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Program Breakdown, Requirements, and Fees:
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TECHNIQUES: |
Techniques and In-Class Hours includes - This portion of your training will naturally include key elements of (1) analytical training in how to teach and practice the techniques, and (2) experiential guided practice of the techniques themselves. Foundation, structure, basic and essential training in yoga philosophy, history, postures, meditation are established in this section.
* 125 Technique hours are needed for a * 200 hr certification (200hr).
* 175 Technique hours are needed for a * 300 hr certification (500hr).
Draw required technique hours from attending sessions found below:
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- Required In-Class Hours: Baptiste Method of Yoga™ in-class hours will espouse the qualities inherently found within this system including by itís nature: philosophy, ethics, posture, pranayama and lifestyle training with Sherri Baptiste, 500RYT.
Needed:
* 200 hr certification requires: a minimum of 200 hr. Baptiste Power of Yoga Class hours is required for yoga teacher certification. This 200 hrs in class translates gives into (gives) 50 Technique Hours.
* 500 hr certification requires: 175 in class hours a minimum of 300 hr. Baptiste Power of Yoga Class hours is required for yoga teacher certification. This 300 hrs in class translates into (gives) 75 Technique Hours.
- 12 hrs
Yoga Philosophy and History
Kate Vogt Ph.D. 500RYT
Private Tutorial Available upon request
One on One Tutoring: for five-two hours of private sessions.
- 2 hr.
Chakra Journey - Yoga Journal Conference
Instructor: Sherri Baptiste
–10:00am: Session 4
- 2 hrs
Art of Deep Relaxation & Meditation
Sherri Baptiste, 500RYT Yoga Journal Conference
Sunday 3:30–5:30pm: Jan 18, 2009 Hyatt Regency SF, CA
- Hour per hour credit given for:
Yoga Journal Conference Jan 2009 San Francisco:
Hour per hour credit given- for listed conference teachers in this category.
• Sherri Baptiste
• Jnani Chapman
• Rod Stryker
- 8 hrs
Baptiste Method of Yoga: Philosophy, Ethics & Lifestyle Trainin
Sherri Baptiste, 500RYT and Michele Hebert
March 21–28, 2009 Haramara Retreat - Mexico
- 4 hrs
Power of Yoga Weekend Workshop
Sherri Baptiste, 500RYT - Rudramandir 830 Bankcroft Berkeley. Ca
Saturday and Sunday 2–5; April 4–5, 2009
- 6 hrs
Yoga to Calm the Mind: Yoga Psychology and Sutras
3 Wednesdays, April 22–May 5, 2009 7:10–9:00 P.M.
Dickson Hall 113, Kentfield Campus
Course # 35093 Register www.marincommunityed.org
- 10 hrs
Retreat with Richard Miller, Ph.D. 500RYT
Philosophy (10 hrs): Presentation-lecture-talks on Samkhya, Patanjali, Advaita, Kashmir Nondualism and Buddhism.
Level I April 21-26 training at Santa Sabina Center- San Rafael, Ca
- 6 hrs
Tassajara Yoga and Zen Retreat: Philosophy and Posture
Sherri Baptiste and Abbot Paul Haller
Big Sur, Ca June 12–14, 2009
- 10 hrs
Tassajara Yoga and Zen Retreat: Philosophy and Posture
Sherri Baptiste and Abbess Blanche
Big Sur, Ca June 14–19, 2009
- 11 hrs
Swami Veda Bharati, Ph.D. - Foundation Practices of the Himalayan Yoga Tradition-
Lecture, Philosophy, Meditation, Rancho La Puerta August 1–8 and 8–15, 2009
- 2 hrs
Baptiste Power of Yoga - Sherri Baptiste 500RYT
April 26th, 2009: Sunday 3–5pm
Zenergy Yoga, 3120 Lakeville Highway, Petaluma, California 94954 Call: 707.778.9400
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TEACHING METHODOLOGY: |
Teaching MethodologyóIncludes principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting, instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher, the student’s process of learning, and business aspects of teaching yoga.
* 200hr required: 15 hours attended with primary teachers
* 500hr required: 20 hours attended with contact training hrs with primary teachers
Draw required teaching methodology hours from:
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- 1 hr.
