It can often seem that in order to get deeper into one’s yoga practice the next step must be yoga teacher training. However, the desire to become a yoga instructor is not a prerequisite to strengthening your yoga practice. This is why we’ve created Immersion: Yoga Student Training. This 5 month long experience is an exploration of the depth of yoga philosophy and practices, without the requirement of also learning to teach yoga postures. This is a time for you, as a student, to bring intentional focus to your practice while connecting with others doing the same. Yoga is about connection, and this immersion is an opportunity for you to connect to yourself, to your practice, to the wisdom yoga provides, and to a community of practitioners.
This course is for you if:
- You are considering taking yoga teacher training as a way into deeper study, but don’t necessarily wish to teach.
- You want to move away from the Western understanding of yoga as simply a fitness modality.
- You want to learn about the history and complexity of yoga.
- You teach yoga but feel you are losing connection with your own practice as a student.
- You’ve had a yoga practice in the past, but it has fallen away and you would like to reinvigorate it.
- You would like to become part of a supportive community of practitioners engaged in studying yoga at more depth than you currently have access to.
Topics Include:
- History of yoga
- Yoga philosophy
- Study and practice of common yoga postures
- Use of props
- Basic anatomy, physiology & biomechanics
- Breathwork practices
- Subtle body practices: Mantras, Mudras, Chakras
- Ethics of yoga
- Practicing yoga off of the mat
Meeting Dates & Times:
- Saturdays and Sundays from 9am-3pm
- Jan 20-21
- Feb 3-4, 17-18
- Mar 2-3, 16-17
- Apr 6-7, 20-21
- May 4-5
Books:
- Embrace Yoga’s Roots; Courageous Ways to Deepen Your Yoga Practice – Susanna Barkataki
- The Heart of Yoga; Developing a Personal Practice – TKV Desikachar
- Yoga Anatomy Coloring Book – Kelly Solloway
Pricing:
- Early Bird pricing: $1200
- Full Tuition after June 30, 2023: $1350
- Please note that a $200 non-refundable deposit is required to register for this training.
- Enrollment Perks: Aya Members receive a 10% discount on tuition. Non-members receive a 10-class pack with enrollment, allowing you to continue to develop your practice in group studio classes.
- Inquire about our diversity and financial need-based scholarship (1 spot available for $675)
About the instructor: Carrie Johnson
Carrie is the owner of Aya Yoga Oasis, a certified yoga instructor (E-RYT200 and YACEP), and an adventurous world explorer. Carrie enjoys exploring new cultures and new places, while keeping an open mind to new possibilities.
Carrie is also very passionate about sharing yoga with her students in a way that allows them to cultivate the art of listening to their body. Every class she teaches allows time for each student to experiment and to learn something new about themselves.