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300-Hour Beginning Certification
Directed by JJ Gormley in coordination with Alex Levin RYT 500 and Jackie Shaffer RYT 500
Requirements include the 300 hours of coursework as outlined below. Of the 300 hours of coursework for this program, 120 hours must be contact hours with JJ Gormley, 85 must be contact hours with Faculty* and the remaining 95 can be with other approved teachers.
| Category | Total Hours | JJ | Faculty | Other Teachers |
| Anatomy/Physiology: Includes both human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.). | 50 | 10 | 25 | 15 |
| Teaching Methodology: Includes principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting, instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher, the student’s process of learning, and business aspects of teaching yoga. | 30 | 20 | 10 | 0 |
| Techniques Training/Practice: Includes asana, pranayama, chanting, mantra, meditation, and other yoga techniques. (30 of the 100 hours required must be from non-asana, 40 asana acquired in classroom and 30 asana acquired in retreat or workshop setting.) | 100 | 50 | 30 | 20 |
| Yoga Philosophy/Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers: Includes the study of yoga philosophies, yoga lifestyle, Sanskrit, Ayurveda, and ethics for yoga teachers. | 30 | 25 | 0 | <5/td> |
| Practicum: Includes practice teaching, receiving feedback, observing and assisting others’ teaching, hearing/giving feedback, and assisting students while someone else is teaching. | 90 | 15 | 20 | 55 |
| Independent Study: Two research papers are required, each of 5-8 pages in length and must be submitted before requesting the final exam. The final exam is a comprehensive, open-book, take-home exam. | ||||
| Total Hours | 300 | 120 | 85 | 95 |
| *Faculty Coordinators Alex Levin and Jackie Shaffer. Other FacultyJoyce Cmiel, Noralea Dalkin, Rixie Dennison, Asya Haikin, Enid Kassner, Annie Moyer, and Amir Tahami. Adjunct Faculty Justina Brewer, Lizzie Clapham, Alexandra Evans, Brendan Feeley, N.D., Tanya Roland, Marie Schum-Brady, M.D., Cynthia Snodgrass, and Virginia Woodhead. |
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Prerequisites and Application Process
300-Hour Prerequisites include having a strong background of three years or more in yoga, a strong daily practice of one hour or more and having read some of the books on the required reading list.
Most people complete the 300-Hour program in 18 months to 3 years; however you have up to five years to complete all requirements.
The application questions should be answered openly and honestly. Use as many words as you would like to answer the questions fully. We would like to get a good picture of you as a person on as many levels as possible: physical, emotional, mental, spiritual. Questions on your religious background and spiritual practices are a way to get to know you better and will in no way prejudice our decision about your suitability for this program. Please be sure to include your name on each page of your typed responses to the questions and on the top page please give us your complete name, address, phones, email and fax.
Fees
Please complete the application questions, and submit 4 references (2 personal and 2 from yoga teachers) along with the $30 Application Fee. Once accepted into the program, the administration fee for the program must be paid. Payment plans may be arranged if necessary. This administrative fee covers the development and maintenance of the program. All classes, workshops and retreats to complete the program requirements must be paid as you register for them directly to the Yoga Studio or Center hosting the workshop.
Each Program Administrative Fee is $1500.
Application fee and Administrative Fees are non-refundable.
Yoga Alliance/Registered Yoga Schools
The 300-Hour and the 700-Hour Programs are Registered Yoga Schools (RYS) with the Yoga Alliance. Upon graduation each Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT), may apply to the Yoga Alliance to become a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). The Yoga Alliance does not currently register Yoga Therapists.
Last modified: Friday, 27-Apr-2007 16:12:05 EDT