Baptiste Power of Yoga- Yoga Journal Conference
Sherri Baptiste, 500RYT
January 18, ’09 Time: 1:00 pm–2:00 pm - Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Community Class - Free and open to the public
- 2 hrs:
Power of Yoga Weekend Workshop
Sherri Baptiste, 500RYT - Rudramandir 830 Bankcroft Berkeley. Ca
Saturday and Sunday 2–5: April 4,–5, 2009
- 10 hrs:
Richard Miller, Ph.D. 500RYT
Methodology (5 hrs): Presenting dyads for integrating the process and teaching
situations so that they can begin to learn how to teach to individuals and groups.
Teachers Training Meetings: (5) Inquiry and discussion
Level I April 21–26 training at Santa Sabina Ca. San Rafael, Ca.
- 2.5 hrs:
Chakra Journey: International Yoga Therapy Conference
Sherri Baptiste, 500RYT
June 6–7, 2009 NY City, NY
- 2 hrs:
Tassajara Yoga and Zen Retreat: Meditation Sequencing and Practice
Sherri Baptiste, 500RYT and Zenkei Blanche Hartmann
Big Sur, Ca June 12–14, 2009
- 5 hrs:
Tassajara Yoga and Zen Retreat: Meditation Sequencing and Practice
Sherri Baptiste, 500RYT and Abbot Paul Haller
Big Sur, Ca June 14–19, 2009
- 4 hrs:
Baptiste Yoga and Meditation Retreat- Green Gulch Zen Center
Sherri Baptiste, 500RYT - Nov 6–8, 2009
- 2 hrs
Yoga Ethics- Ideals and Philosophy for Teaching
Kate Vogt MBA, RYT500
One on One Tutoring: three one-hour sessions with the final session as a “teach back” on the yamas.
*Mention Baptiste Training when you - Email vogtas@earthlink.net Kate Vogt for more information.
- Assisting Opportunities – as Methodology Training: (Please Apply for Positions)
A. March 21–28, 2009 Haramara Retreat ñ Mexico
Sherri Baptiste, 500RYT and Michele Hebert
B. Tassajara Yoga and Zen Retreat
Big Sur, Ca June 12–14, 2009
C. Tassajara Yoga and Zen Retreat
Big Sur, Ca June 14–19, 2009
D. Baptiste Yoga and Meditation Retreat- Green Gulch Zen Center
Sherri Baptiste, 500RYT
Nov 6–8, 2009
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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY & YOGA THERAPY: |
Anatomy & Physiology - Includes both human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.). Includes both the study of the subject and application of its principles to yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns, etc).
Contact hrs needed:
* 200hr required: 20 with primary teachers
* 500hr required: 36 hrs with primary teachers
Draw required Anatomy and Physiology hours from:
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- 6 hr.
Asana & Anatomy
Tias Little (guest teacher)
1/09 Yoga Journal Conference 2009
- 12 hr
Asana & Anatomy Sacred Feet
Tias Little
Yoga Studio 1/23–25/09 SF, Ca Saturday–Sunday
- 3 hrs
The Legs in Standing Poses - Sacred Seams of the Inside Leg
Tias Little Yoga Studio SF, CA Jan, 2009 8–11am
- 3 hrs
The Sacred Seams of the Inside Arm
Tias Little Yoga Studio SF, CA Jan, 2009 1–4pm
- 3 hrs
Making Back Bending and Finishing Poses Feel Right
Tias Little Yoga Studio SF, CA Jan, 2009 8–11am
- 3 hrs
The Jaw, Neck & Cranial Base
Tias Little Yoga Studio SF, CA Jan, 2009 1–4pm
- Yoga Journal Conference Jan 2009 San Francisco
Hour per hour credit given for listed conference teachers in this category
• Tias Little
• Gary Kraftsow
• Aadil Palkhivala
• Desiree Rumbaugh
- 2 hrs
Power of Yoga Weekend Workshop: Optimal Alignment Techniques
Sherri Baptiste, 500RYT - Rudramandir 830 Bankcroft Berkeley. Ca
Saturday and Sunday 2–5: April 4–5, 2009
- 2 hrs
Tassajara Yoga and Zen Retreat: Baptiste Sequencing of Hatha Flow
Big Sur, Ca June 12–14, 2009
- 5 hrs
Tassajara Yoga and Zen Retreat: Baptiste Sequencing of Hatha Flow
Big Sur, Ca June 14–19, 2009
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ART AND SCIENCE OF BREATH: |
The anatomy and physiology of breath, the yogic theory of breath and prana, Practicum on key yogic breathing techniques and benefits. Meditation is integral in Yoga training with techniques to elicit relaxation, concentration, observance and release into meditative state.
