300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program 2017 - 2018 · PDF file300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program 2017 ... Tara Lampert, RYT 200 Acro ... a 500 hour YTT in Traditional Tantra Yoga

300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program 2017 - 2018

Spirit Path Mission Statement

At Spirit Path we serve with open hearts, promoting compassion and understandingtowards every person. We care for the earth and honor the individual connection to

nature. We give back to our communities by empowering people with theunderstanding of how to maintain health of the body and peace of mind.

Course Overview, Educational Philosophy and Objectives

Objective of Training

This 300 hour Yoga Teacher Training program is an advanced program designed for individuals who have already completed a 200 hour program OR have experience practicing and/or teaching yoga. This program will explore Ayurveda and how to integrate it into your yoga practice or teaching style. Expect to grow professionally as you enhance your skills as a Yoga teacher, and personally as you advance in your own personal practice and lifestyle routines. Together we will create a community dedicated to supporting each other as we undergo a deeply rich exploration of the practice and philosophy of Yoga.

Yoga (and sister science, Ayurveda) are pre-Hindu philosophies and metaphysical sciences from the Indian sub-continent. These philosophies emphasize developing self-awareness (looking within) along with seeking knowledge (looking without) for personal growth. Indian mythology, manifestation of creation, reincarnation and karma will be discussed. Participants must be willing o explore these concepts in class and will be encouraged only to adopt practices that resonate with their inner feelings. All participants are expected to be respectful toward each other’s spiritual beliefs and failure to do so may be cause for dismissal from the programs.

Emphasis will be placed on:

• Foundations of Ayurveda

• Uniting Yoga & Ayurveda: Yoga and the Doshas

• Advanced Physical & Energetic Anatomy

• Advanced Principles of Alignment

• Artful Sequencing and Creative Expression

• Teaching Yoga to Every Body

• The Sanskrit Language

• Nature Based Yoga

• Intentional Living

• Yoga as a Transformational Practice

• Yoga and Religion

• Becoming a Transformational Teacher

This 300 hour yoga teacher training is Yoga Alliance recognized and AK State approved by the Alaska Commission on Post-Secondary Education.

A 300 hour training is designed to build upon and deepen the trainee’s understanding of the fundamental concepts of teaching yoga that are generally taught at the 200-hour level.

It prepares its trainees to teach principles and techniques of yoga that are more advanced, more detailed, and/or more subtle, and the training enables them to teach with greater skill than could reasonably be expected of a RYT 200.

The 300 hour teacher training will provide the student with skills in teaching that address the specific needs of individuals and special populations, to the degree possible in a mixed group setting.

Students who successfully graduate from this program and are in compliance of YA requirements, including teaching 100 hours of yoga after registration as a RYT 200, will be eligible to register with the Yoga Alliance as a 500 RYT.

Facilities Location and Description

Spirit Path Yoga and Wellness Physical Address:4007 Old Seward Hwy, Suite 100Anchorage, AK 99503

Tel: (907) 334-9642 Fax:(907) 337-0493 Email: [email protected]

Mailing address: Spirit Path Yoga Studio & Wellness LLC 5432 East Northern Lights Blvd,407Anchorage, Alaska 99508

Spirit Path Yoga is located at the intersection of 40 th and Old Seward in the Gallerie North Center. Our main yoga classroom accommodates large classes and provides props. Our secondary room is used as a classroom and doubles as a second yoga room. Our store carries books, herbal products, and yoga supplies for convenience. There is an integrative health clinic in the facility.

Instructors and Staff

Lead Instructor: Amanda Montavon. E-RYT 500

Lead Instructor: Jule Harle, E-RYT 500

Assistant Instructor: Margo Sorum, E-RYT 200

Assistant Instructor: Amanda Lyon, CAS, PKS

Acro Assistant Instructor: Alex Hester, RYT 200

Acro Assistant Instructor: Tara Lampert, RYT 200

Acro Assistant Instructor: Joshua Wilson, RYT 200

Center Director: Cassandra Lidin, L.Ac. M.Ac. Dipl.Ac., CAP, RYT 200

The lead instructors, Amanda and Jule met in Anchorage as college students in 2007. Both new to Alaska, they found a connection through their love for nature and wilderness exploration. They grew close through remote backpacking, rafting, pack rafting, and skiing routes throughout Alaska. Both avid yogis, they would frequently take their practice outdoors; discovering Yoga's magic both on and off the mat. Together they have over 20 years of teaching Yoga and both have studied and practice Ayurveda. They love sharing with others how Yoga, Ayurveda and a connection to nature helps one tap into "their spiritual heart" or "true self." They are looking forward to sharing these with you; and building a positive learning community in this advanced 300 Ayurveda Yoga Teacher Training!

Amanda Montavon, M.A, E-500 RYT, CAP:

Amanda has over 15 years of experience coaching and teaching people of all ages, fitness levels and walks of life. She’s worked in the fitness industry as a swim coach, personal trainer and group fitness instructor.

