Core Faculty: Denise Benitez, Elizabeth Rainey, Bianca Raffety, Amy Reed, all E-RYT-500 experienced teachers and teacher trainers

Adjunct Faculty: Kathleen Pape on the Psychology of the Classroom, Michael Jacobus on Anatomy, Dhaval Dhru on Ayurveda, Whitney Lawless on Ease of Voice and Body, Meg Agnew on Meditation and Mindfulness

This unique Immersion program is the perfect opportunity to devote time to cultivating the inner wisdom that comes from dedicated practice & study. You will refine your understanding of the alignment principles that allow the yoga asanas to be a safe & full expression of your heart. You will consider Classical yoga philosophy & explore in depth the Tantric philosophy that is the foundation of our practice. You will learn more about the anatomy of your amazing body & revel in longer & deeper periods of practice including asana, pranayama & meditation. Classes are a combination of practice, lecture & discussion. Join a group of fellow yoga nerds committed to self-discovery as we delve into the beauty & power of yoga.

Establish the Daily Habits of a Yogi

Creating a steady home asana practice
Practice pranayama
Establish a daily meditation practice for inner stability
Refine your poses: personal guidance on your practice
Contemplation: source great teachings and your own insight for life wisdom

Foundations of the Yogic Path

Two great texts of yoga: The Bhagavad Gita and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
The root text of Saiva Tantra: The Siva Sutras
History of yoga, where the poses come from, the evolution of yoga in the West

Dwelling in the Body Vessel

Fundamental anatomy with Michael Jacobus
Softening as power
Embodying the elements of earth, water, fire, air, spirit
Contact your own creative fire
What to practice when? Practices for different times, seasons, life transitions

Subtle Body Knowledge

Introduction to the chakras as a model of energy flow
Layers of being: the koshas
Rivers of life: nadis and kundalini
A model of creation: the tattvas

…and much more.

WHY STUDY WITH US?
All our core faculty were trained in Anusara yoga, and understand that method deeply, while also honoring and sourcing the best from the fields of physical therapy, kinesiology, therapeutics, etc. We all have a commitment to including the stream of Tantric teaching in our philosophy, while also continually revisiting the root texts of the yoga tradition.

Seattle Yoga Arts has been known as a studio of depth and excellence in teaching since it opened in 1993. Our core faculty are among some of the most respected teachers in the Northwest. We’ve had the time and experience to refine our Immersion; we’ve weeded out what isn’t valuable, and brought in concepts that truly enhance your training.

PREREQUISITES

• At least six months taking weekly (or so) public yoga classes
• At least five classes at Seattle Yoga Arts
• A burning desire to learn more about yoga
• Family and friends support network for your year of training
• Clarity about your schedule, capacities, and other commitments so you are honest with yourself that you have or can make space for this training in your life

DATES AND TIMES
The program consists of six weekends of 15 hours each, beginning in January 2014 and ending in June 2014. There are study group gatherings and homework outside of class time. Plan on about four to eight hours of outside class work a month.

Weekend dates are: January 10-12, February 7-9, March 7-9, April 4-6, May 9-11,
June 13-15

Hours of each weekend are: (Days include breaks for walks and food!)
Fridays – 1:30 to 7:30 pm
Saturdays – 12:45 to 6:45 pm
Sundays – 1:00 to 4:00 pm

HOW TO APPLY:

• Fill out the application here.
• Remit application and $200 non-refundable deposit to: Seattle Yoga Arts, 1540 15th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, or email us the application at [email protected] and call the studio at 206-440-3191 to pay the application fee by credit card.
  NOTE: The application fee is rolled into your full payment, so your first weekend fee is $75, or full payment is $1,450.
• We will respond within 10 days to your application, letting you know whether you have been accepted into the training. Please do not send any further payments until you hear from us.

FEES:
$275 per weekend or $1,650 for the entire Immersion. You can expect to spend about $100 on books. There are no further fees, workshops, or retreats to pay for. We have two income relevant scholarships available, which reduce the fee 40% and will require financial disclosure for application.

WAYS TO PAY (Please do not proceed with full payment until we have responded to your application):

• We prefer that you authorize an auto-charge to your credit card if you are paying monthly. A form for you to sign giving us permission to do this will be sent to you when you are accepted into the training. Your credit card will automatically be charged on the Thursday of each weekend of the training.
• Or, you can pay on the Friday of your trainings by check. As a way of honoring the exchange of energy that is represented by money for teaching, please take responsibility for taking care of this without having to be reminded.
• Or, pay in full with check or credit card. Send us a check or call the studio to pay with a credit card.