Om Factory School of Yoga: Spring 2012 Program
200-Hour Hatha Vinyasa Teacher Training Certification
with Lead Instructors Holly Coles ANd Amanda Wentworth
Om Factory School of Yoga’s Mission is to offer a comprehensive yoga teacher training program that provides teachers the knowledge, guidance, and capacity to instruct with true wisdom and integrity. Our program is certified by the Yoga Alliance®.
Our teacher training program is co-facilitated by lead teachers Amanda Wentworth and Holly Coles. Our lead teachers instruct the core curriculum which accounts for approximately 75% of classroom hours in training. As a complement to the core curriculum, the program features guest teachers covering specialized topics in the field of yoga (see Faculty & Curriculum below). Our Mentorship Program provides each student the opportunity to teach community classes during training, with personalized feedback from their Mentor, an experienced Om Factory yoga teacher who serves as a guide throughout the program. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be certified as 200-Hour Hatha Vinyasa Yoga Teachers and are eligible for personal Yoga Alliance registration at the 200 hour level.
Spring 2012 Program Dates
Weekend Course, January 27 - April 15, 2012
Fridays 6-9pm, Saturdays 10-6pm, & Sundays 10-5pm, (No Class April 6th-8th)
To register, please complete and submit the ONLINE APPLICATION no later than January 15, 2012.
TUITION
Early Registration: $2,850 paid in full by January 8, 2012.
Tuition: $3,000 paid in full by January 27, 2012.
Installment Plan: $3,200* payable in installments.
*Bi-weekly payments of $450 are due on: January 27, February 10 & 24, March 9 & 23, April 13.
Tuition includes an unlimited membership at Om Factory from January 27 through April 30, 2012.
A $500 Deposit is due with your application.
Faculty & Curriculum
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Core Modules: Holly Coles & Amanda Wentworth / Lead Instructors
Foundations of Asana
An in-depth exploration of over 100 different poses where you will learn the foundation of the physical practice of yoga. This section will include precise anatomical alignment, transitions, modifications, variations, prop usage, verbal corrections, hands on adjustments, contra-indications, benefits and self-practice.
Philosophy
Read, write & discuss the rich history and philosophy of yoga that provides a foundation for the entire yoga practice. Learn how to bring this philosophy into your own life and into the practice you share with your students. This section will incorporate the study of traditional & contemporary texts, eastern philosophy and theory, and the ethics and responsibility involved in becoming a yoga teacher.
Pranayama
Explore prana and the energetic body as you practice this powerful component of yoga. Through breath awareness and specific breathing techniques you will learn how to integrate pranayama effectively into your own practice and how to guide others in unifying breath, movement and meditation.
Meditation
Explore different meditation practices that underline the foundation of yoga. This section will incorporate regular guided sessions and supported personal practice to further develop your awareness and concentration, as well as to teach you how to bring meditation into the classroom.
Teaching Skills And Practicum
Gain invaluable practice for teaching in the yoga industry. In this section, you will be provided with guidelines for developing and teaching effective asana class, as well as specific principles of demonstration, instruction, observation, and correction. You will be provided with ample opportunity to practice teaching both within the program and to the public. All students will also have the opportunity to observe and assist select Om Factory teachers during their regularly scheduled classes.
One-on-One Teaching
In addition to the Teaching Skills module, you will also be introduced to the world of private yoga instruction. Om Factory School of Yoga’s unique and valuable One-on-One Teaching practicum prepares you for intelligent, individual instruction through discourse and observed private sessions.
Yoga Therapy
Learn how to use yoga remedially and therapeutically - embracing all aspects of yoga to assist in the recovery, maintenance and further prevention of various health conditions. This section will include yoga for physical injury, chronic disease, and mental & emotional issues.
Personal Development
Evolve along your personal path through journaling, self-study and guided group discussion. This section creates a space to share your experiences of yoga in a supportive environment. On-going self study and personal growth is nurtured as an important aspect of becoming an authentic teacher.
Anatomy of Asana: Keith Wittenstein / Featured Guest Instructor
Yogi, Personal Trainer and Anatomy Scholar Keith Wittenstein provides us with his practical, hands-on approach to understanding the human body and how it moves. This four-part series provides the basis to understanding the essentials of anatomy and physiology specifically in relation to the yoga practice. You will explore the components of human anatomy, taking an in-depth look at the spine, shoulders & hips and how to approach the human body correctly and safely.
Keith's Website: crossfitvirtuosity.com
Sanskrit Studies: Lesley Freyberg / Featured Guest Instructor
Gain knowledge of the Sanskrit language through asana, mantras, and chanting. We are privileged to have Sanskrit scholar Leslie Freyberg join us to teach the power and beauty behind the language of yoga. "Knowledge of Sanskrit makes it possible to grasp the subtleties of yoga, whose body of teachings are written in Sanskrit. Since ancient times the practice of yoga has included the study of Sanskrit and the chanting of Sanskrit mantras to induce calm and clarity in meditation." ~ Leslie Freyberg
Lesley's Website: chantwithleslie.com
Intelligent Sequencing: Mike McArdle (OF)
Complementing the Asana section of the program, Mike McArdle teaches Intelligent Sequencing, combining creativity with the responsibility of being a movement teacher. This three-part series covers the traditions and basics of sequencing, the imperative method of anatomical progression, multiple modern approaches to intention, and creativity. Students are encouraged to teach with authenticity, finding their personal style and voice through sequencing.
