advanced studies program 200 ryt 2018- 2019 yoga...

Advanced Studies Program 200 RYT

2018- 2019 Yoga Teacher Training Catalog

2018-2019 Advanced Yoga Studies Catalog �1

TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome............................................................................................3

Mission Statement.............................................................................4

History.................................................................................................4

Philosophy…………………………………………………………………4

Program Description.........................................................................5

Employment Opportunities..............................................................5

Location and Facilities......................................................................5

Catalog Changes.............................................................................5

Program Syllabus, Schedule and Hours..........................................6

Required Reading Materials............................................................9

Timetable of Advanced Studies Program Teacher Training.......10

Posture/Asana Names....................................................................13

School Policies.................................................................................17

Faculty..............................................................................................18

Evaluation of Student Progress......................................................20

Complaint Procedure.....................................................................20

Student Conduct and Drug Policies………………………………..20

Termination Policies……………………………………………………20

Cancellation and Refund Policy...................................................21

Admission Information....................................................................21

Application………………………………… …………………………..23


WELCOME to the Bay Area Yoga Center Advanced Studies Program

Thank you for your interest in theBayArea Yoga CenterAdvanced Studies Program.Ourcomprehensive program crosses the boundaries between various schools of yoga. Ourprogramwillhelpthepractitionerdevelopawellformedandmaturepractice,focusingnotjust on the physical aspects of yoga but the psychological and spiritual benefits as well.Whether you intend to simply deepen your understanding of this ancient and diversepracticeoryouaspiretoteachandsharewithothers,ourtrainingwillprepareyouforyourjourney. With an emphasis on vinyasa flow based in the rich traditional sequences fromKrishnamacharya, this training will provide participants the knowledge, practice andexperiencenecessarytobecomeacreative,dynamicandinspirationalteacher.Ourapproachtoasanafocusesonslowingdownthevarioussequencesofvinyasainordertomove through the postureswith attention to external and internal alignment. Internalalignmentbringsapsychologicaldimensiontothepracticeofyogaasanaincludingdrsti(eyegaze),pranayama(breathing)andbandhas(energeticflow).Thismethodofpracticerefinesyour skills of observation of both physical andmental states. Youwill learn newways toadapt to the presentmoment andmake your practice graceful and free. As the first linefromtheYogaSutrasbyPatanjalistates,“Now,isthepracticeofyoga.”During our course of yoga study, we comprehensively explore the forms of asana,pranayama,bandha,kriyaandmeditation.Whileworkingwith theouterunderstandingoftheseformswewillalsobedevelopingadeepinterconnectedmosaicoftheinnerworkingsoftheyogapractice.Thisdevelopsadeeperunderstandingforyouandthetoolstotransmitthesetraditionstoyourstudentsmoreeffectively.Wearehonoredyouareconsideringourprogram.Anamazingjourneyintotheflowofyogaand lifeawaitsyou.Ourmanyyearsofpracticeandteachingexperiencewillensureyouarewardingadventure.Wearelookingforwardtopracticingwithyou.

Namaste

KathleenKellyE-RYT500DirectorandInstructorBayAreaYogaCenterAdvancedStudiesProgram


MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Bay Area Yoga Center Advanced Studies Program is to help create acommunityofskilledandcompassionateyogapractitioners.Wewishtoinspireotherstolivefullyinthepresentmomentthroughtheirbodies,mindandhearts.

• Enhancedbodyawarenessthroughasanaandpranayamapracticeopensthephysicalbodythroughmovementandbreathtoallowtheprana(lifeenergy)toflowfreely.

• Studyofthemindandheartthroughmeditationandconcentrationpracticesallowsonetoremaininthepresentmoment.Thestudentcanthenexplorethehabituatedpatternsofthemind.Oncehe/sherecognizesthesepatternsofthought,feelingandbehaviorthepatternscanbereleasedandchanged.

• Bhaktiyogaandcommunityserviceareencouraged.Weareallpartofalargercommunitywhichneedstheloveandattentionofallthatlivewithinit.

HISTORY TheBayAreaYogaCenterAdvancedStudiesProgramwasdevelopedbyKathleenKelly in2011.TheschoolishostedbytheBayAreaYogaCenter,LLC,inGreenBay,WI.Kathleenhasbeen training teachers in the vinyasa tradition since 2008. The Bay Area Yoga CenterAdvanced Studies Program is approved by the Wisconsin Educational Approval Board(WEAB)andrecognizedbytheYogaAlliance.Our school program is designed to educate and guide aspiring yogis into the world ofteaching and sharing through personal growth and self exploration. We also stronglyrecommendourprogramforpractitionerswhoaresimplylookingtodeepentheirpersonalpracticeandspiritualjourney.

