200-Hour Teacher Training

200-Hr Buddha B Yoga Teacher Training Q & A Session:

Saturday, January 7th from 2pm-3pm.

If you have any questions about the Buddha B Yoga 200-Hr Teacher Training starting Saturday, January 14th 2012, and are still considering registering, its not too late. All welcome on January 7th. Learn more about the topics covered, dates we will meet, required reading list and more. Also if interested, you can complete the on-line application on the Buddha B Yoga 200-Hr Teacher Training page.

Buddha B Yoga Center 200-Hour Teacher Training Certification Program

• 4 Month Program (Saturdays 2pm-8pm & Sundays 2pm-5pm with the exception of holidays and scheduled weekend breaks).
• Starts Saturday January 14th, 2012 and ends Sunday May 27th, 2012.
• Taught by Valerie Grange, Rexx Samuell and Hari-Kirtana das.
• 200-Hour certification recognized by the Yoga Alliance.
• $500 deposit due by January 14th, 2012 to reserve a space.
• Deposit refund available up to January 14th, 2012 (less a $100 administration fee).
• After January 14th, 2012 all deposit fees are non-refundable.
• A pass to attend classes at Buddha B Yoga-required for completion of training-is included with the 200-hr teacher training.
• Total cost of Training: $2,800 (for full payment by start date of January 14th, 2012) or $3,000 (for 4 payment plan option).
• Four Payment Installment Plan: $500 due by January 14th, $833 due by February 14th, $833 on March 14th & $834 on April 14th 2012.
• Master Card and Visa accepted.
• Book fees for required reading list are not included in teacher training fees.
• By the start of the BBY teacher training all students must have registered and paid the minimum $500 fee, signed the Ethical Guidelines form, and purchased the required reading materials.

Buddha B Yoga, a Registered Yoga School with Yoga Alliance, is now accepting applications for our 2012 200-hour Teacher Training Program. Whether you want to become a yoga teacher or are interested in deepening your knowledge and practice of yoga, Buddha B Yoga’s Teacher Training faculty is dedicated to helping you reach your individual goals.

Program Overview:

Our 200-hour teacher certification program offers a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental elements that go into teaching basic and intermediate yoga classes with an emphasis on ashtanga oriented vinyasa yoga. Subjects that will be integrated into the training program include asana, pranayama, and meditation in theory and practice, the physiological, psychological, emotional and spiritual aspects of a complete yoga practice, study of the physical benefits of yoga through an understanding of basic anatomy and physiology, explorations of the subtle energy body, a practical approach to learning Sanskrit, the ethical principles of practicing and teaching yoga, an in-depth study of yoga philosophy and traditional yoga wisdom texts, the art and science of sequencing poses and hands-on adjustments, service and devotion as integral elements of a yoga practice, and finding your authentic voice as a yoga teacher. Coursework includes reading writing assignments, working in small study groups, observation, assisting, and practice teaching.

Teacher Training Faculty:

Buddha B teacher training will be led by Buddha B Yoga co-founders Valerie Grange and Rexx Samuell and Jivamukti Yoga teacher Hari-kirtana das. Valerie, Rexx, and Hari-kirtana have a combined 55 years of studying, practicing, and teaching yoga and yoga philosophy. For Valerie’s, Rexx’s, and Hari-kirtana’s complete bio, click here

Schedule:

Buddha B’s teacher Training sessions will, as a general rule, be held on Saturdays from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Sundays from 2:00PM to 5:00PM. On rare occasions the schedule may be adjusted slightly for holidays, breaks or special events.

The dates for the 2012 Teacher Training are:

Week 1: January 14/15 Week 2: January 21/22 Week 3: January 28/29 Week 4: February 4/5 Week 5: February 18/19 Week 6: February 25/26 Week 7: March 4/5 Week 8: March 10/11

Week 9: March 24/25 Week 10: March 31/April 1 Week 11: April 14/15 Week 12: April 21/22 Week 13: April 28/29 Week 14: May 5/6 Week 15: May 19/20 Week 16: May 26/27

Requirements

A suggested minimum 2 years of regular yoga practice, a current practice at an intermediate or higher level, an intention of deepening your own yoga practice and of sharing your experience of yoga with future students and the ability to be fully present at all training sessions. A completed application and deposit.

Cost:

The cost of the Buddha B Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training Program is $2,800 plus the additional purchase of 6 books with a non-refundable deposit of $500 due upon acceptance of your application with the option of either full payment of $2,800 by start of training or the payment plan with the remaining balance paid in 4 monthly installments of $833 on January 14th, $833 on February 14th, and $834 on March 14th and final payment on April 14th, 2012 (for a total of $3,000). A pass for taking classes at Buddha B – a requirement for completion of the training – is included in the cost of the 200-hr training.

Certification:

The program is certified by the nationally recognized Yoga Alliance and has been designed to be a deeply transformative experience that exceeds Yoga Alliance teacher standards. Participants will receive a 200-hr Buddha B Yoga Teacher Training Certification upon graduation enabling them to register with Yoga Alliance.

How to Apply:

To apply and register, please complete the following application form.  For further questions, please either email Valerie & Rexx at: bawakened@buddhabyoga.com or call the Buddha B Yoga studio directly at 202-588-5885.