Mike's Website: mikemcardleyoga.com
Pre & Post-Natal Yoga: Latham Thomas (OF)
As a yoga teacher of any class, you must be able to invoke a sacred space for women during pregnancy. Whether you are male or female, whether you’ve been pregnant or never had a baby, Latham Thomas teaches everyone how best to support the pregnant goddess. Learn the sacred female anatomy and physical transformation, as well as specific recommendations and contraindications for Pre-Natal, Labor, and Post-Natal Yoga.
Latham's Website: tendershootswellness.com
Restorative Yoga: Chris Loebsack (OF)
Gain proficiency in Restorative Yoga in order to skillfully serve all students. Chris Loebsack teaches the props, technique and support that honors and safely works with student flexibility limitations, injuries, and illnesses. Learn also how the long and strain-less holds of restorative poses relieve stress and promote self-nurture by creating deep relaxation and a space for healing. Consequently, restorative yoga imparts ever-elusive permission to simply be still. This experience will not only deepen the teacher’s personal practice, but also develop their ability to honor the individual needs of all students.
Chris' Website: yogawithchris.net
Community in Yoga: Adam Rinder (OF)
The journey of a teacher training program provides a potent environment for self-inquiry and personal transformation. Our peers in the program provide an invaluable support network to empower each of us to rise to our potential. As a way to inspire this spirit of community, Adam Rinder will guide us through a variety of AcroYoga-inspired group and partner sequences that embody trust, connection and authentic self expression. We will support one another in the process of refining our personal vision and affirming our personal intentions. We will then co-create a group mission statement that speaks to the shared vision for this unique group of emerging teachers.
Adam's Website: acroyoga.org
Harmonium: Paul Gruen (OF)
Are you interested in playing the harmonium, or accompanying yourself while chanting or teaching your class? Paul Gruen introduces the harmonium, teaches the basics of the keyboard and chord structure, and explains the Indian system of Sargam. Even if you’ve never played an instrument before, if you have the desire, you will have the opportunity to play here.
Paul's Website: paulgruenyoga.com
Business of Yoga: Emilia Conradson (OF)
Practicing the business of yoga is an art that leads you to create abundance, authenticity and action in your external world. The module begins with a guided internal process that is a powerful tool for setting intentions and aligning your current desires with the ideal visions for your future. Learn to market yourself authentically, discover your niche community, charge what you're worth (and do your taxes!) and get organized while keeping up your own practice. Whether you are feeling shy about auditioning for your first teaching job or feeling gung ho about refining the business plan for the yoga center you are building, this module is designed to support all levels of business savvy.
Website: balanceinbody.com
Mentorship Program: OF Faculty
The Om Factory School of Yoga Mentorship Program is designed with the intention to support emerging teachers in gaining confidence and refining their teaching skills. The program has been developed as a resource to give teacher trainees more individualized support from our faculty of yoga teachers. Each student is assigned a mentor who participates in community classes and provides specific feedback based on their experience.
The program creates opportunities for teacher trainees to cultivate stronger connections with Om Factory teachers and fosters a spirit of community that supports them well beyond the teacher training program. The mentors we have selected are teachers who have significant experience facilitating a peer-review process within the teacher training setting, and offer their guidance in service of making this an empowering experience for you.
a few words from the lead instructors
Holly Coles, E-RYT 500
"My involvement in helping lead this teacher training is truly in homage to my own teachers. I came to yoga for one reason, yet unexpectedly ended up with so much more. My inspiration and guidance for personal transformation has come from an incredible journey around the globe, and I am continually amazed by the teachers that keep showing up along the way. I strongly believe in embracing the responsibility that comes with teaching anything, and I feel it is even more important when learning to facilitate the oftentimes deep and cathartic practice of yoga. To this end, I endeavor to provide a training program that really appreciates all of the aspects of yoga, in an effort to create a space for the development of teachers with the knowledge and integrity that is asked for from this rich tradition. More than excited, I am really honored to have the opportunity to pass on the knowledge of this practice that has been gifted to me."
Holly's Website: hollycoles.com
Amanda Wentworth, E-RYT 500
"I am honored to share my love of yoga by creating and teaching Om Factory’s 200 hour teacher training program. Everyday a teacher is enriched through student practice and development. Guiding students on this path and observing body and mind progress is fulfilling both as a career and as a way of life. I am thrilled to have this opportunity to cultivate a growing community of dynamic yoga teachers to share with the world."
Amanda's Website: amandasana.blogspot.com
Required Reading
- Light on Yoga by B.K.S Iyengar
- Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Swami Satchidananda*
- Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel
- The Bhagavad-Gita by Eknath Easwaran*
- The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
* suggested translation
Application
Students will need to submit an application along with a $500 deposit to register for this program.
To register, please complete and submit the ONLINE APPLICATION no later than January 15, 2012.
Click here to pay your DEPOSIT
Graduates
Testimonials
The Om Factory teacher training was a life changing experience. It helped me to find my inner voice, strength, and passion. I am so grateful to have shared this transformation with my teachers and peers.
~ Sujata Adamson-Mohan
I am grateful for all of the wonderful teachers Om Factory has brought into my life over the years, and I knew there was no better place to explore the deeper teachings of yoga. The opportunity to study closely with Amanda and Holly was an immeasurable experience. Their knowledge and dedication to the process provided a supportive foundation, which enabled our class to grow without limits. The structure of the training was well planned and thorough, imparting us with the knowledge and confidence to find our voice and be effective teachers. The gifts Om Factory School of Yoga has given me will be an integral part of my journey through life, and for that I am thankful.
~ Laurie Kane