Calendar
300 Hour 8 Month Program 2013 Weekend Dates
Starting in May, 2013
May 3,4, & 5
June (May)31,1, & 2
July 5,6, & 7
August 2,3, & 4
September 6,7, & 8
October 4,5, & 6
November 1,2, & 3
December 6,7, & 8
200 Hour 12 Month Program 2012-2013 Weekend Dates
October 20/21
November 17/18
December 15/16
January 19/20
February 16/17
March 16/17
April 20/21
May 18/19
June 15/16
July 20/21
August 17/18
September 21/22
Daily Schedule*
| 8:30-9:00 | Philosophical Theme |
| 9:00-11:30 | Practice (includes asana/pranayama/meditation) |
| 11:30-12:15 | Discussion |
| 12:15-1:30 | Lunch |
| 1:30-3:30 | Daily Topic (Lecture, Discussion, Group Work) |
| 3:30-5:00 | Lab/Guided Practice/Practice Teach |
*While this daily schedule will be followed on most days, the amount of time given for lab work may vary depending on the needs for student learning for each unit. There is time built into each weekend to provide flexibility to respond to learning opportunities as they may arise in the context of the group.
Each weekend will cover topics/themes similar to the following sample:
Teaching Methods:
- Balanced Yoga Model® (every weekend)
- Koshas
- Ways of knowing
- Scientific method
Philosophical Theme:
- Koshas
- Text overview/philosophy timeline
- Why study yoga philosophy?
Asana:
- Warming the body up: Sun Salutations
- Concepts of movement: forward, backward, twisting, and lateral movement
Self Awareness:
- What is yoga to me?
- Begin developing philosophy of teaching
