TEACHER TRAINING 2015
Taking a quick detour from Mindful Living to introduce the 2015 Hot Yoga Teacher Training at HYEN! I am beyond excited to host my teachers from Bikram Yoga Seattle, who will be leading an exceptional training in the "Hot 26" - Bikram-style yoga. By "my teachers," I mean these are my O.G.'s, my yoga instructors, my influences, my inspirations, my gurus if I were to have a guru. I look up to them and consider them the best teachers I have ever practiced under, and they want to come HERE to teach YOU! I am confident that this training will completely change the lives of anyone who attends, as my training did me and as this yoga did 10 years ago in my life. With over 50 years of combined experience, Kevin and Sarah will be bringing a wealth wisdom and technical knowledge. Their unique personalities, their deep care for their students, and their passion for this practice will no doubt inspire each of us in our practice our teaching. I am excited to sit with them and learn. Just soak in everything. I personally plan to attend every hour of the training and feel so fortunate to have this opportunity. They are excited too! Registration is beginning now. It will be 5 weekends in late Sept through early November (every other weekend). Just Saturday and Sunday. The cost is $3,000 for early registration or $3,300 after June 15th. More below:
Hot Yoga of East Nashville Hot 26 Teacher Training 2015: September 19 – November 15 (every other weekend)The Instructors:Kevin Cooke
Kevin began practicing yoga in 1978. In 1980, he met Margaret Iris, one of the very first Bikram method yoga teachers in the United States. Margaret ran Bikram Choudhury’s San Francisco studio from 1975-1979, prior to moving to Ashland, Oregon to start her own studio. Kevin practiced for seven years under Margaret’s instruction; and began teaching for her in 1984 and by 1986 was running the Ashland studio. Kevin attended the very first teacher training led by Bikram Choudhury in 1997. Thirty-five years after meeting Margaret, Kevin credits her for giving him the foundation and inspiration for his practice. Kevin, in turn, has inspired and continues to inspire countless students attending classes at his Seattle studio – the first and longest-running hot yoga studio in Seattle and all of Washington. His tremendous energy, experience, wisdom and humor both inside and outside of the yoga room have made him a beloved teacher to many.
Sarah Grace
Sarah has spent over 15 years practicing and studying yoga in the Bikram method and beyond. She began a frequent, dedicated practice in 2000 at Kevin Cooke’s Seattle studio, and began teaching there in 2003, after completing Bikram Choudhury’s 500 hour teacher training at his Los Angeles headquarters. In 2013, Sarah sought additional training and education and completed the 200 hour teacher training at the Samarya Center for Ashtanga Yoga and Integrated Movement Therapy, with a special emphasis in anatomy and yoga therapy. She continues to teach both Bikram method and Vinyasa style yoga and is currently studying Ashtanga yoga under Troy Lucero in Seattle. After 15 years and counting, Sarah continues to be amazed and inspired by the natural intelligence, insight and sense of connection revealed by a consistent yoga practice. She seeks to draw forth these qualities in students of every age, experience level and ability with her skillful, patient and thoughtful teaching style.
The Training:
The HYEN Hot 26 Teacher Training is an opportunity for you to acquire the necessary foundation, knowledge and skills to teach a Hot 26 hatha yoga class to all levels of practitioner. The training includes discussion and practice of teaching techniques related to classic hatha yoga postures and breathing exercises, a specialized look at both gross anatomy and energy anatomy, an introduction to yoga philosophy, development of skillful speech and voice communications and instruction of modification of poses for special needs. The course is designed with two goals in mind: giving you the skills to become a confident, effective teacher in any setting, and supporting the continued development of your personal practice.
It is recommended that applicants have a minimum of one year of hatha yoga practice experience; exceptions may be made on an individual basis with consideration of unique experience and a written recommendation from the owner/director of your home studio.
As a trainee, you can expect:-Detailed discussion of each posture and how to teach it – proper technique, breathing, and sequencing of instructions-Instructions in learning to “see” your students – proper alignment, adjustments and appropriate modifications-Anatomy and physiology related to the postures-An introduction to yoga philosophy (the 8 Limbs) & energy anatomy (the chakras)-A thorough discussion and understanding of teacher ethics and responsibilities-Instruction on developing effect speech and voice communicationWhat will be expected of you:-Be on time and prepared to actively participate in all training sessions.-Class will be held Sept 19&20, Oct 3&4, Oct 17&18, Oct 31&Nov 1, Nov 13&14. Saturdays will be 8 am to 9 pm and Sundays will be 8 am to 6 pm.-Read 3 assigned books-Practice 7x/week at HYEN (6 weekday classes, and mandatory attendance in the 8am Saturday class)-Demonstrate thorough understanding of all material, including any homework assignments and assigned outside reading.Cost:$3,300 for registration after June 15th.$3,000 early bird registration between April 15th and June 15th.