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American Viniyoga™ Institute
Viniyoga™ Teacher Training, TT
Mount Madonna Center in Watsonville, California
2009 Program, TT09
Session 1: 2009, Nov 1-15 - COMPLETED
Session 2: 2010, Apr 18 - May 2 - COMPLETED
Session 3: 2010, Oct 31 - Nov 14 - REGISTER NOW!
Session 4: 2011, May 1-15
2011 Program, TT11
Session 1: 2011, July 24 - Aug 5
Session 2: 2012, Feb 12-24
Session 3: 2012, Aug 12-24
Session 4: 2013, Feb 10-22
Program Overview
TT program highlights.
The purpose of TT is to educate teachers to provide group and individual yoga instruction in diverse settings. This program emphasizes the personal practice of the yoga teacher as the foundation of the training program. In addition, the program focuses on theoretical understanding of the philosophy and science of Yoga and the practical application of this knowledge to personal practice and the art of teaching.
TT is an opportunity for practitioners and teachers at all levels of experience to learn the Viniyoga™ approach to Yoga. During the program, students immerse themselves in the study and practice of asana, pranayama, meditation and chanting. An emphasis is placed on the personal practice of the teacher as the cornerstone of the learning process. Guided home study between sessions helps students apply concepts from each training session to their personal practice and teaching. An extensive Student Manual is provided to students at the first session.
An AVI TT graduate is uniquely qualified to assess the needs of the group and create integrated, balanced practices appropriate for the group. The AVI graduate possesses the finely-honed skills necessary to teach all levels of students, and to bring yoga to health, fitness, education, and personal transformation professions.
The AVI TT program is registered with the Yoga Alliance at the 500-hour level under the 2008 guidelines.
Program Faculty
The primary teachers are Gary Kraftsow and Mirka Scalco Kraftsow, assisted by an experienced team of certified AVI Yoga teachers and Yoga Therapists.
Program Content
Over four, two-week training sessions, the following content areas will be emphasized:
1. The Viniyoga™ tradition
2. Principles of breath and movement
3. Biomechanics of asana
4. Observation of individuals and groups
5. Principles of adaptation
6. Art and science of sequencing
7. Pranayama: theory and practice
8. Meditation, sound, ritual and prayer
9. Art and science of teaching
10. Introduction to chanting (including chanting of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali)
11. Introduction to Yoga philosophy
12. Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Chapters 1 and 2
13. Introduction to Yoga Therapy
Program Format
The program includes four training sessions that are fourteen days in length. The training format includes lecture, practices to illustrate key concepts, question and answer sessions, small group processes and independent study. An extensive Student Manual is distributed at the first session.
Completion of all sessions is required for completion of the program. Sessions must be taken in order and completion of the previous session is a prerequisite to enrollment in the next session.
Those successfully completing the AVI TT program or FYT program may enroll in the AVI Viniyoga™ Therapist Training Program.
AVI TT Program Certification Requirements
1. Full attendance at all four sessions
2. Independent Study assignments - Assignments include readings, design of practice sequences, Yoga Sutra study and essays. Independent Study assignments are completed at or between program sessions.
3. Final Project - The final project includes the design, implementation and evaluation of a 6- to 8-session group yoga program.
4. Teaching Demonstration - Each student completes a Teaching Demonstration to peers during a training session. Program faculty observes and provides feedback about teaching skills.
Program Cost
The total cost for tuition, housing and meals can be found at TT INFO.
Program Application
No application is required for this program.
Program Registration
Please register for this program at Mount Madonna Center MMC. Early registration is encouraged! Available spaces and housing options are limited for this program.
After registration, you will receive a confirmation email from MMC and a training information email from AVI.
Whom do I contact if I have questions about the AVI Yoga Teacher Training Program?
Email Dona Robinson, AVI Student Advisor.
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