Teacher Training at Yoga District
What?
A teacher training program. As a Hatha Yoga training program, the curriculum features a variety of different schools of yoga to celebrate their similarity and diversity. The program will embrace an asana-based philosophy and holistic approach to yoga instruction.
Why?
Because you love yoga and want to share its gifts.
Who?
Yoga District's teacher training program will be led by senior instructor Michelle Mae Orr, who has taught yoga since 2001. Michelle will be supported by teaching faculty member Bernie Wandel and other members of our staff. To learn more about our instructors, please see our staff bio site.
How?
Optional (but recommended) orientation for our teacher training will be held on Sunday, Sept. 7 at our U Street Corridor Studio from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Yoga District's teacher training 2008 series will begin September 13 at the Dupont Circle Studio. Applications for participation due no later than September 11. To download an application, click here. Applications must be submitted with two recommendation letters and a $200 deposit, to be applied toward the total program fee. Total program fee is $1950 if paid in full by July 15 or $2300 if paid by September 6. This does not include the cost of books but does include unlimited yoga at both studios from date of registration through January 30, 2009. Payment plans and reduced fees may be available.
Where?
Teacher training sessions will be held at both our U Street Corridor Studio and our Dupont Circle Studio.
When?
Trainees will meet every Saturday starting September 13th through December 20th, with the exception of the Saturday of Thanksgiving week. We will also meet Sundays, including but not limited to September 7th, September 28th, October 19th, November 9th, and December 7th. Most Saturday meetings will go from 9:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with a lunch break from 12:15 to1:30 p.m. Sunday meeting times may vary.
Anticipated graduation date is December 20, 2008. Please note that all dates and times are approximate.
Other requirements?
A teacher training program. As a Hatha Yoga training program, the curriculum features a variety of different schools of yoga to celebrate their similarity and diversity. The program will embrace an asana-based philosophy and holistic approach to yoga instruction.
Why?
Because you love yoga and want to share its gifts.
Who?
Yoga District's teacher training program will be led by senior instructor Michelle Mae Orr, who has taught yoga since 2001. Michelle will be supported by teaching faculty member Bernie Wandel and other members of our staff. To learn more about our instructors, please see our staff bio site.
How?
Optional (but recommended) orientation for our teacher training will be held on Sunday, Sept. 7 at our U Street Corridor Studio from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Yoga District's teacher training 2008 series will begin September 13 at the Dupont Circle Studio. Applications for participation due no later than September 11. To download an application, click here. Applications must be submitted with two recommendation letters and a $200 deposit, to be applied toward the total program fee. Total program fee is $1950 if paid in full by July 15 or $2300 if paid by September 6. This does not include the cost of books but does include unlimited yoga at both studios from date of registration through January 30, 2009. Payment plans and reduced fees may be available.
Where?
Teacher training sessions will be held at both our U Street Corridor Studio and our Dupont Circle Studio.
When?
Trainees will meet every Saturday starting September 13th through December 20th, with the exception of the Saturday of Thanksgiving week. We will also meet Sundays, including but not limited to September 7th, September 28th, October 19th, November 9th, and December 7th. Most Saturday meetings will go from 9:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with a lunch break from 12:15 to1:30 p.m. Sunday meeting times may vary.
Anticipated graduation date is December 20, 2008. Please note that all dates and times are approximate.
Other requirements?
- Trainees must take a number of 1.25-hour classes with members the teacher training faculty.
- Trainees will also participate in at least eight one-hour practice classes, usually be scheduled for Friday evenings. Each practice class is followed by min. 5 minutes of oral discussion and 10 minutes written review. Trainees may be asked to teach or assist/adjust during these practice classes.
- Trainees must teach four one-hour or three one-and-a-half hour classes they promote among friends, colleagues, family and the community.
- Trainees will complete homework assignments, including written essays, worksheets, and reading assignments.