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Flow Yoga Teacher Training
with Shawn Shaw
Location: Metrowest Yoga Studio in Westboro
Wednesday's, 1:00-4:00pm (3hrs) Training is a total of 60
hours.
Session runs from October
24th
2007 thru March 26th 2008
(no classes on 11/21/07,
12/26/07, and 2/20/08)
Cost: $900
Students will receive a 20% discount on scheduled classes.
Weekend Intensive Training on Alignment and
Assisting
November 9th and 10th
( cost separate $120)
Saturday 12:00pm - 4:00pm Sunday 12:00pm - 4:00pm
(this training is mandatory if you want to guest teach and assist)
Note, a minimum of $300 is due at registration. The
balance due at the start of the training.
Pre-requisite: At least 3 months strong Vinyasa/Flow practice. Bring an open mind and desire to learn, grow, and have fun!
The training is open to experienced Vinyasa/Flow students who may be interested in teaching in
the future, current yoga teachers of any style, and teachers who want to deepen and fine tune
their understanding and experience teaching Power Vinyasa/Flow Yoga. Through lecture, discussion, Q&A,
demonstration, and hands-on experience, you will learn all the tools you will need to begin your journey
teaching Vinyasa/Flow yoga. You will have a unique opportunity to practice teaching small groups and
receive feedback from students and Shawn Shaw as well as giving and receiving feedback from training
participants.
Teachers in training will also be given the opportunity to teach a "Community Class" and
Assist Shawn Shaw in a class.
This course will include:
The Art of Teaching Vinyasa/Flow Yoga
- Dance of Breath & Movement
- Transitions & holding poses
- Creativity in sequencing and variations
- Timing for different levels
- Use of music vs. silence
Alignment and Form of Asana
- Principals of Alignment
- Safety vs. Freedom
- "Seeing Bodies" clearly
- Strength vs. Surrender
Giving and Receiving Feedback
- Truthful, Compassionate, Constructive
- Care of Self & Energy
- Timing/Tempo/Rhythm
- Emphasis (Theme)
- Connection (Eye contact, smile)
- Sequencing (modifications & variations)
- Continuing Education (training & personal practice)
The Teacher’s Presence
- Energy & Openness
- Stature & Manner
- Appearance
- Movement around the room
- Confidence and Compassion
- Command of the class "your teaching seat"
The Teacher’s VOICE as a Tool
- Types of voices
- Modulation (cadence)
- Projection (power)
- Inspiration & Quality
The art of assisting Vinyasa
- Types of Touch
- Learning to Read Bodies & Energy
- Moving in and out of student’s space
Note, a minimum of 2 months deposit is required for registration ($300)
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