Teacher Trainings
SUSHUMNA YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
Level One - 300+ hours, RYT 200
Autumn/Winter 2012, 4th November - 2nd December. Applications open
Spring/Summer 2013, 17th March - 14th April. Applications will open in August 2012
Autumn/Winter 2013, 3th November - 1st December. Applications will open in February 2013
"A path on the way to rediscovering that we come from Enlightenment"
For a preview of the course and testimonials from Sushumna YTT graduates click on this link or go to: Sushumna YTT.mov on You Tube
"India is, the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and the great grand mother of tradition. our most valuable and most instructive materials in the history of man are treasured up in India only." Mark Twain, American author.
"Remember this , Dear Ones: that before you arrived here there was a planning session, where you planned appropriate Life and appropriate Death. What you see as horrible, tragic or negative things are planned by yourself.
This includes accidental death, even of children. You see when you are not here, the planning sessions are done with Honour and Love and the wisdom of God conciousness. A child may agree to come in, and remain a child, only to be terminated, apprropiately, for the parents' karma. You see there is much of this that takes place. Therefore there are no accidents, and all death....... even that of groups is appropiate........known by yourselves and your Higher Selves, especially."
This includes accidental death, even of children. You see when you are not here, the planning sessions are done with Honour and Love and the wisdom of God conciousness. A child may agree to come in, and remain a child, only to be terminated, apprropiately, for the parents' karma. You see there is much of this that takes place. Therefore there are no accidents, and all death....... even that of groups is appropiate........known by yourselves and your Higher Selves, especially."
[channelled writings of Kryon]
Our picture is of the Goddess Saraswati. She is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music and all the creative arts. Saraswati is called the Mother of the Veda's and the repository of Brahma's creative intelligence. Sushumna means the central nadi or energy channel associated with the River Saraswati (a subsidiary of the Ganges). This runs from the base of the spine to the top of the head, and when activated the kundalini shakti uncoils at the base of the spine, and shoots up to the top of the head, through our energy channels or chakras. This represents our evolution from self absorption towards realization of our own innate unlimited potential. We rise beyond the ordinary realm of birth and death to the level of divinty,
Our training surpasses the requirements for you to register with Yoga Alliance, and therefore become internationally recognized, as an accomplished RYT 200 (Registered Yoga Teacher).
We arm you with the tools to substantially go within and discover the path of self-transformation. But more importantly....... remembering that we all, originally come from enlightenment.
Teaching is the absolute best way to continue this lifelong discovery at an extensive level of depth. Therefore, teaching will be a natural and likely consequence of this training.
In this way, sincere students learn yoga for the right reasons — and become great teachers for the right reasons.
Sushumna Yoga Teacher Training is recognised and accredited by Yoga Alliance USA and Yoga Alliance International (India based), and taught by highly respected teachers in their field.
* If you are earnest about taking on board a methodical journey to becoming a teacher,
* Looking for new ways to enhance your teaching skills
* Or even, just wish to develop more of your own personal practice,
Our teacher training program will provide you with the fundamental tools to go deeper in your practice and teach accurately in your own unique way, both grounded in self-awareness and experiential knowledge.
The course covers Asana, Philosophy, Anatomy and Physiology. Pranayama, Meditation, Japa, Mantra, Kirtan, the 8 fold path (asht-anga, in sanskrit) and includes group mentoring. Our approach is inclusive and not dogmatic. We encourage all of our students to discover their practice and orientation through their own experience and enquiry. Therefore, we welcome applicants from all orientations and stages of yoga. During the programme, you will study hard, increase your self-awareness, submerge yourself in a yogic lifestyle and cultivate friendships and lasting ties with your teachers and fellow students.
