:30-4:00 pm
$60
Therapeutic Backbending Backbend are invigorating, uplifting and opening. They help to stimulate proper functioning of digestion, preserve health in spinal disks and vertebral column, and open the body to diaphragmatic breathing. Backbends stretch the front body, allowing deeper breathing, and releases tension in the shoulders and spine. Learn to move with ease and effortlessness, and release into the joy of backbends! Backbends can help increase lung capacity, prevent arthritis, alleviate depression, build stamina and improve circulation, digestion and immune function. But they are demanding in the vulnerable part of our spine-the lumbar. To protect the back, approach them with precise alignment, and learn to engage key core muscles for safe movement and alignment. Backbends are believed to help us move from the past into the present, and to help open our heartmind and let go of fear. Learn techniques and tips to soar in your Backbends! * Strengthen & liberate legs, pelvis & belly * Develop evenness over intensity * Build a foundation of power & support * Lengthen & decompress spine * Extend & expand in dynamic alignment
Hubs of Freedom
Sunday, May 20th 1:30-4:00 pm
$60
Shoulders & Hips - Hubs of Movement Keeping our joints strong and supple makes our bodies more tolerant of the stresses of daily living. The shoulders and hips are the hubs of movement to move in yoga asana, and keeping these hubs free is critical to joint and bone health. Nerves in neck and shoulder connect to our brain as sensory nerves from the heart, so taking care of neck and shoulders improves circulatory function and general health. Hip flexors, extensors and rotators add mobility to walking, so freedom in the pelvis can decrease issues in the knees, feet and back. Maintaining strength and flexibility in your hips and shoulders improves everyday life, and lessens injury by keeping joints, ligaments and muscle mobile. Creating balance in the hubs of movement for the torso creates ease and strength in the body. Join Cora for fun ways to open shoulders and hips! Sthira Sukham Asanam - Asana is ease and stability. * Create supple strength in shoulders, spine & hips * Develop awareness to align the subtle body * Build a foundation of power & support
200 Hour Summer Intensive Teacher Training
July 9th-August 4th
Details on website
VERY EXCITING NEWS!
September 28th- 30th
David Swenson and Shelley Washington Weekend Workshop!
Friday September 28th, 6:30-8:30
Ashtanga Yoga: An introduction
Exploring the Fundamentals
This class is an introduction to Ashtanga Yoga. It is open to all levels of experience or lack there of. The building blocks of Ashtanga Yoga will be explored through the basic elements of Breath, Bandhas and Vinyasa. There will be a short discussion followed by an introductory flow through an abbreviated sequence from the First Series. The class will end with a guided deep relaxation.
Saturday September 29th, 9 - 11:00
All aboard the Ashtanga Train
Yoga Chikitsa: A Fully Conducted Primary Series Class
This class is designed for those already familiar with the First Series of Ashtanga Yoga. It will be conducted like a train ride that will continue flowing along all of the way from the opening sun salutations to the closing sequence. There will be time at the end of the flow to enjoy a deep relaxation.
Saturday, 1:00-3:30
Flying Floating and Handstanding
A Fun-filled exploration of Vinyasa and Arm-balances
One of the greatest challenges of the Ashtanga flow is the vinyasa. In this class David will break the vinyasa down into its components. He likes to refer to this as: "The Physics of Flight". The class will also explore the elements of handstands and arm-balances.
This will all be done through the avenue of partner work. There is always plenty of laughter and fun as well as a depth of information in this class. All levels may attend even if you have never done a handstand before. Alternatives are always given.
Saturday, 4:00-5:30
Breath, Bandhas and Pranayama
Exploring the Mantra of Ujjayi and the Mysteries of Energy Locks
In Sanskrit, Man means Mind and Tra means to Free or Deliver. Therefore the word Mantra means to Free the Mind. There are many mantras in yoga such as Om, Hare Krishna, Om Namo Shivaya and a plethora of others. In Ashtanga Yoga the mantra is the sound of our breath: Ujjayi. There is no other sound more universal than breath. It is not tied to language or culture and is "chanted" from the first moment of birth. This class will focus on the mantra of ujjayi within asana practice as well as during pranayama. In addition to breath work the class will also explore the invisible world of Bandhas. We well attempt to gain greater understanding of these subtle yet powerful tools through interactive discussion as well as a series of practical exercises.
Sunday September 30th, 9-11:00
Nadi Shodana/A guided tour
An Introduction to the Intermediate Series of Ashtanga Yoga
Students should have a regular practice of the First Series in order to attend this class. There will be an introductory discussion of the dynamics inherent to the Second Series. David will then lead the class through a portion of First Series acting as a springboard into as much of the Second Series as seems appropriate. There will be a variety of options given for each posture in order to allow multiple approaches.
Sunday, 1:00-3:30
Ashtanga's Greatest Hits
Curious about some of the more intricate or advanced asanas but have felt intimidated by them or uncertain about how to approach them in your practice?
Then this class is for you!
David will take the group on a special guided tour of select asanas from the Primary, Intermediate and even from the Advanced Series of asanas. If you are not familiar with the more challenging postures there is no need to be scared of them! David has designed the class for students of all levels to attend. He has an amazing ability to break down the essence and energetic foundation of any asana to allow practitioners of all levels to feel comfortable and confident when exploring realms of the practice that they find most challenging. There are always plenty of safe and sensible alternatives offered so that the student may utilize the most comfortable approach for their particular level. David's classes are always full of valuable information as well as plenty of laughter and joy.
Sunday, 4:00-5:30
Eight limbs and daily life
How does this practice apply within the context of daily living?
Underlying the mysterious and complex philosophy of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras there is a truly profound simplicity that may be applied within the context of our daily lives. This class will discuss the Eight Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga and explore their applications within our day-to-day life. What is the use of Philosophy without real application? We may memorize quotations or stanzas from great writings but unless we can apply them within our life they are merely words spoken rather than knowledge realized.
PRICING
Workshop in entirety: $350 pre-registration by August 1. After August 1 $400.
Separately $65 per workshop pre-registration by Aug1 $75 after Aug 1.
Refund policy: We will need 1 weeks notice to fully refund your money, after that you will receive a studio credit, less than 24 hours notice, NO REFUND.
IMPORTANT! THIS WORKSHOP WILL SELL OUT. IF THIS IS SOMETHING YOU WANT TO DO, PLEASE DO SIGN UP!
FOR THIS WEEK ONLY THIS WORKSHOP IS BEING OFFERED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE OM SWEET OM YOGA COMMUNITY!
SPECIAL MYSORE CLASS with David and Shelley (Separate from Workshop)
Sunday 7:00-8:45 AM
