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The 200-hour Level is offered in two formats. It’s important to consider your learning style / method / experience level when choosing a program. Choose one:
Weekend Format, 2010 & 2011 - 8 weekends over 9 months:
Meets Friday evenings (6:00-9:30 pm), Saturdays (7:30-6:00pm), and Sundays (8:00-4:00 pm)
2010 - Oct 15-17, Nov 19-21, Dec 10-12, Jan 7-9, 2011, Feb 4-6, Mar 4-6, Mar 25-27, Apr 22-24, May 20-22
2011 - Oct 14 – May 20
Cost: $1895 with $450 deposit
•Attendance of the first weekend and the last two weekends are mandatory and required in order to graduate
Payment Plan Option 2010: You can break your tuition down to 5 payments of $289, that will be due the first five weekends we meet. The program will fill quickly, if you have a change of plans and cannot attend every single session or need to change into another teacher training program, there is a $50 transfer fee, please let us know ASAP.
21 Day Intensive Format, 2010 & 2011 – 21 Consecutive Days:
Meets Monday - Saturday, 7 hours per day with breaks
2011 - June 6 – 27
2011 - July 11 – July 31
Cost: $1995 with $450 deposit
• month of yoga classes at SYC included in tuition
Payment Plan Option 2010: You can break your tuition down to 3 payments of $515, that will be due the first three Mondays: July 19, July 26, August 2.
All of our programs are designed in accordance with the 200 hour requirements for registration with Yoga Alliance. They are all Yoga Alliance Approved. At the end of the course you will be a Certified Yoga Instructor, eligible to register with Yoga Alliance if you choose to teach. You do not have to be a teacher or even want to be a teacher in order to apply for and participate in our programs.
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Welcome! Located in the lush and scenic heart of Savannah's historic district, you will enjoy the natural beauty of the Low Country and its colorful and sensual atmosphere. Streets lined with statuesque oaks dripping with Spanish moss, horse-drawn carriages riding down cobblestone streets and the beautiful beaches nearby all enhance the Yoga Teacher Training experience.
The Savannah Yoga Center Teacher Training Program’s are an all-embracing program that is designed to enhance your understanding of Yoga for your personal practice as well as instill the confidence and skills needed to teach safely, successfully and compassionately.
The program is taught by several of the best Yoga teachers in the Low Country. With their diverse backgrounds you will get learn extensively about various styles of Yoga including: Iyengar, Anusara, Ashtanga, Kundalini, Restorative, Partner, Hot Yoga, Yoga Therapeutics, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy and more. Drawing upon your life experiences, inspirations, creativity and finding your own authentic teaching style are all emphasized in this program.
During your 200 hour Teacher Training at Savannah Yoga Center, you will be encouraged and nurtured to explore self-awareness and uncover your gifts and purpose. You will gain the knowledge, confidence and awareness that is essential for becoming a compassionate yoga teacher. Whether you come to the program with the desire to teach Yoga or you are simply looking to awaken and enliven your practice, you will have the opportunity to further your understanding of both the physical and spiritual beauty of Yoga.
Our programs encourage people of all backgrounds and all ages to participate. All you need is the desire to take your yoga practice to new heights as you embark on this journey of self-discovery. Expect to have fun and make wonderful friendships as you begin to know yourself and find joy in your practice like never before.
The program is taught by several of the best Yoga teachers in the Low Country. With their diverse backgrounds you will get learn extensively about various styles of Yoga including: Iyengar, Anusara, Ashtanga, Kundalini, Restorative, Partner, Hot Yoga, Yoga Therapeutics, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy and more.
You will emerge with the ability to teach a variety of classes; the confidence, caring and compassion that keeps your students safe and growing; and the inspiration that makes yoga a powerful tool for transformation. Be prepared to fall in love with your own personal yoga and meditation practice as well, since SYC awakens the joy of living from the heart.
