IYT Yoga Teacher Training Overview

One Yoga Center is proud to present the Integrative Yoga Therapy (IYT) 200-Hour  Teacher Training Program. This program is approved by the Yoga Alliance for certification.

The IYT style of Yoga emphasizes making Yoga accessible to all regardless of age or level of fitness. It is a form of Yoga that acknowledges individual differences and encourages adapting and choosing Yoga practices to meet those unique needs. Because of this emphasis, body workers, health care professionals, therapists and educators have chosen the IYT program to develop skills for incorporating Yoga based wellness into their professions.

This program will allow you to discover Yoga as a healing art and will support you in developing skills that allow you to teach students in a variety of settings. One Yoga Center is committed to providing you with the best possible Yoga education in a caring and supportive learning environment.

Yoga Teacher Training Curriculum

The program curriculum includes Yoga history and philosophy; Western and Eastern ideas on Yoga anatomy and physiology; teaching methodology; Asana (Yoga Postures); Pranayama (Breath Control); Meditation; Stress Management; Mudra (Yoga Hand Positions); Mantra; Ethics and business practices.

For a more detailed outline see: Integrative Yoga Therapy Teacher Training Outline and Schedule.

Student commitment is essential. The program asks for a substantial time commitment not only for the weekend intensives, but also for internship requirements (teaching of an 4 week class), reading, written homework, friendly quizzes (no surprises), and personal practice. The lead teacher, Ellen Schaeffer, enjoys facilitating learning through dialogue, so it is essential that students are prepared for class.

Faculty

Ellen Schaeffer is the program coordinator and core facilitator. She has been studying Yoga since 1984 and has been teaching for over 15 years. She is registered with the Yoga alliance at the ERYT-500 hour level, although her experience and training well exceeds this. Her passion for Yoga lies in the rich tradition, philosophy and psychology of Yoga, which facilitates personal transformation. Read more about Ellen.

Diane Finlayson (Sundari) will guide us on a journey into Yoga history, philosophy and Ayurveda. She holds a 500 hour certification through Integrative Yoga Therapy. She is also an Ayurvedic sadhaka in the Wise Earth tradition. Additionally, she teaches Yoga asana and meditation at John Hopkins University and teaches Yoga Philosophy for the JHU Odyssey program. Read more about Diane.

Karen Sandler currently teaches yoga teacher certifications both in the United States and internationally. She is also a licensed massage therapist and an instructor of clinical massage , reflexology, shiatsu, reiki, chakra therapy and pranic healing. Karen complements the staff at One Yoga Center sharing her deep wisdom and her passion for the Yogic lifestyle.

Yoga Teacher Training Dates for 2010

Non-Residential Program Beginning September, 2010

The non-residential program begins in the Fall of 2010. This program meets 1 weekend a month for 11 months. Saturday meetings begin at 8:30am and end at 6:30pm. Sunday meetings begin at 9:30am and conclude at 5:30pm. The dates for all meetings will be established by group consensus at the first meeting. Students who are aware of advanced weekend commitments that cannot be changed are asked to notify us at the time of application.

Cost of this program: $2,395 Per Person

There are additional fees for the teaching manual and tool box which should not exceed $125. Full payment should be complete by the first class. Payment plans can be established with advanced notice.

Residential Program in Mexico February  2011- January 23-February 8

Join Ellen Schaeffer and Karen Sandler at Bambuddha, a private, quaint retreat center located directly on the beautiful Pacific Ocean. This program is certain to be an inspirational learning experience and peaceful retreat. $2,300 program tuition, $50 teacher manual, plus $1,300 for double room accommodations including 3 vegetarian meals a day. For more information see Integrative Yoga Therapy Yoga Teacher Training in Mexico.

Additional Information

In addition to the training dates above, students in the non-residential Yoga Teacher Training Program are encouraged to take a Yoga class weekly. Participation in 12 Yoga classes at One is mandatory for the non-residential program. The fee for these 12 classes is included in your tuition.

In order to uphold and meet standards for professional training it is vital that you attend every session. If you miss a training day due to extreme circumstances, you must demonstrate competency in the missed material by the following month.

Registration & Payment

Class size is limited, so please register early. A $100 non-refundable registration fee is requested with your application (will be applied to your tuition). Checks should be made payable to Ellen B. Schaeffer and mailed to :

Ellen B. Schaeffer
One Yoga Center
142A Danielson Pike – Unit 5
Foster, RI 02825

To apply for the program, please complete the Integrative Yoga Therapy Teacher Training Application here. You may also request an application by calling Ellen Schaeffer at 401-368-YOGA (9642) or by sending an email to info@OneYogaCenter.com.