Weekend Intensives

• Weekend Immersion Programs at YogaLife

  Do you want to deepen your experience of Yoga? Are you too busy to get away for retreat, but really need one? Have a weekend retreat experience at YogaLife without the hassle or expense of traveling!

• July 20 – 22, 2011: Advanced Teaching Skills: Experience Through Practice with Bob & Kristen Butera, Mark Moliterno & Bhakti Judy Curiel

  Yoga classes have changed over the years and modern teaching techniques and presentations have evolved to new levels of wisdom and insight. The challenge of keeping students engaged while staying true to the ancient teachings and making them relevant to modern practitioners is art form unto itself. The best yoga teachers are always seeking to improve their class presentations, attaining a high state of personal teaching and continue to explore a variety of teaching techniques and applications.

  This weekend intensive program will touch upon a variety of yoga instruction concepts and offer participants insights into what makes a compelling yoga class. A combination of lecture, movement, experiential exercises, personal reflection and peer mentorship will be employed to help participants create yoga classes that have a deep physical, mental, emotional and spiritual impact on students. Teaching strategies, techniques and other considerations will be explored from a the perspective of four different highly experienced teachers to help students learn and improve overall personal instruction skills.

  Topics Covered will Include:

  - How to Give a Yoga Philosophy Lecture
  - Teaching Themed Classes
  - Finding & Using Your Authentic Voice
  - Understanding Language & Word Choices
  - Adjustments, Assistance & Modifications
  - Teaching Multi-Level Classes
  - Principles of Sequencing
  - Teaching Relaxation & Breathing
  - Personal Practice, Self-Care & Continuing Education
  - Avoiding Yoga Injuries
  - Peer Mentoring & Practice Teaching

  Schedule: Friday 6:30 – 8:30, Saturday 9 – 4 PM, Sunday 9 – 4 PM
  Fees: $225 pre-register, $250 (1 week prior to event or less)