Yoga Teacher Training Programs

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program

Overview
Glenmore Yoga’s Teacher Training Program provides training and guidance to deepen personal yoga practice while increasing the knowledge of yoga teachers. Weekend training modules provide detailed instruction in yoga theory and practice, including asana, yoga anatomy, yoga philosophy, pranayama, meditation, ayurveda, and teaching methods. Specialty workshops in yoga for pain management, yoga for older adults, prenatal yoga, gentle yoga, and yoga on the ball are also offered as electives.

Our Trademark is a strong emphasis on the therapeutic benefits of Hatha yoga, focusing on the needs of the individual. Yoga teachers will learn to design and teach an appropriately sequenced yoga class as well as develop knowledge of contraindications for various postures, breathing techniques and hands-on teaching methods. The program will also expand the student’s personal practice, thereby strengthening teaching ability. The 200 Hour Glenmore Yoga Teacher Training Program is designed for students who have been practicing yoga for a minimum of two years.

Program Curriculum
The 200 Hour Glenmore Yoga Teacher Training Program meets Yoga Alliance’s requirements for 200-hour registration including:

 150 hours of technique: Hatha and Therapeutic Yoga, pranayama, meditation.
 

 50 hours of philosophy, ethics, ayurveda and yogic lifestyle.
 

 25 hours of teaching methods and practicum including demonstration, hands-on assistance, teaching and learning styles.

 35 hours of Anatomy and Physiology.  50 hours of philosophy, ethics, ayurveda, and yogic lifestyle.

 40 hours observing others teach and giving feedback, assisting students, preparing a yoga class and teaching that class.

Program Specifics
The program is held at Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center and consists of 8 required weekend Training Modules and 32 hours of elective training modules which may be completed during a 3 year period. The modules are held one weekend each month from September through June. Students are responsible for purchasing and reading the books for each Module and completing the corresponding study guides prior to attending each module. Individual certificates of attendance will be provided for all completed modules. A Practicum will include class observations and designing a yoga class to teach to a group of your choice.

For additional information or to schedule an appointment please call Nancy Tatum at 804 741-5267.

Program Applications
A Glenmore Yoga 200 Hour Teacher Training Program Application must be submitted with a $300 deposit prior to attending any training modules. The Program Director will schedule a brief meeting with applicants prior to acceptance into the program.

200 Hour Program Training Modules
All modules are held Saturdays from 10:30 AM-6:30 PM and Sundays 10:00 AM-6:00 PM. Each class will include experiential practice, lecture, discussion and demonstrations.

Required Modules - Totaling 120 Hours

 Yoga Philosophy, Yogic Lifestyle & Ayurveda - 16 Hours 

Yoga Anatomy for the Upper Body - 16 Hours

 Yoga Anatomy for the Lower Body – 16 Hours 

Asana Practice I – Forward & Backward Bends, Standing & Balance – 16 Hours

 Asana Practice II –Grounded Postures, Spinal Twists, Core Strengthening & Inversions – 16 Hours

 Asana Practice –Therapeutic Yoga Adjustments – Hands On Hands Off –8 Hours  (Prerequisite – completion of Yoga Anatomy I & II, Asana Practice I & II)

 Pranayama – 8 Hours

Meditation – 8 Hours

Teaching Methods – 8 Hours

Elective Modules – Total 32 Hours –Selected based on student interest

 Asana Practice – Challenging Asana & Vinyasa - 8 Hour Module  

Yoga for Older Adults – 8 Hour Module  

Prenatal Yoga – 8 Hour Module  

Yoga for Pain Management – 8 Hour Module

Gentle Yoga – 8 Hour Module

 Yoga on the Ball – 8 Hour Module

Payment
Total cost of Glenmore Yoga Teacher Training 200 Hour Program is $2,765.00 plus the cost of books. A discounted rate of $2,665.00 is available if paid in full with program application or the deposit may be made with the program application and each training course may be paid for individually. When payment is received the student will receive the accompanying module study guides which must be completed before each module.
Payment: $300.00 Deposit.  Each 2 day module is $274.00. Each 1 day module is $137.

Training Modules Dates - 2010 - 2011

Required Modules

Yoga Philosophy & Ayurveda – September 25 & 26
Yoga Anatomy for the Upper Body – October 16 & 17
Yoga Anatomy for the Lower Body – November 20 & 21
Asana Practice – Forward & Backward Bends, Standing & Balance – December 11 & 12
Asana Practice – Grounded Postures, Spinal Twists, Core Strengthening & Inversions – January 29 & 30
Asana Practice – Therapeutic Yoga Adjustments: Hands On / Hands Off – Sun. February 27
Pranayama – The Science of Breath – Sat. March 12
Meditation – Sun. March 13
Teaching methods – May 14 & 15

Elective Modules

Gentle Yoga – Oct 23
Yoga on the Ball –Oct 23
Yoga for Chronic Pain – Sat. February 5
Asana Practice – Challenging & Advanced Asana & Vinyasa – Sat. February 26
Yoga Poses and Mythology – Sat. March 5
Yoga for Older Adults – Date to be announced
Prenatal Yoga – Date to be announced

500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program

Overview
The goal of the Glenmore Yoga Professional Development 500-Hour Program is to provide an ever-higher level of understanding of yoga, refine teaching skills, increase the creative edge in yoga practice and teaching, and to offer inspiration for teachers to pass to their students.

Program Specifics
The Glenmore Yoga Professional Development 500-Hour Program is open to any yoga teachers who are registered with Yoga Alliance as a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher. A Professional Development Application Form and a check for $500 must be submitted prior to attending any training modules for which Certificates of Completion are issued. The program consists of independent courses or modules which may be selected based on personal interest of advanced study but must meet the below listed minimum number of hours in each area; and a teaching requirement of 100 Hours. Select the training modules that are of interest to you above. Call or e-mail to register 804-741-5267. A Certificate of Participation will be issued at the completion of each training module. The certificates can be used toward the 500-hour as well as for continuing education.

Program Curriculum
The Glenmore Yoga Professional Development 500-Hour Program meets Yoga Alliance’s requirements for 500-Hour Registration and includes:

50 hours of techniques; training and practice of asana, pranayama, and meditation.

5 hours of teaching methods, including, demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting, instruction, teaching styles.

15 hours of Anatomy and Physiology.

30 hours of philosophy, ethics, and yogic lifestyle.

30 hours of practicum, including evaluation of teaching, observing and assisting in classes taught by others, supervised and unsupervised.

70 hours in area of student interest – techniques, teaching methods, anatomy, or philosophy.

100 hours of teaching experience

Payment
Each module requires full payment with registration.

Teaching Staff
Nancy Glenmore Tatum MS, E-RYT 500, CMT, Teacher Training Program Director, has been instructing yoga since 1970 and opened the first dedicated yoga center in Richmond in 1999. Nancy is certified through the Himalayan Institute and is registered as a 500-hour Senior Yoga Instructor with Yoga Alliance. Nancy’s teaching style blends traditional yoga as taught by the Himalayan Institute, supportive Hatha Yoga, and therapeutic yoga based on universal alignment principles. Her philosophy is to tailor yoga to the needs of the individual. Nancy has an MS in Gerontology and Adult Education and is a Certified Massage Therapist. Additional instruction will be provided by Kevin Casey, RYT 500, CMT, co-owner of Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center, Susan Wolski, RYT 500, Sue Agee, RN, RYT 500, Heather Rutherford, RYT 500, Kim Leibowitz, RYT 200 and Randi Weiss, RYT 200. All program instructors are registered with Yoga Alliance.