Yoga Teacher Training

2009 INTAKE : APPLICATIONS NOW BEING TAKEN AND ENROLMENTS DUE BY NOVEMBER

Prospectus with more detail and course fees available from Inner Journeys

COURSES AVAILABLE :

All ‘Inner Journeys’ Metaphysics Centre Expanded Yoga teacher training courses are Certificate and Diploma courses and are nationally accredited with The Yoga Teachers Association of Australia.

1. Two year Beginner’s Expanded Yoga Certificate

The initial Teacher Training course is a two year Beginners Expanded Yoga Course designed by Swami Jayananda Saraswati which qualifies the successful student to teach the Beginners Expanded Yoga programme. The course is structured to a detailed weekly programme which gives a thorough foundation in the introductory Yogic practices plus traditional and contemporary metaphysical basics. There is a strong emphasis on experiential learning supported by units of home study and assignments. It has a weekly trainee-ship style approach to the teaching experience combined with written and practical study and set assignment work in the areas listed below.

2. Additional one year Intermediate Expanded Yoga Diploma

The third year of Teacher Training develops and expands in more detail the subjects covered in the Beginners Expanded Yoga Teacher Training programme an the successful student graduates with a diploma that qualifies to teach Yoga at the 'Intermediate level'

3. Senior Expanded Yoga Diploma

Senior teacher status is designated by ‘Inner Journeys’ after 7 years of continuous teaching experience with ongoing personal and yogic studies, an ability to perform and demonstrate the major postures, knowledge and experience of all yogic practices, skill in communication of the metaphysical concepts and Yogic philosophy and physiology, and the successful completion of a post graduate thesis.

Course Co-ordinator :

SWAMI JAYANANDA SARASWATI (JENY TAYLOR)

Initiated into the Saraswati order in1980 by Paramahansa Satyananda Saraswati
Senior Yoga teacher with YTAA accreditation.
National Diploma in Design (England)
Diploma of Education (Melbourne)
Certificate of Counselling (Cairnmillar Institute, Melbourne)
Director of ‘Inner Journeys’ Metaphysics Centre, 1995 -
Yoga teacher from 1977-
Senior teacher of Expanded Yoga at ‘Inner Journey’s Metaphysics Centre from 1995-
Senior teacher of Expanded Yoga teacher training courses

Other Teaching Staff :

Any fully qualified Expanded Yoga teacher currently employed by ‘Inner Journey’s teacher may be involved in the training programme.

Course entrance requirements :

A willingness and desire to teach for 'Inner Journeys' and to become a committed member of the 'Inner Journeys' team.
Two continuous years of regular attendance at a weekly Yoga Class prior to the start of the course. Preferably the last six months,
but at least the last three months of these need to have been with ‘Inner Journey’s Metaphysics Centre.
A committment to explore your own journey of expansion and a willingness to face the challenges this may bring.
A passion for Yoga and it’s benefits and an enthusiastic desire to pass these on.
A desire to share the experience of Yoga as an expanding pathway to liberation.
Have the ability to commit to the time requirements of the course
Two free evenings per week and additional daytime availability for meetings.
An ability to communicate comfortably and clearly.
Own transport
Agreement that ‘Inner Journey’s’ has the right to select the teaching practice venue.

Course structure :

Much of the emphasis of the course is on experiential learning under close observation. This is done by participating from the start of the course in practical teaching by taking or participating in at least one Beginner’s class on a weekly basis throughout the training. The classes are pre - planned in the ‘Inner Journey’s’ Beginner’s Expanded Yoga Programme. This is a detailed and structured week by week programme that all Beginner’s classes follow. The second year of training therefore follows the same teaching programme and allows the student to become familiar with the structure and develop confidence in their teaching material and skills. The student is not required to design the class structure until participating in Intermediate level diploma training.

The student’s own 2½ hour yoga class is a required part of the training and during the first year. apart from the monthly meetings and this weekly class, regular tutorials are required as foundational support to the requirements of teaching the Beginner’s classes, preparation for the coming classes to be taught, and discussion and assessment of those completed.

The first term of the course requires minimal written study as the emphasis is on developing confidence and familiarity with teaching skills. From the second term on however, the written requirements start to become more challenging and as well as the practical work there is a fairly demanding programme of written studies and assignments . Both the practical and written areas are designed to develop the skills, abilities and knowledge of the trainee to the greatest possible advantage whilst continuing to expand and develop them on and individual and personal level.

This course is not only about being able to teach but is fundamental to the students personal journey.

Course Units

Asana : Practical and theoretical study applicable to the appropriate levels of the courses.

Pranayama : Bhastrika, Nadi Shodhan and other Pranayamas. Studies on the differing impact of each technique.

Mudras and Bandhas : Practice and study of their role and impact.

Shatkarmas : Jala Neti , Kunjal Kriya and Laghoo Shankhaprakshalana;
intensive practice and study.

Yoga Nidra : Stage 1 : The practicalities. Effective guiding and directing
Stage 2. Deeper understanding of the process and its benefits. Mind body relationship. Theoretical basis.

Meditation : Stage 1 : Introduction to knowledge and rationale of the various techniques used at Beginners level
Stage 2.. The focusses and processes of the different techniques.
Experiential and comparative studies.

Anatomy and Physiology : Study of the mechanics and functions . Applied anatomy.

Metaphysics and Yogic Physiology : Stage 1 : Introduction to the basic Nadis, Chakras and Gunas.
Stage 2 : More in depth study of the Nadis and Chakras, Gunas, Granthis, Koshas etc, and their functions. Mind, body and energy; the role of the mind and the emotions in creating our reality. Experiential studies of effect of varying practices on pranic build up and movement.

Yogic Philosophy and History : The tradition and development of yoga from the Vedas to modern times.

Teaching Methodology : From basic essentials to more detailed and intricate approaches to teaching. Extensive practical experience combined with study and tutorial sessions. Teaching ethics and principles. Comparative methods and styles.

Philosophy, Principles and Lifestyle : Living authentically - practising what you preach.
Yogic principles in relation to stress management and to mind patterns and beliefs. Applied Yogic paths and forms. Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. Hatha Yoga. The role of the Guru. Yogic approaches to diet etc.

Personal Counselling and Guidance : Sessions with Jayananda. Number dependent on how much clearing of issues has been done prior to the course and to be determined individually according to need.

First Aid Level 2 : To be arranged by student at start of course.(Cost not included in course fees)

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