Tranquil Space Yoga

tranquil space is pleased to introduce our annual 500-hour certification. this certification, which meets the yoga alliance guidelines, is designed for 200-hour registered yoga teachers who wish to pursue a full 500-hour certification. the training is also open to students without 200 hour certification of yoga wishing to deepen their understanding of yoga, but they would not receive the 500 hour certification. topics for this training include advanced teaching methods, asana, pranayama, advanced anatomy & physiology, yoga therapeutics, yin, restorative, sequencing, kirtan, ayurveda, and psychology.

students may elect to complete the training for 500 hour certification in one year or two years. students not wishing to complete the certification can take the whole training or attend only weekends of interest. there are five modules in the training: surya (solar asanas, pranayama), chandra (lunar, restorative), mandala (balanced, sequencing), anatomy & physiology, and mindfulness, ayurveda, and psychology. certification includes 260 contact hours, plus an additional 40 non-contact hours. continuing education units (CEUs) through the yoga alliance are available. training begins september 26th 2008 and concludes in june 2009. follow the link to review the required and recommended readings.

descriptions of training intensives

surya vinyasa
join us as we explore the foundations and the evolution of vinyasa yoga. find new understanding of asana, pranyama, practice techniques, precise alignment, and fluid movement. these solar and energetic weekends will draw from the ashtanga, iyengar, and jivamukti lineages, while exploring the unifying practice of hatha yoga. we will be focusing on shaktipat (the gift of teaching) through intelligently sequencing a class, physical assisting, finding your seat as a teacher, and incorporating yoga philosophy. a special focus shall be placed on the impact of sound and music on the body, as well as a look at the vayus (energy channels) which travel throughout the body. join us and allow your yoga to evolve! for tt500 certification both modules are required for a total of 35 contact hours.

anatomy & philosophy
delve deep into the workings of the body. students shall be immersed in an in-depth survey of human anatomy. explore the science of movement, physiology, and the practice of yoga with expert teachers. special topics include: the workings of the spine, shoulder therapeutics, the anatomy of breath, the subtle energetic body, the major muscle groups, healthy hips and pelvis, the bandas, and an exploration of tantra yoga. for tt500 certification both modules are required for a total of 35 contact hours.

chandra vinyasa
explore the lunar and yin elements of vinyasa. these intensive weekends shall explore the healing subtleties of chandra vinyasa including: pranayama, restorative, yin-yang yoga, and yoga therapeutics. study the chakras, the subtleties of breath, the subtle energies of the body, healing practices for injury and disease, therapeutics, and thai body-work. students shall also explore the poetry of vinyasa yoga through chanting, kirtan and bhakti yoga, while delving deeper into yogic philosophy. all are welcome! join and allow yourself to feel renewed. for tt500 certification both modules are required for a total of 35 contact hours.

mandala vinyasa
these three weekend intensives bring all the elements of hatha yoga into union in an active and balanced practice. the intensives will focus on the creative science of modern vinyasa yoga and the playful cosmic dance. students integrate foundational understandings of yoga into intelligent, balanced, and energetic vinyasa-flow sequences. there will be special focus on peak poses, developing core strength, arm-balances, and inversions. topics include teaching methodology, intelligent sequencing, adjustments & assists, practice technique, and advanced teaching methodologies. for tt500 certification all three modules are required for a total of 52.5 contact hours.

mindfulness, ayurveda & psychology
explore balance in life through mindfulness, ayurveda, and psychology. learn about ayurveda (the sister science of yoga) theories and daily practices. explore the roots of buddhism and mindfulness meditation and discover how the first boddhis were also the first psychologists. learn about the effects of stress, depression, anxiety, and trauma on the body and innovative methods to heal imbalances. participants will explore their role as a teacher, including setting safe boundaries and creating realistic expectations for students. all three sciences shall be folded into an integrated approach to life. look at how modern science and research support these ancient practices for healing. for tt500 certification two modules are required for a total of 35 contact hours.

practice requirement
daily yoga & meditation practice + a minimum of 20 classes taken at tranquil space during tt500. students in teacher training receive 15% of of class passes. students are also encouraged to take classes outside of tranquil space in at other studios in a variety of styles.

