PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Asana Practice
- You are required to practice two Asana classes per week with Connie (In-Studio or Zoom ). Membership to Yoga at Connie’s for the duration of your training is included in the cost of the program. (Minimum 10-15 Hours)
Learning Has No Bounds
YOGA MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
STUDY AT YOGA AT CONNIE'S
A unique experience in continuing education. This program is designed for teachers that are looking to take their teachings and practice to the next level. It’s for any yoga instructor that’s looking for some more guidance and tools to continue to grow your voice as a teacher. It’s a 5-week program (In-Studio or Zoom) and I will teach you the Brahmin practice (an embodied practice), which helps you clarify your teaching objectives and builds confidence.
PROGRAM FORMAT:
Topics include:
- Finding your authentic voice as a teacher
- Creating a path for your unique offerings and how to move forward and offer them to the world
- Crafting sequences, playlists, and offerings that serve your students
- Defining your why and your intention as a teacher
Pricing: $195.00
Options for payment:
*Studio Bookings Online- look for calendar tab
*Paypal.me/conniepease1
Location: In-Studio or Zoom
Dates: May 22nd-May 23rd
June 12th- June 13th
Day and Times: Saturday and Sunday 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Call Connie Pease at 217-620-3306 ( In-Studio or Zoom)
Observation / Assist
- Initially, you will observe Connie’s class and have a brief discussion afterward to answer any questions that may have arisen regarding sequencing, assists, etc. If Connie deems it appropriate, you may begin to offer assists within the class and, guided by Connie, lead one or two poses in class. (Total 9 Hours)
Practice Teaching
- Design and build sequences that inspire you and best fit the needs of your students.
- Design and build programs, and workshops. We’ll also discuss how you design and build out your days, weeks, months, years – the big picture.
- Towards the end of the program, you will have an opportunity to teach two full-length classes. Connie will observe and provide feedback. (Total 15 hrs)
Personal Study
- Connie will assign you reading and writing projects to complete, custom-tailored based on your personal intentions and what deem most appropriate for you. (Minimum 5-10 Hours)
What's Included
- Advanced study of asana (proper alignment, benefits, and potential risks)
- Principles of anatomy
- Science and art of sequencing
- Hands-on adjustments
- How to observe bodies
- Informed use of props to improve or modify a posture
- Cultivating your voice
- Confidence-building through practice teaching
- 20 non-contact continuing education hours to register with YA
- The Business of Yoga
WHY WE'RE UNIQUE
Teaching Tradition Lineage: Krishnamacharya, TK Desikachar, Leslie Kaminoff, co-author of the bestselling book “Yoga Anatomy,” and Sadie Nardini, founder of Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga, Iyengar and Anusara Yoga.
Intelligent Sequencing: Learn the art and science of designing and delivering a safe, dynamic class.
Learn to teach truly: Our program is not about memorizing and reciting sequences. Instead, an emphasis is placed on teaching principles for clearly instructing students bodies into alignment.
Find Yourself: We give you space and opportunity to find your teaching style.
School Holiday Closures (no TTC classes on the following days): Labor Day Weekend, Halloween Evening, Thanksgiving (Weds – Fri), Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Easter, Memorial Day Weekend
