m y c | yoga

2010

Living Yoga Teacher Training
200hr Yoga Alliance Certification 
April – September/October
Information Sessions – Jan 2, 1-2pm | Jan 4, 7:30-8:30pm

Exploring the practice and teaching of yoga as full body healing, transformation and as a sacred education of embodied living with emphasis on the evolutionary-edge of the vinyasa style.  

This training is for dedicated students and dedicated students inspired to explore a teaching path. Though all participants of this program will complete Yoga Alliance requirements at the 200 hour level; those dedicated students who are sincerely inspired to teach will be asked to complete extra requirements. These requirements are to be completed during the month immediately after the official end of the program and will count towards 500 hour certification. The decision to participate in the “Inspired Student-Teacher Path” must be determined by the 4th month of the program. 

dates
april 16-18 & april 30-may 2 | may 14-16 | june 11-13 & 25-27 
july 9-11 & july 23-25 | august 13-15 & 27-29 | september 10-12 
blessing ceremony & dinner | september 23rd
october 22-24**for those on the Inspired Student-Teacher Path

times (approx)
Friday 6:00-10:00pm 
Saturday 8:00-12:00 | 1:00-4:00 | 5:00-8:00 
Sunday 8:00-12:00 | 1:00 – 4:00 | 5:00-7:00 

tuition
$1296 dedicated students
$1404 inspired student-teachers
*intern scholarships available – application deadline: Feb 10, 2010

requirements
- a consistent yoga practice (2 years is suggested)
- a compassionate willingness to learn with an open mind & heart 
- a passionate desire to go deeper into the practice and understanding on all levels

director 
Kat Seltzer, is the director of Mandala Yoga Community and director of MYC’s fledgling Living Yoga 200hr Yoga Alliance School. Kat was drawn to the beauty of yoga in 2000 and has been a dedicated and passionate teacher since 2006. Kat is inspired by and convinced of yoga’s profound ability to transform lives. Her approach to yoga is creative, authentic, and joyful with a deep respect for it’s spiritual elements. It is her intention to share the tradition of yoga infused with a principles of self-understanding and discovering one’s purpose so as to be of service in the world. 

curriculum
Module 1 | Prativi Techniques Training/Practice 
Asanas, pranayamas, kriyas, mantra, mudra & meditation
Guided practice & How to teach
April 16-18 & April 30-May 2 | May 14-16 
100 hours

Module 2 | Apas Philosophy/Lifestyle & Ethics
Yoga philosophies, yoga lifestyle, and ethics for yoga teachers
June 11-13
30 hours

Module 3 | Agni Teaching Methodology
Demonstration, observation, enhancements, instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher, the student’s process of learning, and business aspects of teaching yoga.
June 25-27
25 hours 

Module 4 | Vayu Physical & Energetic Anatomy & Physiology
The study & application of its principles to yoga practice 
July 9-11
20 hours

Module 5 | Akasha – Part 1 Assisting/Observation
Practice teaching, observing/assisting others teaching & hearing/giving feedback. 
Aug 13-15
24 hours

Module 5 | Akasha – Part 2 Practical Real World Teaching Experience
Sept 10-12
10 hours

Module 5 – Akasha Teaching as Service
Sept 22-24

registration
- application and $108 non-refundable application fee – deadline: Jan 30, 2010
- non-refundable tuition deposit: $208 – deadline: Feb 26, 2010
- full tuition due : April 1, 2010

YTT2010Application

Completed applications should be sent to:
Mandala Yoga Community
c/o tbd Loft
856 NW Bond St. Suite 201
Bend, OR 97701

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Anusara Immersions with Ulla Lundgren
Immersion 1 | Part 1: Jun 16-18 Part 2: Jul 16-18
Immersion 2 | Part 1: Sept 24-26 Part 2: Oct 15-15
Immersion 3 | Part 1: Nov 19-21 Part 2: Dec 3-5 
Details & Registration Information >abundantgraceyoga.com 

Anusara® Yoga immersions are in-depth study courses for enthusiastic and dedicated students of yoga, yoga teachers, and teachers-in-training alike. Participating in this training will open your body, mind, and heart to new levels of expansive delight. We will engage in intensive study of Anusara’s life-affirming Tantric philosophy and transformational Universal Principles of Alignment. You will progress and take your asana practice to the next level, learn about yoga history, meditation, Anusara®Yoga therapeutics, anatomy, and pranayama. Together we will create a supportive environment with no pressure or expectation of having to teach. The pure joy of delving deeply into this beautiful tradition and sharing the path together will be our focus.

If your wish is to teach, completing the full 100-hour immersion series will provide the required knowledge and credit hours for participating in an Anusara® Yoga teachers training (pending application approval).

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2011 

The Rhythm of Life | Nicaragua Retreat with Kat Seltzer & friends
May 21-27 2011
Join Kat Seltzer and members of VasuDeva for an unforgettable getaway that will invoke rejuvenation, adventure, service and transformation. Nicaragua is the world’s undiscovered paradise offering rich culture, beautiful and friendly people, diverse arts and crafts, holistic lifestyle, superb cuisine and natural beauty that exceeds expectations. This piece of precious earth is filled with wonder… as the rest of the world is just now beginning to discover. In its incredible natural playground, Big Planet Small World’s, Aqua an eco chic escape will create a prototype for a new way of living and change the world forever.

Big Planet Small World: maintains a steadfast focus on social responsibility specifically, in Nicaragua.  They allocate monies to select community activism projects in areas of need; schools, libraries and local communities.  In general, many remote areas of the country are in dire need of the basic essentials of nutritious food, suitable shelter and basic education due to the poverty levels that exist here.  Guests are encouraged on a completely voluntary basis, to get involved and learn about ways to contribute to causes and individuals of interest.  BPSW firmly believe that there is no such thing as a “small” contribution.  Acts of kindness and compassion make a difference to all of us whether it be a friendly smile, an interest in getting to know one another or assistance in a community, medical or educational initiative.

Kat Seltzer, was drawn to the beauty of yoga in 2000 and has been a dedicated practitioner since 2004 and teacher since 2006. She has studied with national/world acclaimed teachers, Simon Park, Kristin Cooper-Gulak, Amy Impolotti, Todd Norian, Erich Schiftman, Shiva Rea, Seane Corn, Hala Kouri, Suzanne Sterling, and John Friend. She is convinced of yoga’s profound ability to transform lives. Kat is the creative catalyst behind m y c | yoga and serves as director.

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Information Sessions & Registration Information.
For more information: Aqua Nicaragua and Big Planet Small World