CALENDAR

This is the calendar for 2020 Yoga Teacher Training Program taking place at Half Moon Studio, 1409 Stubbs Avenue, Monroe, LA, 71201. 

Interested in joining teacher training for a day or weekend? Purchase a Day Pass or a Weekend Pass below. A continuing education certification will be provided upon request.

Drop-In One Day Pass $150.00

Jan
18
Sat
2020
The Nitty-Gritty
Jan 18 @ 9:00 am – Jan 19 @ 6:00 pm

 

 

Yoga is a system of organized technologies used to enhance wellbeing and amplify our innate goodness. In this foundational workshop, we will explore what yoga is and what yoga is not. We will learn the basics of the practice, including Pavanamuktasana and the Namaskars. We will start to build our yoga vocabulary learning English and Sanskrit for key yogic terms. We will explore basic anatomy; covering both the yogic body and western biomechanics through a contemplative art project.

Feb
22
Sat
2020
Yogic Body
Feb 22 @ 9:00 am – Feb 23 @ 6:00 pm
 

Contemporary Yoga, including Modern Postural Yoga, combine the yogic body with western anatomy and biomechanics. In this workshop, we will focus on the body; learning the anatomy of the energetic and subtle bodies along with the bones, muscles, and biomechanics of movement.

Mar
21
Sat
2020
History
Mar 21 @ 9:00 am – Mar 22 @ 6:00 pm

 

 

Yoga is an ancient system with a dynamic and complex history. In this workshop, we will explore the history of yoga, as well as the major eras and leaders that have been crucial in yogas development and continuity. We will explore why it is essential to learn about the culture and context in which yoga developed and how we can be thoughtful students. We will explore some of the core text in the yoga corpus and the philosophies they expound. We will also learn the Sanskrit Alphabet and pronunciation.

Apr
18
Sat
2020
Asana Standing
Apr 18 @ 9:00 am – Apr 19 @ 6:00 pm

 

 

Asana has become the core of the yogic practice, learn how to practice and how to teach yoga postures from a yogic point of view. We will learn how to combine western alignment with the anatomy of the yogic body to support postural practice. We will learn how to modify postures for different bodies and how to assist with basic hands-on adjustments. We will focus on the anatomy of the feet and their relationship to posture and asana.

Apr
25
Sat
2020
Asana Seated
Apr 25 @ 9:00 am – Apr 26 @ 6:00 pm

 

 

 

Asana originally referred to seated posture for meditation. In this workshop, we will explore all types of seated and supine postures practiced from the floor. We will learn how to combine western alignment with the anatomy of the yogic body to support postural practice. We will learn how to modify postures for different bodies and how to assist with basic hands-on adjustments. We will focus on the anatomy of the spine and its' relationship to posture and asana.

May
16
Sat
2020
Asana Advanced (300 Hour)
May 16 @ 9:00 am – May 17 @ 6:00 pm

 

 

 

As an advanced yoga teacher, your job is to be intuitive and authoritative in your teaching. That requires precision and knowledge when looking at bodies. In this workshop, we will refine our ability to see and understand physical and energetic misalignments in the body and hone our ability to be prescriptive in our teaching.

May
23
Sat
2020
Sequencing
May 23 @ 9:00 am – May 24 @ 6:00 pm
Sequencing is the art of Vinyasa Yoga. Vinyasa means to place in a particular way, and as an asana teacher developing intelligent sequences is an important skill. Postures have different physiological and energetic benefits; when sequenced appropriately, they bring vitality and grace. We will learn how to create classes that are safe, inclusive, and nourishing.

Jun
13
Sat
2020
Kosmos
Jun 13 @ 9:00 am – Jun 14 @ 6:00 pm

Yoga, as a school of thought, recognizes that there is more to our experience than just what we can see and touch. In this workshop, we will explore the subtle dynamics at play and the rituals that we can employ in our daily lives to stay connected. We will learn about Ayurveda and how it can support our yoga practice and bring wellness.

Jul
25
Sat
2020
Spiritual Technology
Jul 25 @ 9:00 am – Jul 26 @ 6:00 pm
 

Yoga, the techniques, are spiritual technologies. Their application brings grace and connection to our lives. In this weekend workshop, we will explore these technologies, the inner limbs of yoga, and how they can deepen our own spiritual or religious life.

Aug
8
Sat
2020
Advanced Sequencing 300 Hour
Aug 8 @ 9:00 am – Aug 9 @ 6:00 pm

 

Refine your ability to create yoga classes. In this workshop, we will focus on sequencing for the season, for specific limitations, for peak postures, or for particular results. We will spend most of our time developing classes, and you can expect to leave with lots of new sequences to teach. This workshop requires that you have already completed the basics of Sequencing me sometime before.

Aug
15
Sat
2020
Meditation
Aug 15 @ 9:00 am – Aug 16 @ 6:00 pm

Meditation is one of the original threads that transcends schools of thought, religion, or era. In this weekend workshop, we will learn about Yoga Meditation and the different techniques and philosophies on meditation throughout the yogic tradition.

Sep
19
Sat
2020
Working with Individuals
Sep 19 @ 9:00 am – Sep 20 @ 6:00 pm

 

An advanced yoga teacher is someone who is masterful at prescribing all of the tools that yoga provides (contemporary or ancient) to help others achieve vitality and wellbeing. In this weekend workhop, we will practice honing our ability to be an intuitive leader capable of work with individuals to customize yoga programs that enhance their lives.

Sep
26
Sat
2020
Karma
Sep 26 @ 9:00 am – Sep 27 @ 6:00 pm

 

This final weekend is about community. We will celebrate all we have accomplished with a weekend of classes and events concluded by a graduation ceremony.