Our 200 hour Certification Program is taught through 6 modular courses as outlined below. Modules may be attended individually in 4-day workshops over 6 - 12 months or linked together in our 30 day Immersion course offered at our YogaMotion studio in Bozeman, Montana. Once you have completed 200 hours of study and coursework, you will receive Certification from YogaMotion as well as National Registry with Yoga Alliance.
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EARTH |
GROWING YOUR ROOTS |
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30 contact hours plus 8 non-contact hours of home study
- History & Philosophy of Yoga
- Basic Breathing Techniques
- Postural Assessment & Alignment
- YogaMotion Warm ups
- Principles of Movement
- Anatomy of Stabilization
- Fundamentals of Salutations
- Annamayakosha - the Physical Body
- Releases & Relaxation
- Keys to a Personal Practice
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| MODULE 2: |
WATER |
AWAKENING THE FLOW |
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30 contact hours plus 8 non-contact hours of home study
- Essential Elements of YogaMotion
- Universal Principles of Alignment
- Sequencing and Transitions
- Pranayama - the Power of Breath
- Communication & Presentation
- Anatomy of Hips & Legs
- Standing & Balancing Postures
- Pranamayakosha - the Energy Body
- Integrating the Eight Fold Path
- Healing Touch & Adjustments
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| MODULE 3: |
FIRE |
IGNITING TRANSFORMATION |
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30 contact hours plus 8 non-contact hours of home study
- Essential Elements of YogaMotion
- Journey into the Chakras
- Balancing the Endocrine System
- Vinyasa- dynamic flow series
- Yoga Sutras: Portion on Practice
- Anatomy of the Spine & Pelvis
- Forward Bends & Hip Openers
- Manomayakosha - the Emotional Body
- Student-Teacher Relationship
- Hands-on Enhancement
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"A positive experience - my knowledge of yoga was limited even though I taught 4 classes a week. I have increased my knowledge of how to put my students into postures and what to look for to help them improve. My own practice has improved dramatically. I feel more confident in teaching."
Pat Ashe Butte, Montana
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| MODULE 4: |
AIR |
SAVORING THE ESSENCE |
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30 contact hours plus 8 non-contact hours of home study
- Essential Elements of YogaMotion
- Pranayama-channeling life force
- Compassionate Communication
- Keys to Personal Practice
- Creative Choreography
- Anatomy of Chest & Shoulders
- Back bending Postures & Twists
- Vijnanamayakosha - the Wisdom Body
- Ethics & Professional Guidelines
- Integrating the Eight Fold Path
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| MODULE 5: |
SOUND |
LIBERATING CREATIVITY |
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30 contact hours plus 8 non-contact hours of home study
- Essential Elements of YogaMotion
- Sanskrit Chanting and Sutras
- Mantras and Mudras
- Developing a Meditation Practice
- Special Populations Programs
- Anatomy of the Head & Neck
- Introducing Inversions
- Anandamayakosha - Body of Bliss
- The Amazing Brain
- Marketing on a Heartstring
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VISION |
EXPANDING INSIGHT |
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30 contact hours plus 8 non-contact hours of home study
- Intro to Yoga Therapy
- Components of Yoga Nidra
- Setting Intention
- Study of Yogic Scriptures
- Deepening your Personal Practice
- Meditation and Visualization
- Introducing Advanced Asana
- Developing Yoga Education
- Refining Observation Skills
- Student-Teacher Relationship
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"This residential training has been wonderfully positive on many levels. First, the high quality of the Instructors, their professionalism and organization and clarity with which the knowledge is transmitted has been very helpful. Secondly, the beauty of the location and the new friendships are precious gifts. The training definitely addresses the whole person, not only the physical aspect, but the emotional and spiritual as well. I learned so much during the past 17 days and am very grateful for this incomparable experience."
Anne-Marie Dall'Agata Wilmette, IL
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The YogaMotion Training will equip you with the technical and philosophical fundamentals for teaching beginning and on-going YogaMotion Classes. You'll receive detailed instruction on a safe and practical approach to yoga postures, breath control, mindfulness meditation and the art of teaching. The whole-brain education techniques developed by Nancy Ruby include a balance of personal practice, lecture and discussion, communication skills, interactive workshops, student teaching and videotaping. Emphasis is placed on creating an atmosphere of self-paced progress in both practicing and living yoga. You'll learn how to set appropriate intentions for yourself and your students, so you can embrace the experience with earnest dedication.
The course study topics and scope of information given is incredible! Organization A+. Nancy has a wealth of experience, training and knowledge that she so graciously choose to share. I learned so much and am so glad I did this - it was perfect!
Harriet Alterowitz - Missoula, MT
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
During this course you will:
- Study, design and improve your own yoga practice.
- Embark on your own personal process of healing and discovery.
- Form the knowledge, ability and necessary confidence for becoming an effective and inspirational YogaMotion Instructor.
- Build a foundational understanding of structural alignment and anatomy of movement.
- Develop assessment skills for working with students and their injuries or limitations.
- Integrate the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of yoga into your lifestyle and assist your students in this discovery.
- Learn effective communication skills and presentation techniques to connect with your students.
- Gain a greater understanding of yoga postures and their effects.
HOME STUDY CURRICULUM
Your course work is supplemented with Home Study Packets. Designed for accelerated learning, each principle and technique introduced in the training will be reviewed through an outline of various reading, writing, practicing and teaching skills. The Home Study will give you the opportunity to enhance your own practice and teaching techniques building the cornerstone to creative and authentic expertise.
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