Contact hrs with teacher needed:
* 200hr requires: 6 hrs with primary teachers
* 500hr requires: 10 hrs with primary teachers
Draw required Pranayama/Breathwork hours from:
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- 4 hrs
Baptiste Method of Yoga: PranayamaTraining
Sherri Baptiste, 500RYT and Michele Hebert
March 21–28, 2009 Haramara Retreat - Mexico
- 5 hrs
Richard Miller, Ph.D. 500RYT
Pranayama principals (5 hrs)
Level I April 21–26 training at Santa Sabina Center - San Rafael, Ca.
- 2 hrs
Art of Deep Relaxation and Meditation - Yoga Journal Conference
Sherri Baptiste, 500RYT
Jan 18, 2009 Time: 8:00am–10:00am
- 2.5 hrs
Anatomy of Breath: International Yoga Therapy Conference
Leslie Kaminoff
June 6–7, 2009 NY City, NY
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PHILOSOPHY, ETHICS & LIFESTYLE: |
Yoga Philosophy/Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers—Includes the study of yoga philosophies,
yoga lifestyle, ethics for yoga teachers, along with Buddhist Zen Dharma Training.
Contact hrs with teacher needed:
* 200hr requires: 20 hrs with primary teachers
* 500hr requires: 45 hrs with primary teachers
Draw required Philosophy, Ethhics and Lifestyle hours from:
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- 12 hrs
Yoga Philosophy - Yoga to Calm the Mind: with Kate Vogt
Location: Private Home in Mill Valley.
Date: March12 2009 Fee: Thursday discussion on Yoga philosophy
This nine-week series will begin on January 8, Thursday, at 12:30 p.m. The fee is by donation for each session.
*Mention Baptiste Training when you - Email vogtas@earthlink.net Kate Vogt for more information.
Weekly, one-hour sessions will focus on study of the second chapter of the Yoga Sutras, containing the often
quoted 8-limbs of Yoga and the practice of Kriya-Yoga.
- 8 hrs
Baptiste Method™ of Yoga: Philosophy, Ethics and Lifestyle Training
Sherri Baptiste 500RYT
March 21–28, 2009 Haramara Retreat - Mexico
- 10 hrs
Richard Miller, Ph.D. 500RYT
- Psychology of Yoga Therapy (5 hrs)
- Sensory training (5 hrs)
Level I April 21–26 training at Santa Sabina Center - San Rafael, Ca.
- 5 hrs
Chakras and Koshas
Richard Miller, Ph.D. 500RYT
Level I April 21–26 training at Santa Sabina Center - San Rafael, Ca.
- 2 hrs:
Tassajara Yoga and Zen Retreat Philosophy: Ethics and Lifestyle Training
Sherri Baptiste, 500RYT and Abess Blanche
Big Sur, Ca June 12–14, 2009
- 5 hrs
Tassajara Yoga and Zen Retreat: Philosophy, Ethics and Lifestyle Training
Sherri Baptiste, 500RYT and Abbot Paul Haller
Big Sur, Ca June 14–19, 2009
- 7 hrs
Specialty Techniques
Kundalini Yoga - Kirtan Training - Meditation
Sherri Baptiste RYT500 and Jai Uttal
Baptiste Yoga and Meditation Retreat
Nov 6–8, 2009 Green Gulch Zen Center
- 2 hrs
Philosophy: Zen & Yoga
The Art & Science of Zen Meditation and the Yoga Tradition
Seido Lee De Barrows - Green Gulch Zen Center
Baptiste Yoga and Meditation Retreat
Nov 6–8, 2009 Green Gulch Zen Center
- 2 hrs
Meditation: Practice & Sequencing in Teaching
The Art & Science of Meditation
Sherri Baptiste 500RYT
Baptiste Yoga and Meditation Retreat
Nov 6–8, 2009 Green Gulch Zen Center
- 6 hrs
Baptiste Method™ of Yoga: Philosophy, Ethics and Lifestyle Training
Sherri Baptiste 500RYT
March 21–28, 2009 Haramara Retreat - Mexico
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PRACTICUM: |
Practicum - Includes practice teaching, receiving feedback, observing others teaching and hearing/giving feedback. Also includes assisting students while someone else is teaching.
* 200hr requires: 5 hrs with primary teachers
* 500hr requires: 10 hrs contact training hrs with primary teachers
Draw required Practicum hours from:
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- 2. 5 hrs:
How to teach hrs
Methodology & Practicum
Richard Miller, Ph.D. 500RYT
Level I April 21–26 training at Santa Sabina Center - San Rafael, Ca.
