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Yoga Teacher Training

2012 - 2013

essential yoga teacher training
with hart lazer (250 hours)

assisted by donna read & len blum
12 weekend intensives: june 2012 – june 2013
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advanced yoga teacher training level 1
(part 2)
with hart lazer (100 hours)

september – december 2012
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2011 - 2012
advanced yoga teacher training
with hart lazer and ramanand patel

May – December 2011
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essential yoga teacher training with hart lazer
assisted by donna read & len blum
June 2011 - May 2012
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yoga teacher training
with kelly mcgrath

inspired in the kripalu tradition
10 weekends: september 2011 – june 2012
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anatomy for yoga teachers and teacher trainees
with len blum

sunday november 20th, 2011
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anatomy for yoga teachers
and teacher trainees

with len blum


curious about anatomy & how it relates to yoga?

united yoga montreal is offering specialized classes designed to give you a clearer picture of what’s going on in your body as you practice yoga.




lesson two: the legs & knees
sunday, january 15st, 2012, 2:00pm – 5:00pm


  • bones and muscles of the upper thigh
  • (quadriceps, sartorius, hamstrings, adductors & abductors)
  • the structure of the knee: bones, muscles, and ligaments
  • relieving medial knee compression
  • virasana and supta virasana for knee alignment
  • opening the hips for the knee alignment


  • lesson three: the shoulder girdle
    sunday, February 12th, 2012, 2:00pm – 5:00pm


  • structure of the shoulders
  • the muscles that stabilize the shoulder
  • the “rotator cuff”
  • how neck pain is related to the shoulders


  • detailed handouts will be included.

    fee:
    $75 plus tax per class
    $200 plus tax for all three lessons




    essential yoga teacher training
    with hart lazer

    assisted by donna read & len blum

    250-hour professional certification program
    12 weekend intensives: june 2012 – june 2013


    A unique opportunity to study and practice intensely with experienced and knowledgeable yoga teachers.

    This training is designed for students and teachers of all traditions who teach or who are interested in teaching groups of all levels. It is also for students and teachers who wish to take their own practice to a new level to deepen their understanding of Yoga.

    During this training you will receive a basic, beginner teacher training with the following components:

  • Detailed examination and analysis of 40 yoga postures.
  • Learn how to accurately practice and teach asana by breaking down the poses into component parts along with proper usage of props.
  • Develop and maintain a self-nourishing personal practice.
  • Explore how to wisely, safely adapt poses for different body types and different levels of flexibility, strength, injury, age and understanding.

  • Study skills that create good foundation for an effective teacher:

  • basic teaching skills
  • effective verbal communication
  • proper demonstration skills
  • observing, correcting, adjusting
  • classroom management
  • Basic art of sequencing and hands on adjusting

  • The above will be taught through various methods including:

  • Small group work and peer teaching
  • Regular homework assignments
  • Test both theory and practical
  • Developing a meditation practice
  • In depth self exploration

  • We will, as a group, design practices for all major categories of poses each month. Participants will practice a set sequence of poses each month to enhance their familiarity with both the basics of the poses from a teaching point of view as well as refinements meant for their own development. Basic anatomy regarding postures will be included.

    Syllabus of Postures: those from the Ashtanga primary series excluding marichyasana B and D, Supta Kurmasana, Bhujapidasana and Setubhandasana. It will also include Restorative postures and the Big Six.

    hart lazer
    Internationally recognized as a teacher of yoga teachers, Hart leads workshops and teacher training courses throughout Canada, the United States, as well as Mexico, Costa Rica, and India. After 25 years devoted to the practice and teaching of Iyengar Yoga under the tutelage of Ramanand Patel, Hart broadened his practice to include Ashtanga Yoga. He soon found himself using a multi-dimensional repertoire of techniques to help teachers and practitioners of all styles to reduce pain, heal injuries, activate dormant muscles to realign bones, engage the inner organs, and employ pranayama and chanting to deepen their practice.

    schedule

    12 weekend intensives:
    friday’s 5:30pm - 9:30pm
    saturday’s 9:00am - 5:00pm
    sunday's 9:00am – 5:00pm

    * Above is an example of a weekend schedule. Occasionally, times may vary.

