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Do you love Anusara Yoga, and long to share this amazing gift with others? Then it’s time to take the next step—learn the art of teaching Anusara Yoga, under three of New York City’s finest certified teachers! This comprehensive program will help you to find your unique voice and presence as you step into the seat of the teacher. Along the way, you’ll train your eye and your hands, learning how to scan a room and use verbal and physical adjustments to bring students into optimal alignment. We’ll cover class planning, sequencing, demonstrations, and how to weave heart-oriented themes through your teaching. The art of teaching Anusara Yoga will empower you to work with students of all levels and guide them to express themselves from the inside out. Ellen, Lois, and Julie have led numerous teacher trainings and immersions, and bring special knowledge of therapeutics and Tantric philosophy to their grounding in Anusara Yoga. Prerequisite: Completion of a 108-hour Anusara Yoga Immersion. Questions about this? Contact ellen.saltonstall@gmail.com or lois@blueskyyoga.com. Download the application form here. This program (including the immersion) is registered with the Yoga Alliance as a 200-hour teacher training. Trainees who complete all requirements may register with the YA as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT). All hours in this program also count toward Anusara Certification under John Friend (visit www.anusara.com for details). The program meets for seven weekends. The first and last weekends are mini-retreats out by the ocean in the Hamptons. The remaining 5 weekends will be held at Ellen’s loft near Union Square in New York City. Ellen and Lois will also meet with trainees for small-group “mentor” sessions in between weekends.
*Beach weekend schedule may be slightly different, but all sessions will take place between 9:00am on Saturday and 6:00pm on Sunday to allow for easy transit. ** We will kick off the program with a Welcome Evening at Ellen’s loft: Thursday, September 20 6:00-9:00pm We’ll gather to get to know one another over potluck supper and chanting. We will also go over the course plan, requirements, and answer any questions. ABOUT US Ellen Saltonstall’s practice and teaching span 3 decades. Certified as an Anusara Yoga Teacher in 2000, Ellen delights in Anusara’s elegant interplay between physical actions and celebration of the human spirit. She is known throughout the yoga community for her expertise in therapeutics, and is the author of several books on movement, yoga, and injury prevention. She holds a Masters degree from NYU in Therapeutic Movement Education and is a senior teacher of Kinetic Awareness. In addition to running her own studio in Manhattan, she has taught in yoga studios, hospitals, and colleges in the New York area. Lois Nesbitt, Certified Anusara Yoga Teacher, has taught in New York City and the Hamptons for over a decade, and trained dozens of teachers. She serves on the Anusara Yoga Teacher Training Committee and the Certification Video Assessment Committee, where she helps shape the future of Anusara teaching. Lois brings to her teaching a love of Tantric philosophy, refined through indepth study under Prof. Douglas Brooks. Lois holds a B.A. from Harvard University and a Ph.D. from Princeton, where she taught literature and writing. Julie Dohrman is a Certified Anusara teacher dedicated to bringing TUITION: $2500 Includes all teacher training and mentor sessions, handouts and TT notebooks, Hamptons weekends meals and housing in private homes, and Welcome Evening. Tuition does not include: public classes and transportation to and from the Hamptons (we will arrange for carpools; Long Island Rail Road also runs trains directly to the Hamptons). Lois Nesbitt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anusara Yoga Immersion (Part 1) Hail the New Year with a resolution to immerse yourself more deeply in yoga! Part 1 of the Anusara Yoga Immersion will grow both your practice and your understanding of yoga, as we explore postures, breathwork, meditation, and philosophy. You’ll emerge more grounded in technique and more connected to this life-changing tradition. Lois has guided dozens of students over this threshold with her natural gift for sharing the teachings in a way that is both lighthearted and profound. She’s delighted to be teaming up this time with Laura Juell, one of Virayoga’s stellar teachers who embraces her enthusiasm for yoga and for life! Prerequisite: 30 hours or 3 months of Anusara Yoga classes.Questions? Contact lois@blueskyyoga.com or (917)975-8009. