Level 2 Certification

This annual 200-hour level 2 certification is taught by Kimberly Wilson, Tranquil Space teachers, and several guest teachers. This program has been designed to exceed yoga alliance teacher standards and was the first Yoga Alliance-approved teacher training in Washington, DC. The various options offer a unique path for students interested in learning to teach vinyasa yoga or simply deepening their own practice within specific topics. Through this training you'll gain a foundation in yoga asana, yoga philosophy, anatomy & physiology, assisting, and seqeuncing for all levels of vinyasa yoga.

Options available for completion of the level 2 certification

* Option 1: Completion of each weekend of the full 9-weekend certification, completion of the 3 teaching circles, and all other requirements, required texts and application necessary.

* Option 2: Completion of 9 weekends over two sessions. The level 2 is offered in the spring (October – December) and fall (February- April) and all 9 weekends must be completed within a year of starting. This option includes 2 yoga classes for every weekend of training taken. Pre-requisites, required texts and application necessary.

This certification includes

* asana alignment, including verbal and hands-on assists
* 20 asana classes at tranquil space during the training
* sequencing, voice and language awareness
* tranquil space yoga and teaching philosophy
* how to teach and accommodate different levels
* homework and practice assignments
* teaching circles with mentors
* developing a practice journal
* extensive reading list
* book and class summaries
* workshops covering prenatal and postnatal yoga, anatomy and physiology for yogis, assisting, yoga philosophy, creative sequencing, meditation, restorative yoga, and partner yoga
* 15% off tranquility boutique shopping days
* graduates receive listing under our Tranquil Space-trained teacher page plus 15% off classes, additional teacher training, and tranquility boutique shopping at all Tranquil Space studios

Required texts

* Yogabody: Anatomy, Kinesiolgy, and Asana by Judith Lasater* Living Your Yoga: Finding The Spiritual In Everyday Life By Judith Lasater
* Jivamukti Yoga: Practices For Liberating Body And Soul By Sharon Gannon And David Life
* Anusara Teacher Training Manual (9th Edition) By John Friend
* Journey Into Power: How To Sculpt Your Ideal Body, Free Your True Self, And Transform Your Life With Yoga By Baron Baptiste
* Yoga And The Path Of The Urban Mystic (2nd Edition) By Darren Main
* Ashtanga Yoga By David Swenson
* Teaching Yoga: Exploring The Student-Teacher Relationship By Donna Farhi
* The Wisdom Of No Escape And The Path Of Loving Kindness By Pema Chodron
* Secret Power Of Yoga: A Woman's Guide To The Heart And Spirit Of The Yoga Sutras By Nischala Joy Devi
* Hip Tranquil Chick: A Guide To Life On And Off The Yoga Mat By Kimberly Wilson

Recommended texts and cds

* Om Yoga: A Guide To Daily Practice By Cyndi Lee
* Yoga And Ayurveda By David Frawley
* Yoga Anatomy By Leslie Kaminoff
* Relax And Renew: Restful Yoga For Stressful Times By Judith Lasater
* Preparing For Birth With Yoga: Exercises For Pregnancy And Childbirth By Janet Balaskas
* Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation In Everyday Life By Jon Kabat-Zinn
* Yin Yoga By Paul Grilley
* Anatomy Of Movement By Blandine Calais-Germain
* Living Yoga: A Comprehensive Guide For Daily Life By Feuerstein And Bodian
* Yoga Body, Buddha Mind By Cyndi Lee
* Yoga Mind And Body By Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center
* Light On Yoga: The Bible Of Modern Yoga By B.K.S. Iyengar And Vehudi Menuhin
* Yoga For Your Type By David Frawley And Sandra Summerfield Kozak
* YogAnatomy DVD with David Keil
* Key Muscles of Yoga By Ray Long
* Get Your Yoga On CD By Kimberly Wilson

Requirements

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

Certification schedule for 2012

Training schedule
Saturdays 11:00am-7:30pm
Sundays 10:00am-5:30pm
Teaching Circles Times: TBA

Spring 2012 - Level 2 - Dupont Circle:

February 4-5
February 11-12
February 18-19
Break
March 3-4
March 10-11
Break
March 24-25* combined partially w. ATT
March 31 - April 1
Break
April 14-15
April 21-22 - Final Teaching
Graduation TBD