200-Hour Teacher Training Program
Comprehensive Curriculum with World Renowned Faculty
Desert Song 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program
Desert Song has been training yoga instructors in the art and science of the practice for eighteen years. Our curriculum continues to evolve as
we strive and succeed in providing the best instructors and the best instruction to our students. Our seven-month program is offered every other
year, starting again in January of 2012. Click here for our School Catolog.
The Desert Song 200-Hour Curriculum includes:
Inspired by the Anusara system of Yoga, developed by John Friend, our Teacher Training Program is certified with the National Yoga Alliance and Arizona State Board of Post-Secondary Education. Anusara means "To flow with grace." This uniquely integrated approach to the practice of yoga is grounded in precise bio-mechanical principles of physical alignment, while simultaneously developing the students' connection to their own innate goodness and spiritual essence.
- Asana (Postures): Teaching methodologies and practice, principles of alignment, benefits, contraindications, posture sequencing, use of props.
- Anatomy and Physiology: Structural anatomy, systems of the body, physical and medical benefits and contraindications, subtle energy anatomy including the chakra system, koshas and nadis.
- Philosophy, Ethics and Lifestyle: Ashtanga Yoga: eight limbs of yoga, history of yoga, paths of yoga, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, The
Bhagavad Gita, and sanskrit terminology, as related to postures.
- Pranayama (Breath): Teaching methodologies and practice, psycho-physiological effects.
- Dhyana (Meditation): Teaching methodologies and practice,
psycho-physiological effects and contraindications.
- Yogic Principles of Health: Introduction to Ayurveda, nutrition and lifestyle practices.
- Yoga for Specialized Groups: Prenatal and postnatal yoga, yoga for seniors, yoga therapeutics and yoga for children.
Primary Faculty:
Mary Beth Markus, CYI, E-RYT, LMT
Meg Byerlein, BSN, CYI, E-RYT
Barbara Holt, CYI, RYT
Heidi Lichte, CYI, RYT
Guest Faculty:
Matthew J. Taylor, PT, RYT – Anatomy & Physiology
Doug Keller, RYT – Yoga Therapuetics
Nicolai Bachman, RYT – Sanskrit, The Bhagavad Gita
Course Dates and Times :
January 2012
Days and times to be anounced at a later date. Students are expected to assist with Intro Class (6 hour) for 2 months. There will also be 4 weekends scheduled for guest faculty which must be attended, at no additional cost.
Fees:
Minimum of 1 year of consistent yoga practice with a certified and approved yoga teacher is required before one can apply.
Price to be determined.
A $500 deposit is due to reserve your space in the course. In case of cancellation of registration, all but $100 will be refunded. Space is limited to 20 students. Fee includes a 3-day retreat at end of training.
Application available, click here or call our office at (602) 265-8222
Desert Song Yoga & Massage Center’s 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program is accredited through the National Yoga Alliance registry. You will receive a certification of completion from Desert Song Yoga and be eligible for national certification upon completion of the course.
Desert Song Yoga & Massage Center is fully accredited and licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Post-Secondary Education.