Immersion into the Yoga Tradition (IYT) Immersion - Track 2 (RYT®500)

RYT500 The Immersion into the Yoga Tradition Track 2 is designed for students interested in pursuing RYT500 accreditation with Yoga Alliance.

This comprehensive year-long program reviews the various philosophies within the Yoga tradition then immerses you more fully in its subjects. Subtle anatomy topics include the prana vayus, koshas, nadis and chakras. Students participate in a more extensive exploration of Sanskrit and Ayurveda.

Classical texts are reviewed and discussions of their relevance in today's world are shared. More advanced meditation and pranayama techniques are introduced as you continue to hone your teaching skills with practice teaching, sequencing exercises and analysis of more advanced poses.

The curriculum is designed to take your practice and your teaching to the next level and immerse you more deeply in the philosophy and practices of this ancient tradition.

Your experience is enhanced by the guest teachers sprinkled throughout the program. Teachers are chosen for their expertise in certain areas and are well respected throughout the yoga community. Guests for the 2010/2011 program include Yogiraj Rod Stryker, Gary Kraftsow, Linda Howard, Dr. Brendan Feeley, and more.

Topics include:

  • Philosophy and History of Yoga
  • Asana: Analysis, Practice and the Art of Sequencing
  • Sanskrit: Alphabet, Pronunciation and Chanting
  • Advanced Pranayama Techniques
  • Meditation and Kriyas
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • The Energy Body: Koshas, Vayus, Nadis and Chakras
  • Ayurveda Intensive: Doshas, Gunas and the Six Tastes
  • Assisting and Adjusting
  • Therapeutics
  • The Mechanics of Teaching Advanced Poses
Prerequisite: current RYT®200 accreditation with Yoga Alliance

Program dates:

November 5-7, 2010
December 10-12, 2010
January 29-February 2*
March 4-6
April 8-10
May 20-22
June 10-12
August 5-7
September 9-11
October 7-9

Hours:
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9am - 6pm
*Jan 29 - Feb 2: 8:30am - 5:30pm
The January/February training is a unique feature to the IYT and a highlight in the program. This is a 5-day ParaYoga Master Training with Yogiraj Rod Stryker.

Tuition

$4200

Your tuition covers all course handouts, Track II teacher training weekends, the 5-day Rod Stryker PYMT, all guest teacher fees, weekly yoga classes during the training and 21 hours of apprenticeships. Tuition for this comprehensive program is approximately $12 per workshop hour!

*A payment plan is available

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