VariYoga Teacher Training Series 2011

Schedule Begins February 2011

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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.

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200 Hour Certification Program | 500 Hour Certification | 2010 Spring Training Schedule
Anatomy & Physiology | Session Times | Pricing

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 Weekend Intensives
Two Weekend Workshops
Anatomy and Physiology Module
   (4 Saturdays)
4 Ten-Session cards
   For practicum teaching and
   assisting in open classes.

Students who successfully complete the program qualify for Yoga Alliance Registration at the 200 hour level.
Full program participation required for certification.

Those not seeking certification are welcome to join in the magic of the VariYoga Intensive Series and Anatomy & Physiology modules without the test!

Download the PDF Registration Flyer

See bottom of page for pricing information.

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 2010 VariYoga Teacher Training Intensive Weekends may provide up to 80 contact hours.

Contact Andrea Fournet, director of AYC Teacher Training, to design your 500 hour mentorship program.

Schedule Subject to Change*
*While subjects covered may change, dates will remain unchanged

VariYoga Weekend Workshop with Andrea Fournet and Bryan Fowler
February 20th & 21st, 2010
This VariYoga Weekend Workshop marks the beginning of the 2010 teacher training series. ALL students and all levels are welcome!

First Weekend Intensive:
February 27th & 28th, 2010

• 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 6th and 7th, 2010

• T&TM
• Breath Practice – Pranayama-Viloma
• Asanas – Standing poses
• PLE
• Niyamas
• 2nd chakra-Svadhisthana

Third Weekend Intensive:
March 20th and 21st, 2010

• T & TM
• Breath Practice – Pranayama-Nadi Shodhana
• Asanas – Standing poses – Sun Salutation sequences
• PLE
• Philosophy of Asana
• 3rd chakra – Manipura

Karl Straub Returns to AYC!
March 26th thru 28th, 2010
Visit our Workshop Page for more information.

Fourth Weekend Intensive:
April 10th and 11th, 2010

• T & TM
• Breath Practice – Pranayama-Kapalabhati
• Asanas – Back Bends
• PLE
• Pranayama
• 4th chakra-Anahata

Fifth Weekend Intensive:
April 17th and 18th, 2010

• T & TM
• Breath Practice – Pranayama-Bastrika
• Asanas – Twists
• PLE
• Pratyahara
• 5th chakra-Vishuddha-Expressing

Sixth Weekend Intensive:
April 24th and 25th, 2010

• T & TM
• Breath Practice – Pranayama-Timed/Counted breath
• Asanas – Balance Poses
• PLE
• Dharana
• 6th chakra – Ajna

Seventh Weekend Intensive:
May 8th and 9th, 2010

• T & TM
• Breath Practice – Pranayama-Dirga (3 part breath)
• Asanas – Arm balances, Restoratives
• PLE
• Dyana
• 7th chakra – Sahasrara

Eighth Weekend Intensive:
May 15th and 16th, 2010

• T&TM
• Breath Practice – Review
• Asanas – Inversions
• PLE
• Samadhi
• Review Chakras, Eight Limbs, Pranayama

Four Sessions – One Saturday Each Month
Dates are as follows:

• June 19th, 2010
• July 17th, 2010
• August 21st, 2010
• September 18th, 2010

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 (40 Classes)
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.

2010 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
Enroll before February 1st, 2010, and pay only $2850.00.
The cash or check discount price is $2795.
Space is limited – your $300 deposit holds your place.
Download the PDF Registration Flyer Here.
Full certification program enrollment after Feb 1, 2010 is $2995.00

Non-Certification or Continuing Education Options:

• 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.

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Interested in joining us for the Teacher Training?
Give us a call at 479-521-9642, or e-mail us. We’d love to talk with YOU about this tried and true discipline, and how it can benefit YOUR life!