Devotion Yoga’s Bright Spirit 200-Hour
Teacher Training
BEGINS NOVEMBER 2009
At Devotion Yoga, Hoboken, NJ
Namaste Yogis and Yoginis,
We are honored to be offering the Bright Spirit Yoga Teacher Training for our 9th year! We have had the joy guiding over 200 graduates deeper into their own practice as well as initiating them teaching yoga. Our graduates are now teaching yoga in studios, gyms, academic schools, hospitals and more. Some have gone on to open studios, while others hold private classes in homes. Through our training program, we create an open environment to help you share yoga in a way that is meaningful and exciting to you.
We are thrilled to begin our next yoga adventure and hope you’ll join us!
Jillian, Carrie and Liza
Mission
Bright Spirit Teacher Training is a 200-hour yoga teacher training designed for serious yoga practitioners interested in either deepening their practice or teaching yoga, as well as teachers who want to enhance their skills or work towards national certification. Our mission is to guide you on an adventure deeper into your own practice while helping you to discover more about who you are and what you can share as a teacher. In a nourishing and intimate environment, this non-dogmatic training offers a broad overview while encouraging students to discover their own point of view.
Program Overview
Physiological, psychological and spiritual aspects of asana, pranayama, and meditation
- Anatomy and physiology including both the physical body and subtle energy body
- Physiology and teaching methodology of Prenatal yoga and Restorative Yoga
- History and philosophy of yoga including various branches and styles
- Step-by-step techniques for guiding your students with precision and compassion
- Looking at bodies: Observation, verbal and physical adjustments
- Teaching methodology including detailed alignment, hands-on adjustments and sequencing
- Leading multi-sensory visualizations and meditations
- Lots and lots of teaching exercises and drills with personalized critiques
- Practice teaching sessions, intimate study groups, observing and assisting classes
- FREE classes at Devotion Yoga during duration of the training
Format and Requirements:
This 200-hour training meets one weekend (Fri eve, Sat and Sun) plus two Wednesday evenings per month for 9 months. The hours are Weds evenings are 7:00 - 9:30pm and Fri evenings are 6:30-9:00pm, Sat 12:30-6:00pm and Sun 1:30-6:30pm.
- Weekend Dates TBA
- Plus one class Sat or Sun morning the weekend of training.
- Monthly reading and writing assignments
- Final written exam and teaching demonstration
Bright Spirit Teacher Training Pre-requisite
For those students who have not had a consistent yoga practice for at least two years, Devotion’s Bright Spirit Yoga Immersion is a pre-requisite to the 200-Hour training and must be completed before taking the teacher training. The next Immersion program begins on October 20th. These students will receive special discounted pricing for the Bright Spirit Immersion.
Required Books
Not included in training fee.
1. DVD - Anatomy For Yoga with Paul Grilley at pranamaya.com. (this can be shared with other trainees)
2. Pema Chodron - Wisdom of No Escape
3. The Key Muscles of Hatha yoga by Ray Long
4. Judith Lasater 30 Essential Yoga Poses: For Beginning Students and Their Teachers
Devotion Yoga
The training will be held at Devotion Yoga Studio in Hoboken and includes unlimited free yoga classes for the duration of the training. Devotion Yoga is Hoboken’s only local yoga studio dedicated to providing a non-competitive environment to the yoga community. With over 50 classes offered seven days a week, the Hudson Street studio offers the latest programs and methods taught by nationally recognized instructors. For more information and a detailed schedule, visit Devotion Yoga's website at www.devotionyoga.com or call 201-610-YOGA.
Cost
You can pay by check or credit card. If you pay in full in full before the program begins your cost for training will be $3,100 (including your deposit). If you choose to pay in two installments your rate will be $3,300. A non-refundable deposit of $250 is payable upon acceptance to hold your spot.
If you have been accepted into Bright Spirit teacher training, please send a non-refundable deposit of $250 to hold your space in the training.
