Training Courses at Brahmani Yoga
There are three training options at the Drop-in Centre:
Ashtanga Vinyasa Teacher Training Intensive 2008
Next Course
27th October 2008 to 8th January 2009- Director
- Julie Martin
This 10 week teacher training programme is designed to be an intensive training in the basics of teaching yoga with an emphasis on assisting/apprenticing a senior teacher after completion of the course. Our focus will be working with Ashtanga Vinyasa method, but there will also be a lot of involvement in the Vinyasa Flow, Hatha and Restorative classes.
This course has several unique aspects that you will not find in other programmes:
- Working with several highly experienced teachers.
- Small select group: No more than 12 participants on the course
- Practical work in a real class room environment with experienced teachers supervising. Not just working on other teacher trainees
- Emphasis on assisting / apprenticing so that you are prepared to work alongside someone once you have finished.
- One of the few 500 Hour Training Programmes registered with the Yoga Alliance. (complies with their new 2008 standards).
This course is 450 hours of intensive practise and teaching skills over 10 weeks. You will be working about 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. Saturdays are ½ days and most Sundays are completely free. You will have 2 days off at Christmas and again at New Years.
All the teachers at Brahmani Yoga are dedicated to teaching WELL and SAFELY and therefore do not believe you can do a month or so of training and be prepared to go out and teach WELL. So on this course we will focus on establishing the basics of teaching, communication, adjustments, anatomy & physiology, yoga philosophy, pranayama & meditation and all aspects of yoga to give you a solid foundation. You will be exploring all these topics on a personal level as well as for teaching purposes.
Brahmnai Yoga also believes that Ashtanga Yoga is not the only practice and therefore you will be participating in all of the classes to gain a well rounded understanding of asana practice.
There are 50 non-contact hours included on this course. Most of these hours must be completed as pre-homework which mostly consists of reading and report writing as well as some practical exercises. This homework will be sent out in July and must be completed before the course is finished.
We put an emphasis on assisting/apprenticing once you have finished the course. There is so much valuable experience to be gained working alongside knowledgeable teachers for an extended period of time that you cannot attain by attending a course. By the end of the course you will be confident in assisting and will also have a foundation for teaching beginners and led primary classes. For those of you who already teach it will fine tune your skills and allow you an opportunity to delve deeper into your understanding of teaching.
If you do not have access to a senior teacher there will be some spaces available at the end of the course to stay at Brahmani Yoga and continue assisting the teachers here.
Details
- Dates:
- 27th October 2008 to 8th January 2009
- Location:
- Brahmani Yoga Centre, Anjuna, Goa, India
- Cost:
- £2,150 sterling (£400 deposit is payable once you have been accepted in order to reserve your space. This is refundable for cancellation (minus £50 admin fee) until four weeks before the course starts. The balance for the course is due before the 10th OCTOBER 2008.
Sample Daily Timetable
7:30 - 9:30am
Ashtanga self practice. You will practice 6 days a week. This class will be led by Julie Martin and Melanie Cooper.
9.45 - 11.30am
Observe/assist in the Beginners, Improvers or Led Primary, Vinyasa Flow or Hatha classes 6 days a week. This is done on rotation so you will spend plenty of time in each class throughout the 10 weeks. Ashtanga classes are led by Julie Martin, Melanie Cooper Ashley Bond, Joanne Tchortov and Anna Smallwood. Hatha is led by Helen Noakes.
11.30-12.30pm
Three times a week we will meet for a general discourse. These sessions will be an opportunity to ask questions or share experiences that we might not always have time to address in the other sessions.
3 - 5.30pm
Technique and theory work. These sessions will include adjustment work and teaching skills as well as Anatomy & Physiology and Yoga Philosophy. These sessions will be 5 days a week. Yoga Philosophy is with Emil Wendel. Our Anatomy & Physiology teacher will be Ken the Rolfer. All other sessions are taken with Julie Martin or Melanie Cooper.
5.30 - 7.30pm
Pranayama and meditation with Emil Wendel and Julie Martin 4 times a week in December. These sessions will include kriyas and some chanting. Also for two weeks in December there will be 6am Pranayama sessions instead of the evening.
Requirements for the course
- You must have been practicing Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga regularly (4-6 times a week) for at least 2 years with a senior teacher.
- You must be competent in the primary series (in understanding, not necessarily ability).
- You must be open minded and prepared to learn different techniques and approaches to teaching and learning.
Yoga Alliance
This course is registered with Yoga Alliance at 500 hours and complies with their new 2008 standards.
Application
Click here for an application form or
email Julie Martin to register your interest.
Finally
If you have any questions or would like further information please do not hesitate to contact Julie Martin.