    1. june 8-10 , 2012
    2. july 27-29, 2012
    3. september 21-23, 2012
    4. october 19-21, 2012
    5. november 16-18, 2012
    6. december 14-16, 2012
    7. january 18-20, 2013
    8. february 22-24, 2013
    9. march 22-24, 2013
    10. april 26-28, 2013
    11. may 17-19, 2013
    12. june 14-16, 2013

    Dates and times are subject to change

    tuition fee

  • $2350.00 plus tax, paid in full by april 1st, 2012
  • $2700.00 plus tax, paid after april 1st, 2012
  • Payment plan is available. Please email us for details.


  • admission requirements

    This training is for anyone who desires to study and learn not only asana but also the yogic philosophy to then better serve your students and also develop a better understanding of your own personal practice.
    A regular yoga practice of at least 12 months (2-3 times a week) is recommended.

    application form: email Donna Read unitedyogamontreal@gmail.com, or pick up at United Yoga Montreal.

    location: UNITED YOGA MONTREAL, 460 Saint Catherine West,
    suite 208,′Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 514-849-7100



    advanced yoga teacher training level 1 (part 2)
    with hart lazer


    september – december 2012

    continuation of the advanced teacher training level 1

    this program will focus on the practice of intermediate backbends and twists and also on the development of teaching skills for more advanced poses.

    schedule:
    4 (25-hour weekend intensives)
    Total of 100 hours


    fridays 2:00pm-10:00pm
    saturdays 9:00am-6:00pm
    sundays: 9:00am-5:00pm

    September 7-9, 2012
    October 5-7, 2012
    November 9-11, 2012
    November 30-December 2, 2012

    fees:
    $1250.00 + taxes, paid in full by july 1st, 2012
    $1500.00 + taxes after july 1st, 2012

    admission requirements:
    advanced teacher training level 1 with Hart Lazer
    improve & deepen your teaching skills (42-hour intensive) with Hart Lazer

    Hart Lazer is co-owner of United Yoga Montreal and internationally recognized as a teacher of yoga teachers. Systematic, profound, thorough, sensitive and challenging, he is a master at teaching the mechanics of asana, having studied closely with Iyengar teacher Ramanand Patel for many years and undertaken a serious study of Ashtanga yoga. Hart Lazer offers his students the experience gained from his unique life story, from boyhood in a Jewish rabbinical school through a career in counseling and over 25 years as a yoga teacher and practitioner. In recent years Hart has explored the effects of Buddhism, yoga and trauma on the body and has developed a multi-dimensional approach to working with human difficulties.

    registration:
    We anticipate that this will be popular program, and recommend that you register as soon as possible. Space is limited.
    Payment must be made in advance to secure your place.

    for an application form:
    Email Donna Read at unitedyogamontreal@gmail.com






    advanced yoga teacher training
    with hart lazer and ramanand patel
    150 hours
    50 hours with Hart Lazer and Ramanand Patel
    100 hours with Hart Lazer

    During this Advanced Training you will have the opportunity to learn:

  • How to teach intermediate and advanced level poses in the safest possible way;
  • Effective language to communicate the instructions clearly;
  • How to work with musculoskeletal problems in intermediate poses;
  • How to teach Intermediate and Advanced Backbends;
  • How to begin practicing and teaching pranayama;
  • How to adjust with skill and precision;
  • How to deepen your meditation practice and teach from your experience;
  • How to safely take students deeper into their practice;

  • Schedule:

    May 20, 21 and 22; 2011
    Friday 2:00pm – 10:00pm, Saturday 9:00am – 6:00pm, Sunday 9:00am – 5:00pm
    25 hours with Hart Lazer

    June 17-23, 2011
    8:30am – 5:00pm each day
    50 hours with Hart Lazer and Ramanand Patel

    September 9,10 and11, 2011
    Friday 2:00pm – 10:00pm, Saturday 9:00am – 6:00pm, Sunday 9:00am – 5:00pm
    25 hours with Hart Lazer

    October 28, 29 and 30, 2011
    Friday 2:00pm – 10:00pm, Saturday 9:00am – 6:00pm, Sunday 9:00am – 5:00pm
    25 hours with Hart Lazer

    December 9, 10 and 11, 2011
    Friday 2:00pm – 10:00pm, Saturday 9:00am – 6:00pm, Sunday 9:00am – 5:00pm
    25 hours with Hart Lazer

    Schedule is subject to change.

    FEES:

    150 hours
    $2100.00 + tax, paid in full by February 15th, 2011.
    $2500.00 + tax paid after February 15th, 2011.

