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  this annual 200-hour level 2 certification is taught by kimberly wilson and guest teachers. this program has been designed to exceed yoga alliance teacher standards and is 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.

options available for completion of the level 2 certification

  •  option 1: completion of each weekend of the full 11-weekend certification from january 30 - may 8, 2009, completion of the 3 teaching circles, and all other requirements, required texts and application necessary.

  • option 2: completion of each weekend of the full 11-weekend certification by april, 2010 (you have two years to complete the program). next level 2 certification will be offered february-may, 2010, and participants must make up any missed weekends at this time to complete the full 200-hour certification. this option includes 2 yoga classes for every weekend of training taken. requirements, required texts and application necessary.

  • option 3: join any weekend without enrollment in the teacher training to develop your yoga practice on the specific weekends and topics that interest you. no requirements or application. dependent on space availability. email info@tranquilspace.com to inquire.

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 on: prenatal and postnatal yoga, anatomy and physiology for yogis, assisting, yoga philosophy, creative sequencing, meditation, restorative yoga, partner yoga
  • 15% off tranquility boutique shopping days
  • tranquil space teacher training manual

required texts

recommended texts & cds

requirements

  • 2 year minimum yoga practice.
  • current level 2 student by tranquil space standards.
  • 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 & deposit.

certification schedule

fridays: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
saturdays: 1:30 - 8:30 p.m.

schedule subject to change

*teaching circles (see dates below): these small intensive group sessions are, designed to develop the individual student's knowledge of yoga, are required for all students to attend. circles shall provide an opportunity to ask individual questions, practice teaching/assisting, and to explore yoga with peers. circles will be led by experienced tranquil space teachers, who will also provide ongoing mentoring to the group throughout TT2. some dates are subject to change.

2009 schedule:

weekend 1: january 30, 31
asana foundation: intro, basics, newbie, warm-ups, sun salutes, yoga philosophy & spirituality, with kevin waldorf-cruz and kimberly wilson

weekend 2: february 6, 7
anatomy and physiology

*february 8: teaching circle 

weekend 3: february 13, 14
ayurveda, pranayama, standing/balancing poses & sequencing with anne thiel, kevin waldorf-cruz, and september fortier

february 20, 21 [break - no training]

weekend 4: february 27, 28
seated poses, twists, hips, shoulders, wrists, upper back & backbends with anne thiel, and carol collins

weekend 5: march 6, 7
bandhas, arm balances, core & sequencing, kevin waldorf-cruz and siobhan troy-carranza

*march 8: teaching circle 

weekend 6: march 13, 14
ayurveda, therapeutics & ethics with anne thiel and kevin waldorf-cruz

march 20, 21 [break - no training]

weekend 7: march 27, 28
yoga philosophy, with darren main

weekend 8: april 3, 4
inversions, finishing poses, ethics, & mindfulness meditation with september fortier, siobhan troy-carranza, and kimberly wilson

april 10, 11 [break - no training]

weekend 9: april 17, 18
prenatal, newbie yoga & creative intelligent sequencing with siobhan troy-carranza, september fortier, and kimberly wilson

*april 19: teaching circle 

april 20-30 [break - final prep]

weekend 10: may 1, 2
review and final teaching with kevin waldorf-cruz and faculty 

may 8: graduation 

cost
applications are due by january 28, 2009. limited space available; early registration is encouraged.

option 1: $3195

option 2: $345 per weekend

option 3: $150 per weekend

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teacher training cancellation and refund policy


 
     
         
 

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