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SKYS Teacher Training Programmes

Commences: 3 February 2009

A two and a half year teacher training course in Iyengar Yoga, with Simon Maurizio Marrocco, Senior Intermediate Iyengar Teacher.

Course Details

The Course will cover the technical processes of teaching and practice, as well as cover some background in the theory of Yoga. Also covered in the course will be instructions in Yoga for women, basic remedial and theory of working with injuries, basic anatomy and some study of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.

The course content will cover thoroughly a detailed study of the asanas and pranayamas of the Syllabus and practise sequences of the Intro Level 1and 2 Iyengar Yoga Syllabuses.

Observation and guidance to the potential teacher will be given in these main important areas.

The St. Kilda Iyengar Yoga School Teacher Training Course develops teacher skills in the accuracy and knowledge of asana in the Iyengar tradition. This is a comprehensive two and a half year course which includes training in:

  • Clarity of instruction
  • Observation and correction of students
  • Performance in demonstration effectiveness
  • Teacher presence/ Class control/Communication
  • Pacing
  • Professional development as a teacher

To be eligible for the SKIYS Teacher Training Program applicants must have been practising Iyengar Yoga for two years with an Iyengar Certified Teacher. On completion of Term 1, and with the consent of the teacher, the trainee will be eligible for assessment for the Intro. Level 1 level, and on completion of Term 2, with the consent of the teacher the trainee will be eligible for assessement for the Intro. Level 2 level. Having successfully passed both the trainee will receive the Introductory Level Iyengar Yoga Teachers Certificate. The Introductory Assessments in Australia has been established in accordance with those of other Iyengar Yoga Associations worldwide and under the guidance of B K S Iyengar.
The certificate is recognised worldwide.

Cost

Term 1 (1.3 years approx.) $3 750
Can be payed in full or quarterly installments of $750
(non refundable)

Term 2 (1.3 years approx.) $3 750
Can be payed in full or quarterly installments of $750
(non refundable)

Registration

You can now register online for SKYS teacher training.

 

More Information

Information Brochures
The following brochures are available for download (Microsoft Word Format). They contain further information about the course structure, costs, and requirements.

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