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  tranquil space is pleased to offer this inspiring level 1 teacher training intensive. the training is designed for students interested in teaching beginning to intermediate students, 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
  • shavasana
this training also includes:
  • discussion of modifications and sequencing
  • how to begin and end a class
  • how to use voice, languaging, 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
  • 10% off tranquiliT boutique shopping days
  • 6 yoga classes to be taken within a designated time period
  • introductory workshop on prenatal yoga
required texts: 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 Level 2 student by tranquil space standards.
  • completed application & deposit.
  • the intention of deepening your own yoga practice while assisting future students in doing the same.

certification schedule

summer 2008 level 1 intensive in dupont

friday: june 6, 13, 20 — 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
saturdays: june 7, 14, 21 — 2:00 - 8:00 p.m.
application due: june 3, 2008.
* taking six classes within three weeks during this training is also required & included in the training fee.

teacher training q&a tea

sunday, august 24, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
drop-in to have all your questions answered about teacher training at tranquil space.

fall 2008 level 1 intensive

fridays: september 5, 12, 19 — 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
saturdays: september 6, 13, 20 — 2:00 - 8:00 p.m.
application due: september 2, 2008.
* taking six classes within three weeks during this training is also required & included in the training fee.

teacher training q&a tea

sunday, january 11, 2009,  4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
drop-in to have all your questions answered about teacher training at tranquil space.

winter 2009 level 1 intensive in dupont

friday, january 16 — 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
saturday, january 17 — 2:00 - 8:00 p.m.
sunday, january 18 — 12:00 - 8:00 p.m.
monday, january 19 — 9:00 - 5:00 p.m.
application due: january 13, 2008.
* taking six classes within three weeks during this training is also required & included in the training fee.

summer 2009 level 1 intensive in dupont

friday: june 5, 12, 19 — 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
saturdays: june 6, 13, 20 — 2:00 - 8:00 p.m.
application due: june 2, 2008.
* taking six classes within three weeks during this training is also required & included in the training fee.

fall 2009 level 1 intensive

fridays: september 11 18, 25 — 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
saturdays: september 12, 19, 26 — 2:00 - 8:00 p.m.
application due: september 8, 2008.
* taking six classes within three weeks during this training is also required & included in the training fee.


please visit our bethesda studio site for additional level 1 offerings.

cost
$595 ($495 if registered by early-bird deadline). applications require a $150 non-refundable deposit; limited space available.
anyone not accepted into the program will have the full amount refunded

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