Shakti Spirit / Brahmani Yoga - Intensive Training
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4th February to 25th March, 2009- Director and Senior Teacher
- Rachel Hull
- Asana
- Rachel Hull & Jodi Boone-Starick
- Asana Assistants
- Sue Pendlebury & Nathan Gray
- Pranayama
- Emil Wendel & Rachel Hull
- Philosophy
- Emil Wendel
- Ayurveda Philosophy
- Rachel Hull
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Christoph Kummer
- Voice & Presentation Skills
- Sue Pendelbury & Julie Martin
The Shakti Spirit / Brahmani Yoga - Intensive Training
This course has several unique aspects that you will not find in other programs, and is suitable for those practitioners who would eventually like to share their knowledge and inspiration with others, in the role of teacher. Whether or not participants choose to go on and teach, they will find this training provides a rare and wonderful opportunity to delve deeply into their own nature.
This course has several unique aspects that you will not find in other programmes:
- Small select group: No more than 14 participants on the course.
- Course located in Goa, India
- The training has been designed to be 'intense' while allowing space and time to integrate the experiences you are having.
- A rare opportunity to journey into creative Vinyasa sequences, as well as focus on alignment and use of 'props'.
- Strong emphasis on the practical understanding and application of Ayurveda (Yoga's sister science) – including how to apply Ayurveda to asana and pranayama. Rachel will also share some treatments and 'shat karmas' (cleansing techniques) with you that can aid your practice.
- Participants will have the opportunity to work with highly experienced teachers.
- Practical component: Much of the training is spent in a private and 'closed' training group at the secluded Satsanga Retreat Centre, a perfect environment for practicing Yoga. We will also spend some mornings practicing at the Brahmani Yoga Centre, as well as assisting and observing the teachers there as they work with 'real people' from the public. This practical component is an invaluable addition the the course.
- For those that have the time, and feel that they would like to continue with the practical component (assisting in public classes), it is possible to make arrangements to stay longer and keep practicing and assisting with the teachers at the Brahmani Yoga Centre. There is a small fee for this option, in keeping with the locals prices for classes at Brahmani Yoga Centre. This is a non-compulsory option that some people may wish to explore - meaning your training could last for up to 10 weeks!
- A 350+ page training manual, including hundreds of photographs has been written for the training.
- Whether or not participants choose to go on and teach, they will find this training provides a rare and wonderful opportunity to delve deeply into their own nature.
Learning to teach Yoga well takes a long time and grows out of having a steady and dedicated practice of one's own. On this course, we focus on participants consolidating their individual practice, understanding themselves and others more thoroughly through the insights of Ayurveda and establishing a solid foundation in the areas of: alignment and adjustment skills, prop usage, pranayama, meditation, movement-related anatomy & physiology, Yogic philosophy and teaching skills such as voice and communication.
Details
- Dates:
- 4th February to 18th March, 2009
- Location:
- SATSANGA RETREAT CENTRE, PARRA, GOA, INDIA. Some morning classes will be held at the Brahmani Yoga Centre, Anjuna, which is approximately 10 minutes drive from Satsanga Retreat Centre.
- Cost:
- Aus $4100 (Australian dollars) (Aus $500 deposit is payable once you have been accepted in order to reserve your space). This is refundable for cancellation until 30 days before the course starts (except Aus $150 admin fee which is non-refundable). The balance for the course is due before the 7th January, 2009. The cost includes the Yoga and other tuition. It does not include airfares, visas, accommodation or food.
- Accommodation:
- It is highly suggested that students stay at the Satsanga Retreat Centre, which has both single and twin share rooms. This is a lovely centre with a purpose built Yoga Shala, large gardens and a beautiful pool. Most of the training (including all early morning pranayama sessions) will run from here, making it an easy option. The cost for the 7 weeks accommodation for a single, standard room is approximately Rp 58,800 (approx Aus $ 1500), plus 8% tax. Twin share rooms are available but because of the course length it is advisable to consider taking a private room. This includes breakfast. Other meals can be arranged upon request. It is possible to arrive one day before the training starts, and to stay for one extra day after the training ends. The room availabilty operates on a first come, first served basis, as the number of rooms is limited and will be affected by people choosing single or twin share. Applicants are requested to contact, book, and pay for their accommodation with the retreat centre directly. Contact Olaf or Jodi via email at: satsangaretreat@yahoo.com. The website will be up shortly: www.satsangaretreat.com Should you require other options, or wish to arrive a week earlier to get used to Goa (highly recommended), we can provide you with a list of possibilities.
Sample Daily Timetable
Classes including asana, pranayama, Ayurveda, anatomy, philosophy, alignment, assisting classes, sequencing skills, prop usage, creative voice and presentation sessions etc, will be held mornings and afternoons 5-6 days per week. Sundays are a free day.
Requirements for the course
- 2 years of regular prior Yoga practice is required – Iyengar, Ashtanga or Vinyasa Flow Yoga are suggested.
- You must be open-minded and prepared to learn different techniques and approaches to teaching and learning.
- A keen interest in Ayurveda and Indian Philosophy is an advantage.
- As the training takes place in India, please be aware of the challenges of heat, insects and various other things.
- You will need to be self-reliant, able to process your emotions maturely, and committed to full attendance in order to successfully complete the course
Yoga Alliance
This training is registered with Yoga Alliance at the 200-hour level, although the actual hours of the course number 280. Upon succesfull graduation, students can, if they choose, apply for RYT-200 status with Yoga Alliance. This is at a fee determined by Yoga Alliance.