    Admission Requirements:

  • At least two years of yoga practice;
  • Completed a recognized 200-hour yoga teacher-training program;
  • Currently teaching yoga classes at the beginner level;
  • Personal practice must be at an intermediate level;
  • Essential to have proficient understanding and practice of backbends and shoulderstands;


  • Those who are enrolled in this program will be qualified to attend Therapeutics Module 3.

    Registration:

    We anticipate that this to be popular program, and recommend that you register as soon as possible. Space is limited.
    Payment must be made in advance to secure your place.

    Application Form:

    Email unitedyogamontreal@gmail.com,
    or pick up at United Yoga Montreal.




    Essential Yoga Teacher Training
    with Hart Lazer

    assisted by donna read & len blum

    200-Hour Professional Certification Program
    10 weekend Intensives: June 2011 – May 2012


    A unique opportunity to study and practice intensely with experienced and knowledgeable yoga teachers.

    This training is designed for students and teachers of all traditions who teach or who are interested in teaching groups of all levels. It is also for students and teachers who wish to take their own practice to a new level to deepen their understanding of Yoga.

    During this training you will receive a basic, beginner teacher training with the following components:

  • Detailed examination and analysis of 40 yoga postures.
  • Learn how to accurately practice and teach asana by breaking down the poses into component parts along with proper usage of props.
  • Develop and maintain a self-nourishing personal practice.
  • Explore how to wisely, safely adapt poses for different body types and different levels of flexibility, strength, injury, age and understanding.

  • Study skills that create good foundation for an effective teacher:

  • basic teaching skills
  • effective verbal communication
  • proper demonstration skills
  • observing, correcting, adjusting
  • classroom management
  • Basic art of sequencing and hands on adjusting

  • The above will be taught through various methods including:

  • Small group work and peer teaching
  • Regular homework assignments
  • Test both theory and practical
  • Developing a meditation practice
  • In depth self exploration

  • We will, as a group, design practices for all major categories of poses each month. Participants will practice a set sequence of poses each month to enhance their familiarity with both the basics of the poses from a teaching point of view as well as refinements meant for their own development.

    Basic anatomy regarding postures will be included.

    Syllabus of Postures: those from the Ashtanga primary series excluding marichyasana B and D, Supta Kurmasana, Bhujapidasana and Setubhandasana.

    It will also include Restorative postures and the Big Six.

    HART LAZER

    Internationally recognized as a teacher of yoga teachers, Hart leads workshops and teacher training courses throughout Canada, the United States, as well as Mexico, Costa Rica, and India. After 25 years devoted to the practice and teaching of Iyengar Yoga under the tutelage of Ramanand Patel, Hart broadened his practice to include Ashtanga Yoga. He soon found himself using a multi-dimensional repertoire of techniques to help teachers and practitioners of all styles to reduce pain, heal injuries, activate dormant muscles to realign bones, engage the inner organs, and employ pranayama and chanting to deepen their practice.

    SCHEDULE

    10 weekend intensives:

    Friday’s 5:30pm - 9:30pm
    Saturday’s 9:00am - 5:00pm
    Sunday's 9:00am – 5:00pm

    * Above is an example of a weekend schedule. Occasionally, times may vary.

    1. June 3-5, 2011
    2. July 15-17, 2011
    3. August 28, 2011 (1:00-6:00)
    4. September 25, 2011 (1:00-6:00)
    5. October 21-23, 2011
    6. November 18-20,2011
    7. December 16-18, 2011
    8. January 13-15, 2012
    9. February 10-12, 2012
    10. March 9-11, 2012
    11. April 13-15, 2012
    12. May 11-13, 2012

    Dates and times are subject to change

    TUITION FEE

    · $2000.00 plus tax, paid in full by April 1st, 2011.
    · $2400.00 plus tax, paid after April 1st, 2011.
    · Payment plan is available: $2650.00 plus tax.

    ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    · This training is for anyone who desires to study and learn not only asana but also the yogic philosophy to then better serve your students and also develop a better understanding of your own personal practice.
    · A regular yoga practice of at least 12 months (2-3 times a week) is recommended.

    Registration:

    We anticipate that this to be popular program, and recommend that you register as soon as possible. Space is limited.
    Payment must be made in advance to secure your place.

    APPLICATION FORM:
    Email unitedyogamontreal@gmail.com,
    or pick up at United Yoga Montreal.