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anusara Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica! May 10-18 Do you love Anusara Yoga, and long to share this amazing gift with others? Then it’s time to take the next step—learn the art of teaching Anusara Yoga, under one of New York City’s finest certified teachers, under the sunny skies of Costa Rica! This comprehensive program will help you to find your unique voice and presence as you step into the seat of the teacher. Along the way, you’ll train your eye and your hands, learning how to scan a room and use verbal and physical adjustments to bring students into optimal alignment. We’ll cover class planning, sequencing, demonstrations, and how to weave heart-oriented themes through your teaching. The art of teaching Anusara Yoga will empower you to work with students of all levels and guide them to express themselves from the inside out. This retreat-style training takes place over 2 weeklong intensives, one in May and one in November, with plenty of time in between to put what you’ve learned into practice! The core of the program will be taught at Namaste Studio in San Jose, Costa Rica; the first week includes a special weekend retreat (May 15-17) at Vidaasana retreat center on the Pacific Ocean! Lois will also mentor each trainee between sessions, guiding him or her to bring out the teacher within. All sessions in English with Spanish translation. Prerequisite: All applicants must complete a 108-hour Anusara Yoga Immersion or the equivalent. Questions? Contact lois@blueskyyoga.com This program (including the immersion) is registered with the Yoga Alliance, an important international yoga education institution, as a 200-hour teacher training. Trainees who complete all requirements may register with the YA as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT). All hours in this program also count toward Anusara Certification under John Friend (visit www.anusara.com for details). ABOUT LOIS Lois Nesbitt, Certified Anusara Yoga Teacher, has taught in New York City and the Hamptons for over a decade, and trained dozens of teachers. She serves on the Anusara Yoga Teacher Training Committee and the Certification Video Assessment Committee, where she helps shape the future of Anusara teaching. She also leads immersions, retreats, and teacher trainings internationally. Lois brings to her teaching a love of Tantric philosophy, refined through indepth study under Prof. Douglas Brooks. Lois holds a B.A. from Harvard University and a Ph.D. from Princeton, where she taught literature and writing. TUITION: $1600 Includes all teacher training and mentor sessions, handouts and TT notebooks. Tuition does not include: transportation, accommodations, and meals at the Vidaasana retreat weekend (though we are arranging special rates with Vidaasana to make this affordable to all!). Some work/study exchanges may be available; please contact Lois directly lois@blueskyyoga.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anusara Yoga Therapy Training and Weekend Retreat I’ll be teaming up with my host and good friend, Certified Anusara Yoga teacher Ann Moxey, to lead these two programs under the southern skies. We’ll kick things off with a weekend workshop in scenic Cuernavaca, just a stone’s throw from the capital, and follow up with a therapeutics intensive in Mexico City that will reveal how Anusara Yoga can heal and prevent injuries. *Students and teachers welcome at both programs; in English with Spanish translation. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anusara Yoga Immersion: Part 1 Virayoga, New York City Take the plunge! Anusara Yoga Immersions invite you to dive deeper into your practice and understanding of yoga on and off the mat. We’ll cover all of our Universal Principles of Alignment as well as the philosophy and history behind our tradition. Along the way we’ll experience breathing, meditation, and restorative yoga. The immersion comes in 3 parts of 36 hours each. This is the only part 1 that I’ll be leading for some time, so I urge you to join in! Anusara Yoga Immersion: Part 1 Join me this fall for an Anusara Yoga Immersion (part 1) out by the sea, just steps from the Atlantic Ocean! This program will be condensed into two weekends to allow you to immerse yourself in the teachings while enjoying an escape from the busy-ness of city living. Out of towners: please contact the studio for tips on local hotels and lodgings. You can do this one without a car, as everything in Montauk (the eastern tip of the Hamptons) is walking distance from the train and bus stations.
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