COURSE OUTLINE
We train dedicated Yoga Practitioners to teach confidently and safely, arming them with age old lessons to self discovery. We particularly encourage our students to find their own unique teaching style as the course unfolds. Here is the break down of what you will study:
Teacher Training comprises Five Key Elements
1. Rigorous development of your own Asana practice, including essentials of Pranayama and Meditation.
2. Comprehensive foundation in Yoga Philosophy.
3. Good grounding in Anatomy and Physiology and its application in the practise of asana.
4. Teaching expertise including Articulation, Presenting skills and the Art of Adjusting
5. Essential insights into the Yoga Business and setting up as a Teacher
On graduation you will receive the following certification
1. Certificate of Completion from Sushumna
2. Eligibility for Yoga Alliance USA, RYT 200 (recognised internationally)
3. Eligibility through us to register with Yoga Alliance International (India based)
The course will give you
- An emboldened, self-aware knowledge that will enable you to teach Level 1 asana classes confidently and competently
- Awareness of safe practice for both teacher and student, through modification and sequencing of Asanas to suit an individual’s body,
- Self-confidence and belief in your ability to communicate and demonstrate.
- Understanding of risk assessment.
- A thorough grounding in the history of yoga
- Insightful awareness of your own practice: both an acceptance of its limits and the tools to evolve
- An experiential foundation of yoga philosophy and how to integrate this into your life
- An awareness of the issues that can arise for you as a teacher
- A professional and ethical framework from which to practice
Teaching methods include: Lectures, experiential classes, led classes, small and large group work, practice teaching time that will be filmed and constructive criticism given after viewing, exercises for learning and discovery and a review of homework.
What is unique on our course as opposed to others:
1. Daily Mysore self -practice as taught by Shri K Pattabhi Jois, mysore, India
2. The course is not integrated with drop-in classes or other students not on the training.
3. Video support to help you improve your teaching skills.
4. Green juice fast days (once a week), and 70% raw / living food.
5. Working with 5 experienced, international and multi-diverse teachers.
6. Encouragement in assisting/apprenticing after the course with experienced teachers.
7. Good, practical knowledge of yoga therapy & a foundation in Kundalini.
8. Training Manual's and valuable literature
Please click on the names below for Bio's
Sonja Appel (ERYT 200) will lead the YTT, Founding Director of Sushumna.
Nana Sun, who has taught in China, India and around the world, will teach the morning Asana Sessions, Pranayama & Meditation amongst other things.
Leonid Gartenstein, one of the most respected and revered teachers in Russia, who has also taught in U.S.A, will cover Yoga Philosophy, Nutrition, Anatomy & Physiology (especially focusing on the spine) and Yoga Therapy.
Les Smith, a highly experienced Iyengar Yoga teacher who has taught in England, India, Thailand and Sri Lanka, will provide insights into other yoga practices and assist with adjustments & teaching methods.
Amrit Nam Kaur has been passionate about yoga and healing and has been practicing different lineages of yoga for more than 8 years. She became drawn to Kundalini Yoga at the International yoga festival, as it is the trinity of Mantra, Breath and movement, which released a lot in her and brought her closer to the Divine Self. Through the workshops and classes taken with her mentor, world renowned Kundalini yoga teacher, Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa, specialist in prenatal and postnatal yoga. with whom she has practiced with, her journey within continues.
* The teachers come from different schools of Yoga to give a broad perspective, within a structured teaching syllabus.
Hatha & Sushumna Yoga Class Sessions
Karma Yoga - Beach Clean
Delicious Raw/Living Food
Click here to download our YTT info (PDF)
Testimonial: Laura Marchal YTT Student Nov/Dec '11
Thank you Sushumna for the amazing teacher training! It was a transformational month for me; the teachers were extremely knowledgeable and inspirational, the resort was tranquil, peaceful and well run, and the food was healthy and delicious. What I learned far surpassed my expectations and I walked away from the whole experience a better person with a clearer path as to what I would like to do with my future. Thank you!
Thank you Sushumna for the amazing teacher training! It was a transformational month for me; the teachers were extremely knowledgeable and inspirational, the resort was tranquil, peaceful and well run, and the food was healthy and delicious. What I learned far surpassed my expectations and I walked away from the whole experience a better person with a clearer path as to what I would like to do with my future. Thank you!
For more detailed information about the Content, Curriculum, Schedule, Syllabus & Recommended Reading & Requirements contact us at info@ sushumna.in