SOYA Yoga Teacher Training RYT500® Hour Extended Program

If you are truly inspired by yoga and want to learn about it in depth, this program will fulfill your need. It is inclusive of many styles of hatha yoga and incorporates thorough study of yoga philosophy and technique. The program is designed so working people who have families and/or other commitments can become Teachers of Yoga, and not have leave home for an extended length of time. Students make use of resources and teachers in their area for Practical Work, while completing the required written assignments between meetings.

The RYT500® Program is offered in several locations as an Extended Program. Studies extend over 1½ to 2 years, with a full day group meeting held every 3-4 weeks (varies depending on the location for each program).
In between these meetings, you will work on written assignments covering:

• The Hatha Yoga Pradipika
• The Upanishads
• The Bhagavad Gita
• The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
• The Chakras, Kriyas, Koshas and Mudras
• Meditation, Pranayama, and Professionalism
• Sanskrit and Kirtan
• Creating Lesson Plans
• Specialized Yoga Project

These will give you a thorough understanding of the main paths of yoga; Hatha, Raja, Jnana, Bhakti and Karma yoga.

In addition to these assignments, you will attend Hatha Yoga classes or workshops with one of our Independent SOYA Faculty. (equivalent to approximately 2 classes per week over 2 years). You can enjoy many different styles of Hatha Yoga in this manner. Because of the variety of possible classes and workshops you can take with these Teachers, you will pay for these classes directly to the source of instruction.

If you have a favourite Yoga Teacher who is not listed with us as Independent SOYA Faculty, contact us and we will see if we can add them to the list.

To deepen your understanding of yoga and its benefits, one of your assignments will be to complete a Specialized Yoga Research Project in a preapproved topic of your choice, such as Yoga for Children, Pregnancy, Athletes, Arthritis, Scoliosis, Multiple Sclerosis, Seniors, etc. This project will be your final "thesis". Research includes understanding the Anatomy and Physiology related to your project, how to teach this specialized group, and organized study with Primary Faculty or Independent SOYA Faculty members who have the skills related to your project. Upon completion of the RYT500® Hour Extended Program there is a written and practical exam.

Additional Requirements:
If you have not already taken a course in Anatomy and Physiology you will need one. A great course can be found at www.ed2go.com for approximately $150. This will cover the systems of the body in six weeks.
You will need current certification in Emergency First Aid and CPR.

Program Costs and Locations for SOYA RYT500® Extended Programs: Full contact information for each location is on the Application Form. For Extended Programs, please make payments to the location of the training.

Program fees include all Instruction at Teacher Training Meetings, books, Teacher Training Manual, SOYA Teacher Directory listing, Practical and Written Exams, and GST.

Program fees do not include additional hours of Hatha Yoga instruction with Primary Faculty or Independent SOYA Faculty (approx 2 classes per week), Anatomy & Physiology, First Aid and CPR . These costs are additional and paid by you directly to the source of instruction.

Penticton/Okanagan Region: Ongoing entry dates throughout the year. Group meets once per month over 2 years. $3000 plus hst ($3360). Payable in 6 postdated cheques for January, May, and September of each year, starting with the month you begin the program. First payment for $860.00 and 5 additional payments each for $500.00.

Prince George/Northern BC: Ongoing entry dates throughout the year. Group meets every 3 weeks over 1.5 years. $3000.00 plus hst ($3360). Payable in 6 postdated cheques for January, April, July, October, January, April, starting with the month you begin the program. First payment for $860.00 and 5 additional payments each for $500.00.

Vancouver: Ongoing entry dates throughout the year. Group meets once per month over 2 years. $3300 plus hst ($3808). Payable in 6 postdated cheques for January, May, and September of each year, starting with the month you begin the program. First payment for $1196.00 and 5 additional payments each for $500.00.

Calgary: Entry date is November 1, 2009. Group meets every 3 weeks over 1year. Students must attend RYT200 Hour Upgrade in August 2010 for full RYT500 Hour certifications. $1940 for first portion plus $2650 for 200 Hour Intensive in August.

To apply for Training, Click Here!

We look forward to sharing this wonderful journey of yoga sadhana with you!
Namaste,

Marion (Mugs) McConnell

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