PHILOSOPHY At theBayAreaYogaCenter, LLC,wearebuildinga communityof compassionate, awareandcaringyogapractitioners.WeoffertheGreenBayareahighqualityyogateacherswithawarm,friendlyandaccessibleyogastudioforpractice.Weprovideworkshops,kirtansandteacher training programs that nurture continuing growth of the individual yogi and theyogacommunity.


PROGRAMDESCRIPTION

TheBayAreaYogaCenterAdvancedStudiesProgrammeetstheminimumstandardssetbythe YogaAlliance to become a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) at the 200 hour level. TheYoga Alliance requires 180 contact hours (class room time) and 20 hours of non-contacthours.TheBayAreaYogaCenterAdvancedStudiesProgramincludes203contacthoursand47 non-contact hours of homework and self studymaking this program a comprehensive250 hour teacher training. A certificate of completion will be awarded when all requiredhoursaresatisfied.Fullattendanceinclassesandcompletionofallhomeworkassignmentswillrepresentcompletionofhours.The Bay Area Yoga Center Advanced Studies Program also offers 300 hour level studies.ContactKathleenKellydirectlyformoreinformationonthisprogram.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TheBayAreaYogaCenterAdvancedStudiesProgramoffersstrategiesandsuggestionsforemployment;however,wedonotoffercareercounselingorjobplacement.

LOCATION AND FACILITIES All classeswill beheld atBayAreaYogaCenter, LLC, locatedat 2020S.WebsterAvenue,GreenBay,WI.

• Yogamatsandpropswillbeprovided;youarewelcometobringyourown.

• Waterandteawillbeavailable

• Restaurantsarenearby,butthereisakitchenetteatthecenterforstoringandpreparingyourfoodfromhome.

CATALOG CHANGES Wemakeeveryefforttomakesurethattheinformationinourcatalogisaccurate.BayAreaYogaCenterAdvancedStudiesProgramreservestherighttomakechangesorrevisions.


PROGRAM SYLLABUS, SCHEDULE AND HOURS Yoga Philosophy and History: UNDERSTANDINGTHEUNIONOFYOGAWhat is yoga? This ancient system of practice leads the student on a path of expansion,growthanddevelopment inbody,mindand spirit.Wewillbeusing theancient textsandVedichistory, includingtheYogaSutras,Upanishads,BhagavadGita,HathaYogaPradipikaandtheAstangapathofPatanjali,includingtheeightlimbsasourmap.Theeightlimbsareyama(ethicalconduct),niyama(observances),asana(postures),pranayama(breathstudy),pratyahara (sense withdrawal), dharani (concentration), dhyana (meditation), samadi(integration).WewillbeexaminingthefivemainschoolsofYoga:• Raja• Bhakti• Karma• Jnana• Tantra

Technique Training: THEORYANDPRACTICEOFASANATheYogaSutrasrefertoasanaastheintegrationofsteadiness(sthria)andcomfort(sukha).Wewillexploreenergetictechniquessuchasbandhas,dristi,kriyas,mudras,andchakrasinorder to understand the subtle movement of prana in the body through asana andpranayama practice. Following the sequencing of Krishnamacharya, we will study asanagroups, supplying guidance through alignment, adjustments and variations for multiplelevelsofstudentabilities.Wewillbreakdownsunsalutations,standingandbalancingposes,abdominalstrengtheners,forwardfolds,backbends,twists,inversionsandsavasana.

Theory and Practice of Pranayama: UNDERSTANDINGANDCULTIVATINGTHELIFEFORCEENERGYPranayamaisthepracticeofusingthebreathtoreceive,generate,cultivate,distributeandstoreourvital life forceenergy.Tobreathconsciouslyweneedtobesensitivetothewaythe energy is moved by the breath and how the breath moves the body. Prana is whatmakes all life, mental activity and spiritual pursuit possible. We will explore ujjayi, nadishodhanam,kappalabhati,bastrika,agni sara,balancedbreath, 1:2 rationbreath, sitaliandvilomabreathing.


