Neighborhood Yoga Teacher Training (NYTT) provides the foundation to plant the roots of your practice, nurture the unfolding experience, and grow toward self-awareness and authentic teaching.

Participants will explore methods of cultivating their personal practice, and from that space, experience the gift of sharing yoga with others. You do not have to be a teacher, nor even desire to become a teacher to attend NYTT. This training will set up a foundation of inquiry and support your personal evolution by giving you the tools to live yoga as a creative, authentic, moment-by-moment lifelong practice. Through tradition, innovation, experiential learning and intention, we will help you find your own authentic voice, and path on this journey. Through self-inquiry and group discussion, we uncover together the meaning of traditional yoga texts, and how this timeless philosophy relates to daily living.

NYTT is a 9-month program meeting one weekend a month (20 hours) September 2011 through May 2012. With an emphasis on Vinyasa or Flow Yoga, we will also explore many styles of yoga which support the foundation of a vinyasa practice, including, Iynegar, Ashtanga, and Anusara, as well as introduce the principles of yoga for special populations.

Roots of Yoga (History and Foundations)
Yoga Philosophy (Sutras of Patanjali, Bhagavad Gita and the various paths of yoga)
Yoga Asana Techniques and Training
Anatomy and Physiology of Yoga Asana
Alignment Principles, Adjustments and Modifications

Teaching Methodology (Sequencing, Theming, and Asana as metaphor)

Energetics (Bandhas, Prana Vayus, Chakras, Nadis)

Pranayama
Meditation
Mantra, Chanting, Kirtan
Intentional Living
Ethics and Lifestyle
Conscious Communication

Introduction to Ayurveda Wellness

Yoga for special populations
Seva (Karma Yoga)
Business of Yoga

Continuing Education

Neighborhood Yoga Teacher Training program is a 200 hour Yoga Alliance certified program. Participants meeting all requirements will receive a certificate from Neighborhood Yoga, and be eligible to apply for registration through Yoga Alliance.

Techniques Training/Practice:  100 hours
Teaching Methodology: 25 hours
Anatomy & Physiology: 20 hours
Yoga Philosophy/Lifestyle and Ethics:  30 hours
Practicum:  10 hours

Total Hours: 240

Fridays           7:00pm-9:00pm
Saturdays      9:00am-6:00pm
Sundays         8:30am-4:30pm (Sat and Sun include some working lunches)

There are nine weekend sessions.

(2011) Sept 16-18, Oct 14-16, Nov 11-13, Dec 9-11

(2012) Jan 13-15, Feb 10-12, March 9-11, April 13-15, May 18-20

Applications and deposits due no later than July 31th.

Payment in full is $2000 if application is received by July 1st (early registration). A $250 deposit is due with your application by that date. $200 of this deposit goes toward your balance, and the remaining $50 is to cover the cost of the required asana study guide. The balance is due September 16, 2011. A monthly payment option (Sept-May) may be arranged, with a $10 finance charge each month.  After July 1st regular tuition is $2100. Application deadline for the 2011-12 program is July 31st. Scholarship and work/trade applications are also due on July 31st.

Tuition does not include accommodations or any other required books. We accept cash or checks made out to Neighborhood Yoga. Books may be purchased at a discount at Dancing Moon in downtown Boone. A list of required texts will be provided following registration, but an estimated cost for these is $150. It may be possible to borrow some of these from previous students, or acquire used editions on line at a reduced rate.

Full attendance for all weekends is essential to understanding the progressive manner of the material. It is strongly advised that you make arrangements to attend ALL sessions. Make up hours  are both difficult and expensive. If you need to miss a weekend or a day, arrangements should be made prior to that date. It is your responsibility to obtain any missed material, through additional workshops, classes, or private sessions. Options for making up missed material will be discussed on an individual basis. Financial responsibility for make up hours is the responsibility of the participant, which may require the hourly rate for private sessions. We strongly encourage you to read and understand this attendance policy. Yoga Alliance requires completion of 180 contact hours with primary faculty from the training program.

Neighborhood Yoga is offering this training to individuals who wish to deepen their practice of asana, philosophy, energetics, pranayama and meditation, as well as study some of the classic yogic texts, but may not necessarily be interested in teaching yoga. Attendance is still mandatory and some of of class assignments required for continuity and understanding of the material on a deeper level. There is a cost reduction of $150 and a certificate of completion will be awarded at the end of the program for the number of hours dedicated to advanced studies and training in yoga.

Withdrawing from the program must be made in writing or e-mail. If you withdraw before July 31st, $100 is non-refundable, after July 31, the $200 deposit is non-refundable. Tuition is non-refundable after the program has begun, and after you have completed two weekends, you are responsible for full payment of the program. We typically have a waiting list, and it would be impossible to replace anyone once the program has begun.

Neighborhood Yoga will provide one $500 scholarship based on both need and potential. Work/Study opportunities are also available on a limited basis. Applications for these will be due by July 31, 2011. Download Scholarship Application.

Applications for NYTT will be available on line www.neighborhoodyoga.net or at the studio.
Click HERE to download application.