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250 HOUR ANUSARA PATH TO TEACHING

Step into the flow and learn to teach yoga with Certified Anusara Instructor Chris Chavez. Upon completion of this 250 hour Yoga Alliance registered training, you will receive a Hatha Yoga certificate and all hours will count towards Anusara Inspired and Certified Anusara requirements.

For more information on how to become Anusara Inspired or Anusara Certified, click here.

This training is part of "The Anusara Path to Teaching" which is offered in two separate and sequential stages. Stage 1 (Immersions 1-3) is designed to inspire the serious practitioner to new levels of being, both on and off the mat. Stage 2 (Teacher Training levels 1-3) is intended to skillfully guide and prepare the most dedicated and qualified students to take the seat of the teacher. Stage 1 is a prerequisite to Stage 2.
These stages will be a unique opportunity to learn all the elements of anatomy, alignment, sequencing, therapeutics, and philosophy that are necessary to teach with confidence and become a great teacher.

This program will guide students to develop the fundamental skills necessary to:

  • Be able to walk into a room and deliver an effective yoga class
  • Possess the ability to effectively share the knowledge with others
  • Cultivate verbal and vocal skills to teach a powerful class
  • Learn poses from the Anusara syllabus
  • Effectively communicate the Universal Principles of Alignment™: Opening to Grace, Muscular Energy, Inner Spiral, Outer Spiral, and Organic Energy

YYoga Teacher Training is PCTIA Registered.


CURRICULUM
Stage One - Cultivating Studentship: Immerse yourself in Anusara® Yoga  (Includes Immersion I, II & III)

Immersion I – Setting the Foundation (36 hours)

  • Universal Principles of Alignment™
  • Level 1 Anatomy & Study and Practice of Postures from the Level One Syllabus
  • Yoga Philosophy Basics
  • Introduction to Meditation and Pranayama


Immersion II – Expanding the Foundation (36 hours)

  • Universal Principles of Alignment™
  • History of Yoga, Yoga Sutras & Tattvas
  • Study and Practice of Postures from the Level One and Two Syllabi
  • Introduction to Sequencing


Immersion III – Radically Expanded (36 hours)

  • Universal Principles of Alignment™
  • The anatomy of asana and the subtle energy body
  • Yoga Philosophy - The Bhagavad Gita  
  • Building a Self-Practice & Sequencing - A graceful art form


Stage Two - The Creative Art of Teaching  (Includes Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 Teacher Trainings)

Level 1 Teacher Training - Taking the Seat of the Teacher (36 hours)
Learn to skillfully apply and to share what we have learned so far, as we continue on the path of self-discovery and on the path of being a great yoga teacher.

  • The Art of Building a Successful Class & Crafting a Theme
  • Adjustment Basics - Verbal and physical
  • Demo Basics - Setting up postural demonstrations
  • Group Teaching


Level 2 Teacher Training - Expanding the teacher within (36 hours)
Develop the skills necessary to become an inspiring yoga teacher and leaders in our communities. This training will focus on developing your voice by infusing the essence of who you are into your teaching.

  • Personalizing Themes & Integrating Themes with Postural Instructions
  • Adjustments Expanded - Advanced physical and therapeutic adjustments
  • Demos Expanded - Setting up advanced postural and sequencing demonstrations
  • Building and Sustaining Community  


Level 3 Teacher Training - Inspiring and cultivating studentship in others (36 hours)
Continue to master the skills necessary to become an inspiring yoga teacher. This training will focus on further cultivating your confidence as a teacher through experiential learning.

  • Advanced Theming - Using advanced yoga philosophies to inspire the practice
  • Adjusting and Spotting Advanced Postures and Sequences
  • Experiential Learning - Receive specific feedback on your teaching in a fun, safe, and supportive environment
  • Expanding Community - Every student is a gift!

Prerequisites:
Stage 1: recommended 30 hours of Anusara® yoga studies/classes.
Stage 2: Participants must have completed 108 hours of Anusara® Immersion studies with a certified Anusara® yoga teacher.

Note: Stage 1 & 2 must be taken in sequential order for certification

FORMAT
This program is offered as separate Immersions or Teacher Training sessions to deepen your knowledge and/or your teaching or you can complete the entire program.

About Chris Chavez - E-RYT 500 & RYT-500
Named as one of LA's top 10 yoga teachers, Chris is one of the most down to earth yoga teachers you will ever meet.His teachings are fun, challenging, and spiritually uplifting. Chris has found the power of practicing and teaching yoga to be an integral part of being a great artist as he continues to maintain a healthy music career and a rockin' yoga practice!
For more information, please contact Chris at chris@chrischavezyoga.com