- 1 hr:
Yoga Ethics - Ideals and Philosophy for Teaching
Kate Vogt MBA, RYT500
One on One Tutoring: three one-hour sessions with the final session as a “teach back” on the yamas.
*Mention Baptiste Training when you - Email vogtas@earthlink.net Kate Vogt for more information.
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Additional Requirements: |
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Individual Student Consultations with Sherri Baptiste 500RYT
* 200hr requires: min 4 hrs with Sherri Baptiste 500RYT
* 500hr requires: min 4 hrs with Sherri Baptiste 500RYT
A. Private Consultaion: Sherri Baptiste 500RYT: the registered participant of this program will need four to six hours of private sessions/consultations. Sessions must be schedule with Sherri Baptiste at her convenience, and private hourly rate ($125 per hour). These sessions are necessary to meet the requirements of, and training for Certification as a ëyoga teacherí. These sessions will cover: How to Teach a Yoga Class: Individualized Teacher Training; to include Teaching Critique, Voice Projection, Presence: Voice & body language, Ethical Teacher/Student Relationships
B. Developing a Script for Teaching.
Sequencing a class of Your Own: Required for 200 hr certification
The process of skillfully scripting a class will build with ease over the months of training. Sherri Baptiste will give guidelines and personally oversee your written script as you work to build a class intended to reflect your authentic interests as a teacher in your own right and unique environments for teaching. Bringing out your own unique voice and inspiration in the process of teaching will be encouraged.
Sequencing a Specialty Class such as Yoga with Weights, Pranayama, Therapeutic, for Seniors, or Meditation: Required for 500 hr certification
The process of skillfully scripting a class will build with ease over the months of training. Sherri Baptiste will give guidelines and personally oversee your written script as you work to build a class intended to reflect your authentic interests as a teacher in your own right and unique environments for teaching. Bringing out your own unique voice and inspiration in the process of teaching will be encouraged.
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Fees: Registered participants of the program 2009 are responsible for:
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- Due at Time of Registration: $175 Baptiste Power of Yoga, LLC (office fee)
- An Office fee is required for each/either: 200 hr or 500 hr registration.
- Due at Time of Certification: $200 (Certificate fee)
- Yoga Alliance Registration fee: at time of certification (payable directly to Yoga Alliance around $50)
- Private Consultations with Sherri Baptiste: 4-6 Xís $125 (ideally one early into the training, two in the middle and last ones as needed towards the end)
- Cost of all required at a Glance 2009: Retreats, workshops, tuitions, accommodations, travel fees, etc.
- Cost of any and all Baptiste Power of Yoga classes to bring up total of 200 required in class hours.
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IN ADDITION TO WORKSHOPS AND RETREATS IN THIS PROGRAM:
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To participant in this program: Commitment to personal and ongoing practice is a huge element in this process of certification through the Baptiste Power of Yoga, LLC Teacher Training Program: To receive ëYoga Teacher Certificationí through this program, you must have a minimum of 200 hours of your own personal in class practice time, with Sherri Baptiste. It is essential in the instructors that are being mentored through, that they have an ongoing, and strong commitment to their own personal practice, and a strong tie to, and sincere interest in the Baptiste inspired style, system, energy and Baptiste Method of Yoga™ during the training.
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- The training program must be taken sequentially, and cannot be attended out of order. Completion of each session is a prerequisite for the next session. Hours and Credits will be given and recorded towards ëyoga teacher certificationí for those registered in the Baptiste Power of Yoga Teachers Training Program.
- It is the responsibility of the registered participant to keep a log of all session, retreats, workshops, and classes attended, during the training period.
- The minimum requirement of 200-300 class hours with Sherri Baptiste is usually far exceeded by students in this teacher training group; most have 300 class hours or more.
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200 hours is not hard - most of you already have that and much more!
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- 2 classes per week for one year will equal approximately 100 hrs
- 3 classes per week for one year is about 150 hrs
- 1 day workshop or day retreats - gives 8-10 hrs
- Workshops and Conference Sessions with Sherri Baptiste or Baron Workshop/conference attendance: per hour
(3 hour workshop = 3 hour credit, etc)
- Week long Baptiste Power Vinyasa teacher trainings, or boot camps: 25 hours
Michele Hebert and Mehrad Nazari : Classes-per hour credit, workshop
(3 hour workshop = 3 hour credit, etc), weekend retreat 10 hours, weeklong 25
- Certified Baptiste Teachers/Providers for hourly class credits: Jennifer Prugh, Eva Yearsly, Caroline Boline, Lisa Murray, Gaylynn Wellinsky, Linda Prosche, Tim Lenheim,
Chas Tiernan, Susan Eaton, Ed Tucker, Kim Jewell, Suzee Ackerman, and Elizabeth Lund.
