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Teacher Training Program offers a unique, high quality education. It is an Carlyn Sikes, Director of Yoga Program accredited, professional program in 480/423-6771 which prospective teachers are [email protected] trained in a broad and in depth curriculum that encompasses studies in Yoga philosophy and history, To Register: biomechanics, anatomy, detailed www.my.maricopa.edu postural alighment, therapeutics and or the art of teaching Yoga. Key areas of by phone at 480/423-6100 instruction that are taught in SCC;s Yoga Program are principles of the breath, , postural sequencing, observation, verbal and physical adjustments, use of voice, and Program Emphasis: organization of course curriculum. Our program emphasizes logical Our program emphasizes logical sequenc- sequencing with clear instruction and ing with clear instruction and demonstra- demonstrations. tions. Sudents graduate with a strong foundation in the art of teaching, this in- cludes the following: What we offer:  Lesson planning  4 Teaching Yoga courses  Sequencing  3 Yoga Philosophy courses  Alignment  4 Yoga Therapy courses  SCC Yoga Teacher Training Manual  Therapeutics  SCC Yoga Philosopy Manual  Observation  Fully equipped program: wooden blocks, straps, blankets, sandbags, trestle, back- Please visit our website at: bender, set bench, quarter rounds,wood floors, slant planks, etc.  Dedicated and college educated faculty  Committed students  Well attended classes Occupational Certificate SCC offers a wide range of Yoga What is Yoga? Our college level certificate in Teaching Yoga is a minimum classes Yoga is a philosophy that seeks to integrate the whole person through a variety of different of 22 credit hours. We also offer two additional certificate  Beginning practices. These practices as defined in the Yoga options: 200 hour and 500 hour. More infor-  Intermediate Sutras by the 3rd century scholar mation can be found on our website at  Advanced include ethical disciplines, movement practice, www.scottsdalecc.edu/yoga or feel free to contact Carlyn  Gentle breathing techniques, and practices that develop Sikes, Director of Yoga Program at 480-423-6771 or car-  Restorative the art of meditation—all which lead the practitioner to a higher state of consciousness.  [email protected]. Astanga It is a practice of moving inward that teaches us  Power about ourselves, our relation to others and helps  us to realize our true potential. Occupational Certificate in Yoga Instruction  Workshops

Course Course Title Credit Code PED270 Teaching Yoga: Level I 2

PED271 Teaching Yoga: Level II 2

PED272 Teaching Yoga: Alignments 2 & Adjustments PED274 Teaching Yoga: Practicum 2

PED150 Into to Tradition & Practice I 2

PED155 Intro to Tradition & Practice 2 II PED102YO Intermediate Yoga and/or 2

PED103YO Intermediate Yoga 1

BIO160 Intro to Human Anatomy 4 SCC is the only college in the state of Arizona to offer a Yoga Teacher PED102YA, Restricted Elective 3 Training Program. Our Occupational 102YP, 101YJ, Certificate in Yoga Instruction PED280/26 provides our graduates with a college 2, WED162 level certificate. etc. Carlyn Sikes, Yoga Program Director **Imp Some course codes vary, See Program Director for advising 480-423-6771 Total 22+ [email protected]