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Autumn Programs
Geeta S. Iyengar said, “To be a teacher, be a learner first.” Learning inspires practice. Learning and practice inspire study. And all three may inspire a feeling from within to share knowledge. Experiential understanding from long, uninterrupted, alert practice, interwoven with theoretical knowledge from study, is a necessary foundation for teaching.
Questions about studentship, expanded study, apprenticing/mentoring, or teaching in the Iyengar Tradition? I invite you to contact me.
Progression in Practice, Theory, and Teaching
Sundays 1-4pm
Oct 4, Oct 25, Nov 8, Dec 13
If you are a CIYT or Iyengar Yoga Teacher Apprentice and want to learn more about the program, please contact me.
The aim of this program is to explore the interconnected nature of practice, theory, and teaching as a means to study the sequence of learning rooted in practice-experience. Preparatory assignments interrelate various aspects of practice, theory, and teaching to provide a framework for self-study and reference for group sessions. Sessions nurture a friendly, supportive environment for all to share and learn together.
Opportunities are offered to practice your ability to express concisely your practice-experience thought processes; communicate foundational actions and the essence of asana in demonstration; instruct with clarity and dynamic presence while simultaneously observing students’ responses; respond skillfully to students in need of help; teach progressively and encourage students to safely reach their potential; inspire students to practice, and “delve deeply” into the subject of yoga.
The program is for Iyengar Yoga students actively apprenticing in the art of teaching to become a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teachers (CIYTs) and CIYTs evolving their teaching skills toward Level 2 or Level 3. it is based upon the RIMYI Certification and Assessment Guidelines released July 2020 and the invaluable resources and guidance provided by B.K.S. Iyengar, Geeta S. Iyengar, and Prashant S. Iyengar.
Preparatory theory, practice, and teaching assignments are provided for independent study prior to each group session. Program participants are strongly encouraged to attend Continuing Studies and Yoga Sutra Study Group as they provide an essential foundation for this program.
“In the art of teaching yoga, the teacher encourages the pupil to think and feel for himself, explore the body and experiment with the postures, study life and nature, delve deeply into yoga and its philosophy of life.”
- B.K.S. Iyengar
Continuing Studies
Monthly Sundays
10-12:30pm (Pacific)
Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 6
Build your own practice “fund of experience.” Learn, study, explore, and expand your inner practice horizons with confidence. Share your experience among friends in yoga. This monthly class is a launch and sustaining platform for continuous practice and study of the eight “petals” of astanga yoga in the Iyengar tradition. Attend one, two, or all three sessions. Sessions will include exploration of asana themes and approaches to more complex asana; preparatory and primary pranayama; and yoga philosophy discussion with practical application to your life and practice.
For October, TBD
Recommendations: a curiosity to learn and three years of study with a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT).