Teacher Training

• Become a certified Jivamukti Yoga teacher.
• Transform your life!
• Jivamukti Yoga: The Gold Standard in Yoga Teacher Trainings
• Jivamukti is one of the most effective and popular forms of yoga in the world today.

About The Teacher Training Program

This rigorous, month-long (300-plus hour) residential teacher training certification program, for intermediate and advanced students, is considered by many to be the Gold Standard: the most comprehensive yoga teacher training available in the world today.

This training attracts international students from around the world and produces powerful, committed, informed and confident yoga teachers able to incorporate asanas, chanting, music, meditation, activism and scriptural study into a challenging practice leading to enlightenment.

The Jivamukti Yoga Teacher Training will provide you with a blueprint for incorporating the physical, psychological, spiritual and mystical aspects of yoga into modern life, without losing sight of the universal goal of the practice: liberation. Because of Jivamukti Yoga’s focus on a non-dualistic view of life (the interconnectedness of all), the practice awakens in the practitioner not only the need to protect the environment and all the animals and plants that share the planet with us, but provides the practitioner with skills to confidently achieve those goals for oneself as well as teach others how to live in harmony with the planet.

This training includes:

• Asana: You will be immersed in a daily practice as well as practical sessions which focus on standing poses, forward bends, twists, backbends, inversions and balances, including in depth exploration of vinyasa, sequencing and alignment.
• How to give hands on assists to students while they are practicing asanas.
• Sanskrit language immersion you will learn to recite, read and write the Sanskrit alphabet as well as an exploration into the major yogic texts: The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali, The Bhagavad Gita andThe Hatha Yoga Pradipika.
• Meditation: You will learn to meditate and practice meditation twice a day as well as learn how to teach meditation to others.
• How to practice and teach healing, purifying, and detoxifying hatha yoga kriyas.
• The importance of a vegan diet in regards to human health, sustaining the eco-system, reducing violence in the world and as a means to enlightenment.
• Physical and energetic anatomy of the human body.
• Philosophy, ethics and activism: how to live a more effective and positive life.
• Practice teaching: at the end of this training you will have the skill to begin teaching yoga classes right away.

The Faculty

The Course will be taught by world renowned facilitators, Sharon Gannon, David Life, Yogeswari and Patrick Broome. Sharon and David will be teaching the last week of the training. They are joined by Gabriela Bozic Sanskrit expert, and Timo Wahl anatomy expert.

To ensure that every student receives the personal attention they need, students will be mentored in small groups by a dynamic team of advanced certified Jivamukti Yoga teachers from around the world: Cat Alip-Douglas (lead mentor), Emma Henry and Camilla Veen with Anya Lunegova assisting as Russian translator.

Facilitators

Sharon Gannon and David Life have been blessed by their teachers: Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati, Swami Nirmalananda, and Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, to create the internationally influential Jivamukti Yoga Method, which is a path to enlightenment through compassion for all beings. They are pioneers in teaching yoga as spiritual activism/activation. Yoga Journal magazine has recognized them as yoga innovators and Vanity Fair magazine credits them with making Yoga cool and hip. TIME magazine recognizes Jivamukti Yoga as one of the nine accredited forms of Hatha Yoga taught in the world today. They travel extensively teaching and presenting at American, European, Canadian, Asian, South and Central American and Conferences. They have produced numerous yoga-related DVDs and music CDs, They are prolific writers and have authored several books:Jivamukti Yoga (also translated into German, Russian & Italian), The Art of Yoga, The Jivamukti Chant Book, Yoga and Vegetarianism (also translated into German and Japanese) and Cats and Dogs are People, Too! Their essays and poetry have appeared in numerous publications, including SEMIOTEXT(E) and YOGA JOURNAL and the books: Toward 2012, edited by Daniel Pinchbeck, and Music, Magic and Mysticism, edited by John Zorn. Sharon writes a monthly essay called the Focus of the Month, which can be read on this site. Sharon & David are changing the way that people view spirituality, life, themselves, each other, animals and the environment. They reside in a wild forest sanctuary in upstate New York USA.

Yogeswari has been based at Jivamukti Yoga School in New York since 1999. Yogeswari is a popular, Advanced Certified Teachers and is one of the few International Jivamukti Ambassadors. She is known for her vigorous and seamless Vinyasa sequencing, as well as for her thought provoking philosophical teachings. Yogeswari has taken many Jivamukti teachers through their Apprenticeships, and has co-taught Jivamukti Teacher Trainings with Sharon Gannon and David Life in the US and Germany.

Patrick Broome Born in Germany, raised in California, Patrick found his spiritual home on Second Avenue at the Jivamuki Yoga Center in the New York East Village in 1996. He moved to NYC to take the Teacher Training and to spend more time with his teachers Sharon Gannon and David Life. About tens years ago he brought the Jivamukti Yoga Method to Europe and since than Patrick has been the root of a huge and constantly growing Jivamukti Satsang all over Europe. Now he is using this public interest to promote what really matters in the life of a Yogi: Devotion to God and the importance of Ethical Vegetarianism, Environmental Awareness and Social Responsibility.

Additional Special Guest Faculty

Anatomy expert: Timo Wahl, founder of Balance Yoga Institute Frankfurt, is well known in the yoga world for his dynamic teaching style, workshops and teacher trainings. His love for yoga began in 1998 when he started to learn from some of the world’s best known teachers. Timo has been Director of the Balance teacher training program since 2005. Timo has a profound knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology, and a University education in sports science. He combines theory with practical hands-on applications.

Sanskrit expert: Gabriela Bozic (MA), was co-founder of the Jivamukti Centers in Munich, Germany. Gabriela holds a master’s degree in linguistics and advanced certification in Jivamukti Yoga. Currently based in London, UK, Gabriela leads workshops and trainings internationally and is an established presenter at yoga conferences worldwide.

Lead Mentor: Rima Rabbath first left her home-town Beirut for Paris where she lived for 5 years. She then arrived in New York in 1995, graduating with an MBA from the Stern School at NYU. In 2001, a colleague at work introduced her to Jivamukti Yoga. Rima is now a Certified Advanced Jivamukti Teacher. Her classes are vigorous and infused with her warmth and sincerity. Her teachings draw on examples from her personal experience influenced by various cultures and the unique circumstances of her background.

A Sample Daily Schedule

7:00-7:45 am	Breakfast
8:00 am-12:00 pm	Class time
12:00-12:45 pm	Mentor group meeting
12:45-1:45 pm	Lunch
2:00-6:00 pm	Class time
6:00-7:30 pm	Dinner
8:00-11:00 pm	Class time

Curriculum outline

A. Techniques and Practice of Jivamukti Yoga… 48 hours:Learn to teach 2 full Jivamukti Yoga® class sequences (practice and memorization), kriyas, teaching and practicing meditation and chanting, teaching basics, and teaching mixed level classes (the “open class”).

B. Basic Sanskrit… 16 hours: Learn the Sanskrit alphabet in Devanagari script. You will be able to read and pronounce Sanskrit words, as well as some grammar, and you will explore the role of Sanskrit in a yoga practice.

C. Teaching Methodology… 38 hours: The Jivamukti Yoga® teaching method; the 5 tenets of Jivamukti Yoga® and the 14 requirements of Jivamukti Yoga® open classes; adjustments and assists for standing poses, forward bends, twists, backbends, inversions, and balances; the art of sequencing, energetics of assists and vinyasa krama; ethics of teaching yoga, including the types of teachers and students; teaching Jivamukti Yoga® sequences.

D. Anatomy and Physiology… 12 hours: Anatomy and physiology: basics of skeletal, muscular, respiratory, nervous and cardiovascular systems; injury and recovery; esoteric anatomy, including chakras, nadis, prana, granthi, and bandha.

E. Scripture, Philosophy, Ethics, & Lifestyle… 23 hours:Includes basic philosophy, Yoga Sutra of Patanjali, Bhagavad Gita, Hathayogapradipika, Karma, 7 Bhumikas.

F. Group Practicum… 12 hours: Includes class observation and transcriptions focusing on adjustment, sequencing, theme, and music.

G. Small Group Peer Review and Practicum… 17 hours: These are classes that you teach in a small group setting to hone your skills. Includes student teaching as well as observing and assisting in classes taught by others, oral presentation skills.

H. Satsang… 59 hours: Satsang combines many of the subjects of the course, including chanting, meditation, japa and mantra, nada yoga and music, community responsibility, ahimsa, vegetarianism, philosophy and practical skills for conducting satsang. Course quizzes, including a midterm and final test, are conducted as part of the satsang.

I. Pranayama principles and practice… 5 hours: This includes the principles and theory of pranayama, practical training in samavritti and visamavritti pranayama, including teaching methods

Daily Homework… 20 hours: Each day includes a homework quiz to be completed and checked by the student’s mentor.

Prerequisite Book Reports… 80 hours: Prior to attendance, five books must be read and a report must be written on each one. See below for details.

Month Overview

Arrival Date Oct 29th: 2:00PM-6:00PM Check in, 7:00-11:00PM Intro Night Satsang: Orientation
Day 1 (Oct 30th)-Day 5 (Nov 3rd): 8:00AM-12:45PM, 2:00PM-6:00PM, 8:00PM-11:00PM
First & Second Day Off (Nov 4th & Nov 5th)
Day 6 (Nov 6th)-Day 11 (Nov 11th): 8:00AM-12:45PM, 2:00PM-6:00PM, 8:00PM-11:00PM
Third & Fourth Day Off (Nov 12th & Nov 13th)
Day 12 (Nov 14th)-Day 16 (Nov 18th): 8:00AM-12:45PM, 2:00PM-6:00PM, 8:00PM-11:00PM
Fifth Day Off (Nov 19th)
Day 17 (Nov 20th)-Day 21 (Nov 24th): 8:00AM-12:45PM, 2:00PM-6:00PM, 8:00PM-11:00PM
Departure Date Nov 25th: No Scheduled hours / Departure by lunch time

Requirements

Before your arrival at the course you need to:

• Have or establish a daily asana practice (preferably for at least 2 years)
• Submit full payment
• Complete the required reading and submit 5 book commentaries (see below)
• Submit a signed Ethical Guidelines form, a signed Teacher Certification Agreement and a signed Medical Information Form.
• Memorize the Jivamukti Balancing class (volume 6) and the Jivamukti Back Bending class (volume 7), found in the Jivamukti CD/DVD Portable collection available at www.jivamuktiyoga.com(US) and www.jivamuktiyoga.co.uk (UK) as well as other retailers. You are advised to transcribe these classes and bring your typed/written transcriptions with you to the course.
• Have practiced the Chakra Balancing Yoga DVD by Sharon Gannon, also available at www.jivamuktiyoga.com (US) andwww.jivamuktiyoga.co.uk (UK) as well as other retailers

Experience teaching yoga and/or experience with the Jivamukti Yoga® method is preferred.

Please know that the course is designed to prepare you to teach the Jivamukti Yoga style; it is not a yoga “retreat.”

Required Reading and Book Commentaries

Guidelines for reading and writing your book commentaries:Jivamukti Yoga by Sharon Gannon and David Life: Read the whole book and write one paragraph describing something you learned from the book.

Yoga and Vegetarianism by Sharon Gannon: Read the whole book and write one paragraph describing something you learned from the book.

Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda: Read the whole book and write one paragraph describing something you learned from the book.

Textbook of Yoga Psychology (Patanjali Yoga Sutra) by Ramamurti Mishra (Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati): Read for an overview and basic knowledge of the book; no need to read cover-to-cover; then choose one sutra and write a one paragraph commentary on that sutra only.

Hathayoga Pradipika by Swami Muktibodhananda of the Bihar School of Yoga: Read for an overview and basic knowledge of the book; no need to read cover-to-cover; then choose one verse and write a one paragraph commentary on that verse only.

For the titles above: Write your commentary as if it were to be given as a spiritual teaching in a yoga class you would teach. The purpose of the exercise is to see that you have reviewed the book and reflected on it (or the sutra you have chosen). Do not use direct quotations from any source, except at most a very brief phrase if absolutely necessary to make your point.

Each book commentary should be submitted before or on the first day of training and must be:

1. Length: one paragraph, no longer than 250 words.
2. Font: Arial or Times New Roman, 10 point, single-spaced, not bolded.
3. Print the title of the book (or the sutra or verse for books #4 and #5) immediately above your paragraph commentary for that book.
4. Print ALL commentaries one after the other on one single sheet of plain 8.5 x 11 paper (or closest standard size for international students), double-sided. If you cannot print double-sided, then print all commentaries on no more than two sheets of paper, stapled together.
5. Include your name on the top of the page, or if using two pages then on the top of each page.
6. DO NOT include plastic folders, fancy clips or anything like that with your commentaries; they should be submitted as one single sheet of paper (or at most two if you cannot print double-sided).
7. Please retain a copy for your own records.

Book commentaries can be submitted in person on the first day of training or by post, to arrive no later than 22nd Oct 2012 to Jivamukti Yoga London, Units 136-137, 300 Kensal Road, London W10 5BE, United Kingdom. Tel: +44 (0)20 8960 3999 email: info@jivamuktiyoga.co.uk). Please do not mail your commentaries to Gaunts House.

All the books are available from www.jivamuktiyoga.com/boutique/ orwww.amazon.co.uk

Bring the Jivamukti Yoga and Textbook of Yoga Psychology books with you to Gaunts House for the course; you do not need to bring the other books.

Suggested Recommended Reading (listed in alphabetical order)

You do not need to read these books before the course or bring them with you, but they will elaborate on some of the topics to be studied in the course and thus can provide a good background for the course, as well as a resource for you after graduation. These books are available at www.jivamuktiyoga.com or www.amazon.co.uk Select titles are available at Jivamukti Yoga London.

Also, if English is not your native language, you may want to consider buying and bringing a basic anatomy text in your native language.

What will you need to bring?

Books you must bring to the course with you: Jivamukti Yoga Book, Textbook of Yoga Psychology

Personal items to bring to the course with you: Mat, Firm prop blanket, Block (cork or wooden is best), Belt (6-8 feet), 2 Cloth napkins or face towels, Oil-free massage lotion (no massage oil please), Notebook, Pens, Pencils (the workbook you will receive will not have space for taking notes, so please bring sufficient notebooks, as you will likely want to take a lot of notes), Any special medications/treatments you may need. Appropriate clothing for weather: Warm clothing. Waterproof jacket, Additional layers. Casual clothes, White clothing (to wear during evening satsang), Yoga practice clothes, a couple of footwear options. Be prepared for Autumn UK weather – walking boots/ wellies. Eye bag for shavasana (optional), Bathing Suit (optional), Camera (optional), Computer (optional) Note: recording of lectures and other sessions is not permitted, so please do not bring a voice or video recorder, or if you do bring one for your personal use, please do not bring it into the course sessions.

Questions You Might Have

Are there any prerequisites?
Yes. Experience in teaching yoga and/or experience with the Jivamukti Yoga® method is preferred. Before your arrival at Gaunts House you need to submit full payment, a signed Ethical Guidelines form, a signed Teacher Certification Agreement and a signed Medical Information form. You must memorize Jivamukti Yoga Classes “Balancing” (Vol. 6) and “Backbending” (Vol. 7) – this is a requirement. You may want to transcribe these classes before the course and bring your transcriptions with you to the course. You must also have practiced the Chakra Balancing Yoga DVD by Sharon Gannon. Also, you must submit 5 required book reports on or before the first day of the course.

What is the application process?
There is no formal application process, but registration is limited. Please register early to reserve a place. Contact reception at Jivamukti Yoga London info@jivamuktiyoga.co.uk tel: +44 (0) 20 8960 3999

Are there any scholarships offered?
Yes, partial scholarships based on financial need are available. Contact Jivamukti Yoga London for more details: info@jivamuktiyoga.co.uk

What is the payment and refund policy? 
Cancellation terms & Refund Policy:
For cancellation until 29th August 21012: A full refund minus a processing fee £200
For cancellation to 29th September 2012: A refund minus a fee of £500
As of 29th September 2012 the total course fee is payable, and no refunds will be possible. You may wish to consider purchasing insurance.
Deadline for registration is 29th September 2012.

There is no refund if you leave the training early.

What does the fee include?
The program fee includes the course content, teaching manual, Kriya Yoga devices (tongue scraper, neti pot, skin brush, etc.), and a certificate of completion. Books, food and accommodations are additional.

Do I have to stay at Gaunts House? Can I commute to the campus every day?
It is not required that you lodge at Gaunts House. You may commute; however, you must be on time for the day’s beginning and stay through to the end of the day. Please see the commuter fees under Fees/Housing Information below.

After I get certified can I automatically open my own Jivamukti Yoga Center?
Successful completion of the program will certify you to teach Jivamukti Yoga and that is a first step, but in order to open a Jivamukti Yoga center, you must have received advanced certification, which is not offered through this program. In addition, licensing to open a Jivamukti Yoga center is at the discretion of David Life and Sharon Gannon and will be given to those with advanced certification whom they believe meet their qualifications.

Does participation in this training program automatically confer certification as a teacher of Jivamukti Yoga?
Generally speaking if the student commits to being present for every class session offered during the course certification is assured, but If you don’t show up for classes and refuse to do the required work including prerequisite readings and book reports you might not receive a diploma of certification at the time of graduation.

If I fail to get certified will I get a refund?
All fees for this training, including tuition and accommodations, are non-refundable 30 days before the program begins.

Can I record the lectures and other sessions?
No. No recordings of anytime are permitted during the course. Still photographs are permitted.

