Why You Should Make Yoga Teaching Your Career

If you’re reading this right now, you probably have a passion for yoga that you want to explore. You feel happy, energised and relaxed after each class.

You’re now more flexible, you feel ten years younger, your metabolism is faster and you’re generally more healthier. Now that you know that yoga is not an exercise but a lifestyle, you want to share your knowledge with others. If this is you or you just want to turn your passion into a livelihood, then here are three reasons you should consider becoming a yoga teacher:

You will find out what your strengths are

You will be tested in your yoga teacher training. Your will and ability to hold postures, to focus, to speak in front of people will all be stretched and strengthened. Furthermore, after your training, you’ll feel physically stronger. In addition, you’ll also be emotionally and mentally stronger too.

You will deepen your spiritual and asana practices

The meditation and chanting practices, as well as study of the Yoga Sutras that you experience during your training will help you to transform your spiritual practice. You can use these sacred tools in your daily life to help you connect to yourself at a deeper level. Your awareness of alignment and the longer practice sessions will all help you take your practice to higher heights. Furthermore, you’ll be surprised at the kind of postures you’ll be expressing after your training. 

You will become a teacher

Very obvious, huh? Well, after completing your YTC you will become a teacher! So, use this power to build your own teaching style that is mindful and authentic. Remember the teachers who made a positive impact on your life and strive to bring the same aura to your students. As a teacher, you’ll have the opportunity to give back those who may not have access to yoga, as well as your students but . Therefore, try to search for yoga opportunities in schools, prisons and other community outlets and spread some yoga love.

Our yoga teacher training

Ryan Edmonds & Life Retreat Studio bring you our 2019 ISHTA Yoga Immersion / Teacher Training. This will be in a way that is suited to anyone who wants to learn more about yoga… Furthermore, for those who wish to qualify as an internationally certified yoga teacher. Email studio@liferetreat.co.za or call 087 135 5542 for more info.

COURSE INFORMATION

FULL PRICE WITH GIFTS (R26,000 – includes your own neti pot, Hatha Yoga Pradipika textbook, and a yoga mat!)

Full Price Excluding Gifts: R 22,000

**Easy Payment Plans available upon request**

**For stand-alone module prices, scroll down**

Modules 1 & 2 are open to anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of yoga.  However, all three modules are required if you were to register for the 200hr Yoga Teacher Training Certificate.

Your course facilitator is Sevak Hari Singh (Ryan G. Edmonds), with several excellent guest trainers and speakers along the way.

MODULE 1 – IMMERSION

A stand-alone module for those who either want to train and certify as a yoga teacher or for those who wish to deeply immerse themselves in yoga philosophy. For ISHTA YTT Certification (to become a yoga teacher) you need to have done this module. Or it can be done as a stand-alone module for those with a desire to learn more about yoga, and its ancient wisdom.

Module 1 Will Include:

8 April: Introduction & Welcome + Opening Ritual
Weekend 1 (6 – 7 April): Yoga Philosophy – history, origins, ancient texts, the eight limbs
Weekend 2 (13 – 14 April): Meditation & the Mind – Pranayama 101
Third Weekend (27 – 28 April) Ayurveda & Yogic Lifestyle

Venue: Life Retreat Studio, Lourensford Estate
R7 000 (for those applying to do full certification, modules 1-3)
R8 000 (for a stand-alone module)

MODULE 2: IMMERSION

A stand-alone module for those who either want to train and certify as a yoga teacher or for those who wish to deeply immerse in yoga philosophy. For ISHTA YTT Certification (to become a yoga teacher) you need to have done this module – or it can be done as a stand-alone module, for those with a desire to learn more about yoga, and its ancient wisdom.

Module 2 Will Include:

April: Introduction & Welcome + Opening Ritual
Weekend 1: (3 – 5 May) Energetic Anatomy as taught within the ISHTA system (including the chakras, mantras, sound, color) – Pranayama 102
Weekend 2: (11 – 12 May) Anatomy, Asana & Alignment
Weekend 3: (18 – 19 May) Physiology & Asana (physical & energetic)

Venue: Life Retreat Studio, Lourensford Estate
R7 000 (for those applying to do full certification, modules 1-3)
R8 000 (for the stand-alone module)

MODULE 3: YOGA TEACHER TRAINING CERTIFICATION

This is only open to those wanting to certify as an Internationally Registered Yoga Teacher at the 200hr level. It is the ‘crowning-jewel’ of the accumulated training. On this 7 days intensive retreat, you will immerse yourself in yoga, which teaches conscious living… on all levels. Furthermore, surroundings will be natural to best support this process. Experience an ashram lifestyle from pre-sunrise spiritual practice, to end of day closing ritual. This will help you better understand & progress along the yogic path. This period includes theory, practice, and development of your unique teaching toolkit (in preparation for certifying practical assessments & theory exam).

Module 3 Will Include:

Teaching style, creating & holding space, hands-on adjustments, building confidence in yourself & your students, class structure & sequencing, ethics, setting yourself up as a professional Yoga Teacher.

7 – 14 June (Retreat)
[Time needed to take off from work will be 5 working days, and a weekend]
Venue: Away – We will confirm upon registration
Price: R12 000

OTHER DATES: DATES FOR FINAL PRACTICALS & EXAMS confirmed closer to the time.

The entire YTTC is valued at R26,000 (Full price includes all training, course material, the away retreat, and full gift bag of Hatha Yoga Pradipika, yoga mat, and neti pot).
Full price without extras: R 22,000
To qualify, email us immediately, and we will invoice you accordingly.

SEATING IS LIMITED, and BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN

Email studio@liferetreat.co.za to book

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