Announcements and Training.

WYC Teacher Training Program
The WYC is honored to be recognized as one of the few Yoga Alliance Teacher Training Schools in the state of NC. The WYC Yoga Teacher Training meets and exceeds all of Yoga Alliance’s requirements for 200 hour certification.

Based on Yoga Alliance standards, the goal of the WYC Teacher Training Program is to provide the fundamental tools that potential teachers need to offer complete, safe, and eclectic hatha yoga classes. Students wishing to become yoga instructors or those just desiring to deepen their understanding of yoga will find this course diverse and comprehensive. With four directors of diverse backgrounds, the training provides instruction in the practice and theory of Kripalu, Ashtanga, Kundalini and Iyengar traditions. Yogic lifestyle and ethics, anatomy and physiology, and pranayama are covered in detail. Teaching Methodology is covered in depth, including posture assists. Unique experiences of chanting, drumming, and creative movement will be covered. “Seva”, or “selfless service” will also be a part of our program, working in conjunction with our neighboring foods cooperative, Tidal Creek.

Curriculum

• Over 100 hours in Technique Classes in Iyengar, Ashtanga, Power, Kripalu, Yoga w/Props, and Gentle Therapeutic Classes
• 20+ hours of instruction and practice in teaching methodologies
• 20+hours of Anatomy and Physiology
• 20+ hours of Philosophy, Ethics, Vegetarianism, and Lifestyle
• 15+hours of Practicum

Benefits

• Upon completion all graduates may apply for National Registry with the Yoga Alliance
• 6 months of free unlimited classes. We encourage all teachers in training to take as many classes as possible!
• 20% discount on all specialty workshops and trainings
• 10% discount on media/books

Cost
$2300 plus books. The cost is $2500 after August 1, 2004. Payment plans and some financial aid is available. If you do not wish to participate in the entire program, you are welcome to drop in on specific weekends for a pro-rated cost. Please call our office at 910-350-0234.

All forms should be filled out completely and due no later than September 6, 2004, along with your non-refundable deposit of $150. Once your application and registration is received and complete, you will receive your information packet. Classes meet approximately one weekend per month, for a total of 8 weekends over 6 months.

The schedule for the weekend is:
Saturdays 8am-5:30pm
Sundays 8am-5:30pm

Dates for the 2004 course are as follows:
Sept 11,12
Oct 2,3
Oct 23,24
Nov 6,7
Dec 4,5
Jan 8,9
Feb 5,6
Feb 19,20

Topics for the 2004 course are as follows:

• Yogic Philosophy & Teacher Ethics, Nutrition, Vegetarianism
• Introduction to Ashtanga
• Pranayama & Iyengar/Props
• A&P & Conscious Languaging
• A&P & Assisting
• Practice Teach & Feedback
• Visiting Kripalu Director (Yoganand Michael Carroll)
• Philosophy-Chakras, Koshas, Bhagavad Gita,
• Yoga Sutras
• A&P, Kundalini
• Yamas and Niyamas, Teacher/Student Ethics
• A&P, Practice Teach
• Teaching Feedback & Meditation Techniques (Chanting, Drumming, Pranayama,)
• A&P, Pranayam
• Asthanga, Vinyasa Sequencing
• Practice Teaches, Business of Yoga
• Yogic Lifestyle, Off the Mat, Ethics Agreements, Graduation
• Prenatal yoga
  

Instructors
Kristin Cooper, RYT
Kristin Cooper, RYT, Yoga Alliance Certified, completed her 200hr teacher training at the Kripalu Center for yoga and health as well as power yoga teacher training w/Beryll Bender Berch. Kristin often serves as a program assistant for Kripalu Center, and is a founding member and director of the Wilmington Yoga Center. She has a deep love for yoga and believes that all people can practice this path! Kristin has worked w/students with cancer and HIV, and enjoys teaching to a variety of all ages, shapes and sizes! She has also worked as a private instructor for Ashley Judd, during filming of ‘Ya Ya Sisterhood’, and the cast of Dawson’s Creek. Her personal practice has been inspired and guided by an extraordinary group of human beings to whom she is extremely grateful, including: Bryan Kest, Shiva Rea, Teresa Spanos, Beryll Berch, Loren Gulak, Kevin Simpson, Kripalu, Gurumukh, and her loving family!

Nancy Hayes, RYT
Nancy is a certified and Yoga Alliance Registered yoga teacher at the 500 hour level (RYT) with over 25 years teaching experience. Since 1984, her primary focus of study has been in the Iyengar method. Nancy’s study of yoga is ongoing and includes teacher training with internationally known Yoga instructors throughout the country and includes course work at The Iyengar Institute of San Francisco, The Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY and Unity Woods Yoga, Bethesda, MD. Nancy combines a gentle approach to Yoga with more vigorous methods of practice for physical and mental harmony. Nancy’s classes are tailored to meet the needs of the individual and are suitable for men and women of all ages.

Yoganand
Yoganand, a certified professional-level Kripalu Yoga teacher, has been teaching yoga at Kripalu for 15 years. He currently oversees the professional-level certification program. A former member of Kripalu’s renunciate order, he has studied extensively with masters in the Kripalu tradition in India and America.

Paul Chipley, MD
Paul has been practicing medicine for 9 years. After graduating in 1990 from the Medical University of SC, Paul completed his residency at the Medical College of Georgia in anesthesiology in 2994 and his fellowship at UNC in pain management in 1995. Currently, Paul practices at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Cape Fear Hospital and the Center for Pain Management and is Board Certified with the American Board of Anesthesiology.

Heather Till
Certified Yoga Therapist, began practicing yoga in 1993.  She holds a BS in Psychology, is registered with the Yoga Alliance, and is certified in Integrative Yoga Therapy. Heather encourages students to move gently and slowly, developing a deeper sense of body/mind awareness. Heather specializes in pre and postnatal yoga, extra gentle yoga for chronic health conditions, and one-on-one yoga therapy sessions