200 Hour Teacher Training
DOWNDOG ACADEMY
200 Hour Teacher Training Internationally Recognised Course
NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR OCTOBER 2024
Limited Places Available
Would you like to become a confident Yoga Teacher, while deepening your own practice and knowledge on all aspects of Yoga?
This engaging, comprehensive and fun course has been created by Yvonne, an inspiring teacher who has been living and practising yoga for almost 25 years. Expect to discover insights into not only your practice, but philosophical insights into ways to bring more balance and calm into your life.
Yvonne is constantly growing and learning from her dedicated students, studying with older, wiser teachers and working on her own practice both on and off the mat. This course is the result of her unwavering passion for all aspects and all schools of yoga.
Over 6 months you will not only learn the fundamentals needed to be a knowledgeable teacher, but you will be inspired to move deeper into philosophical aspect of yoga and its many facets.
COURSE LAYOUT
ASANA – The Ashtanga Primary Sequence and the Fundamentals will form the basis of the course. Understanding this mind and body transforming practice gives you the freedom and confidence to create your own sequences, to have fun exploring your own practice and to be able to design your classes for different levels and abilities.
PRANAYAMA + MEDITATION – You will explore and practise a variety of pranayama (breath) techniques. You will learn how to encourage your students to create time to still and calm their mind. To be able to teach you need to experience the benefits. During this course you will learn to understand the magic of meditation and the power of breath.
THE 8 LIMBS of YOGA – The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (a text that will be used) refers to “8 Limbs of Yoga”. Each of which offer guidance on how to live a meaningful, healthy, happy and purposeful life. You will explore each one and how to incorporate them into your daily life. Yoga is not all about what happens on the mat, “The 8 Limbs” offer practical guidance on how to be our very best self and to view the world in a very open minded, accepting way.
ANATOMY – Understanding and identifying the major bones, muscles, joints and movements of the body and relating this knowledge to your own practice. Once you understand the mechanics and movements of the parts you cannot see – It allows you to become a much more insightful teacher. On this course you will cover the benefits and the purpose of each asana and look at how to adapt poses to suit individual bodies. This module will be led by Sheenagh Sexton qualified Physiotherapist, Acupuncturist and Mindful Movement Teacher.
AYURVEDIC YOGIC FOODS – Ayurveda is a form of holistic medicine. It focuses on promoting balance between your body and mind. You will explore how to find out what foods work for each individual body, and how you can eat for energy and for well-being. There will be Yoga cooking day, where you watch, learn and eat.
ETHICS & BUSINESS – We will explore
• How to share your knowledge with students.
• How to find your own teaching voice and style and create your own community of students.
• How to establish yourself as a freelance teacher.
• How to create an Online presence.
• The workings and running of a Yoga Studio.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
• Your 200 hour Teacher Training manual.
• One to one mentoring with each student exploring where you want to go
with your yoga practice and Teacher Training Diploma.
• Your Yoga recipes, food + demonstrations
• Your Anatomy Course module – Led by Sheenagh Sexton: Practising Physiotherapist and Acupuncturist for over 25 years
• All Guest speakers and Teachers
• All Graduating Students will be awarded the Yoga Alliance Professionals Certificate of Training. This is a world wide recognised accreditation. YAP will offer all qualified students Teacher Insurance and YAP membership.
10 Weekends – With One to One attention where necessary – Email for Dates.
Saturday 10am – 5pm / Sunday 9.30am – 4.30pm
In Studio: €1,850 – Once deposit received before June 2024 – €2,100 from June
Online: €1,050 – Once deposit received before June 2024 – €1,300 from June
To Book a Place
Non-refundable deposit of €550
If you have any questions about the course, or if you would like to explore if this course is for you – Please contact me and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to bringing more Yoga to you and to others around you.