Make Check to: YOGALICIOUS
Send To: Jillian Pransky , RE: Bright Spirit, 9 Highmont Terrace, Montclair, NJ 07042
Bright Spirit Certification
You must have at least one year of continuous Yoga practice to apply for the training.
After completing this 200-hour training, you will be a Bright Spirit Certified Yoga Teacher and be eligible to register for national registration with the Yoga Alliance. Upon completion of the course and depending on your own practice, you will be prepared to teach beginner to intermediate level classes.
More About the Teachers
About the Teachers
Jillian Pransky, Carrie Parker Gastelu and Liza Bertini co-direct Bright Spirit Teacher Training and have each received an E-500-hour certification through the Yoga Alliance.
Jillian Pransky has been teaching body awareness and movement since 1986 and began teaching yoga in 1996. Her teaching combines breath based yoga flow with mindfulness techniques. Known as a nurturing guide with an uplifting and playful spirit, Jillian’s classes focus on bringing the practice of yoga and meditation into everyday life. Her work is greatly influenced by Erich Schiffmann and Pema Chodron with whom she has studied with since 1998. Jillian is an Anusara inspired teacher and is certified in Restorative Yoga Therapy and Thai Yoga Healing. She is Director of Restorative Teacher Training for Yoga Works and leads Retreats at Kripalu for Yoga and Health and Monhonk Mountain House. Her Relaxmore more CD (a 20-minute guided deep relaxation) has garnered excellent reviews from many including Dr. Memhet Oz and it is used in the healing program at the Heart Institute, New York Presbyterian Columbia University Medical Center. Website: www.yogajillian.com.
Carrie Parker Gastelu has been teaching yoga since 1995. She has studied many yoga traditions as well as anatomy, physiology, movement and awareness practices to create an eclectic style all her own. She is known for her honest, non-dogmatic approach and encourages her students to find the teacher within. Carrie specializes in Prenatal Yoga and is Director of Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training at Yoga Works and is Director of Prenatal Yoga at Devotion Yoga. She is also a presenter for Birth Works International Conferences for birth professionals. She has been featured in Fit Magazine, the Yoga Zone Book and in the Yoga Zone Video, “Flexibility and Stress Release.” Carrie was also featured in the Discovery Documentary, “From Conception to Birth”, teaching Prenatal Yoga. Website: www.YogaWithCarrie.Com.
Liza Bertini has been practicing yoga since 1999 and started teaching yoga in 2003. She earned her 200-hour yoga teacher certification through the Bright Spirit Teacher Training program and her advanced 500-hour level certification in Kripalu Yoga. Other trainings and certifications include Advanced Vinyasa Teacher Training with Shiva Rea, Restorative Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Karma Kids Yoga, and Itsy Bitsy Yoga. Liza infuses her classes with inspiration gained from her own yogic journey and offers space for students to safely explore yoga with an open heart and mind. Liza teaches at Devotion Yoga and runs retreats locally and in Italy. Her overwhelming interest in the practice and the profound effects that yoga has brought to Liza’s life, spirit and well-being inspired her to leave her corporate career of 11 years and become the Founder and Studio Director of Devotion Yoga. Website: www.Devotionyoga.com.
APPLICATION
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1. How long have you been practicing Yoga?
2. What style do you practice most, where, how often and who are your teachers?
3. Do you have any meditation experience? What type of meditation? How often do you practice?
4. Why do you want to take the training program?
5. What specifically do you want to learn from the training program?
6. How would you utilize a yoga teacher certification?
7. Do you have certifications in other areas? (Fitness, nursing, massage etc.)
8. How did you hear of the training?
9. Any concerns or comments that you feel would be important for us to know?
10. Do you presently or have you ever taught yoga?
(Please make specific comments as to style, certifications, number of classes, number of students, years taught.)
11. Have you taken any Teacher Training in the past? If yes, which one(s)?
12. Have you taken any Yoga or Meditation workshops? If yes, which ones and with who?
13. Do you have any injuries, illnesses, or take any medication? Please explain fully.
14. Have you cleared your participation with a doctor? If not. Please do.
