Lotus Gardens Yoga - Teacher Training

200 Hour Teacher Training at Lotus Gardens Yoga

THREE '08 PROGRAMS TO SELECT FROM: 1) Summer 21 Day Intensive in Sherman, CT

2) Fall Sundays 9am-7pm in Naugatuck, CT

3) One weekend a month in Niskayuna, NY

The first Yoga Alliance register school in CT since 2001 - we are experienced, organized, professional and a pleasure to learn from. Our training has the most actual teaching time so you are very prepared to teach upon graduation!

We have watched the Yoga "industry" explode with styles that vary in levels of spirituality and physical demand. At Lotus Gardens we are dedicated to educating knowledgeable, compassionate and professional yoga teachers who are prepared to instruct the varying levels of students encountered daily as a yoga teacher. Our posture practice is based on a comparative study of the best of the major styles instructed in the U.S. such as Anusara, Ashtanga, Bikram, Iyengar, Kripalu, Kundalini and Sivananda.

At the 200 hour level you will develop your own speciality such as: children, mom & tots, pre & post natal, cardiac rehab, cancer care, chronic fatigue & fibromyalgia, depression and other common concerns.

Our excellent staff of alternative/traditional physicians and therapists will prepare you to guide clients in private settings as well as group classes. When you emerge from Lotus Gardens' training you will be prepared to manage a classroom of various abilities and conditions from gentle and therapeutic to intense and power yoga for athletes.

This is a complete 200 hour Yoga Alliance approved training program.
The following topics will be covered:
• 40 Postures & Sun Salutations
• Sanskrit Terminology
• Anatomy of Body Systems
• Breathing & Cleansings Techniques
• Working with Medical Ailments, Special Needs & Pre Natal Students
• Meditation & Energy including Nadis, Chakras, Bandhas & Mudras
• History, Philosophy & Reading of Yoga Sutras & Bhagavad-Gita
• Student Teaching & Hands-On Experience
• Study of Sequencing Postures

Our Course Requirements for graduation are:
• Mandatory 165 hours group class time
• 12 hours assisting in public classes
• 3 hour private lesson under staff guidance
• 20 hours of independent research & study

Join Director Lara Azzarito Ward in learning the true art, science & philosophy of Yoga while earning your Yoga Alliance approved 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certification. No previous teaching experience required! Applicants must have a minimum of 6 months yoga practice (one year or more preferred).

Upon graduation you will be invited to list your information on this website where potential students like yourself look for classes in their area. You will also continue to be supported with continuing education and networking with fellow yoga teachers.

To Recive an Information and APPLICATION Packet for the Training Programs below, please contact us and SPECIFY which program you wish to attend so we may send you the detailed information with appropriate dates for that program.

Summer 21 Day Intensive 2008: *Accepting Applications *
July 13 - August 2, 2008 * 7:00am-8:30pm Daily * SHERMAN, CT 06784

Summer Tuition Plans: Pre-registration is $2,850 on or before June 22, 2008
                             or Registration is $3,050 on or before July 8, 2008
                     Fee INCLUDES required books and manual
                                        Meals & Lodging an additional $2,450.00

Fall 2008 * Sundays 9:00am-7:00pm: *Accepting Applications *
August 24, 2008-January 18, 2009 no classes Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year weekends
Balanced Body Wellness Center, 175 Church Street, NAUGATUCK, CT 06770
minutes off I-84 & Route 8

Come meet, practice together & ask questions Sunday, August 3* 12-3:00
pre-registration required

Fall Tuition: Pre-registration is $2,650 on or before August 14, 2008
                          or Registration is $2,750 on or before September 7, 2008
                     or Payment Plan through November 2, 2008 is $2,850
                      Fee does not include text books (additional cost aprox. $150)

Winter Weekends: September 26, 2008-May 17, 2009 *Accepting Applications
Saturdays 8am - 6pm & Sundays 8am - 4pm
also Sept. 26 5-9pm & Presidents weekend Mon 8am-4pm
Soluna Yoga Studio 2317 Balltown Road
Route 146, NISKAYUNA, NY 12309

Come meeet, practice together & ask questions Sunday, June 8, 2008* 12n-3:00 * pre-registration required

Winter Tuition: Pre-registration $2,700 on or before Sept 12, 2008
or Two payments before December 1, 2008 $2,800
or Monthly Payment Plan through January 10, 2009 $2,900
Fee does not include required books (additional cost aprox. $150)

Winter 2009: February - June, 2009 * Check Back in May for information
Saturday, 8:00-6:00 * no class Memorial Day Weekend
Harmony Yoga, New Milford, CT 06776

All photos of Lara Azzarito Ward by Stephanie Koulaganis * A Gracious Thank You!