    LOCATION: UNITED YOGA MONTREAL, 460 Saint Catherine West,
    suite 208, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 514-849-7100




    Click here to download Application Form

    yoga teacher training with kelly mcgrath
    inspired in the kripalu tradition


    200-hour professional certification program
    10 weekends: september 2011 – june 2012


    This 200-hour professional certification program is a great launching pad to begin teaching yoga, and a fantastic way to deepen your personal practice. You will gain the confidence and technical skills you need to create inspiring, joyful and safe classes, that will truly touch the hearts and lives of others.′′ The program draws its inspiration from the Kripalu Yoga tradition and interweaves the rich teachings of Buddhist meditation. It is designed in 10 weekend intensives, with a small class size. This format will give you time to integrate the material and gain a supportive Sangha (community) with your peers and teachers.

    During this training you will

  • Be introduced to yogic history and the teachings of Swami Kripalu
  • Learn how to teach beginner, gentle and mixed level classes
  • Discover how the rich philosophy of yoga relates to our daily lives
  • Learn how to teach students to develop mindfulness, loving-kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity
  • Gain a deep knowledge of alignment principles in asanas
  • Learn to see and understand body structure and movement
  • Learn Injury Prevention
  • Gain precise language to compassionately communicate with your students
  • Work with approaches to assisting students in asana, including hands-on techniques and demonstrations
  • Learn introductory anatomy for yoga
  • Have opportunities to practice teaching in a supervised environment
  • Develop skills for designing well-rounded classes, including centering, pranayama, warm-ups, asana, relaxation, loving-kindness meditation and chanting
  • Experience the art of sequencing safe and inspiring classes
  • Learn how to create themes for your classes

  • DIRECTOR OF YTT

    Kelly McGrath, co-owner of United Yoga Montreal, is a certified and experienced Kripalu Yoga Instructor. Born and raised in Nova Scotia, Kelly has been practicing yoga consistently for more than 20 years, and teaching full time since 1999. Kelly is a compassionate and knowledgeable teacher, whose classes are challenging, safe and infused with spirit to uplift the heart.

    She is known for her understanding of anatomical detail, creative asana sequencing, yoga for a healthy menstrual cycle, restorative yoga, and inspiring thematic talks on yoga and meditation.

    Kelly is also dedicated to maintaining a regular Buddhist meditation practice. Over the years, Kelly has discovered that integrating Yoga and Buddhist meditation has provided a beautiful opportunity to experience steady presence, openness, health, joy and insight.

    "Kelly gives out such warmth and confidence to all who attend that everyone’s ability and strength increases ten folds."
    Jennifer, Yoga Teacher, Founder of Yoga Directory Canada


    "Kelly McGrath has a contagious enthusiasm for learning that inspires students to make a deeper commitment to their Yoga practice. Her warmth and sincerity shines through in everything that she does.&rdquo
    Donna Farhi, author of Teaching Yoga: Exploring the Teacher-Student Relationship

    SCHEDULE

    10 weekend intensive program sessions, 17 hrs. each

    Friday’s: 6:00pm-9:00pm (3hr)
    Saturday’s: 8:30am-12:00pm & 1:30pm-5:00pm (7hr)
    Sunday’s: 8:30am–12:00pm & 1:30pm-5:00pm (7hr)

    1. September 16th – 18th, 2011
    2. October 14th – 16th, 2011
    3. November 4th – 6th, 2011
    4. December 2nd – 4th, 2011
    5. January 20th – 22nd, 2012
    6. February 17th - 19th, 2012
    7. March 16th – 18th, 2012
    8. April 20th – 22nd, 2012
    9. May 18th – 20th, 2012
    10. June 15th – 17th, 2012


    * Times and schedule are subject to change.

    Fees

    Application Fee: $200.00 + tax
    PLUS:

    Tuition:
    1. $2000.00 + tax, paid in full by August 1st, 2011.
    2. $2400.00 + tax, paid after August 1st, 2011.
    3. Payment plan:
      $500.00 deposit, plus 8 post-dated cheques of $279.28. Contact us to receive dates of installments.

    ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Our minimum requirements for admission are the following:
  • At least two years of consistent yoga practice with an experienced yoga teacher.
  • It’s recommended to attend 4 classes with Kelly McGrath before the program begins. These classes provide you with an opportunity to determine whether this course is right for you.
  • Completed application form.
  • Application fee.

  • Location: UNITED YOGA MONTREAL, 460 Saint Catherine West,
    suite 208, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 514-849-7100

    Application form: email: Kelly@joyofyoga.net, www.joyofyoga.net, or pick up at United Yoga Montreal.





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