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Advanced Studies Classes
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Current Schedule ~ Year 2 (2008 Spring term thru 2009 Winter term)
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time class teacher price notes
Spring
Wednesday
5:30-7:00pm Pranayama Methods Todd $160
10 week class
Wednesday
7:15-8:45pm
Teaching of Standing Poses
Barbara
$160
10 week class
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Summer
Wednesday
5:30-7:00pm Teaching Practice Class Todd $144
9 week class
Wednesday
7:15-8:45pm
Teaching of Backbends
Barbara
$160
10 week class
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Fall
Wednesday
5:30-7:00pm
Teaching Practice Class
Todd
$160
10 week class
Wednesday
7:15-8:45pm Teaching of Inversions Barbara $160
10 week class
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Winter
Wednesday
5:30-7:00pm Sequencing Todd $160
10 week class
Wednesday
7:15-8:45pm
Practice of Inversions
Barbara
$160
10 week class
Fri/Sat x4
6-8pm / 9am-12pm
BKS Iyengar
Barbara
$160
descriptions
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Pranayama Methods
Prerequisite: Breathing Awareness class, or instructor permission
Now that you have cultivated proficiency with steady inhalations and exhalations, let’s explore a variety of pranayama methods. We will continue to deepen our relationship to breath and being with a gentle approach to Kumbhakas (retentions), Vilomas (interrupted breathing), Surya & Chandra Bhedanas (sun & moon passes) and Nadhi Sodhana (alternate nostril breathing). Students will have weekly pranayama practice and reading homework.
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Teaching Practice Class
Prerequisite: Sequencing class and must be enrolled in the ASP teacher training program
The Teaching Practice Class will offer students an opportunity to practice teaching to a class of their peers. Each class a student will make a presentation from a pre-assigned theme and then receive feedback from their classmates. This is your time to refine your skills in sequencing, verbal communication, time management, student management, hands-on adjustments and more.
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Intro to Assisting
Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in the ASP teacher training program.

Intro to Assisting will provide the aspiring teacher with ample exploration of manual adjusting, sychronizing with the main teacher, facilitating class flow, discerning where and how to help.
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BKS Iyengar
We'll read Tree of Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar, supplemented with videos of Mr. Iyengar, to gain a greater understanding of Iyengar and his influence on current yoga practices. Students within the ASP teacher training program will have written assignments. Others outside of the program are welcome and encouraged to attend also, though homework will not be required. Come and gain a greater appreciation of Mr. Iyengar's way of working in and influence of the world of yoga.
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Teaching of Standing Poses
Prerequisite: Practice of Standing Poses or instructor permission
Together we will explore a variety of considerations when presenting the Standing Poses to students. Topics will include appropriate sequencing, use of props, variations of poses, preparations for poses, alternatives to poses, and how to choose which aspects of the pose to emphasize during any given class.
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Teaching of Backbends
Prerequisite: Practice of Backbends or instructor permission
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Teaching of Inversions
Prerequisite: Practice of Inversions or instructor permission
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Teaching of Seated Forward Bends
Prerequisite: Practice of Seated Forward Bends or instructor permission
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other requirements
Homepractice
Those enrolled in the ASP teacher training course must maintain a home practice of one hour, at least 5 days a week.
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Ongoing Classes
Those enrolled in the ASP teacher training course must attend a weekly hatha yoga class with an approved instructor.
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Ongoing Study Group
Those enrolled in the ASP teacher training course must attend a monthly peer-led study group.
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