She started teaching Yoga 13 years ago as a certified Hatha instructor through FiTour. At first she was purely interested in the physical benefits of Yoga. However, upon experiencing the subtler benefits of her practice she became intrigued by Yoga philosophy, energetic anatomy, mind-body medicine and concepts of holistic health. Since then she’s completed a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) in Multi-Style Yoga, a 500 hour YTT in Traditional Tantra Yoga from the Shri Kali Ashram in Goa India and several continuing education workshops.

Growing up surfing and hiking in Northern California, she moved to Alaska to study the therapeutic benefits of outdoor recreation. She received a B.A. in Outdoor Studies from Alaska Pacific University, and upon graduating she worked in mental health as a wilderness guide/behavioral health technician, activity therapist and as a Yoga therapist. Her continued pursuit of Yoga eventually led her to the study of Ayurveda, and she completed the training required to meet the standards of the National Ayurveda Medical Association for Ayurveda Practitioners.

She taught her first 200 hour YTT program as a capstone project for her Masters of Arts, and her thesis was on developing holistic teaching methods; holistically supporting others along their own unique path of personal growth. She has taught three 200 hour YTTs accredited by the Yoga Alliance.

She works full time as the Director of Programs for Onward and Upward a non-profit School for Adventure Based Learning and Self Discovery based in Palmer, Alaska. The study and more importantly the practice of Yoga and Ayurveda continues to be an integral part of her continual personal development.

Check out her website at www.alaskaayurveda.com and her Instagram: naturebasedyoga

Jule Harle, M.A, 500 RYT, AHCJule started regularly practicing Yoga in 2005 as a way to restore and strengthen her body; she enjoyed the connection of movement with breath along with the increased energy it gave her for Alaskan adventures. She was drawn to many styles: Hatha, Vinyasa, Iyengar, Bikram, Kundalini, Ashtanga- and drew insight from all of them. A few

years later, she experienced some unfortunate life events (as we all do) that prompted some self-reflection and desire for change. In 2010 she traveled to India with aspirations of becoming a Yoga teacher and completed a 200 hour YTT in Rishikiish. Living in an Ashram for 2 months immersed in a Yogic lifestyle helped shed light on her mental turmoil while Yoga’s subtler aspects were revealed.

India called again in 2013; she returned back to the ashram lifestyle to complete a 300 hour advanced YTT with her same teachers. Again, she was impressed at how great her body felt, how still her mind was and how much peace she found with herself from a regular asana, mantra, pranayama and meditation routine. Deep in her practice one morning, she experienced the first of many “a-ha!” moments; feeling true peace, contentment, appreciation and understanding for everything around her. It was in that moment she thought, “I need to share this light with others!”

Jule views herself as a lifelong learner- she sees everyone and everything as a teacher. She has a B.A. in Counseling Psychology from Alaska Pacific University and an M.A. from UAA in Counseling. She’s also an Ayurvedic Health Counselor graduate from Spirit Path and currently completing the Ayurvedic Practitioner Program; studying Yoga’s ‘sister science’ has helped her understand how both facilitate deep physical and mental healing while supporting growth in her yoga practice. While she furthers her studies, she finds value in keeping a daily yoga and meditation practice alongside with Ayurvedic self-care routines and spending time outside so that she can offer her highest good and service to those around her.

Check out her website at www.ayurvedamindbody.org

Visiting Instructors:

Margo Sorum: As the Adjunct Instructor of Yoga at the University of Alaska Anchorage, and with sixteen years of teaching experience, Margo Sorum has developed and shared her unique approach to yoga with thousands of students. She has been established as an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT) with the Yoga Alliance since 2002, and is the creator of Spinal Floss TM, a therapeutic approach to yoga.

Amanda J. Lyon: Ayurveda Director/Faculty: Amanda is a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist and Panchakarma Specialist trained at the California College of Ayurveda; Sivananda Certi-ed Yoga Instructor; Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist and Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist Instructor; Massage Practitioner trained at the Phillips School of Massage; Reiki Master/Teacher; and student of advanced Ayurvedic Pulse Diagnosis since 2003. Amanda is the Ayurveda Director at Spirit Path Ayurveda Education where she instructs the Year One and Year Two Certified Ayurveda Practitioner Programs. Amanda has served as the previous Ayurveda Director for Kanyakumari Ayurveda Education in Milwaukee, WI., worked as Director of Herbal Studies and Internship at CCA. Amanda has been a featured Ayurvedic speaker at the NAMA Conference, University of Wisconsin, various Wellness Fairs, and the Northern California Women’s Herbal Symposium in addition to teaching yoga workshops in California, Hawaii, and Maryland. Amanda has a B.A. from the University of Maryland in Studio Arts and Photography (2000).