elective track
as a teacher of yoga we all gravitate towards certain teachers and certain styles. this elective has been created to allow participants to find yoga alliance certified teachers they resonate with and learn more directly from their preferred teachers. teacher trainees may attend master workshops, create a supervised teaching assistant apprenticeship, undergo individual mentoring, or mix these options to create their ideal teacher-student learning relationship. elective plan must be reviewed and approved by teacher training director, which must meet the yoga alliance standards for teacher training. teacher trainees must complete 15 contact hours under this elective.

pre-natal & post-natal elective track
tt500 students may substitute one weekend of the “psychology, mindfulness, and ayurveda” module for both weekends of the pre-natal and post-natal teacher training weekends for final accreditation. this is recommended for students interested in teaching to this population. see our website for pre and post-natal dates.

teaching assistant elective track
available to tranquil space teaching assistants (ta). you may substitute 37 contact hours of the “psychology, mindfulness, and ayurveda” weekend requirements for a supervised ta apprenticeship with an e-ryt level teacher.

mentoring
ongoing group mentoring shall be required of all students in the tt500 program. students shall be assigned to small groups led by an eryt. these groups shall work together to deepen their understanding of the following: assisting, teaching practicum, sequencing, anatomy, ethics, and professional boundaries. 15 contact hours. dates-tba.

final teaching-yoga synthesis
upon completion of all tt500 requirements, students will teach a final class for certification and peer review. classes shall reflect the advanced components and teaching modalities of the training. students are expected to demonstrate an advanced integration of teaching methods, physical assists, philosophy, and ethics. an oral interview will also follow with lead teachers, this includes a review of the students final thesis project.
10 contact hours
details to come…

final yoga synthesis certification fee
for students who purchase weekends individually and who wish to receive the 500-hour yoga alliance certification, an additional certification fee will be charged. this fee includes review of the student's thesis project, review of final teaching, and 500-hour diploma. this fee is only charged upon completion of all program requirements and before a student's final yoga synthesis. this fee does not apply to students who purchase the entire training package. final yoga synthesis certification fee- $350.

teachers
kimberly wilson
kevin waldorf-cruz
anne thiel
danielle polen
siobhan troy-carranza
carol collins
kristen leal
keith moore
joe miller
alanna kaivalya
simon park
lisa richards
darren main

admission requirements
successful completion of tranquil space’s 200-hour teacher training
-or-
completion of a 200-hour yoga teacher training
regular and ongoing yoga practice
1 or more years of regular yoga teaching
expressed interest and sincere passion for living and learning yoga
completed application and $40 application fee
no admissions requirements for non-certificate students

description of total hours=300 hours total
260 contact hours
240 contact hours through 12 weekend intensives
15 contact hours through supportive mentoring
5 contact hours (or more) observed teaching

40 non-contact hours
15 non-contact hours in karma teaching project
10 yoga thesis project
15 non-contact hours in om-work

purchase options:
$3300 early bird rate if you sign up by august 26th 2008,
$3800 after august 26th, 2008
or
4 monthly payments of $1025 (please contact jo@tranquilspace.com to set up this auto-renew payment)
$350 /weekend for most training weekends

training begins september 26th 2008 and concludes in june 2009.

2008-2009 schedule

surya module i: september 26-28th with kevin waldorf-cruz & kimberly wilson
a&p module i: october 10-12th with keith moore & anne thiel
surya module ii: october 31st-november 2nd with kimberly wilson & keith moore
a&p module ii: november 14th-16th with joe miller, anne thiel & danielle polen
chandra module i: january 2nd-4th with anne thiel, danielle pollen & kristen leal
chandra module ii: january 23rd-25th with anne thiel, danielle polen & alanna kaivalya
mandala module i: february 20-22nd with lisa richards & siobhan troy-carranza
map module i: march 13-15th with darren main, kevin waldorf-cruz & anne thiel
map module ii: march 27-29th with kevin waldorf-cruz, anne thiel
mandala module ii: may 8-10th with alanna kaivalya & siobhan troy-carranza
mandala module iii: may 22-24th with simon park & siobhan troy-carranza
final!-tba

hours of training
fridays 6:30-9:30pm, saturdays 1-9pm, sundays 10am-6pm*
*hours subject to change- students will be informed in advance