Black Dog Yoga’s Teacher Training and Deeper Studies Program at the 200-hour and 300-hour Levels

The Art of Teaching Yoga

with
Peter Barnett, Sigrid Matthews, Maria Cristina Jiménez, Jenny Brill
and Margaret Buckley.

Mission Statement:

To create a safe and fun environment for the student to deepen their understanding of the philosophy of yoga, energy anatomy, meditation, therapeutics, and the various styles and approaches to the physical discipline of yoga. It is our aim to nurture the individual’s specific needs and interests while they continue in the process of spiritual evolution. Each student is encouraged to follow their heart and develop their voice.

Read what some past graduates have to say about our training…

200-hour Teacher Training and Deeper Studies:

Our current training began Friday January 20th, 2012

Black Dog Yoga’s Level I Teacher Training is a unique program that encourages you to develop a practice and style that fits who you are and where you are in your life right now. We are committed to the individual’s needs and want every participant to feel confident and safe with all the material. For the student looking to move into a teaching career, our program meets all of the Yoga Alliance requirements and is well-balanced in both the physical aspects of learning precise alignment and safe teaching of the poses as well as yoga philosophy and the energetic anatomy system. For those looking to deepen their practice, heal their body, and transform their lives the program offers a complete overview of how and why yoga works.

Part of what makes our training special is the team of teachers we’ve assembled for the program. All of our staff are RYT 500 and have been teaching to 100’s of students for many years. Each staff teacher has studied several different styles of yoga, other bodywork modalities like massage, fitness, and hands-on-healing as well as in depth knowledge of yoga therapeutics. Each of our 5 teachers has created their own unique and successful style of yoga class and is personable, committed, and compassionate.

Each weekend includes:

Three asana practices (different styles)
Break down and analysis of the poses and how to teach them safely
Trouble-shooting your personal issues, injuries, and misalignments
Yoga philosophy and Yoga Sutras
Guided meditation
Learn about the Chakra system and how to balance it
Pranayama (breathing) techniques
Anatomy of the body as it relates to your yoga practice
Teaching techniques

200-hour program which qualifies the individual for Yoga Alliance Registration.

Click here to see the flyer for our next 200-hour Training

Click here for the 200–hour Level I Program Application

300-hour Professional Level Teacher Training and Deeper Studies:
Our next Level II training begins Friday April 13th, 2012

300-hour Professional Level Comprehensive Program qualifies the individual for Yoga Alliance Registration at the 500-hour level when combined with a prerequisite Level I 200-hour program (please note, that while it is encouraged to take the BDY Level 1 200-hour program, a comparable 200-hour program will suffice to enroll in our Level II TT). Black Dog Yoga’s Level II Teacher Training program has been designed in an executive format to afford the individual as much flexibility as possible in terms of scheduling and career direction. The course offers both a comprehensive and in depth study of philosophy, anatomy, yoga practicum, Sanskrit, energetic anatomy, and yoga therapeutics to ensure meeting the Yoga Alliance standards for the esteemed 500-RYT certification. We also offer the unique opportunity to create a business plan that fits your individual needs and goals which will advance you to the next level of professional development. We are committed to helping you clearly define the yoga career you envision for yourself and helping you to create opportunities for making that vision a reality!

Are you feeling burnt out and in a teaching rut?
Afraid to work with certain populations?
Avoid adjusting student’s alignment because you’re “just not sure”?
Making less money than you thought teaching yoga?
Do you want to go to the next level, but just aren’t sure how to get there?
Do you feel like you could have a more professional presentation?
Are you second guessing what you do know?
Do you want more training, but are worried you won’t have the time to fit it into your already hectic schedule?
Do you need CEU’s to keep your current Yoga Alliance requirements?