Tara Lampert: Tara began teaching Yoga in 2014 after completing a 200 hour training with Karen and Bruce Greenwood at Inner Dance Yoga Studio. She is currently finishing hr 500 hour training in Mindfulness Yoga and Meditation at Spirit Rock Meditation

http://www.ayurvedamindbody.org/

Center in Woodacre California. Tara has been teaching Yoga for two years, and finds joy in sharing her practice with her students and in her own practice; finding space both within the body and the mind. She also teaches mindfulness meditation and co-teaches the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course through the Alaska Center for Mindfulness. She believes that finding solace in the body and mind is a revolutionary practice.

Alex Hester: Alex has been practicing yoga for seven years and completed a 200 hour Ayurvedic-Yoga teacher training through Alaska Pacific University under Amanada Montavon in 2014, and first discovered AcroYoga through a workshop during the training. He has been acroing, learning, and teaching Acro regularly ever since, teaching private lessons in seven countries including Central America, Europe, and Africa. As a world traveler and people lover, Alex loves the opportunities Acro has given him to meet, interact, and bond with strangers from vastly different places, cultures, and skill levels. His favorite part of AcroYoga is the way it teaches you about yourself and your partner; primarily trust, communication, and creativity. As neither an acrobat or the most competent yogi himself, Alex has found that people of all shapes, sizes, skill levels, and backgrounds can learn and benefit from Acro, especially if they're willing to laugh at themselves.

Cassandra Lidin: is the center director of Spirit Path Yoga and Wellness. She received her Masters in Acupuncture in 2004 from TAI Sophia Institute. She is also an Ayurvedic Practitioner and RYT. She maintains a full time acupuncture practice at Spirit Path.

300 RYT Course Description

Techniques, Training and Practice

This category will include asanas, pranayamas, anatomy, yoga philosophy, meditation and other traditional yoga techniques. Analytical and guided practice in how to teach these concepts will be received.

Teaching Methodology

This category includes varies teaching styles, communication skills, group dynamics, time management, healthy boundaries, demonstration of yoga asanas, observation of bodies, assisting and adjusting and how to address the specific needs of individuals and special populations. Discussion of students learning process, qulaities of a teacher and the business aspect of teaching yoga.

Anatomy and Physiology

This category focuses on human anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) as well as energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.). It also includes both the study of the subject and application of its principles to yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns, etc).

Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teacher

This will entail the study of yoga philosophies and traditional texts such as The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Hatha Yoga Pradipika, and The Bhagavad Gita. We will discus applying the 8 limbs of yoga to everyday life, ethics for yoga teachers, such as those involving teacher/ student relationships and community, and understanding the value of teaching yoga as a service and being of service to others through yoga (seva).

Practicum Hours

This will entail practice teaching, receiving and giving feedback, observing others teach, assist students while someone else is teaching.

Academic Calendar and Hours

Schedule and Syllabus

Each session is three hours in length. The majority of sessions will start with a half hour of either asana practice or meditation practice. Meditation practices will include both passive and active meditation techniques including, but not limited to: practicing silence, guided imagery, reading, chanting, Sanskrit calligraphy and Yantra meditations. For those sessions, participants will receive 0.5 hours towards the Techniques, Training and Practice category. The additional 2.5 hours of class time will then count towards each class’s specific category as listed in the syllabus.

Practicum Hours

Each participant will be required to sign up to teach one Saturday from 4:30-6pm and one Sunday class from 4:30-6pm. Together these classes count towards 3 out of the 5 practicum hours in which the participant must be the primary instructor. The other 2 out of those 5 primary instructor hours are scheduled within the syllabus. Each student must commit to attending 2 of these classes and stay after the class to debrief the experience with the primary instructor. Students receive 3 contact hours of technique training and practice hours and 1 hour of teaching methods for for attending these classes.

