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www.YogaConnectionNC.com www.SuryaChandraHealingYoga.com The Yoga Connection And Surya Chandra Healing Yoga School present Yoga Therapy Teacher Training 2015 Page 1 of 9 www.YogaConnectionNC.com www.SuryaChandraHealingYoga.com Organization & Overview of Program Organization Martha Catz is the Founder provides a comprehensive Yoga Therapy Certificate Surya Chandra Healing and Director of YC where program for students to The Yoga Therapy Yoga School is organized this program will take place. teach and/or learn yoga Certificate Program is 3 as an umbrella organization She is the main on-site Graduates of this 300-Hour Steps and is for those with Yoga Centers feeding Faculty and co-Director for Program need only submit interested in an opportunity into the organization. JJ this program. their certificate to the Yoga to learn and experience Gormley is the owner and Both JJ & Martha bring Alliance along with their yoga in-depth. We Director of SCHYS. over 30-years experience 200-hr Certificate to understand that yoga is not each for well over 60 years become an RYT-500. just about the movements or Advisory Board of combined teaching Graduates may also choose postures called asanas. We An Advisory Board of experience in yoga. to continue their journey to know that there is evidence yoga teachers, students and Students in this program are becoming a yoga therapist based research that shows other professionals who in the very competent hands and continue with the next yoga helps reduce stress take part in the organization, of two women who value two steps of the Yoga and helps with other maintenance and planning integrity and quality. Therapy Program. therapeutic issues. This for SCHYS. 300-hour program begins Yoga Connection and Overview of Program the journey and is the first Ethics Review Board Surya Chandra Healing These Programs are for step of 3 toward becoming An Ethics Review Board Yoga School join together those interested in an a Yoga Therapist. The focus is established with yoga in collaboration for what is opportunity to learn and is on quality, excellence and teachers, students, legal sure to be an unsurpassed experience yoga in-depth. integrity in providing a and medical professionals. Teacher Training Program. The focus is on quality, complete education in the This Board has never before Both SCHYS and YC are excellence and integrity in art, science and philosophy been used, but is in place known for their approach to providing a complete of yoga. Steps 2 and 3 will should a student wish to teaching which welcomes education in the art, science follow this training. lodge a complaint against students to honor where and philosophy of yoga. the school. they are and yet gently Students joining this Members of both the guides students to progress program will begin February Advisory Board and Ethics in their practice. 2015 and will meet 7 times Review Board change yearly This 300-Hour Program for a weekend (or long or bi-annually. Students trains yoga teachers to weekend) module ending enrolled in any of SCHYS’s become better at their craft, with the last module in programs may contact more knowledgable in ways November 2015. Barbara Sager, School to help others as well as Administrator should the placing emphasis on the need arise: transformation of the [email protected]. individual to become more The Yoga Connection is calm and balanced. The one of the Yoga Centers in intention is to offer an this umbrella organization. integrated curriculum that JJ at Training at Blacktail Ranch, Montana Page 2 of 9 www.YogaConnectionNC.com www.SuryaChandraHealingYoga.com The Program Schedule Step 1 of Training This program is for students of yoga who realize yoga is a deeply intimate event for the Step 1: 300- body-mind-spirit and its beauty lies in how Hour Yoga differently it is expressed from person-to-person. Teacher This program is about information, but more Training importantly, about transformation. This Program will help motivate students to February 2015 - keep a home practice vital as the learning and November 2015 deepening of knowledge continues. Because the 2015 Subject Teacher teacher-student relationship is considered integral in this training program, private sessions with February 19-23 Energy Anatomy & Western Martha Catz & JJ faculty are part of this training which sets up a 4-days, 33-Hours: Anatomy in preparation Gormley Thursday 9am - Yoga Therapy, Vinyasa mentor relationship. As well, during these privates, Sunday 5:30 pm Krama, Detailing the asana invaluable information for personal growth is obtained. March 13-15 Ayurveda, marmas, nadi Martha Catz, Many students will be taking the Program 3 days, 16.5 Hours: pariksa, meditation’s George Nemecz & simply to further their own knowledge and learn Friday 4pm - usefulness as healing. JJ Gormley more about the subtle aspects of yoga, philosophy, Sunday 3pm Pranayama practices teaching methodology and to deepen their own April 16-19, 2015 Teaching Methods & Martha Catz personal/spiritual practice. Many will find that their 4-days, 33-Hours: Philosophy, Language & love of teaching yoga becomes an even