The Next Step: Yoga Deep Immersion Program and Schedule

Program 1

Module 1: About Asana - the 8 limb system

Whether you want to become a teacher or not it is important to become a focused student. Yoga takes a degree of discipline of practice and a desire to delve deeper into the workings of the body, mind, spirit and heart. This module will prepare you for Module 2 or you can take the "Going Deeper" - Transpersonal Yoga Program.

Saturday January 29, 2011 - Sunday November 20, 2011

This program can be done as a personal journey or you can use it to work towards becoming a teacher. You can involve yourself in parts of the program or do it all whether you want to be a teacher or not. Please see below for details or call..

  ⇒ 10 month program

The program consists of one weekend per month for the bulk of the program as a group. The rest of the program involves self-study: some reading and assignments, attending asana classes and seeing the director for private sessions twice per month. You can choose to what degree you would like to be involved. (breakdown of program and fees see below) Please come in to speak with Christine about how you can get involved. Please talk to the director of the program.

Breakdown of Program:

Wednesdays from February on: 6:45pm – 8:15pm; (every week)
⇒ Practice, Practice, Practice (practice) – Wednesdays 6:45pm – 8:15pm

Wednesdays from February on: 6:45 - 8:15pm self-practice/full series class

This class is a self-practice (sometimes led) session so that the student may develop and discover the asana (postures) in their own way. Monitored and mentored by the studio director and owner. (This part of the program will begin with the Ashtanga Vinyasa practice and then branch out into other styles.)

Two additional asana classes minimum required.

Fridays from February on: 6:45pm – 8:45pm; (once a month)
⇒ TBA

Saturdays from February on: 10am – 5pm; (once a month)
⇒ Going Deep (technique)

Saturday 10am – 11am pranayama, chanting, dristi, bandha;
11 – 1pm asana workshop (Yoga U)

This portion of the Saturday class is devoted to discussion and investigation of practice: exploring the physical manifestation of asana, the tones of chanting, technique of Pranayama, and other important aspects of practice.

The weekend in June there is a mandatory residential overnight stay. Program and details to be announced.

⇒ Living Yoga (philosophy) – Saturdays at 2:00pm – 5:00pm

2pm – 5pm philosophy

This class explores some of the different aspects of philosophy, what is YOGA, and on being a student of yoga. There will be reporting and group discussions about the reading assignments, the ethics of yoga, study of the Ashtanga system and the nature of our true selves.

Sundays from February on: 7:00pm – 8:30pm; (once a month)

⇒ Meditation

Sunday from February on: 7pm – 8:30pm meditation

Developing an open and deep relationship to our Divine selves.

*If there are any conflicts we can discuss them at Orientation.

Breakdown of fees for Module 1 for all 10 months (DOES NOT INCLUDE HST):

Weekend Program

• Friday evening class TBA ----------   $TBA (plus hst)

• Saturday morning classes ----------   $200 (plus hst)
• Saturday workshops -----------------  $350 (plus hst)
• Saturday philosophy, etc. classes -   $550 (plus hst)
                      Saturday total: ----- $1100 (plus hst)

• Sunday meditation classes ---------- $200 (plus hst)

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Total ------------- $1300* (plus hst)
*Price may increase due to Friday evenings class addition.

Other Mandatory Requirements

• Must attend Wednesday evening class/week
• Plus 2 other classes per week
• 2 Private Sessions per month
(All the above must be fulfilled at the SB studio)

Other Mandatory Requirements Total ------------------ $2100* (plus hst)
*This includes an 11 month Class Pass - Mid Jan - Mid Dec 2011

Module 1: Full Program Total ---------------------------- $3300**(plus hst)
** This does not include cost of accomodation or food for overnight stay.

Full or half payment excepted on day of orientation January 29th.
Payment schedule available. If you have not discussed your program with the Director in depth, please make an appointment before the orientation day.

Payment non-refundable after course has started.

Click here for The Next Step: Teacher Training/Deep Immersion Program Application Form

Schedule:

This course runs for 10 months. Classes once a month, with homework and classes to attend.

January
Orientation Day January 29 2011 at 2:30pm. Receive assignments. Ask questions

February
Friday 18
Saturday/Sunday 19/20

March
Friday 18
Saturday/Sunday 19/20

April
Friday 15
Saturday/Sunday 16/17

May
Friday 13
Saturday/Sunday 14/15

June
Friday 10
Saturday/Sunday 11/12

July
Friday 08
Saturday/Sunday 9/10

(There is a break in here for 7 weeks. NO Next Step: Deep Immersion/Teacher Training classes or weekends; there may be regular classes.)

August
Friday 26
Saturday/Sunday 27/28

September
Friday 23
Saturday/Sunday 24/25

October
Friday 21
Saturday/Sunday 22/23

November
Friday 18
Saturday/Sunday 19/20

* Please note that this information is still being updated and some details may change. Please send us an email to receive the most up to date information!