Schedule

February 2017: Module 1

Session Day Date Time Subject Category ContactHours

1 Friday 2/17 5-8pm

CourseOverview &Introduction

-

2 Saturday 2/18 9am-12pm

The Powerof Intention

& Art ofAsana

PLE 2.5

3 Saturday 2/18 1-4pm

Review of 8Limbs PLE 2.5

4 Sunday 2/19 9am-12pm

SpinalAnatomy &the Nervous

System

A&P 2.5

5 Sunday 2/19 1-4pm

Power of theCore

TTP A&P

1.51

6 Friday 2/24 5-8pm

PositivePsychology

andCommunicat

TM 2.5

ion


The WristJoint A&P 2.5


Pawanmuktasana

Series &Wrist Care

TTP 2.5


Yoga andAyurveda

PhilosophyPLE 2.5

10a Sunday 2/261-

2:30pm

KaphaDosha PLE 1.5

10b Sunday 2/26 2:30-4pm

KaphaDosha TTP 1

March and April 2017: Module 2


1 Friday 3/24 5-8pm

The ChakraSystem &Postural

Assessment

A&P 2.5


TheElements:Doshas,

Chakras &Koshas

A&P 2.5

3a Saturday 3/25 1-3pm Chakra Yoga TTP 1.5

3b Saturday 3/25 3-4pm

Anatomy &Kinesiology

ReviewA&P 1

Saturday 3/25 4:30-6pm Public Class P


Stress, BodyImage &

YogaTM 2.5

5a Sunday 3/261-

2:30pm

ThePsychology

of Play

TM 1.25

5b Sunday 3/26 2:30-4pm

Finding yourEdge: Arm

Balances

TTP 1.25

Sunday 3/26 4:30-6pm Public Class P

6 Friday 4/21 5-8pm Acro Yoga TTP 2.5


Joints,Muscles &Alignment

A&P 2.5

Principles,Part 1

8 Saturday 4/22 1-4pm Acro Yoga TTP 2.5



Joints,Muscles &Alignment

Principles ofthe Lower

Body, Part 2

A&P 2.5

10 Sunday 4/23 1-4pm Acro Yoga TTP 2.5


May 2017: Module 3


Wednesday 5/17 5-8pm Review

Class 3

1 Friday 5/19 5-8pm Meditation: Your Brainon Yoga

A&P 2.5


Sanskrit &Mantras PLE 2.5

3a Saturday 5/20 1-3pm Pitta Dosha PLE 1.53b Saturday 5/20 3-4pm Pitta Dosha TTP 1


4a Sunday 5/21 9am-11pm

Yoga: a Trans-formationalPractice PLE 1.5

4b Sunday 5/21 11am-12pm

HolisticTeachingPrinciples

TM 1

5 Sunday 5/21 1-4pm

Sadhana:CultivatingPersonalPractice

PLE 2.5


August 2017: Module 4 **Location for Paddle Board Yoga and Outdoor Yoga is TBA.


1 Friday 8/18 5-8pm

AdvancedTheory of

Pranayama

TTPA&P

1.51

2 Saturday 8/19 9-12 NatureBased Yoga PLE 2.5

3a3b Saturday 8/19 1-

4pmOutdoor

YogaTMTTP

1.51


4a4b Sunday 8/20

9am-12pm

PaddleBoard Yoga

TMTTP

1 1.5

5 Sunday 8/20 1-4pm

ElementalHealing PLE 2.5


6 Friday 8/25 5-8pm Inversions TTP 2.5

7 Saturday 8/26

9am-

12pm

The Neckand Shoulder

Girdle A&P 2.5


Floating:Jump

through andjump backs

TTP 2.5


9 Sunday 8/279am-12pm

AshtangaIntro TTP 2.5

10 Sunday 8/27 1-4pm

AshtangaIntro: Primary

SeriesTTP 2.5


September 2017: Module 5, Practicum and TTP Hours*


1 Wednesday 9/6 5-

8pm Review Class 3

2 Friday 9/8 5-8pm

Practicum &TTP

3 Saturday 9/9

9am-

12pm

Practicum &TTP


Practicum &TTP



Practicum &TTP

6 Sunday 9/10 1-4pm

Practicum &TTP


7 Friday 9/22 5-8pm

Practicum &TTP

8 Saturday 9/239am-12pm

Practicum &TTP


Practicum &TTP

Saturday 9/234:30-6:30pm

Public Class


Practicum &TTP

11 Sunday 9/24 1-4pm

Practicum &TTP


Each participant will receive: 1 hour for Practicum as a Lead Instructor, 9.5 hours towards Practicum(observing a peer teach) and 9.5 hours for TTP (participating as a student in a peer’s class)

