Yoga Teacher Training Level 3
Caroline, Alberta
June 23-29, 2008
Level Three is conducted in a retreat style setting - a total immersion in the devotion and the lifestyle of a yogi. It is Trinity Yoga's intention to bring as many of the components of living a yoga life together with clear and compassionate instruction. We provide vegetarian meals with an emphasis on Ayurveda and the gunas. We also provide a manual, suggested and required book list, hands on instruction, feedback, group and personal practice time, discussion and sharing. Hours for the course are immersion style - 6:30am to 8pm six days, with an hour for lunch and dinner. There will also be an afternoon break period for relaxation, reflection, interviews, and treatments.
» Cost & Payment Options
Tuition is $1079.00 plus GST and plus the retreat costs (between $400 and $600). We accept VISA, MasterCard, cheques and money orders (payable to Trinity Yoga Inc). This course has limited enrollment; therefore, a deposit is required to reserve your spot.
» Cancellation & Transfer Policy
The following policies apply to both transferring and cancelling a registration:
- A deposit will hold your spot in a course up until 8 weeks prior to the course at which time full payment is required.
- If full payment is not received within 8 weeks, you will have the choice of cancelling, transferring or being put on the wait list.
- Any transfers or cancellations are subject to a $50 administration fee.
» Transfers
All deposits are transferable to a future course of the same level with the following considerations:
- Transfer must happen within 1 year of the original course date after which time the deposit will be lost.
- Transfers may occur up to 8 weeks prior to your course date without further penalty.
- Up to 6 weeks prior to course, a registrant will be charged 20% of their course fee, the remainder of which must be applied to another course.
- Up to 4 weeks prior to course, a registrant will be charged 30% of their course fee, the remainder of which must be applied to another course.
- Up to 2 weeks prior to course, a registrant will be charged 40% of their course fee, the remainder of which must be applied to another course.
- With 2 weeks prior to course, a registrant will be charged 50% of their course fee.
» Cancellations
Cancellations will be given based on the following policy:
- Up to 12 weeks prior to course, a cancelled registrant will receive a full refund of their deposit less a $50 administration fee.
- Up to 8 weeks prior to course, a cancelled registrant may receive 50% of their deposit (includes $50 registration fee).
- Up to 6 weeks to course, a cancelled registrant will be charged 25% of their course fees.
- Up to 4 weeks to course, a cancelled registrant will be charged 50% of their course fees.
- Up to 2 weeks to course, a cancelled registrant will be charged 75% of their course fees.
- No refunds will be provided less than 2 weeks prior to course.
Trinity Yoga reserves the right to re-schedule a course or workshop based on our minimum requirement. Cancellation or re-scheduling decisions will be made on a course by course basis no later than three weeks prior to a scheduled start date. In the case, where Trinity cancels or reschedules a course, 100% of your fees will be refunded or transferred.
Each Day
Silence is honored until after the breakfast meal. Morning meditation practice begin at 6:30. Fruit and tea follow with a practice then from 7:30 to 9:30. Breakfast follows. From breakfast to dinner, workshops and instruction take place with breaks for lunch and relaxation. Each day ends with a satsang/discussion revolving around philosophy, ethics and the yoga lifestyle. This format is followed for the entire six days.
Personal Growth
Participants are encouraged to journal and monitor their learnings, reflections, and dreams. Students are encouraged and guided to delve into their own worlds to uncover for themselves their own patterns and stories and ultimately the samskaras that they have chosen.
The understanding gained is slowly woven into your practice. Your journaling and self-exploration helps you discover your path as well as your particular dosha, guna and, from symbolic reference, your archetypes. We then connect the dots by relating this all to your chakras - utilizing the guidance of Carolyn Myss and Anodea Judith (Eastern Body - Western Mind) as well as contemporary and classical yoga teachings.
Class Instruction
Throughout the week, students design classes and develop their teaching methodology using a workshop style format. Participants are encouraged to find their “Authentic Teacher” and personal teaching style, rather than re-produce a particular form or system. At the same time, we expand your confidence with the fundamentals and your understanding of the responsibilities of teaching yoga.
All of the teaching modules - from anatomy to alignment - are expanded from the previous 2 levels and your home study.
Book reports, essays and a take-home examination are encountered mid-week to encourage discussion, feedback, comprehension and success.
Extras
Extra reading material and resources are available as part of the on-going learning and retreat format.
Massage and other complimentary therapies are available at an additional charge throughout the week. Ayurveda and self-care is also deeply encouraged and modeled throughout the week.
Final Assessment and Certification
Final assessment and certification is complete with submission of the final home study essay and documentation of classes taught/observed.
Total Hours
80 hours (plus) total.
Testimonials:
"Definitely the emphasis on the quality, wisdom and integrity of the teachers. The course was thorough and practical these aspects made me more confident."
A. Nelson, Calgary
"Personal growth along with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. So much love and caring. I would not hesitate to do it again or to recommend it. Fabulous! Fabulous! Fabulous!"
L. Hewitt, Calgary
"The cost of a yoga mat is $40 dollars. Jen and MJ’s course is priceless and irreversible growth and knowledge."
C. Carr, Calgary
"A wondrous journey into one’s spiritual, emotional and physical well being!"
J.K., Calgary
C. K. , Calgary