VariYoga Teacher Training at AYC
AYC is a registered school with the Yoga Alliance.
All sessions will be held at AYC. Scroll down for pricing information.
See Photos from the previous teacher training on our Gallery Page!
Teacher Training for 200 Hour Certification
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, practicum teaching, mirroring and assisting. Also includes four class cards (60 hours) for attending group classes at AYC with approved teachers (in addition to the intensive weekends) to observe and assist. Full program participation required for certification.
Teacher Training for 500 Hour Certification
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!
AYC RYT 500 Mentorship Program
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 upcoming VariYoga Teacher Training in April 2008 will count as 80 contact hours.
Contact Andrea Fournet, director of AYC Teacher Training, to design your 500 hour mentorship program. E-mail Andrea
Spring 2008 Teacher Training Schedule Begins April 5th, 2008
First Weekend Intensive: April 5th & 6th, 2008
- 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
Weekend Workshop with Lilias Folan April 11th, 12th & 13th, 2008 See Workshop Page for more info.
Second Weekend Intensive: April 19th & 20th, 2008
- T&TM
- Breath Practice - Pranayama-Viloma
- Asanas - Standing poses
- PLE
- Niyamas
- 2nd chakra-Svadhisthana
Third Weekend Intensive: April 26th & 27th, 2008
- T & TM
- Breath Practice - Pranayama-Nadi Shodhana
- Asanas - Standing poses - Sun Salutation sequences
- PLE
- Philosophy of Asana
- 3rd chakra - Manipura
Fourth Weekend Intensive: May 3rd & 4th, 2008
- T & TM
- Breath Practice - Pranayama-Kapalabhati
- Asanas - Back Bends
- PLE
- Pranayama
- 4th chakra-Anahata
Fifth Weekend Intensive: May 10th & 11th, 2008
- T & TM
- Breath Practice - Pranayama-Bastrika
- Asanas - Twists
- PLE
- Pratyahara
- 5th chakra-Vishuddha-Expressing
Sixth Weekend Intensive: May 17th & 18th, 2008
- T & TM
- Breath Practice - Pranayama-Timed/Counted breath
- Asanas - Balance Poses
- PLE
- Dharana
- 6th chakra - Ajna
Seventh Weekend Intensive: May 24th & 25th, 2008
- T & TM
- Breath Practice - Pranayama-Dirga (3 part breath)
- Asanas - Arm balances, Restoratives
- PLE
- Dyana
- 7th chakra - Sahasrara
Eighth Weekend Intensive: May 31st & June 1st, 2008
- T&TM
- Breath Practice - Review
- Asanas - Inversions
- PLE
- Samadhi
- Review Chakras, Eight Limbs, Pranayama
Workshop with Jim Bernaert, June 20th, 21st & 22nd, 2008
These are the NEW dates for the Jim Bernaert workshop. The PREVIOUS dates for the workshop were June 9th thru 11th.Anatomy & Physiology Module Tentatively Scheduled for Spring 2008
Four Sessions - One Saturday Each Month:
- June 28th, 2008 (new date)
- July 19th, 2008
- August 16th, 2008
- September 20th, 2008
Session Times
Weekend Intensive Module (8 ten-hour sessions)
Saturdays Noon to 5:00pm
Sundays 9:00am to 2:00pm
(with short snack breaks)
Anatomy Module (4 six-hour sessions)
Saturdays 9:00am - Noon, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Pricing
- Individual Intensive Weekends no longer available.
- Individual Anatomy and Physiology Sessions available at $72/session.
- Missed weekend intensive sessions can be made up in the next intensive series at an additional cost of $75/weekend.
- Missed A&P sessions can be made up the following year at an additional cost of $50/session.
- 2009 Teacher Training Intensives tentatively scheduled for March
thru May. Cost for full certification program enrollment $2900.
Please contact us if you have questions, or are interested in the teacher training program. Call us 479-521-9642, or e-mail us.