more Thursday 4pm - Communication. Effective rewarding experience. The transformation from an Sunday 5:30 pm teaching skills ordinary teacher to the extraordinary can be challenging and yet rewarding and exciting. June 12-14 Yoga Therapy Tools for Martha Catz & Dan To join this program is to become part of a 3 days, 16.5 Hours Mental and Emotional Well- Catz, MD community, to enjoy friendships with like-minded Friday 4pm - being. Anatomy of stress, Sunday 3pm Panca Maya model, individuals, form study groups to enhance the endocrine system. learning experience, deepen the understanding of yoga, receive guidance for a personal practice. August 14-16 Mindfulness & Meditation, Martha Catz 4-days, 33-hours: Obstacles in our practice & Thursday 4pm - the Tools for Overcoming Yoga Alliance-Registered Yoga Sunday 5:30 pm kleshas, Antarayas School October 15-18 Yoga Therapy & Structural Martha Catz & JJ SCHYS is a 4-Days, 33-Hours: Issues, Restoration Yoga, Gormley Registered Yoga School Thursday 4pm - aligning and helping joints with the Yoga Alliance. Sunday 5:30 pm increase ROM or strength RYS-300 Program. November 5-8 Yoga Therapy as a Martha Catz & JJ 3 days: Business, Meditations and Gormley Friday 4pm - other Upayam for Calming Sunday 3pm the Mind 16.5 hours Page 3 of 9 www.YogaConnectionNC.com www.SuryaChandraHealingYoga.com Step 1 Program Requirements Prerequisites NON-CONTACT HOURS: 68 This program is designed for teachers currently holding an Practicum: 20 Hours: Student teaches on their own. RYT-200 from the Yoga Alliance or equivalent. Students need to have been teaching for at least one year and Online Classes: 28 hours logged 100 Teaching Hours minimum prior to acceptance Recorded classes and associated handouts will be in this program. This is a 300-hour requirement above the sent to all students as a way of enhancing the learning 200 hours already earned for a total of 500-Hours. experience and to better prepare the student for the final Students completing this program may apply with both exam. These classes are given as homework assignment. their 200-hr and their 300-hr certificates to the Yoga Students are encouraged to form study groups to go over Alliance for an RYT-500. these classes. CONTACT HOURS: 232 Approved Electives and/or Community Service: Modules: 180 Hours 20 hours Pre-approved classes or workshops that help enhance 1. Energy Anatomy & Energy Medicine this training program and or serve the yoga community or 2. Ayurveda w/George Nemecz community at large..A guest teacher may be brought in to 3. Teaching Methodology & Philosophy, Bandhas, Mudras help fulfill these hours. and Pranayama for Healing 4. Mental Health & Yoga’s Look at the Mind 5. Obstacles & Tools ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES of the STUDENT 6. Structural Anatomy, Alignment for Yoga & Teaching In addition to the above hours and commitment of Methodology study time, completion of homework assignments and the 7. Meditation, Yoga Therapy & Practice Teaching Study Guide is expected. In additional student’s are required to complete a Research Paper (5-7 pages) and take the final exam (open book) Hours with Faculty: 32 In ancient times, yoga students studied and lived with their teacher for many years before being eligible to become a yoga teacher. This is not possible in today’s times, but attending a retreat and receiving private one-on- one lessons is the next best thing. Therefore, attending a retreat and scheduling four private sessions at a minimum are required which establishes the mentor relationship. 28 Hours are required for the retreat and 4 hours for privates are required. Apprenticeship/Practicum: 20 Hours Observe or assist Faculty in their classes as a way of learning new ideas for teaching and helping others. Page 4 of 9 www.YogaConnectionNC.com www.SuryaChandraHealingYoga.com About JJ Gormley JJ Gormley, E-RYT-500 is a Yoga Process with the International Yoga Alliance), a long-time member of Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT). the International Association of Yoga These highly respected training Therapists, a graduate of the KHYF programs incorporate her knowledge Teacher Training, Anusara Yoga of yoga from many different types and Training, White Lotus Teacher Training styles and traditions of yoga as she and numerous Iyengar Teacher continues to be a student herself. Trainings. She travels to India She loves to travel and teach and frequently to study at the study yoga. Her travels internationally Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram, a include such wonderful places as clinic where thousands have been India, Mexico, Jamaica, Costa Rica, helped using only yoga. Bali, Peru, Cambodia, Laos and JJ has produced numerous DVDs, Vietnam. a chanting CD and has written JJ is known for her ability to create countless articles and manuals for a supportive environment where she teachers and has been featured in leads participants toward their many magazines including, “The strengths, helps them make decisions Washingtonian,” “Self,” and Therapist and the founder of Surya about current habits and teaches them “Prevention Magazine.” She has Chandra Healing Yoga School.