October 2017: Module 6


1a1b Friday 10/6 5-

8pm Vata Dosha PLETTP

1.51.0

2 Saturday 10/79am-12pm

The Gunas &the Doshas PLE 2.5


Ayurveda &the Mind PLE 2.5



TheDigestiveSystem &

Yoga

AP 2.5

5 Sunday 10/8 1-4pm

Yogic &AyurvedicNutrition

PLE 2.5


7 Friday 10/20 5-8pm

Sadhana;Refining aPersonalPractice

PLE 2.5

8 Saturday 10/219-

12pm

Yamas &Niyamas PLE 2.5


Pratyahara,Dharana,

PLE 2.5

Dhyana &Samadhi


10 Sunday 10/229-

12pm

YogaContraindicat

ionsTM 2.5

11 Sunday 10/22 1-4pm

RestorativeYoga TTP 2.5


November 2017: Module 7


1 Friday 11/3 5-8pm

Pre &PostNatalYoga

A&PTM

1.51

2 Saturday 11/4 9-12pm TridoshicYoga TTP 2.5

3 Saturday 11/4 1-4pm Yoga

Contraindications

TM 2.5

Saturday 11/4 4:30-6pm PublicClass P


Teaching&

AdjustingBeginner

s

TM 2.5

5 Sunday 11/5 1-4pm

Teaching &AdjustingIntermediate

andAdvancedStudents

TM 2.5

Sunday 11/5 4:30-6pm PublicClass P

6 Friday 11/17 5-8pm

YogaHistory

andTraditional

Texts

PLE 2.5


YogaSutras

PLETTP

1.51.0

8 Saturday 11/18 1-4pm Kriyas TTP 2.5


9 Sunday 11/19 9am-12pm Backbends TTP 2.5

10 Sunday 11/19 1-4pm CreativeTransitions TM 2.5


December 2017: Module 8


1 Friday 12/1 5-8pm TheKoshas A&P 2.5


TheKoshas A&P 2.5

3 Saturday 12/2 1-4pm Myths of

theAsanas

PLE 2.5



TheKoshas PLE 2.5

5 Sunday 12/3 1-4pmMyths of

theAsanas

PLE 2.5


6 Wednesday 12/6 5-8pm Review

Class 3 hrs

7a7b Friday 12/15 5-8pm

YogaNidra &DreamYoga

TTPPLE

1.01.5


Karma &Samskara PLE 2.5

9a9b Saturday 12/16 1-4pm Grounding PLE

TTP1.51



PranicHealing A&P 2.5

11 Sunday 12/17 1-4pm PranicHealing PLE 2.5


January 2018: Model 9 Practicum Hours and TTP Hours*


1 Friday 1/19 5-8pm Practicum& TTP


Practicum& TTP

3 Saturday 1/20 1-4pm Practicum& TTP



Practicum& TTP

5 Sunday 1/21 1-4pm Practicum& TTP


6 Friday 1/26 5-8pm Practicum& TTP


Practicum& TTP

8 Saturday 1/27 1-4pm Practicum& TTP



Practicum& TTP

10 Sunday 1/28 1-4pm Practicum& TTP


* Each participant will receive: 1 hour for Practicum as a Lead Instructor, 9.5 hours towards Practicum (observing a peer teach) and 9.5 hours for TTP (participating as a student in a peer’s class) February 2018: Model 10


1 Friday 2/2 5-8pm

TeachingEthics &Growing

Your YogaBusiness

TM 2.5

2 Saturday 2/3 9-12pm Sanskrit PLE 2.53 Saturday 2/3 1-4pm Yoga Practice TTP 2.54 Sunday 2/4 9-12pm Sanskrit PLE 2.5

5 Sunday 2/4Yoga

PhilosophyReview

PLE 2.5

6 Wednesday 2/7/18 5-8pm Review

Class 3

7 Friday 2/9 5-8pm

Anatomyand

KinesiologyReview

TTP 2.5

8 Saturday 2/10 9-12am YogaPractice TTP 2.5

9 Saturday 2/10 1-4pmLiving

from theSpirit

PLE 2.5

10 Sunday 2/11 9-12am Puja and PLE 2.5

Ritual11 Sunday 2/11 1:30-3pm Sutras PLE 2.512 Friday 2/16 5-8pm Hot Yoga TM 2.513 Saturday 2/17 9-12pm Sutras PLE 2.5

14 Saturday 2/17 1-4pm Herbs forthe Yoga PLE 2.5

Sunday 2/18 9-12pm Graduation

Total HoursTechniquesTraining &Practice(TTP)

Anatomy &Physiology

(A & P)

TeachingMethodolo

gy (TM)

Philosophy,Lifestyle &

Ethics(PLE)

Practicum(P)

ReviewClasses

116.75 37 25.75 73.5

32 ( 5 Teaching as

PrimaryInstructor & 28Observing

OthersTeaching &

GivingFeedback )

15

Contact Hours 300 HoursNon-Contact Hours 30 Hours

Grand Total of Hours 330

Admissions Policies and Regulations⁃

Students must have completed the 200 RYT or have the equivalent in classroom experience as approved by the instructors. To qualify to become a 500 RYT after this training, you must submit 100 hours of teaching to YA after the date on your prior 200-hour certificate. If you do not submit the 100 hours AFTER the date on your 200-hour certificate, you will not be able to upgrade to RYT 500 after taking this 300 hour program.

It is expected that participants already possess fundamental knowledge on anatomy and kinesiology, alignment principles, the chakra system, teaching methodology, yoga history and philosophy. Prior to the start of the program the lead instructor will offer three optional study groups to review basic introductory information: The Chakra System; Intro to Ayurveda; and Anatomy and Kinesiology.

The application for admission is included in the back of the catalog. The application must be turned in with a $75 non-refundable application fee. The student may set up a time to speak with the Center Director to answer questions, upon acceptance into the program, and when the enrollment document is submitted. The enrollment document must be submitted at least 30 days before the first day of classes. Space is limited to the first 20 participants.

Once the application is completed you may email it to [email protected] or submit the application at Spirit Path Yoga and Wellness.

Deposit

Upon acceptance into the program an immediate deposit of $200 is required to officially enroll in the program. If a deposit is not made within two weeks of becoming accepted into the program another applicant will be offered a chance to enroll. Making a deposit officially reserves your space in the course. The $200 deposit will be credited to your tuition.