As you learn the foundational curriculum, you will also explore:
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course Outline
History and Philosophy of Yoga
Yoga Philosophy: 8 limbed path and Yoga Sutras
Meditation
Study and practice of Asanas (postures)
Sanskrit names of yoga postures
Assisting and modification of poses
Anusara Principles
Iyengar Alignment Principles
Therapeutic Yoga
Living your intention and yoga on and off the mat
Addressing burnout
Anatomy & Physiology
Basic Chakra System
Bhagavad Gita
Women's issues, pregnancy, menstruation, menopause
Introduction to Ayurvedic wellness
Yogic diet
Pranayama
Chanting
The Business of teaching Yoga
Ethics of the Yoga Teacher
Class sequencing and planning
Observation of yoga classes
Teaching techniques and methodology
Conscious Assisting and Communication
Practice teaching
Building your Home Practice
9 weekends over 8 months
1st - Oct. 15, 16, 17 – 2010
2nd - Nov. 19, 20, 21
3rd - Dec. 10, 11, 12
4th - Jan. 7, 8, 9 - 2011
5th - Feb. 4, 5, 6
6th - Mar. 4, 5, 6
7th - Mar. 25, 26, 27
8th - Apr. 22, 23, 24
9th - May 20, 21, 22 Graduation
WEEKEND HOURS
Fridays, 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Saturdays, 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Sundays, 8:00 -12:00 pm and 1:00 - 4:30 pm
Weekend Format Yoga Teacher Training 2011 Dates:
Oct 14 – May 20, 2011
Meets Monday - Saturday, 7 hours per day with breaks. (days off are Sundays)
2010 Dates:
July 19 – August 8, 2010
Intensive Teacher Training Schedule
There will be a total of 7 hours daily of scheduled Teacher Training Sessions, every day except Sunday. In addition you will be required to observe 2 classes, evaluate 9 yoga classes before the first day of training and then evaluate 6 more during training and assist in 4 regular classes, during the course of the training. There will also be 11 required books, this means lots of reading. Plan on 1-2 hours of homework daily. This will be reading and studying and writing of various papers. • month of yoga classes at SYC included in tuition
21 Day Yoga Teacher Training Intensive 2011 Dates:
June 6 – 27, 2011
July 11 – July 31, 2011
Attendance Requirements:
Attendance is essential to understanding the progressive manner of the material. It is your responsibility to obtain any missed material, through additional workshops with Savannah Yoga Center or private Yoga sessions scheduled with one of the teaching staff instructors of the program. This make up time is an extra financial responsibility of the student and is not included in your Teacher Training Tuition. Please do not miss a weekend it will cost you more money to make up the hours. •Attendance of the first weekend and the last two weekends are mandatory and required in order to graduate
Weekend Format, 2010 & 2011 - 8 weekends over 9 months:
Meets Friday evenings (6:00-9:30 pm), Saturdays (7:30-6:00pm), and Sundays (8:00-4:00 pm)
2010 - Oct 15-17, Nov 19-21, Dec 10-12, Jan 7-9, 2011, Feb 4-6, Mar 4-6, Mar 25-27, Apr 22-24, May 20-22
2011 - Oct 14 – May 20
Cost: $1895 with $450 deposit
•Attendance of the first weekend and the last two weekends are mandatory and required in order to graduate
21 Day Intensive Format, 2010 & 2011 – 21 Consecutive Days
Meets Monday - Saturday, 7 hours per day with breaks
2010 - July 19 - August 8 (days off are Sundays)
2011 - June 6 – 27
2011 - July 11 – July 31
Cost: $1995 with $450 deposit Cost: $1995 with $450 deposit
• month of yoga classes at SYC included in tuition
Applicants must have an established asana practice for a minimum of 6 months. This means practicing physical yoga 3-6 times a week, either in public yoga classes and/or at home.
Curriculum Emphasis & Requirements
• commitment to the program in its entirety
• practice meditation/pranayama 5-20 minutes a day
• practice asana a minimum of 1/2 hour a day (more is great too!)
• daily journal writing to record your home practice
• one research paper: 5-10 pages due 8th weekend (topics assigned first weekend)
• several 1-2 page book reports and biographies
•attend 2-3 different level Yoga classes between each weekend and write up evaluations
•in/out of class, unsupervised student teaching hours totaling at least 12 hours
• 11 required textbooks
• Assisting Yoga classes
The Director, Kelley Boyd, has been practicing yoga since 1998 and teaching Yoga for 7 years. A native of Savannah, GA she has had the honor of studying with most of the top yoga teachers today: John Friend, Cora Wen, David Williams, Desiree Rumbaugh, Bryan Kest. Her varied background brings a creative and lively style to the class. Kelley, owner and operator of the Savannah Yoga Center teaches Flow Yoga classes, retreats, workshops and teacher trainings throughout the South East.
• Ann Carroll, RYT 500, Certified Doula, specializing in prenatal, yoga for work, meditation and Yoga philosophy (aikyayoga.com)
• Betsy Boyd Strong, RYA, Children’s Yoga
• Barbara Hall, RN, IYT and AYC Certified, Anusara Certified, specializing in anatomy and Yoga therapy
• Christine Ristuccia, SYC certified and Kundalini Certified
• Inge Spencer, Iyengar Certified (yogaonvine.com)
• Katie Keyes, SYC certified, LMT, Ayurvedic Practitioner, specializing in anatomy and Yoga therapy for special populations
• Kelley Boyd, RYA, director of the program specializing in flow yoga, sequencing, pranayama and making yoga creative, fun and all yours
• Kevin Sharpe, RYA, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy yoga teacher. (cbmt.net)
Your deposit of $450 must accompany your application in order to be considered for any of our training programs. Our programs can fill up one months before it begins apply as soon as possible!
You can fill application out online. When you click send it will take you to our payments page for you to make your deposit.
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To mail in application instead, download a pdf version, fill out and mail in to: Savannah Yoga Center 1319 Bull St. Savannah, GA 31401.
You will hear from us in 7 days of receipt of your application and $450 deposit.
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What certificate will I receive?
With your successful completion of the program requirements (course hours and homework) you will earn the 200-Hour Course Completion Certificate from the Savannah Yoga Center. This Certificate enables you to register with the Yoga Alliance at the 200-hour level if you choose.