300 hour Level II Professional Curriculum:

Develop ability to teach multi-levels in a general classroom setting
Learn how to troubleshoot poses with confidence
Start applying gained knowledge immediately in your classes
Know the latest and safest alignment principles
Work confidently with special needs population (hip/knee/back surgery, pregnancy, depression/anxiety, geriatric, etc.)
Clear grasp on yoga history and philosophy
Ability to teach “theme” oriented classes and workshops
Develop workshops
Write yoga articles
Develop specific programs outside of a “normal” classroom setting
Stand out as a unique teacher

More info on Level II

300–hour Level II Program Application

Continuing Education Units: Those teachers and/or students looking to deepen their studies may choose to participate in the 300-hour program workshops on individual weekends without enrolling in the full 300-hour mentorship program. Weekends will be priced individually and CEU’s can be accumulated by those individuals looking to keep their Yoga Alliance Certification up to date.

FAQ’s

How many times do you offer the Level I TT?
How many times do you offer the Level II TT?
What is the cost of Level I?
What is the cost of Level II?
Are there fee reductions?
What does mentoring entail?
How long is the Level I TT?
How many weekends is Level II?
What information will be covered in the Level II weekend workshops?
What days do you meet?
What books are required and/or suggested for Level I and II?
Who is the staff?

How many times do you offer the Level I TT?
2 times per year. The first starts mid February. Our next one starts September 9th 2011.

How many times do you offer the Level II TT?
Level II is ongoing for one year, or until you accumulate the required hours. Next one starts September 16 2011.

What is the cost of Level I?
2,750 in 1 payment, or
975 in 3 payments, or
550 in 6 payments.

What is the cost of Level II?
3,450 in 1 payment, or
1200 in 3 payments, or
615 in 6 payments, or
315 in 12 payments.

Are there fee reductions?
We offer discounts for early registration. Details are posted 6-8 weeks before training begins.

What does mentoring entail?
The mentorship program consists of 90 contact hours within the Practicum and Teaching Methodology categories with our Key Faculty. Mentors include Peter Barnett, Sigrid Matthews, Maria Cristina Jimenez and Jenny Brill.

How long is the Level I TT?
It runs about two and a half months.

How many weekends is Level II?
13 weekends over the course of one year.

What information will be covered in the Level II weekend workshops?
All workshops will either be taught or assisted by our key instructors Peter Barnett, Sigrid Matthews, Maria Cristina Jimenez and Jenny Brill and visiting teachers.

Many of our weekend workshops will also be taught by special guest instructors to be announced.

Yin Yoga, Chakra work, Restorative Yoga & Meditation
Pre- and Post-Natal Yoga
Ayurveda
Sanskrit, Yogic Philosophy and The Bhagavad Gita
Therapeutics and Yoga

What days do you meet for Level I?
We meet on Friday nights from 7:00p till 9:00p and on Saturdays from 11:00a till 5:00p and Sundays from 12:00p till 5:00p. Plus you need to audit one class a week and take one class a week with a faculty teacher. For Level II there are mentorship requirements.

What books are required and/or suggested for Level I and II?

Required for Level I:

How Yoga Works by Michael Roach and Christie McNally
Hatha Yoga Illustrated by Martin Kirk, Brooke Boon, and Daniel DiTuro
The Heart Of Yoga by T. K. V. Desikachar
The Concise Book Of Muscles by Chris Jarmey

Suggested:

Yoga For Dummies by Georg Feurstein and Larry Payne
The Yoga Practice Guide by Bruce Bowditch
Musculoskeletal Anatomy Coloring Book by Joseph E. Muscolino
Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff (Click here for Leslie’s website)
The Essential Yoga Sutra: Ancient Wisdom for Your Yoga by Michael Roach and Christie McNally
Yoga: Disclipine Of Freedom translated by Barbara Stoller Miller
Inside The Yoga Sutras by Reverand Jaganath Carrera
Bhagavad Gita translated by Eknath Easwaran
The Tree Of Yoga by B. K. S. Iyengar
Yoga Gems edited by Georg Feurstein
Living Your Yoga by Judith Lasater
Teaching Yoga by Donna Farhi
Anatomy Of The Spirit by Carolyn Myss
Why People Don’t Heal And How They Can by Carolyn Myss

Who is the staff?
The core staff are five of BDY’s E-RYT 500 yoga teachers that have a combined 70 years of teaching credentials. Peter Barnett, Sigrid Matthews, Jennifer Brill, Maria Christina Jimenez, and Margaret Buckley. There will be a variety of distinguished guest teachers throughout the course of the Level II 300-hour program.