Academic Policy, Grading, and Graduation Homework

Participants will hopefully be inspired to embrace a Yogic and Ayurvedic lifestyle and complete several homework’ hours weekly, but for the purpose of fulfilling the Yoga Alliance requirements each participant must be able to demonstrate 30 hours of homework. Details concerning the homework hours will be discussed throughout the program. Grading

This YTT programs has a pass or fail grading system. To pass, participants must complete all of the contact hours and non-contact hours in each subject as required by the Yoga Alliance. Contact hours are marked as completed when participants are both present and participating in each class listed in the syllabus. Non-contact hours are marked as completed upon participants turning in completed homework assignments.

Graduation requirements:

Students will complete attendance requirements, participate fully in class, complete all homework, and present their independent project to be eligible for graduation.

Attendance and Class Participation

Attendance

Students are expected to arrive 10 minutes early to class and be ready to begin promptly at the scheduled starting time.

Students must complete 300 hours of course work. Out of those 300 hours, 270 hours must be contact hours. Students must attend ALL of the classes listed on the syllabus. The Yoga Alliance requires a specific amount of hours to be completed in each subject as listed in the following table.

Category Hours Required by the Yoga Alliance Techniques, Training and Practice Total 50 Hours

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25 of these hours must be contact hours and be with the lead instructor.

Teaching Methodology

Total 5 HoursAll of these hours must be contact hours.

Anatomy and Physiology

Total 15 Hours10 of those 15 hours must be contact hours.

Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics

Total 30 Hours25 of those 30 hours must be contact hours.

Practicum

30 Hours15 of those 30 hours must be contact hours 5 of the 15 contact hours must be as a primary instructor and completed with the lead instructor present.

These hours are to be distributed among the five educational categories at the discretion of the lead instructor.

190 Contact Hours100 of these hours must be with the Lead Instructor.

Total270 Contact Hours

30 Non-contact HoursGrand Total 300 Hours

Class Participation

1) All contact and non-contact hours must be completed by 2/17/18. Upon completion participant will be given a certificate of completion. The certificate must be submitted to the Yoga Alliance for participants to receive credit towards their 500 RYT credentials.

2) Students must bring completed homework assignments, textbooks, and supplemental materials with them to class.

3) Students must be prepared to discuss the required reading material during class.4) Students are expected to arrive 10 minutes before class begins and attend the full day.5) Arriving late to class or leaving early more than three times constitutes a failing grade

in class participation, unless excused by the instructor. Additional assignments may be given for the student to receive a passing grade at the discretion of the instructor.

Participants are asked to keep an open mind in order to explore and reflect upon new concepts that may be different from their already established perceptions. Participants must be fully participating in class activities and discussions. If participants are engaging in other activities during class time (e.g. on their phones, reading non-class related material or sleeping) they will not receive credit for just being present. If this occurs the instructor will address the concern immediately in order to rectify the situation promptly so that the participant can correct the behavior. If this is an ongoing concern,

the participant may be counseled to withdraw from the program and receive a pre-rated refund.

Make Up Hours/Tutoring Fees

As a Yoga Teacher School credentialed by the Yoga Alliance, this program will be enforcing the regulations set by the Yoga Alliance. The Yoga Alliance requires 270 contact hours and 30 hours of non-contact hours to be completed for successful completion of a 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training program. This program provides 300 contact hours. If students miss any class time they must email the instructors the day and subject hours they will be missing.

If students are not meeting Yoga Alliance requirements for hours in each subject they will be notified that they are not meeting the required YA hours and will need to submit a request private tutoring. Private tutoring will be an additional cost of $ 40/hour. Scheduling tutoring hours will be dependent on the instructor’s availability and must be completed prior by the end of the program (135 hours must be completed with the lead instructor).

Academic Assistance, Tutoring, and Support

Students are welcome to contact the instructor at any time via email with questions about homework, class concepts, etc. Please do not hesitate to ask for help when it is needed.

If a student is having extreme difficulty with academic material/concepts that cannot be answered adequately via email or engaging other students in conversation the student may request a private phone tutorial with an instructor, at the cost of $40/hr.

Probation, Dismissal and Re-admittance

A student who fails to meet academic standards or who violates the Student ConductPolicy will be put on probationary status after meeting with the supervising instructorfor a time period of up to 2 months. If the student has failed to meet academicrequirements or if the student continues to violate the Student Conduct Policy when theprobationary period expires, the student may be dismissed from the school. Re-admittance will only be considered in extreme circumstances at the discretion of thefaculty.

Grounds for dismissal are if a participant misses more than 3.5 hours of class timewithout prior communication to the instructor and without submitting a written plan formaking up those missed hours or does not submit a written request for withdrawal fromthe program. The participant will be dismissed from the course and receive no refunddue to unsatisfactory attendance. Participant are expected to arrive 10 minutes early toclass and be ready to begin promptly at the scheduled starting time. Participants will notreceive credit for any missed portions of the class this includes coming in late or leavingearly.

Student Conduct Policy

Spirit Path students are expected to accept and adhere to high standards of personal

conduct.

Students shall:

1. Conduct yourself as a representative of Spirit Path and the Yoga profession while you are a student or intern at Spirit Path Yoga and Wellness.