What if I miss a class?
Attendance:
Attendance is essential to understanding the progressive manner of the material. It is your responsibility to obtain any missed material, through additional workshops with Savannah Yoga Center or private Yoga sessions scheduled with one of the teaching staff instructors of the program. This make up time is an extra financial responsibility of the student and is not included in your Teacher Training Tuition. Please do not miss any sessions as it will cost you more money to make up the hours. Attendance of the first two weekends and the last two weekends are mandatory and required in order to graduate.
Who will be my instructor?
The Director, Kelley Boyd, has been practicing yoga since 1998 and teaching Yoga for 7 years. A native of Savannah, GA she has had the honor of studying with most of the top yoga teachers today: John Friend, Cora Wen, Desiree Rumbaugh, Bryan Kest. Her varied background brings a creative and lively style to the class. Kelley, owner and operator of the Savannah Yoga Center teaches Flow Yoga classes, retreats, workshops and teacher trainings throughout the South East.
The 200-hour course will be taught by not one but several of the South East’s top yoga teachers.
OUR EXCELLENT STAFF OF TEACHERS INCLUDE:
• Ann Carroll, RYT 500, Certified Doula, specializing in prenatal, yoga for work, meditation and Yoga philosophy (aikyayoga.com)
• Betsy Boyd Strong, RYA, Children’s Yoga
• Barbara Hall, RN, IYT and AYC Certified, Anusara Certified, specializing in anatomy and Yoga therapy
• Christine Ristuccia, SYC certified and Kundalini Certified
• Inge Spencer, Iyengar Certified (yogaonvine.com)
• Katie Keyes, SYC certified, LMT, Ayurvedic Practitioner, specializing in anatomy and Yoga therapy for special populations
• Kelley Boyd, RYA, director of the program specializing in flow yoga, sequencing, pranayama and making yoga creative, fun and all yours
• Kevin Sharpe, RYA, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy yoga teacher. (cbmt.net)
The teachers of the 200-hour Level are Certified Yoga Instructors with over 10,000 hours of training, practice, and apprenticing. They are also registered with Yoga Alliance as E-RYTs (“Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher”) at the 200 or 500 hour levels (the highest level awarded). The members of the teacher training faculty have made very deep commitments to their own practice of Yoga as well as serving others and carrying on their Yoga lineage by training teachers.
How many people will be in class? We accept a maximum of 27 students.
Will I have homework?
Yes, you will have eleven books to read and as well as various papers to write and class evaluations as part of your homework.. Expect about 30-40 hours of homework during the 200-hour course.
How much should I expect to pay for books and materials?
Your books should cost around $200. You can buy them from the Savannah Yoga Center, Check out your local library or please try to buy them from your local mom and pop bookstore.
I am coming from out-of-town. Where can I stay?
We will provide you with a list of local recommended accommodations, ranging from rooms in houses, to hotels and bed and breakfasts. Many students find that they prefer to set up carpools and shared lodgings with their classmates while they are here. We regret that, due to privacy concerns, we are not able to share directory information with students until the course has begun.
After I graduate, where will I be able to teach?
Upon completion, you will be able to apply to teach yoga at a variety of venues, such as studios, gyms, park departments, and schools. While there are no legal requirements for teaching yoga, most studios require their teachers to be registered with Yoga Alliance. The 200-hour level of training will equip you to teach basic classes; your teaching repertoire will grow as you increase your level of training.
"The program offered a rich variety of styles and philosophies balanced with practice and teaching. The unexpected bonus was the community of like-minded yoginis and yogis who will continue to enrich my life and practice." ~ Jane Bridges
"This exceeded all my expectations for Yoga Teacher Training. I've learned so much about the history, philosophy, and application of yoga in my daily life. I am so grateful for the opportunity to learn with and from so many amazing instructors. The required texts each served to open my heart and mind further to the amazing diversity of yoga practices in the world. The papers, contact hours, and non-contact hours challenged me to think about who is living in my body and what this person wants to do with her life. This experience has helped to bring me out of my shell and open my heart to a glorious world. Whether I teach yoga or not, I know this has changed my life and opened my heart and soul. People around me want to know more about yoga because I'm here, excited about sharing and learning more about yoga. It is an amazing experience when someone asks me about this love of my heart. Yoga gave me focus and strength to survive a difficult life. Yoga Teacher Training at the Savannah Yoga Center has given me the confidence to step out and explore more of what life has to offer." ~ Julie Bard
"The teacher training at the Savannah Yoga Center has made all the difference to me as a teacher. I entered this program currently teaching with some weekend certifications. The 200 hour teacher certification has not only given me the opportunity to study under incredible teachers, required valuable reading, asked of me to teach in full specifics, but most of all through all the knowledge I have gained, I feel closer to my students. As I walk around a class now, I am so confident to assist my students with making adjustments so as to deepen their practice. Our relationships have changed, Although, I was always concerned about their well being, I now have the tools in which to work closer to them. The program was more than I had ever expected."
~ Elizabeth Newkirk