Level 1 Intensive

Tranquil Space is pleased to offer this inspiring level 1 intensive teacher training. the training is designed for students interested in teaching beginning to intermediate yogis, exploring vinyasa yoga or simply deepening their own practice. Our Level 1 is an introductory yoga teacher training that is a prerequisite for our 200-hour Yoga Alliance approved Level 2 certification.

This introductory intensive will provide you with a strong foundation to practice, observe, and teach the following:

warm-up vinyasa
sun salutations; step backs & surya namaskar A, B
basic standing poses
basic balancing poses
simple backbends
hip openers
forward bends
basic twists
shoulderstand and plow
savasana

This training also includes:

discussion of modifications and sequencing
how to begin and end a class
how to use voice, languaging, and hands-on assisting
introductory reading list
practice teaching and assisting among the group
feedback and homework
basic yoga and tranquil space teaching philosophy
pranayama
practice and personal journal writing
current teacher training students get 15% off teacher training books.
6 yoga classes to be taken within a designated time period
introductory workshop on prenatal yoga

Required texts:

Om Yoga: a Guide to Daily Practice by Cyndi Lee
Journey Into Power: How to sculpt your ideal body, free your true self, and transform your life with yoga by Baron Baptiste
Ashtanga Yoga by David Swenson

Requirements:

1 year minimum yoga practice.
the discipline to be fully present at all training sessions in order to develop the skills necessary for teaching beginner to intermediate students. 100% attendance is required.
current practice at an intermediate level
completed application & deposit.
the intention of deepening your own yoga practice while assisting future students in doing the same.

Certification schedule

MLK weekend at Dupont Circle:
January 18, 6:30-10:00 pm
January 19, 11:00-7:30 pm
January 20, 11:00-7:30 pm
January 21, 9:30-5:30 pm

June 2013 at Dupont Circle:
June 7, 8
June 14, 15
June 21, 22
Fridays: 6:30-9:30 pm
Saturdays: 1:00-7:00 pm

July/August 2013 at Arlington:
July 29, 9:00-11:45am & 1:30-5:00pm
July 30, 9:00-11:45am & 1:15-5:00pm
July 31, 9:00-11:45am & 1:15-5:00pm
Aug. 1, 9:00-11:45am & 1:30-5:00pm

September 2013 at Dupont Circle:
September 6, 7
September 13, 14
September 20, 21
Fridays: 6:30-9:30 pm
Saturdays: 1:00-7:00 pm

Cost

$595. Applications require a $150 non-refundable deposit; limited space available. anyone not accepted into the program will have the full amount refunded.