Are the accommodations at Gaunts House secure? 
Theft is rare; however, you should not plan to bring valuables with you to the course or to leave money or valuables in your room when you are out.

Meals 
Meals are prepared with both health and pleasure in mind. Vegan meals will be served during the training. The food is fresh and locally and organically grown when available. Each breakfast, lunch, and dinner is served buffet-style. Lunches and dinners include a fresh salad bar.

Fees
The UK Jivamukti Yoga Month-Long Teacher Training Program tuition fee is £3,990. The cost includes Value Added Tax at a rate of 20%. Food and accommodations are additional; please see accommodation section, below. Space is limited, early registration strongly advised.

To register for the UK Jivamukti yoga teacher training a completed registration form should be returned to: Jivamukti Yoga London, Units 136-137, 300 Kensal Road, London W10 5BE, United Kingdom, or electronically to info@jivamuktiyoga.co.uk

Additionally, a £1,000 deposit is required along with registration to confirm your space. Deposit can be paid by credit/debit card, cash or bank transfer. Bank transfer fees to be covered by sender.

The balance for tuition is due by 29th Sep 2012.

Cancellation terms:
For cancellation until 29th August 2012: A full refund minus a processing fee £200
For cancellation to 29th September 2012: A refund minus a fee of £500
As of 29th September 2012 the total course fee is payable, and no refunds will be possible.
Deadline for registration is 29th September 2012.

Accommodations
All housing fees include meals. Meals are freshly produced, home cooked vegan cuisine. According to season and availability organic Gaunts Estate produce is used.

Housing is simple and comfortable. Please note that payment for accommodation is made directly to Gaunts House on the first day of the training.

The following accommodation types are available:
Option A1: Single en-suite room
Option A2: Twin en-suite room
Option B: Twin/Triple shared room with shared bathroom facilities

The total price for accommodation is dependent upon the number of attendees. The reduced price applies if the training is well attended with more than 60 students. Pricing will be confirmed approximately one month before the start date of the training. The table below summarizes the cost of each room type. The amount stated is the total cost per person for room and board for the duration of the course (27 nights):

Room type	Less than 60 attendees	60 or more attendees
A1: Single en-suite	£2,160	£1,890
A2: Twin en-suite	£1,984	£1,714
B: Twin/Triple shared bathroom	£1,890	£1,620

Please note a £15 booking fee applies to the total payment. An additional 2% surcharge will apply to payments made by credit cards (this charge does not apply to payments made by debit cards, cash or cheque).

Gaunts House will supply bed linens, blankets, pillows. Towels can also be supplied, but we would encourage you to bring your own towel. All rooms are heated.

Reservation: Please contact Jivamukti Yoga London, Units 136-137, 300 Kensal Road, London, W10 5BE to reserve your accommodation. Email: info@jivamuktiyoga.co.uk Tel:+44 (0)20 8960 3999 Please note that you must first enrol and pay the initial deposit for tuition before a reservation for accommodation can be made.

Commuter Fees:
It is possible to attend the course and not stay at Gaunts House. The following charges would apply in addition to the tuition fee:
£25.00 for daily attendance excluding all meals.
£49.00 for daily rate including breakfast, lunch and supper + tea, coffee, fruit and biscuits.

About The Venue:

Gaunts House, Dorset, UK
Since officially opening in 1989, Gaunts House has been at the forefront of the evolution of human consciousness. Over the years Gaunts has welcomed more than 100,000 visitors to experience the unique freedom it has to offer – a dogma free space in which each person can take time to explore, embrace and express their most beautiful potential.

Gaunts House is the home of the Gaunts House Charitable Foundation Ltd., a registered UK educational charity which is dedicated to Profound Learning – a phrase to describe the way we each may consciously reach into the depths of our innermost nature in order to evolve safe, positive, fruitful and loving lives.

“Our ethos echoes perennial Universal values and we look to improve and evolve outdated ways of thinking, living and being. The Richard Glyn Charitable Foundation at Gaunts House exists because we sense the real need to support the emergence and expansion of human consciousness. We seek to explore and establish real, safe and holistic ways of living which may support and evolve individuals and society alike.” For more information and images of Gaunts House, please visitwww.gauntshouse.com

Further details/questions? info@jivamuktiyoga.co.uk

 

2012 International Teacher Trainings:

Omega, Rhinebeck New York, USA April 22nd – May 18th

Blue Spirit, Nosara, Costa Rica June 3rd – June 30th

For more information on these trainings, please visit http://jivamuktiyoga.com/fms/training_fm.html