Components for Certification Guidelines Listed below are the workshops/intensives, certification criteria and requirements for Balance Yoga's Alliance Approved 200 hour teacher training program. We completely understand the rhythms of life, so an important thread within our program is “quality over quantity” and “respect your ability to digest and assimilate the material,” which means you are able to put as much intensity or quality focus into your teacher training that is realistic with your livelihood , family rhythms and constitutional capacity. We are most interested in the overall balance and happiness in your life as a reflection of living yoga. 200 Hour Program: Balance Yoga Certification This program is comprised of 180- minimum contact hours (time spent with Melissa or faculty) + 6 Reading Projects + Teaching Video + 10 hour Karma Yoga Project + Embodiment Project + Final Exam Step by Step 1. Complete the Teacher Training Program Application. Application + $200 deposit due by March 10th. 2. Complete all Required Workshops/Intensives : ~ The Inner Tradition of Yoga: Exploring the Chakras March 13 & 14 fee $90 Required Reading: Chakras for Beginners by David Pond ~ Embodying the Sun Salutation: Understanding the Foundation fee $200 - Module 1: Mountain, Forward Fold, Plank (variations too!) Sat. April 4 1:30-4:30 -Module 2 : Chaturanga Dandasana, Upward Facing Dog, Downward Facing Dog Sat. April 4 5:30-7:00 -Module 3 : The Warriors & Riding the Flow of Sun Salutations Sat. April 25 1:30-5:30 ~ The Art of Assists and Adjustments w/Stephanie Pappas Saturday May 9 1:00-6:00pm $85 Required Reading:Yoga Posture Adjustments & Assisting by Stephanie may be purchased by visiting http://www.yogapostureadjustments.com ~Embracing Stillness: Meditation for Beginners Date TBD ~Essential Tools for Teaching Yoga: Sequencing for a variety of Asanas, Verbal and Non-Verbal skills, Setting the Tone Date TBD ~Back Care Basics w/Ruthie Date TBD ~ Thai Yoga Therapy: Level 1 Date TBD 3. Complete Om Work/Projects. As outlined in hand-out given to those who apply you will begin to complete book projects, embodiment project, etc. to support your learning. Some Workshops/Intensives have recommended reading materials. 4. Check in with your Mentor. Let your mentor support your process by answering questions that arise after you attend workshops/intensives so you can integrate and apply what you learned, discovered, experienced. Each mentor donates 2 hours and if additional time is needed, then that can be arranged individually at an established/discussed private tutoring cost. 5. Completion Stage. After all the above is completed, check in with your mentor and complete the Certification Application to be given upon request. Submit all materials at ONE time in person to Melissa. Please, do not email or snail mail your application or your projects. 6. Final Exam/Certification. Your final Exam will be sent via email. Allow 4 – 6 weeks of review and processing time. We want to dedicate and allow enough time to read and digest all of your hard work and dedication. Professional Behavior and Ethical Conduct All students in the training program are required to adhere to the program guidelines as stated in this agreement, the Code of Ethics, and the Responsibility Agreement. These requirements are designed to create safety while maintaining a professional atmosphere. Failure to adhere could result in denial of certification. After certification, any complaint about a Balance Yoga teacher’s unethical behavior will result in a thorough investigation. Certified Balance Yoga teachers who are found to have violated the Balance Yoga teachers' Code of Ethics may have their certification revoked or have other conditions placed upon their legal ability to use the Balance name. |
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| Balance Pilates Mat 1 Certification Sept. 18th 7:00-10:00pm Sept. 19th 11:00am -4:00pm Oct. 2nd 7:00- 10:00pm Oct. 3rd 11:00am -4:00pm Fee: $395 Pilates Mat work is the foundation of Pilates and provides a great full body workout. The Balance Pilates Mat program includes the full repertoire of Pilates exercises, along with modifications and variations designed to make your program successful for a wide range of clients. Mat 1 Introduction to Pilates & Beginning /intermediate Exercises Prerequisites: 20 Pilates Mat classes. Mat 1 includes an introduction to the history and principles of Pilates, Core Anatomy, beginning and intermediate level exercises with modifications, lectures on class order and programming in a group setting. Mat 2 Training Dates TBD Balance Pilates Mat Instructor Requirements for Completion To become a fully qualified Balance Pilates Mat Instructor, students must complete the following: ~Balance Pilates Mat 1 - Course work, written and practical test (16 hours) ~Balance Pilates Mat 2 - Course work, written and practical test (16 hours) ~20 mat personal sessions, 15 observation hours and 35 student teaching hours Total hours for completion of Mat program: 102 hours Upon completion of the requirements, a certificate of completion as a Balance Pilates Mat Instructor will be issued. Note: The final practical exam for Mat training is included in Module 2. Personal Sessions Students can count any classes or Pilates personal training sessions they have already taken. Developing and committing to a personal Pilates practice is an important part of being an effective and inspiring teacher. Observation Hours Observation hours include watching experienced instructors teach group classes or private sessions. Observation is a great way to understand verbal and manual cueing, program sequencing and to hone your teaching skills. Student Teaching Hours Teaching hours include any Pilates teaching either as an employee at a fitness center or studio or for family and friends. |
The Difference in Contemporary & Classic Pilates Contemporary Pilates is the newest generation of Pilates using modern science to adapt the original teachings to today’ s knowledge. Instructors of the newer methods believe that although the method of Joseph Pilates was ahead of its time, certain changes needed to be made. The primary difference between contemporary and classic methods is the placement of the spine. In classic Pilates, Joseph Pilates used a flat back as the ideal line for the spine while contemporary Pilates uses the neutral spine, with its natural curves, because it is the most shock absorbent position. Contemporary methods also use modifications and variations to the exercise sequence. Recently, Stott Pilates rearranged the original order of their exercises to keep the spine moving in flexion, extension, rotation and lateral flexion earlier. The original work has the spine in flexion for quite some time. At Balance we teach Contemporary Pilates. |