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Hatha Yoga Teacher Training and Self-Study \ Program\Level I – 200 hour

Please contact Anna Pittman at 540-961-1683 or by e-mail, amulya@thebreathingspace.org for information or an application.
May you take refuge in your practice, finding inspiration and joy to share
with all those whose lives you touch.

Hatha Yoga Teacher Training and Self-Study \ Program\Level I – 200 hour
A unique, Yoga Alliance approved, 15 – weekend session intensive created for exploring Yoga on and off the mat. Facilitated by Anna Pittman
The Yoga Alliance has created new standards for 200 hour training that require increased contact hour time during the course of the program. This program meets those minimum standards by meeting for a total of 180 contact hours during those 15 sessions. Please note that any time missed during the course of this program must be made up in order to meet these minimum requirements.

Topics covered throughout the program include:

*Fundamental philosophical aspects and their life application.

*Asana with a focus on exploration, alignment and modification.

*Developing breath awareness as a preparation for Meditation.

*Emotional integration.

*Ethics.

*Teaching and Communication skills

*Mantra and Mudra

*The subtle energy system, chakras and consciousness

*Understanding the body/mind connection

*Anatomy

*Techniques training and practice

Students will receive two manuals for organizing monthly materials. Four books are required for homework participation and are listed on the application form.

Cost: There is a non-refundable deposit fee of $50..00 upon application to the program. The fee for each two - day session  is $125.00

Times: Saturday 9:00 a.m – 6:00 p.m.;  Sunday 9:00 – 1:00.

Dates: The first weekend session will be in either October or November of 2006. Each session will be offered 5 weeks apart; every session being mandatory for participation with the expectation of receiving a certificate.

Location: Bella Yoga of Ghent in Norfolk, VA

As facilitator of this program, Anna is comfortable awarding certificates to those who fulfill the following requirements:

* Complete monthly homework

* Finish written essay

* Participated in teaching requirements both in and out of class time

* Fulfill financial requirements.

This program is designed to serve students who want to learn the art of teaching and communicating yoga.  It is also set up to serve those interested in the self-study aspect of the program so to deepen their personal practice.

Anna Pittman is certified as a 500-hour advanced teacher of Hatha Yoga. She incorporates her studies in Breathwork, Meditation, Yoga Therapy and bodywork in her group sessions. She offers 200 and 500 hour programs in both Blacksburgand Norfolk, VA.

Please contact Anna Pittman at 540-961-1683 or by e-mail, amulya@thebreathingspace.org for information or an application.
May you take refuge in your practice, finding inspiration and joy to share
with all those whose lives you touch.