Scottsdale Community College’s Yoga Contact Information 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, meditation , 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 bandha 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: Yoga Alliance 200 hour and 500 hour. More infor- Intermediate Sutras by the 3rd century scholar Patanjali 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 Pranayama 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] .