Yoga Teacher Training at Adapted Yoga and Pilates

So, you want to be a yoga teacher?

 

We welcome expressions of interest and applications. Entry to the program is based on the maturity and committedness of the prospective student; it is not open on a first come first serve basis. You will also be expected to be currently practicing yoga, be it personally or with a studio.

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The Adapted Yoga and Pilates Yoga Teacher Training Program in Christchurch focuses on community development through individual development.

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Our mission is to share our knowledge and passion for Yoga and authentic Vedic philosophy, to prepare you to be able to accept the responsibility of Yoga and to pass it on confidently and gracefully. We teach Yoga without any alteration to its essence, so you can be more adaptable with your teaching and your journey with yoga. There is a strong focus on philosophy and Shatkarma (cleansing techniques) is emphasised.

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Our goal is to guide you towards the practice of Yam and Niyam as a way of life and to help you to find balance and peace in life, as we provide apprenticeships as a community yoga practitioner after our initial education modules to ensure your ongoing development.

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Although this program prepares you to be a yoga teacher it is, more importantly, a journey of personal growth that furthers your own practice on a physical, mental and spiritual level. After gaining a firm theoretical and practical foundation, you will then integrate this understanding into the art of teaching yoga. If you complete the course to our satisfaction you will achieve a International Yoga Alliance 200 hr accreditation and an Adapted Yoga and Pilates Yoga Teacher Certification.

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So, what makes us different?

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The course will guide you through correct and sufficient knowledge of yoga, yogic philosophy, proper teaching skills and enough practical training to teach others with ease and confidence. We will provide post-course support; we offer this to all of our students. Our teachers can be contacted directly throughout the course and in the future; we will work with you and support you throughout your ongoing Yoga journey.

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Please note that there are job opportunities available for the right students after completion of the program.

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What you will be learning?

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Asana

A solid foundation on the principles and practice of Asana, which includes introduction to basic Asana and their therapeutics, including injury prevention and management.

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Pranayama

Understanding the principles and practice of life force (Prana).

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Yoga Philosophy

History and philosophy of Yoga with a focus on the Baghavad Gita and Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, and basic Sanskrit pronunciation and chanting.

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Anatomy and Physiology

As it pertains to yoga.

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Teaching Methodology and Practice

Principles of teaching, including sequencing, adjusting, assisting, demonstrating, and instructing in a clear and engaging manner. These will be taught through practice teaching with simulated classes of various formats from one-on-one to group classes.