Application
Please email Rachel at shaktispirit@gmail.com with any further questions or click here to download an application form. Once you fill in the form Rachel will get back to you to let you know if you are successful. At that time you will need to pay your deposit, or the full fee to hold your place.
Finally
If you have any course related questions or would like to contact Rachel directly, please email: shaktispirit@gmail.com
Chavutti Thirumal - Massage by Foot Pressure
Next Course - 2008
14 January to 25 January 11 February to 22 February 17 March to 24 March 31 March to 11 April- Teacher
- Helen Noakes (I.T.E.C)
www.helennoakes.net
Indian rope massage
Qualified Yoga teacher - inspired by the teachings of VANDHA SCARAVELLI also offering:
- One to one sessions
- Hot stone fusion
- Holistic medical massage
- Reiki teacher
Helen - from wig dresser to massage therapist! - First qualified as a Swedish massage bodyworker in 1995. After 2 years of travelling adventures all over the world in 1993, I decided to embark on a year’s journey to India. My mission was to dip into a spiritual adventure and train in Chavutti Thirumal / Indian rope massage. I returned home and began to grow my own business in Brighton. My inspiration began to deepen as I began a become involved with natural bodies yoga centre, training with Gary Carter for two years in the spirit of Vandha Scaravelli to become a yoga teacher. I became more influenced by structural integration and unusual forms of body work so I trained with JING MASSAGE in holistically medical massage and hot stone fusion. I am now enjoying a successful practice in Brighton and London.
My belief is that any form of massage that we are drawn to need to be incorporated in our daily lives as part of enjoying a balanced lifestyle. Using the quality and gifts of the breath, yoga postures and receiving massage we as individuals can take responsibility for our own healing and well being.
Please see my website for more details www.helennoakes.net
History of Chavutti
Chavutti Thirumal (massage by foot pressure) originated and developed in South India alongside the Kalari system (a martial art), Kathakali dancers and practioners of yoga. This massage technique was developed for maintaining suppleness in the body and for treating pain and swelling caused by combat.
It is equally suitable however as a treatment for those not involved in regular or strenuous physical exercise who wish to encourage their own fitness and well-being. Some of the benefits of this massage technique are that it:
- Encourages muscle tone
- Assists in releasing muscle tension
- Improves circulation
- Connects the breath and the spine to aid deep relaxation
Indian rope massage is entirely unique: your body will be massaged by my feet whilst my balance is held by a suspended rope. Long sweeping movements are incorporated, with varying degrees of pressure as appropriate for each client. Working with the breath is an integral part of the treatment. A full session can last up to two hours.
Course Details and Requirements
There will be a one-day Introduction to Chavutti Workshop on 23rd December 2006 and 4th February 2007. Anyone can attend these days - for details of cost and to book a place, please email Helen.
The full course is a post-graduate-level training and to attend you would be required to hold one the following qualifications or have relevant experience, such as:
- an anatomy and physiology qualification such as I.T.E.C
- a massage or bodywork qualification
- yoga / dance / nursing training or experience
- and a love of bodywork.
The course provides around 50 hours of tuition broken down to an average of 4 hours per day. The course includes a combination of theory, practical and case studies.
On this course, you will be...
- learning the sequence of moves incorporating some advanced massage techniques fusing deep tissue work and breathing techniques.
- learning protection techniques allowing full conservation of your energy whilst you are giving treatments
- learning about ethics
- embarking on 3 case studies where you will be practising on clients
- taking consultations and progressive notes
- receiving massages from the teacher
- given certification after completing the final massage with the teacher
- discussing business and marketing of your services as a quaiflied Chavutti practitioner
- receiving continued support and constructive feedback
Courses run from 14 January to 25 January; 11 February to 22 February, March dates TBA and 7 April to 18 2008.
Click here to email Helen if you have any questions, to book or for any other enquiries.
PLEASE BRING COMFORTABLE CLOTHING - ROPE AND OILS WILL BE PROVIDED
IT IS MOST IMPORTANT THAT WE ALL HAVE FUN!!!!! So come with an open mind, a free spirit and a sense of humour, as well as a serious intention to learn.
Cost
£490 pounds (UK Sterling).
Application
Please click here for an application form.
If you have any questions, click here to email Helen.
Adjustment Workshop
Next Course
Monday 4 February - Friday 8 February, 2008- Julie Martin
- Nathan Gray
Enhance your current adjustment skills and learn more advance adjustments in this 5 day workshop.
You will learn how to use the basic foundations of adjusting and take it further into all postures, how to follow lines of movement and breath to encourage bodies to get a new depth without force. Safety of the adjustee as well as the adjuster will always be re-iterated. We will also be addressing the more challenging postures, drop backs and back bends, Ashtanga 2nd series postures, balances and more.
This workshop is designed for teachers who have completed at least a 200 hours training course or have been teaching regularly for at least 1-2 years. All forms of yoga practitioners are welcome. The cost includes morning mysore class each day.
Cost
£250 pounds (UK Sterling).
