A Yoga Alliance Registered School PCTIA Registered

July 2 -15 & August 7-17, 2008
Program completion requires attending both sessions.

 
“A tree is inside a seed in a subtle form.
When the seed is sown
the tree comes out in its gross form.
In the same way, all knowledge is already
in our mind and by doing Yoga
this knowledge comes out like a tree."

- Baba Hari Dass
 

Overview

This residential intensive is based on the teachings of classical eight limbed Ashtanga and Hatha Yoga. Our 200 hour curriculum meets recommended national standards of the Yoga Alliance, an organization representing the major yoga schools in North America. This course is also modeled after the Mount Madonna Center YTT, now in its 26th year operation in Santa Cruz, California. Click here for a more detailed explanation of Classical Ashtanga Yoga.

Course Objective

This foundation program systematically deepens your experience and understanding of the philosophical roots and diverse practices of the classical Ashtanga* and Hatha Yoga traditions. All aspects of Yoga are taught as a physical and spiritual discipline, uniting body, breath and mind. Develop skills to teach a beginning yoga class in the three areas of pranayama (classical breathing practices), meditation and asana (postures). Through the interactive nature of this program, you build a supportive network, learning from one another as well as from the experienced faculty.

* This program is not the same as Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga as taught by students of K. Pattabhi Jois.

Who Should Attend

Serious Students
This program offers instruction in beginning and intermediate levels of pranayama, meditation and asanas. It is ideal for those who want to immerse themselves in an intense discipline to deepen a practice. It is not essential that you want to become a yoga teacher. Due to the intensive nature of this training it is not suitable to anyone new to yoga.

Yoga Teachers
For those who would like to teach, or for those who are already teaching, this course is designed to expand your knowledge of the theory and practices of yoga as well as to develop and enhance your teaching skills.

Not sure if this is the right course for you? Call our Program Director 604-279-5465 or The Salt Spring Centre of Yoga 250-537-2326

How to Apply

Applications may be submitted at any time. Interviews for 2008 commence mid-September 2007, and continue until the program is full.

Complete the application form and questionnaire and send it to the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga office. A faculty advisor will contact you within two weeks of the time our office receives the application. During the interview you will be given opportunities to ask questions and to learn more about specific aspects of the training program. Acceptance into the program will be indicated at the end of the interview and will be confirmed in writing subsequently. For further information please see the application form.

About the Centre

Just off Canada's beautiful west coast lies Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. Here, sitting peacefully in the very heart of the island, amid 70 acres of meadows, forests and organic gardens, lies the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga.

The Centre is operated by the Dharma Sara Satsang Society, based in Vancouver and on Salt Spring Island. Established in 1981, the Centre has been host to many workshops, programs and retreats, and has published two vegetarian cookbooks. In addition, Chikitsa Shala Wellness Centre offers massage and Ayurvedic treatments. Our group's talents and interests are united by the common practice of Yoga. Also at the Centre is an independent elementary school, the Salt Spring Centre School, run by the Ganges Educational Society.

Transportation

Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga. Travel information is available here on on our web site - Maps & Directions.

General Program Information

Contact the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga Registration Office
250-537-2326, ytt@saltspringcentre.com