When we contemplated offering a "200 hour yoga certification course", a few things became clear to us.  1. Not everyone who wants to learn more deeply about a topic, or experience a personal transformation, needs to know how to teach classes or build a yoga business.  2. Teaching yoga is largely about sharing wisdom gained from personal experience. Too many people are thinking about "teaching" at the sacrifice of developing their own personal practice.  For these reasons, we decided to offer a 140hr yoga immersion course for anyone to gain the foundational knowledge needed to develop a personalized practice.  After completing the 140 hour program, you may apply to our mentorship/certification program to focus on "teaching" aspects.

  

This course is step-by-step education and chronological exploration of fundamental Yoga practices - as well as an opportunity to connect with, and be inspired by, a support community of like-minded individuals.

 

While athletes and personal trainers, yoga and dance instructors are drawn to this program for its rare focus on strength and alignment details - you don't have to be an anatomy nerd, or be able to put your foot behind your head, or follow a particular belief system to do this program. This intensive series is for anyone with desire ready to explore, integrate, and find balance. This down-to-earth, highly-functional program is presented through a series of intensive weekend workshops.   

 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

7 FUNDAMENTAL WEEKENDS* (140hours)
Each weekend is an independent study that can be taken individually, but also serve as a puzzle piece for the whole 7 weekend intensive program.  Contact us to register: info@bodyartmotion.com  (403) 313-5775.

LAYER ONE – Complete Overview of History, Purpose, Posture and Exercises
OCTOBER 1-2
Basic History, Terms & Purpose, Basic Anatomy of Standing Exercises
OCTOBER 21-23
History & Philosophy, Basic Anatomy of Sun Salutations & Sitting Exercises, Introduction to Meditation

LAYER TWO - Spine and Core Stability, Strength and Mobility
NOVEMBER 4-6
Internal Mental Focus, Breathing, Basic Anatomy of Supine Exercises
NOVEMBER 25-27
Internal Mental Focus, Breathing, Basic Anatomy of Prone Exercises 

LAYER THREE – Body-Mind-Energy Connection and Body Language
DECEMBER 9-11
Modification and Sequencing of Established Routines.  Behavior Patterns & Self-Study
JANUARY 13-15
The 5 Senses and Eastern Energetic Chakra Anatomy applied to Posture and Behavior
JANUARY 20-22
Putting it all together.  Designing a logical, progressive personal practice

TIMES
Friday 6pm-9pm, Saturday: 10am-5pm, Sunday: 10am-5pm

INVESTMENT
$275 each weekend
$1750 upfront for 7 weekend program package

RECOMMENDED TEXTS
You will be provided with PowerAlign Yoga+ manuals, handouts and audio study.
Recommended reading listed in priority: Check Out Our Reading List Here

 

*all hours can be applied toward international Yoga Alliance.

 

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CONTINUE ON TO OUR MENTORSHIP CERTIFICATION PROGRAM 

This program runs during February and March.  It is for students who have completed all 7 intensive weekends and decide that they would like to study to be a Level 1 Yoga Instructor.

SCHEDULE for 60hr Mentorship

20 hrs Shadow and Home Study + 2x 20hr Weekend Immersions
Fri. 6-9p, Sat.10-5p, Sun. 10-5p

Feb.17-19
Mar. 9-11

INVESTMENT
$700 for first time certification (includes testing fees)
$500 for re-certification (includes testing fees)