Yoga Teacher Training

2012 Yoga Teacher Training Program

Treasure Valley Yoga Teacher Training Program

With Shannon Wells Femenia, Primary E-RYT500

July 19 –August 5, 2012

• Registered School with the Yoga Alliance
• 200 Hour level program
• 18 Day In-depth Training

About the Instructor

Shannon Wells Femenia, E-RYT500, CMT

For more than 20 years, Shannon has pioneered the field of healing arts. Her expertise in the yoga tradition encompasses a holistic lifestyle which includes the science of breath, nutrition, movement, and energy work. She even guides her clients in developing their own personalized spiritual rituals. Shannon was the first practitioner to introduce athletic and spiritually-connected yoga styles to the Sacramento, California, area when she created the Free Spirit Yoga Studio in 2000. Her experience building that community qualifies her uniquely to facilitate customized yoga lifestyle retreats today. Shannon is credentialed by the Yoga Alliance and is known for her comprehensive 200-Hour Teacher Training Program. Shannon has been residing in Boise, Idaho for the past 5 years with her husband, eight-year-old son and four cats, where she continues to deliver her empowering style and techniques to her community.

My Yoga Practice

I call my yoga, Lunar Yoga, which comes from my spiritual connection with Native American Medicine and the lunar wheel. It is based on the sacred circle of life where everything we do and everything we are continually revolves around the circle. Like the phases of the moon our energy is constantly shifting from fullness to waning into restfulness and then waxing back to fullness, just as the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. I like to attune my yoga practice to this rhythm because in essence the practice of yoga is akin to the cycle of life as it teaches self-awareness, self-actualization, and creative expression.

I think yoga is about living a conscious life. The science of yoga is inclusive to how you act, think, feel, move, eat, pray, and love. For me, there is completeness to a yoga lifestyle. The word yoga translates to “yoke” or “join;” it is a coming together of mind, body, and spirit. Self-discovery is maximized with yoga and I am afforded the opportunity to reach a higher potential of being alive with the freedom to choose. The tools taught in yoga are accessible and profound vehicles for healing and awakening our authentic self. Personally, I aspire to practice this with wisdom, an open heart, and with joy.

About the Training

What does the Training Entail? This intensive 200 hour training program will prepare you to teach beginning to intermediate level of yoga from the classical Hatha yoga system. The main emphasis of the teaching format is based on Forrest Yoga. Other formats include Power/Vinyasa yoga and Yin/Restorative styles.

This program will be highly transformative experience of personal growth. It will provide you with a rich tapestry of living the practice of yoga on every level: physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.

The mission of the training is to empower each trainee to teach with knowledge, clarity, compassion, and sensitivity. It also encourages each trainee to develop their own unique yoga practice into daily living.

Training Format

Topics covered follow the 200 hour standards of the Yoga Alliance to include:

Techniques- Guided practice of yoga postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), chanting, mantra, and meditation

Teaching Methodology- Principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting, instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher, and business aspects of teaching yoga

Anatomy and Physiology- Both human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.)

Yoga Philosophy- This study of yoga philosophies, yoga lifestyle, and ethics for yoga teachers

Practicum- Practice teaching, receiving feedback, observing others teaching and hearing/giving feedback. Also assisting students while someone else is teaching.

Upon Completion from this training you will have a solid foundation to:

• Teach with clarity
• Assist with hands-on adjustments
• Design class plans
• Support students with injury/illness modifications

Course Calendar

July 19- August 5, 2012
Daily 7am to 6pm

Training Location

The training location will take place in the unique neighborhood of Hidden Springs nestled in the Boise foothills. It is a 15 minute drive from downtown Boise, Idaho. The training room is located at the Inn above the Dry Creek Mercantile that overlooks the foothills and the tree lined mountains. There is ample space to spread out, two swimming pools, a local neighborhood restaurant, hiking trails, organic garden, and more……..

Dry Creek Mercantile, Suite A

5892 W. Hidden Springs Dr.

Hidden Springs, ID 83714

www.drycreekmerc.com

www.hiddensprings.com

Basic Daily Schedule

7:00am to 11:00pm Morning Intensive

12:00pm to 1:00pm Break

1:00pm to 6:00pm Afternoon Teaching and Training

All meeting dates are required to receive certification.

Certification and Prerequisites

Prerequisites

All applicants must have a minimum of one year of yoga experience with a teacher. Experience can come from multiple teachers.

Requirements for Certification

• Trainee demonstrates a high level of fundamental moral and ethical principals of yoga pertaining to ethical guidelines presented.
• Trainee demonstrates that she/he is competent in teaching techniques and assisting other students.
• 100% participation in all meetings is required.
• All reading and homework assignments must be completed and turned in for credit.

Upon Certification

Once you have earned your certification you are immediately eligible to apply with the Yoga Alliance to become a “Registered Yoga Teacher” at the 200 hour level (RYT200). Forms will be provided to you during the training to complete this process.

What is the Yoga Alliance?

Yoga Alliance is an organization that was started to create yoga teacher and yoga teacher training standards for recognition at a national level. Many facilities offering yoga are requiring their teachers to be YA registered at either a 200 or 500 hour level. It is neither a requirement nor a law to be a registered teacher with YA. There is no law that governs certification requirements to be a yoga teacher.

www.yogaalliance.org

Program Tuition

Tuition: $2095 or $100 discount with full payment prior to the training program with cash or check only. Tuition included 8 lunches.

Deposit: $495 deposit is due along with your application to hold your position in the training.

Remaining Payment: due by July 13, 2012

Payment Methods: Cash or check by mail, major credit cards and PayPal accepted for online payment.

Refund Policy: A $25 returned check fee will be assessed for any returned check.

Once the training has begun there are no refunds. Extreme circumstances will be considered on a case by case basis.

Lodging

There are several suites and an Inn all located in the Hidden Springs neighborhood and is all walking distance to the training at the Dry Creek Mercantile Inn. Prices are very reasonable and affordable. For details check out the vacation rentals page on the Dry Creek Mercantile website.

http://www.drycreekmerc.com/vacation-rentals-homes.asp

Registration

Online Registration

To receive an application please email: shannonfemenia@yahoo.com and type application request in the subject line.

Then go to http://www.eventbrite.com/org/165292001?s=1242340 for an online payment.

Registration by mail

Please mail application with payment to:

Shannon Wells Femenia
4695 W. Farm View Rd.
Boise, Idaho 83714