Methodology: Theory and Practice of Teaching

THEFULLPRACTICEOFYOGAThe practice of yoga cultivates sensitivity, patience, compassion, awareness and bliss.Teachingyoga requires these sameattributesand isapracticeof yoga in itself.A teachermustencourageandinspirehisorherstudents,bringingcompassionandsensitivitytoboththegroupandtheindividual.Ourprogramwillhelpyogateachersdothefollowing:

• Howtomakeadjustmentsusingteacherexample,voiceandtouch• Observing• Sequencing,counterposes,routines,howtopaceaclass• Abilitytodemonstrate• Useofprops• Themes,rhythm,focus,direction• Ethicsofthestudent/teacherrelationship• Experientiallearningthroughshadowingandstudentteaching• Selfstudy• Videotapedsessionwhileyouareteachingforcritiqueandselfstudy

Anatomy and Physiology: UNDERSTANDINGMUSCULARFUNCTIONYogainstructorstudentswillreceivehands-ontrainingin:

• Planesofmovement• Directionalterminologyofmovement• Skeletalandmuscularanatomy• Applyingknowledgeofmuscularfunctiontoasana

Studentswillacquireknowledgeofmuscularanatomyandmuscularfunctionas itpertainsto yoga asana. Students will also understand muscular dysfunction as it pertains torestrictingyogaasana.Theywillbeabletoidentifycontraindications/indicationsforhands-onadjustmentsofyogaasana.Fundamentals• Part1:Thetrunk• Part2:Thepelvicgirdleandthighs• Part3:Theshouldergirdleandarms• Part4:Theankleandwrist• Part5:Breath,Bandhasandputtingittogether


Meditation Practices Studentswill explore the various components of seatedmeditation in the yogic and Zentraditions.

• Awarenessmeditation• Walkingmeditation• Silentmantrameditation• Concentrationpractices• Gazingtechniques

Program Goals Studentswillbecomeproficientandabletoteachusinginflectionandverbalcues,verballybreakingdown thebasic elementsof the following. Studentswill be able to showuseofprops and effectively demonstrate and sequence all of the elements of yoga, includingasana, pranayama, bhandas, dhristi, meditation. The ability to efficiently teach asanaincludesdeterminingtheneedformodifications.Studentswilllearntheenergeticprinciplesof pranayama, bhandas and dhristi and how to use breathing techniques to betterunderstand and experience these principles.Meditation techniqueswill be explained in amannerthatstudentswillbeconfidenttopresentthesetechniquesaspartofayogaclassoras a stand-alonemeditation. Studentswill also understand base foundation of root yogaphilosophy based on the teachings of the Yoga Sutra. Students will learn anatomy andphysiology as it pertains to yoga asana to help teach alignment and precision as injuryprevention.Some of the topics to be covered in weekly meetings will include discussions of book/readingassignmentsandotherassignmentreview.Besidesbreakingdownasana,discussingphilosophyandapplyinganatomytoyoga,studentswilldiscussethicsofteachingyogaandofyogaasadiscipline.Studentswilllearnhowtoplanaclasstoincorporatemanydifferentelements of yoga, includingpranayama andmeditation. The Sutra andBhagavadGitawillprovidemetaphorandhistorytothelearningofthepracticeofyoga,allowingfordiscussionand comparison of yoga systems. Student teachers will have the opportunity to practiceteachwithvolunteers.


REQUIRED READING MATERIALS Orderofbooksbeingreadisclarifiedinthesyllabus,page10.

• TheHeartOfYoga:DevelopingaPersonalPracticebyTKVDesikachar• TheInnerTraditionofYogabyMichaelStone• TheLanguageofYogabyNicolaiBachman(thisincludesaCDforSanskritpronunciation)• TheYogaSutrabyChipHartranft•MovingInwardbyRolfSlovik•Ashtanga,ThePracticeManualbyDavidSwenson• TheYogaMatrixbyRichardFreeman(CDset)• TheKeyPosesofHathaYogabyRayLongMDFRCSC• TheKeyMusclesofHathaYogabyRayLongMDFRCSC• Yoga,TheSpiritandPracticeofMovingIntoStillnessbyErichSchiffman• TeachingYogabyMarkStephens

