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yoga teacher training with kelly mcgrath
inspired in the kripalu tradition


200-hour professional certification program
10 Weekends: September 2010 – June 2011


This 200-hour professional certification program is a great launching pad to begin teaching yoga, and a fantastic way to deepen your personal practice. You will gain the confidence and technical skills you need to create inspiring, joyful and safe classes, that will truly touch the hearts and lives of others.′′ The program draws its inspiration from the Kripalu Yoga tradition and interweaves the rich teachings of Buddhist meditation. It is designed in 10 weekend intensives, with a small class size. This format will give you time to integrate the material and gain a supportive Sangha (community) with your peers and teachers.

During this training you will

  • Gain a deep knowledge of alignment principles in asanas
  • Learn to see and understand body structure and movement
  • Learn Injury Prevention
  • Gain precise language to compassionately communicate with your students
  • Work with approaches to assisting students in asana, including hands-on techniques and demonstrations
  • Learn introductory anatomy for yoga
  • Have opportunities to practice teaching in a supervised environment
  • Develop skills for designing well-rounded classes, including centering, pranayama, warm-ups, asana, relaxation, loving-kindness meditation and chanting
  • Experience the art of sequencing safe and inspiring classes
  • Learn how to create themes for your classes
  • Be introduced to yogic history and the teachings of Swami Kripalu
  • Learn how to teach beginner, gentle and mixed level classes
  • Discover how the rich philosophy of yoga relates to our daily lives
  • Learn how to teach students to develop mindfulness, loving-kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity

DIRECTOR OF YTT

Kelly McGrath, co-owner of United Yoga Montreal, is a certified and experienced Kripalu Yoga Instructor. Born and raised in Nova Scotia, Kelly has been practicing yoga consistently for more than 20 years, and teaching full time for more than 10 years. Kelly is a compassionate and knowledgeable teacher, whose classes are challenging, safe and infused with spirit to uplift the heart. She is known for her understanding of anatomical detail, creative asana sequencing, yoga for a healthy menstrual cycle, restorative yoga, and inspiring thematic talks on yoga and meditation.

Kelly is also dedicated to maintaining a regular Buddhist meditation practice. Over the years, Kelly has discovered that integrating Yoga and Buddhist meditation has provided a beautiful opportunity to experience steady presence, openness, health, joy and insight.′

"Kelly gives out such warmth and confidence to all who attend that everyone’s ability and strength increases ten folds." Jennifer, Yoga Teacher, Founder of Yoga Directory Canada

"Kelly McGrath has a contagious enthusiasm for learning that inspires students to make a deeper commitment to their Yoga practice. Her warmth and sincerity shines through in everything that she does.”
Donna Farhi, author of Teaching Yoga: Exploring the Teacher-Student Relationship

SCHEDULE

10 Weekend Intensive Program Sessions, 16.5 hrs. each

Friday’s: 6:30pm-9:00pm (2.5hr)
Saturday’s: 8:30am-12:00pm & 1:30pm-5:00pm (7hr)
Sunday’s: 8:30am–12:00pm & 1:30pm-5:00pm (7hr)

1: Sept 10, 11, 12, 2010
2: Oct 15, 16, 17, 2010
3: Nov 12, 13, 14, 2010
4: Dec 3, 4, 5, 2010
5: Jan 14, 15, 16, 2011
6: Feb 18, 19, 20, 2011
7: March 11, 12, 13, 2011
8: April 29, 30, 1, 2011
9: May 13, 14, 15, 2011
10: June 10, 11, 12, 2011

* Times and schedule are subject to change.

Fees

Application Fee: $200.00 + tax= $225.75, paid when you hand in your form.

PLUS:

Tuition:

1. $2000 + tax, paid in full by August 1st, 2010.
2. $2400 + tax, paid after August 1st, 2010.
3. Payment plan:
$500 deposit, plus 8 post-dated cheques of $276.13. Contact us to receive dates of installments.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Our minimum requirements for admission are the following:
  • At least two years of consistent yoga practice with an experienced yoga teacher.
  • It’s “recommended” to attend 4 classes with Kelly McGrath before the program begins. These classes provide you with an opportunity to determine whether this course is right for you.
  • $200.00 application fee.

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Location: UNITED YOGA MONTREAL, 451 Saint Catherine O, suite 203,
Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 514-849-7100

Application form: email: Kelly@joyofyoga.net, www.joyofyoga.net, or pick up at United Yoga Montreal.
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