2. Treat all members of the Spirit Path community with courtesy, respect and dignity. 3. Treat the Spirit Path facilities with respect, including buildings, grounds and furnishings.4. Respect the rights and property of other members of the Spirit Path community. 5. Accept responsibility for and the consequences of their actions and encourage

responsible conduct in others. 6. Use of drugs or alcohol at Spirit Path or coming to class under the influence of drugs or

alcohol is prohibited and are cause for immediate academic dismissal. 7. Have no firearms, weapons or any other item designed to inflict harm or damage at

Spirit Path. Possession of these items at Spirit Path is cause for immediate academic dismissal.

Class Conduct

Students are expected to conduct themselves at Spirit Path and in class so others are not distracted from the pursuit of learning. Discourteous or unseemly conduct may result in a student being asked to leave the classroom. Persistent misconduct on the part of a student is subject to academic dismissal. Some examples of classroom misconduct that will not be tolerated include, but are not limited to the following: Disorderly conduct; Harassment; Verbal abuse; Assault; Interference with the educational opportunity of other students

Personal Conduct

Students may be disciplined for conduct, which constitutes a hazard to the health, safety, or well being of members of the Spirit Path or which is deemed detrimental to the interests of Spirit Path. Disciplinary action may be taken regardless of the existence of any criminal proceedings that may be pending.

Texts

There will be numerous recommended texts throughout the program, but these texts are texts that should be purchased for the program. Most texts can be found and purchased from Amazon.com and/or Audible.com.

Advanced Energy Anatomy: The Science of Co-creation and Your Power of Choice by Caroline Myss, $50 ($30 on audible)

Musculoskeletal Anatomy Flashcards, 2e by Joseph E. Muscolino, $35

The Language of Yoga: Complete A to Y Guide to Asana Names, Sanskrit Terms, and Chants, by: Nicolai Bachman, $18 OR Sanskrit for Beginners and I Write Hindi apps (both free)

Light on Life: The Yoga Journey to Wholeness, Inner Peace and Ultimate Freedom by B.K.S. Iyengar, $12 (Audio Recommended)

Yoga of the Subtle Body: A guide to the Physical and Energetic Anatomy of Yoga by Tias Little, $13

Yoga for your Type: An Ayurvedic Approach to Your Asana Practice by David Dr. Frawley and Sandra Summerfield Kozak, $22

Your Body, Your Yoga: Learn Alignment Cues That Are Skillful, Safe and Best Suited to You by Bernie Clark, $16.98

Any Yoga Sutra book or app of your choice (Amanda recommends The Yoga Sutras phone app by Daniel Levine)

Tuition and Fees

The tuition for the program is $ 4,500.00

The tuition does not include your application fee or the required text books.

Application Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00

Tuition Deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00

Remaining Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4,300.00

Application Fee

There is a $75 non-refundable registration fee due with the application. In addition, a $200 enrollment deposit which is deducted from the student’s tuition is required upon acceptance to reserve a space.

Enrollment fee

$200 (to be applied toward tuition)

Tuition

$4500.00 In total ($4300.00 after enrollment fee)

Additional Expenses/Financial Considerations

Tutoring: If private tutoring is requested by a student, or required (see Attendance Policy), the hourly fee is $40/hr, unless otherwise stated.

Tuition Payment Options:

1. All payments will be made at Spirit Path Yoga and Wellness.

2. Upon being accepted into the program you must make a $200 tuition deposit to reserve your space and to officially enroll into the program.

3. The $200 tuition deposit will be credited towards your tuition.

Payment Options:

a. Pay tuition in full

b. Make 13 monthly payments to pay the remainder of your tuition. After your $200 deposit the remainder of your tuition is $4000.00. On February 10th a payment of

$328.00 will be due.

On the 10th of each additional month, March, 2017 through February, 2018

(a total of 12 months/payments) a payment of $331.00 will be due.

c. A larger deposit may be made in order to lower the monthly payments. You must commit to a payment plan prior to the start of the program.

d. Tuition must be paid in full to by December 10, 2017

e. If a participant misses a payment, they will be required to meet with the Director of the Program to determine a ‘get back on track’ plan.

If you cannot commit to a plan to make up the missed payment(s) you will need to withdraw from the course and will receive a pro-rated refund.

Procedure for Cancellation

To withdraw from the program and cancel your enrollment agreement, please write a formal request to withdraw from the program stating your reason for withdrawal. The letter should be addressed to the Director of Spirit Path Yoga, Cassandra Lidin, and delivered in a sealed envelope to Spirit Path Yoga, 4007 Old Seward Hwy #100, Anchorage, AK 99503.

Spirit Path Yoga will acknowledge a participant’s cancellation or withdrawal, in writing, within five business days after receiving receipt of notification.

All refunds will be made no later than 30 days after receipt of notification of the participant’s withdrawal.