- Swami Veda Bharati Programs: Hours are given, please discuss with Sherri Baptiste.
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At A Glance Requirements on books needed:
Teaching manuals used in the training include (Participants will purchase)
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- Baptiste Power of Yoga TeachersTraining WorkBook: Sherri Baptiste
- Yoga Anatomy: Leslie Kaminoff
- Yoga With Weights: (Dummies Brand Wiley Publishers) by Sherri Baptiste
- Journey into Power: by Baron Baptiste
- Handbook for The Yoga Tradition: Its History, Literature, Philosophy, and Practice: Georg Feuerstein, Ph.D.
- Centered Meditation DVD: John Neira
- Baptiste Power of Yoga DVD: Sherri Baptiste
Other suggested books:
- Anatomy and Asana- Preventing Yoga Injuries: Susi Halely Aldous
- The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga: Ray Long MD
- The Key Poses of Hatha Yoga: Ray Long MD
- Strength Training Anatomy: Frederic Delavier
- The Breathing Book: Donna Farhi
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Please note:
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- 500-hour programs must contain 300 hours of advanced training, in addition to the basic 200-hour level.
- The 500 hr. and 200 hrs. are separate trainings. Each level requires it’s own specific training hours. 200 hr certification is required before moving forward to 500 hr training.
Please note that if you wish to use a 200 hr certification held from another training school, it must be okíd by Sherri Baptiste first, in order to register for the 500 hr level.
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Trainings presented by: Baptiste Power of Yoga, LLC. Include the very best of teachers.
Sherri Baptiste, CYT, IYT, ERYT 500 is Program Director and Primary Contact Teacher for the Trainings. Additional guest teachers for the certification program, continuing education, and advancing studies program typically and often include: Larry Payne Ph.D. 500RYT, Stephen Cope Ph.D., Michele Hebert, Kausthub Desikachar, Dr. Megan Scott, Ravi Nathwani Ph.D., Richard Miller Ph.D. 500RYT, Dr. Steven Katz, Kate Vogt Ph.D. 500RYT, Tias Little 500RYT & Baron Baptiste.
These on-going and in-depth trainings typically take 12–18 months to complete. They are well paced and fun, giving you the time to know the principals of the yogic system experientially, as well as learning the techniques of yoga as an art, exercise system and science.
Retreat Centers often used include: Haramara Retreat Center - Sayulita Mexico, Green Gulch Zen Center Marin County, Ca, Kripalu Berkshires, Ma, Omega Institute Reinbeck NY, and Tassajara Big Sur, Ca.
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: |
The terms stated herein do not constitute a binding agreement or acceptance into this program, your application must me reviewed, and approved and accepted into the 2009 program first. Then we must have your signed application and your registration fee.
**As a mentor, and guide through this process of training for the Baptiste Power of Yoga, LLC Training Program 2009; it is at the sole discretion of Sherri Baptiste 500 RYT, when she feels the student is ready, to then, and only then give ëyoga teacher certificationí. Each student in the training is recognized as individual, and unique in his or her timing for certification.
**Having been trained in the Baptiste Power of Yoga, LLC Teacher Training and Advancing Studies Program, does NOT give the right or permission to use the Baptiste Family or Baptiste, Baptiste Power of Yoga™, or Power of Yoga™ Business name. **Use of the Baptiste name in style of teacher, and or teaching style may be used only with written permission from Sherri Baptiste, Magana Baptiste, or Baron Baptiste.
** To become and remain actively recognized as a certified ëyoga teacherí through the Baptiste Study Programs; Yoga Teacher Insurance must be carried by the Certified Yoga Teacher/Instructor at all times when and wherever teaching. Baptiste Power of Yoga, LLC and/ or Sherri Baptiste Freeman, and or her heirs, are in no way responsible, or liable for the actions of said: ëcertified yoga teacherí. It is also recommended that theí certified yoga teacherí register with California Yoga Teachers Association, International Association of Yoga Therapists, and Yoga Alliance and follows their guidelines of ethics and conduct.
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