the

Joyful Yoga Teacher Training Program



Deadline to apply is December 1st, 2010

led by Joy Nicholson

the Graduating Class of 2009 - 2010

Find your internal wisdom and evolve deeper into your personal yoga life and beyond. Whether it is your intent to teach or simply deepen your existing practice the Joyful Yoga Teacher Training Program will explore the many facets of yoga. This program will emphasize a well balanced approach to yoga- enhancing the physical, mental & emotional components of our being.

You will be safely encouraged, respected and inspired to find your own voice as teacher and student of yoga.

This Certification program is a 200 hour Vinyasa/ Interdisciplinary Teacher Training and will provide you with a solid foundation of knowledge, information & inspiration.

Beyond certification you will gain so much more- This program will take you on a life changing journey towards becoming who you already are.

Sessions will be based on -

- the physical asanas (postures)

- breathing (pranayama)

- meditation

- Yogic history & philopsohy

- anatomy- both eastern & western- physiology, kinesiology, chakras, bandhas

- teaching techniques & communication

- modifications, assists & teaching specialzed populations

- exploring the different styles of yoga

- guest speakers & teachers in various avenues of expertise

- yogic lifestyle & ethics

- individual, partner & group work

- deepening your personal experience on the mat

- the career of yoga

- finding your own authentic voice as a teacher

- practice teaching to your peers, friends & eventually the public

You will be required to attend all sessions, or make up work.

There will be a home study component including-

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  journaling
  



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  research
  



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  assigments




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  presentations




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  & practice teaching

Graduation upon completion of all.

All questions can be directed to Joy by calling 902-956-2166 or by email at
joyfulyoga@hotmail.com

Next Class Starts January 2012 -

Classes will take place Tuesday evenings 6 -9:30pm

& one or two Saturdays a month 9 am - 4pm

concludes April 2012

The total Cost including HST is
$2850 per student.

This price includes

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  all instruction
  



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  Joyful Yoga Teacher Training Manual




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  2 yoga reference books




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  guest presenters




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  studio classes

Application - The following information must be sent in confidence to Joyful Yoga - Joy Nicholson. Your application will be reviewed and you will receive a reply as soon as possible. Please cut & paste and send to Joyfulyoga@hotmail.com
or by snail mail-

Joyful Yoga Studio. 150 Willow St. Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 4Z6

• Name-





• Full mailing Address-





• Phone-





• Email-





• Emergency Contact Name & Number-





• How long have you been practicing yoga? where & with whom?





• Why do you practice yoga?





• What are your other interests and hobbies?





• List formal and informal education including previous yoga courses, personal development, First Aid/ CPR-





• Do you have any physical/mental limitations that could affect your participation in this teacher training?
  

Students must attend all classes and come prepared to participate. By signing this, you ____________________ (print name) agree to and accept responsibility of this commitment. I must meet all the requirements of the Joyful Yoga Teacher Training program to receive my diploma for 200 hours Interdisciplinary yoga.

Dated ____________________ Signature___________________________

Refunds - A $250 non-refundable deposit is due with your application.

Upon acceptance to the course remainder is due by October 1st, 2011, or according to discussed & signed agreement with Joy. Payments may be made by cheque or credit card.

This program will run with a maximum of 15 participants and a minimum of 6 to ensure quality.

Pre-Requisites - You do not need to be particularly proficient in the physical practice, but I do ask that you have a least one full year of yoga practice or other related physical experience that could contribute such as dance, tai chi, qi gong, pilates or martial arts.

Presenter - Joy Nicholson is the owner of Joyful Yoga Studio in the heart of downtown Truro. She is a registered 200 hour instructor with over 2 thousand hours of teaching and has been practicing for over 12 years. Joy's style is a blend of Ashtanga, Anusara, Vinyasa yoga.

There will be guest speakers invited in monthly and dvd's and cd's will be used.

Graduates will be eligibly to join Yoga Atlantic, Yoga Alliance, Fitness Pro Travel and be exposed to a whole new Joyful world!

Namaste,

Joy

Joyful Yoga Studio

Truro, Nova Scotia

http://www.joyfulyoga.ca/

956-2166