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Julie Rost,
RYT 500, was trained in Classical Yoga at the YogaLife Institute in Pennsylvania, a studio and training Center born of the Yoga Institute in Mumbai, India. She taught full-time and coordinated teacher training courses there. She currently lives in Exeter and teaches at Blue Moon Yoga in Exeter, and Ocean Spirit Yoga in Portsmouth. She leads weekend Yoga retreats at Aryaloka, and various Yoga workshops locally.
Robert Butera, E-RYT, M.Div., Ph.D., is the founder/director of The YogaLife Institute and publisher of Yoga Living magazine. Dr. Butera studied yoga with Dr. Javadeva Yogendra at The Yoga Institute of Bombay and later obtained his Ph.D. in Yoga Philosophy at The California Institute of Integral Studies and a Masters of Divinity from The Earlham School of Religion. With over 25 years of meditation and yoga experience, he has worked with teachers and students throughout Japan, Taiwan, India and the United States. Bob emphasizes a holistic exploration of Yoga and is known for teaching ancient Classical Yoga principles in a practical and relevant way that connects students with their own divinity. Bob’s book, Connecting to the Infinite: 10 Steps to Mastering Yoga Poses will be released to the public in Fall 2009.
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Classical Yoga Teacher Training Program
With Julie Rost, RYT 500
200- and 500-hour programs, approved by the
Yoga Institute of Mumbai, India
A branch of the YogaLife Institute,
directed by Dr. Robert Butera
Certified by the National Yoga Alliance
Ongoing enrollment
At Ocean Spirit Yoga, Portsmouth, NH, www.oceanspirityoga.com
Yoga Teacher Training Level I (200 hours)
This one-year program is for serious Yoga students who are interested in deepening their personal understanding and practice of Classical Yoga, and would like to join a strong Yoga community. Half of the participants go on to teach, while the other half join to expand their personal sadhana (practice). It is a personalized program including:
- One-to-one mentoring;
- Monthly seminars covering Yoga technique, teaching methodology, anatomy and physiology, philosophy, and practicum opportunities (note: teaching is not a requirement of the program);
- Understanding and practice of Classical Yoga, including Hatha (physical), Raja (meditation), Karma (work and actions), Bhakti (love and devotion) and Jnana (knowledge and wisdom);
- Understanding and practice of the 8-Fold Path of Yoga: daily observances and restraints (yama and niyama), Yoga postures (asana), breathing (pranayama), sensory mastery (pratyahara), concentration (dharana), meditation (dhyana) and cognitive absorption/higher consciousness (samadhi).
- Retreats and other optional monthly workshops.
This program is approved by the Yoga Institute of Mumbai, India, to train instructors and promote a unique system of teaching Yoga philosophy. Classical texts such as the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita and Upanishads are utilized, with interpretations to suit a western culture when appropriate. This program emphasizes the “living of Yoga” and thereby brings personal transformation to those who are ready and willing. We believe that those individuals who live their Yoga make the best Yoga instructors.
Application Process:
- Attend at least one Yoga class with Julie Rost.
- Write a brief letter of intent, describing your Yoga background and aspirations.
- Interview with Julie Rost.
- Upon acceptance, pay tuition to reserve space in the teacher training program.
Next steps:
- Purchase Classical Yoga Lifestyle, by Dr. Robert Butera, Director of YogaLife Institute, Pennsylvania, and founder of this Classical Yoga Teacher Training program.
- Receive writing assignments and begin first essay.
General requirements:
- Attend monthly seminar (usually first Saturday of each month, 12:30-4:30PM).
- Attend monthly Yoga class with Julie (prior to monthly seminar, 10:30-12:00PM).
- Write monthly essays (5 pages double-spaced/each), written so that a beginner can understand the ideas expressed.
- Attend weekly Yoga classes (at least two/month with Julie or senior teacher).
- Develop daily personal Yoga sadhana (practice).
- Mentorship meeting with Julie once/month.
- Attend at least one weekend Yoga retreat, and two workshops per year.
- Exceptions can be made according to personal needs.
Fees and policies:
- Please contact Julie regarding fees for the program. The 200-hour certification includes monthly seminars, monthly mentorship meeting, monthly Saturday Yoga class, and one weekend Yoga retreat.
- Pay separately for personal weekly Yoga classes, books, and additional/optional retreats and workshops.
Yoga Teacher Training Level II (500 hours)
This advanced level Classical Yoga Teacher's Training program is for those who have completed their 200 hour level certification (in most any yoga tradition) and want to continue their learning in a yoga community. The 300 hours of training are flexible and individualized, usually completed in two years. Basic components include a monthly 3-hour "advanced practice" meeting on the first Friday evening of the month, occasional workshops on the third Saturday of each month, monthly meetings with Julie Rost, teaching and/or workshop facilitation, weekly yoga class attendance, writing and/or other independent research. Topics include advanced practices related to anatomy and physiology, mind-body health, meditation, energy work and self understanding via Jnana, Tantra, Bhakti and Karma Yoga.
Please contact Julie for more information! This program is very individualized, and meets the unique skills and interests of its participants as we grow our yoga community!
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