dans la Tradition Kripalu

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200-hour professional certification program′
12 Weekends: January 2009 – March 2010

Registered with Yoga Alliance

(Next JOY YTT 2011)

JOY School of Yoga

JOY’S 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.′′

Our School of Yoga draws its inspiration from the Kripalu Yoga tradition and interweaves the rich teachings of Buddhist meditation. It is designed in 12 weekend intensives, with a class size limited to 14. 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

• Be introduced to yogic history and the teachings of Swami Kripalu
• Learn how to teach beginner, intermediate, 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
• 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
• 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 many opportunities to practice teaching

2009 - 2010 SCHEDULE & ADMISSIONS
12 Weekend intensives, 16.5hr each.
In addition to the program sessions, home practice, independent study assignments, studio practice, and monthly class observations are required to integrate the material learned in class.
SCHEDULE
12 Weekend Intensive Program Sessions
Friday: 7:30pm-10:00pm (2.5hr) Saturday: 1:00-4:30 & 5:30-9:00 (7hr) Sunday: 8:30am–12:00pm & 1:30-5:00pm (7hr)
1. January 9, 10, 11 2. February 13, 14, 15 3. March 13, 14, 15 4. April 10, 11, 12 5. May 8, 9, 10 6. June 12, 13, 14	7. September 11, 12, 13 8. October 16, 17, 18 9. November 5, 6, 7 10. December 4, 5, 6 11. February 5, 6, 7, 2010 12. March 5, 6, 7, 2010

Tuition Fee for weekend intensives

$270 / weekend OR $2999 paid in full by December 9th, 2008 (Save $241)

Studio Practice Weekly classes: Wednesdays 5:30pm – 6:50pm/font>

1st session. January 14th 2009 – June 10th 2009 22 classes. Fee: $286 2nd session. September 9th, 2009 – December 9th, 2009 14 classes. Fee: $182 3rd session. January 6th, 2010 – March 3rd, 2010 9 classes. Fee: $117 If you cannot attend the studio practice class on Wednesdays, you are allowed to make arrangements with the director to attend a different class. This also applies to vacations and sick days. Applicants living outside the greater Montreal area will be given special consideration.

YTT APPLICATION FORM Request Application Form: kelly@joyofyoga.net OR Pick up form at Joy of Yoga Studio.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Our minimum requirements for admission are the following: At least two years of consistent yoga practice with an experienced and certified yoga teacher. A letter of recommendation from a certified yoga teacher. Completed application form. Attend 4 classes at Joy of Yoga Studio with Kelly McGrath by December 9, 2008. These classes provide you and the faculty with an opportunity to determine whether this course is right for you. Applicants living outside the greater Montreal will be given special consideration. $200.00 application fee. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Full attendance of program. All trainees must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of yogic concepts and practices by successfully completing all assignments, monthly practice-teach sessions and final written exam. Class observation and assisting: All YTT trainees must observe and/or assist 10 community classes at JOYS during the YTT period, taught by the YTT director, followed by a short meeting, and hand in a short written report. Must complete all studio practice classes before the last weekend of YTT training. Applicants living outside the greater Montreal area will be given special consideration. All fees paid in full. Those who successfully complete this program will be Certified Hatha Yoga Teachers, trained in the Kripalu tradition at 200 hours. Please note, that those who go on to complete the 500-hour professional level program at the Kripalu Center, will then be granted Certified Kripalu Yoga teachers.

FACULTY

Director

Kelly McgrathE-RYT, owner of the Joy of Yoga Studio and director of Yoga Teacher Training, is a certified and experienced Kripalu Yoga Instructor and Shiatsu Massage Practitioner. Born and raised in Nova Scotia, Kelly began practicing yoga as a young girl in the 1970's with her mother. After many years of globe trekking, and studying Fine Arts at Emily Carr College of Art & Design in Vancouver, Kelly realized her true passion was right under her nose all along, which led her to the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health (Lenox, Mass, U.S.A.) where she received her professional training and certification as a yoga teacher. She then settled in her favorite city, Montreal, and founded the Joy of Yoga Studio. Kelly’s classes are high in demand, as she has inspired and taught countless through community yoga classes, workshops, conferences, and yoga teacher training. She is a compassionate and knowledgeable teacher, whose classes are challenging, safe and infused with spirit to uplift the heart. ′′She specializes in teaching advanced asana and sequencing, yoga for a healthy menstrual cycle, restorative yoga, and loving-kindness 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.

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 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