VariYoga Teacher Training at AYC
Next Intensive Series Begins February 2010
Hear what some of the students have to say about the training:
AYC is a registered school with the Yoga Alliance.
All sessions to be held at AYC unless otherwise indicated.
Scroll down for pricing and options.
Check out the photos from our 2008 Teacher Training Intensive Weekends. See them on our Gallery Page.
Teacher Training for 200 Hour Certification
200 Hour Certification Program
Taught by Andrea Fournet E-RYT500,
Bryan Fowler E-RYT500, and other AYC approved teachers.
The 200 hour track includes: eight intensive weekends, two weekend workshops, Anatomy and Physiology Module, 4 ten-session cards for practicum teaching, mirroring and assisting (in addition to the intensive weekends).
Students who successfully complete the program qualify for Yoga Alliance Registration at the 200 hour level.
Full program participation required for certification.
Full 200 hour certification program enrollment: $2995.00
For those not seeking certification, you are welcome to join in the magic of our VariYoga Intensive Series and Anatomy & Physiology modules without the test!
See below for individual session/series pricing.
Teacher Training for 500 Hour Certification
AYC RYT 500 Mentorship Program
Taught by Andrea Fournet E-RYT500,
Bryan Fowler E-RYT500, and other AYC approved teachers.
If you are currently an RYT 200 yoga teacher and are interested in furthering your knowledge and receiving your 500 hour designation, we have the program for you!
Mentorship Program Details:
300 total hours added to your 200 = 500.
250 contact hours (in the teaching presence of an AYC designated RYT teacher).
50 non-contact hours (your hours teaching as a yoga teacher may apply).
You may begin this process at anytime with the mentorship registration fee of $150.
The 2009 VariYoga Teacher Training Intensive Weekends will count as 80 contact hours.
Contact Andrea Fournet, director of AYC Teacher Training, to design your 500 hour mentorship program. E-mail Andrea
2010 Schedule under development
We are in the process of updating the schedule for the 2010 teacher training series. In the mean time, please refer to the 2009 schedule for information regarding content. The 2010 schedule will include different workshops, but the intensive weekends will cover the same information. Check back soon!
Spring 2009 Teacher Training Schedule
VariYoga Weekend Workshop
with Andrea Fournet and Bryan Fowler
February 21st & 22nd, 2009
- This workshop is open to all yoga students. Visit our Workshop Page for more information.
First Weekend Intensive:
March 14th & 15th, 2009- T&TM (Techniques and Teaching Methodology)
- Breath Practice - Pranayama-Ujjayi
- Asanas - Forward Bends (Supine, Seated, and Standing)
- PLE (Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics)
- Yamas
- 1st chakra-Muladhara
Second Weekend Intensive:
March 21st & 22nd, 2009- T&TM
- Breath Practice - Pranayama-Viloma
- Asanas - Standing poses
- PLE
- Niyamas
- 2nd chakra-Svadhisthana
Third Weekend Intensive:
March 28th & 29th, 2009- T & TM
- Breath Practice - Pranayama-Nadi Shodhana
- Asanas - Standing poses - Sun Salutation sequences
- PLE
- Philosophy of Asana
- 3rd chakra - Manipura
Fourth Weekend Intensive:
April 4th & 5th, 2009- T & TM
- Breath Practice - Pranayama-Kapalabhati
- Asanas - Back Bends
- PLE
- Pranayama
- 4th chakra-Anahata
White Lotus Weekend Workshop
with Ganga White and Tracey Rich
April 17th, 18th & 19th, 2009Visit our Workshop Page for more information.
Fifth Weekend Intensive:
April 25th & 26th, 2009- T & TM
- Breath Practice - Pranayama-Bastrika
- Asanas - Twists
- PLE
- Pratyahara
- 5th chakra-Vishuddha-Expressing
Sixth Weekend Intensive:
May 9th & 10th, 2009- T & TM
- Breath Practice - Pranayama-Timed/Counted breath
- Asanas - Balance Poses
- PLE
- Dharana
- 6th chakra - Ajna
Seventh Weekend Intensive:
May 16th & 17th, 2009- T & TM
- Breath Practice - Pranayama-Dirga (3 part breath)
- Asanas - Arm balances, Restoratives
- PLE
- Dyana
- 7th chakra - Sahasrara
Eighth Weekend Intensive:
May 30th & 31st, 2009- T&TM
- Breath Practice - Review
- Asanas - Inversions
- PLE
- Samadhi
- Review Chakras, Eight Limbs, Pranayama
2009 Anatomy & Physiology Module
Four Sessions - One Saturday Each Month
Tentative dates are as follows:
- June 20th, 2009
- July 18th, 2009
- August 15th, 2009
- September 19th, 2009
Session Times
VariYoga Weekend Intensives (8 ten-hour weekends)
Saturdays Noon to 5:00pm
Sundays 9:00am to 2:00pm
(with short snack breaks)
Anatomy & Physiology Module (4 six-hour sessions)
Saturdays 9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
4 Ten-Session Class Cards
Various Session Times - see AYC Schedule.
Please check with Andrea or Bryan regarding the eligibility
of individual classes for certification credit.
Workshop Hours (Two Workshops Required for Certification)
Hours for individual workshops posted on Workshops Page.
Pricing
- Full certification program enrollment is $2995.00
- VariYoga Intensive Series Only (8 Weekends): $1995.00
- Anatomy & Physiology Module Only (4 Saturdays): $320.00
- Individual VariYoga Intensive Weekends: $250.00 each
- Individual Anatomy & Physiology Sessions: $90.00 each
- Missed VariYoga Weekend Intensive sessions can be made up in the next intensive series at the reduced price of $75/weekend.
- Missed A&P sessions can be made up the following year at the reduced price of $50/session.
Please contact us if you have questions, or are interested in the teacher training program. Call us 479-521-9642, or e-mail us.