yoga teacher training
teacher training
Alan Goode conducts a 3-year training course for teachers of Iyengar Yoga devised around “practice based learning” (Tapas), which requires dedication to practice and self study (Svadhyaya). Course work is undertaken through Alan’s School Yoga Mandir in Canberra, in the Australian Capital Territory.
The aim of training is to provide an opportunity to deepen one’s yogic experience, and to develop a balance between professional teaching techniques and the hands-on skills gained through direct experience. Please check the BKS Iyengar Yoga Association of Australia website at www.iyengaryoga.asn.au to view details on certification and training requirements and to download a copy of the teacher assessment handbook. All trainees must maintain membership of the BKS Iyengar Yoga Association as this is a requirement to sit certification and provides access to the most up to date information about certification guidelines.
Please
click on this link to view a full copy of the Teacher Training Course
Booklet, including timetables of attendance, subject content and training
philosophy.
Please
click on this link for further details of the pre-enrolment teacher training
intensive. The intensive is offered for those considering application
for the 2009 intake as a practical introduction to Alan. The week runs
from 22-26 September 2008.
Please
click on this link for the schedule of fees and attendance dates in 2009.
This includes the term dates, payment schedule and attendance periods
in Canberra.
Course Aim
On successful completion of the course, participants will be able to
attain from Alan, as the Training Teacher, a referral to the BKS Iyengar
Yoga Association of Australia (BKSIYAA) Introductory 1 "Teacher in
Training" and Introductory 2 "Teacher" assessments.
Referral for assessment within the BKSIYAA certification system is subject
to skill level achieved and therefore an individual may require more than
12 terms of participation in the course to meet this requirement.
Overview of Course
The course is structured over 12 terms and can be completed full time in 3 years, or part time. Students may enrol as either internal or external students.
Full time enrolment involves:
- 20 hours per week includes practice and course work;
- Attendance at Yoga Mandir for 7 days each term - 4 terms per year by 3 years.
Part time enrolment involves:
- 12 hours practice per week ongoing;
- 7 days attendance in the term in which you are enrolled;
- Course work hours as specified in units undertaken in the term.
The course includes a minimum 40 hours assisting/adjusting hours (BKSIYAA Intro 1 requirement) and an additional 60 hours assisting/adjusting (BKSIYAA Intro 2 requirement).
The 7-day attendance periods are broken into two sections:
- Mid Week Program Timetable - 4 days (Monday - Thursday)
- Weekend Program Timetable - 3 days (Friday - Sunday)
Practice Requirements
Both Internal and External students are required to develop a home practice of 1½ - 2hrs x 6 days per week and to keep a log of their practice. During the course of training, the trainee must refrain from attending classes with other teachers.
Study Load (not including practice requirements)
Students will be provided an assignment and reading schedule that indicates study load per term. An average workload is 5 hours per week across a 10-week term.
Time Frame
Course requirements cannot be met in less than 3 years.
Course Entry
Entry points for full time / part time, internal or external students is January each year.
Information Evenings
There are two information evenings per year for those wanting additional information prior to applying for a place on the program. These evenings are held at the school in Canberra (Yoga Mandir) in the second half of each year. In 2008, the information evenings will be held at 7.30pm on Friday, 26 September and Friday, 7 November.
Application
Application is made via an expression of interest. These can be made in writing to Alan Goode no later than 1 November. Provide a letter of introduction and detail your yoga background including teachers and practice. On receipt, Alan Goode will reply and may make a recommendation or provide an application form. Closing date for applications for the yearly intake is 15 November with places on the training program offered by 1 December each year.
Send to
- Email office@alangoodeyoga.info
- PO Box 5025 Braddon, Canberra, 2612, ACT
- Drop into the school
Cost
Cost per term $730 including:
- Attendance periods:
- Mid Week Program - 4 days (Monday - Thursday).
- Weekend Program - 3 days (Friday - Sunday).
- Study literature – if not contained within texts of the course
- Interview with Alan