Instructor Cancellation

The Yoga Alliance requires that at least 135 of the 295 contact hours are with the lead instructor. The lead instructors, Amanda Montavon & Jule Harle, are scheduled to be present for all of the 300 contact hours, but in case of illness, injury, death in the family or other unforeseeable special circumstance, one of the assistant instructors will be requested to stand in as a substitute for Amanda or Jule. If the lead instructors are absent due to unforeseeable special circumstances for more than 135 hours the course will be canceled.

Course Cancellation

If for any reason this course is canceled due to facility or personal conflicts that no longer allow for the continuation of the course you will be provided with a full refund.

Refund Policy

A student has the right to cancel the Enrollment Agreement and obtain a refund of onehundred percent (100%) of the amount paid for institutional charges, less the applicationfee of $75, upon submitting written notice to Spirit Path by the close of business on thefirst day of a student's scheduled attendance. The written notice of cancellation need nottake any particular form and, however expressed, is effective if it shows that the studentno longer wishes to be bound by the Enrollment Agreement. Any books, materials, and

related supplies may be returned to the school within 30 days following a notice ofcancellation. If a student fails to do so, the school may deduct the documented cost ofthese books from any refund due to the student.

Student's Right to Cancel

A student has the right to cancel the Payment Agreement and obtain a refund or withdraw from a course after instruction has started and receive a pro-rata refund for theunused portion of the tuition and other refundable charges. A student who withdraws or is dismissed after attending at least one class, but before completing 50% of the instruction in the current enrollment period, is entitled to a pro-rata refund. Students will receive a refund within 30 days of the termination date as follows:

a) Prior to completion of the first day of class, but before the second day of class, 100% refund will be given

b) After completion of the first day of class but prior to the completion of 10% of the program, the refund will be 90% of tuition after deducting the registration fee.

c) After completion of 10%, but prior to completion of 20% of the program, the refund will be 80% of tuition after deducting the registration fee.

d) After completion of 20%, but prior to completion of 25% of the program, the refund will be 55% of tuition after deducting the registration fee.

e) After completion of 25%, but prior to completion of 50% of the program, the refund will be 30% of tuition after deducting the registration fee.

f) After completion of 50% of the course no refund will be given, and the student is required to remain committed to the entire amount of tuition.

Refunds will be computed from the last day of physical attendance. As part of this policy, the school may retain a one-time application fee of no more than $75. The school will make every effort to refund prepaid amounts for books, supplies, and other charges. A student will receive the refund within 30 days of the termination date. The school will make a 'good faith' effort to make a refund, if necessary, by sending certified mail to student's and parent's permanent address.

If the school cancels or discontinues a course or educational program, the school will make a full refund of all charges. Refunds will be paid within 30 day of cancellation.

Grievance Policy

If a student has an academic complaint, the student is first encouraged to discuss any concerns with the instructor. If not satisfied with the outcome of these discussions, the student may then speak with the Center Director. If not satisfied with the outcome, the student may seek appeal through the State of Alaska Commission on Post-secondary Education.

Student Records

Participant records which includes :copy of certification of completion, record of payment, record of attendance and a cop of the participant’s government issued photographic identification will be kept in a filing cabinet located at Spirit Path Yoga and Wellness. Student records will be maintained by Spirit Path Yoga and Wellness. At any time,

students may request a copy of academic records. Such requests must be submitted in writing to the Center Director. Records will be given to the student within 5 business days of the written request.

Statement of Non-TransferenceSpirit Path Yoga and Wellness cannot guarantee that it's credits or programs are transferable, and the

transfer of credits is always at the discretion of the receiving institution, depending on the comparabilityof curricula and accreditation.

Spirit Path YogaAyurveda Yoga Teacher Training Application

Personal Information:First Name: ____________________________________ Last Name: ______________________________________Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________Home Number: _______________________________ Cell Number: _________________________________ _Email Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Personal Experience:

Have you previously completed a 200 hr program? Can you provide a copy of your Teacher Training certification? If yes, please include. If no, please explain why: (a 200 hr training is NOT required, but highly recommended. Students may be admitted into the program without having previously completed a 200 hr program with only with instructor approval) __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

How long have you been practicing Yoga? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What style(s) of Yoga do you practice? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

How frequently do you practice? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

What level would you consider yourself? Beginner Mixed Level Intermediate Advanced

Are you currently teaching Yoga?

Yes No

If yes, what style(s) of Yoga do you teach? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Provide a brief description of your 200 hour yoga teacher training course OR your experience, background and/or other relevant trainings.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Have you received any training in Ayurveda?

Yes No

If yes, where and what type of training did you receive? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please tell us a little about yourself:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________

Health Information:

Do you have any medical conditions?

Yes No

If yes, please describe: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Do you have any injuries?

Yes No

If yes, please describe: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Do you have any concerns? Or will you need any special accommodations?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact Information:

Name: ________________________________________ Relationship: ______________________________________

Cell Number: _______________________________ Home Number: ____________________________________

Additional Comments:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Spirit Path Yoga and Wellness does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, veteran status, or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs.

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