RecommendedReading•AnatomyandAsana,PreventingYogaInjurybySusiHatelyAldous• TheHeartofZenbyJunpoDenisKellyandKeithMartin-Smith• TheShambhalaEncyclopediaofYogabyGeorgeFeuerstein,PhD• YogaSequencingbyMarkStephens• YogaAnatomybyLeslieKaminoff• TheBreathingBookbyDonnaFarhi• DynamicYogabyGodfreyDevereuz•HappinesstheRealMedicinebyBlairLewis• TheMirrorofYoga:AwakeningtheIntelligenceofBodyandMindbyRichardFreeman• YogaforaWorldOutofBalance:TeachingsonEthicsandSocialActionbyMichaelStone

Estimated Cost of Reading Materials • Expecttopay~$275forrequiredtextbooksifpurchasednew.• Alltextbooksarealsoavailableinusedcondition• Textbooksmaybepurchasedatanyretailerwheretheyareavailable.• TextbooksarealsoavailablethroughAmazon.com.Groupordermayreduceshipping

costs.


TIMETABLE OF ADVANCED STUDIES PROGRAM TEACHER TRAINING 200 HOUR Weekends of Study (153 Hours), one weekend per month • Fridaynight:6:00pm–9:00pm• Saturday:8:00am–4:00pm• Sunday:8:00am–4:00pm

WeeklymeetingheldonSundayeveningsfrom5-8pm• NomeetingsDecember2,March17,April7,14,21andMay12.

Weekend1:September7-9• Introductiontothecourse:Overviewofexpectations.• SunSalutationsAandB,standingpostures• Prana/Apana,Bhandhas,Nadis,Pranayama• TheYogaMatrixRichardFreemanCD1review• AnatomyIntroduction• TheKeyMusclesofHathaYogaRayLong• Ashtanga,ThePracticeManualDavidSwenson• TeachingYoga,MarkStephens

Weekend2:October5-7• Pranayamapractice.ChittaVritis,Drishti,reviewofreadingmaterial• SunSalutationsA,B,C,backbending,hipopeners,reviewofstandingpostures• Anatomystudy• TheKeyMusclesofHathaYogaRayLong• TheYogaMatrixRichardFreemanCD2review• TheHeartofYogaTKVDesikachar• TeachingYoga,MarkStephens

Weekend3:November2-4• PranaandApanainasanapractice,reviewofreadingmaterial• Kleshas,AtmanandBrahman,samskaras• Asanareview.PrimarySeriesbreakdown.Thefinishingsequences.• Forwardfolds,twists,armbalances,flightlessons• Practiceteaching• TheYogaMatrixRichardFreemanCD3review• TheHeartofYogaTKVDesikachar• TeachingYoga,MarkStephens


Weekend4:December1-3• LectureYogahistory,reviewofreadingmaterial• PracticingthePrimarySeries• Anatomystudy• Mid-termtake-hometest~Anatomy• Practiceteaching• TheYogaMatrixRichardFreemanCD4review• TeachingYoga,MarkStephens• TheKeyMusclesofHathaYogaRayLong

Weekend5:January4-6• Asanareviewwithmodifications• PracticingthePrimarySeries• Practiceteaching• TheYogaMatrixRichardFreemanCD5review• TeachingYoga,MarkStephens

Weekend6:February1-3• MondoZenpractice.PranayamaandMeditation,reviewofreadingmaterial.• Asanareviewwithmodificationsandprops• PracticingthePrimarySeries• Practiceteaching• TeachingYoga,MarkStephens• Yoga,TheSpiritandPracticeofMovingIntoStillnessErichSchiffman

Weekend7:March1-3• Sequencingandmodifications.Useofprops.• PracticingthePrimarySeries• Practiceteaching• TheKeyMusclesofHathaYogabyRayLong• TeachingYoga,MarkStephens• MovingInward,RolfSlovik


Weekend8:April26-28• Ayurvedipractices• Asanareview.Seriesbreakdownandpracticeteaching• Workingwithdiversepopulations• PracticeTeaching• TeachingYoga,MarkStephens• MovingInward,RolfSlovik

Weekend9:May17-19• Thebusinessofyoga• Asanareview.• Seriesbreakdownandpracticeteaching• Receivetakehometest(reviewandbreakdown)

Required Teaching Practice During the courseof your tenmonthprogramyouwill be required toobserve, assist andteachinKathleen’sclasses.ThesetimeswillbescheduledbetweenyouandKathleen.

• 2Classes:TeachingwithobservationbythegroupandKathleenwithcritique• 5Classes:AssistinginKathleen’sclasses• 5Classes:ObservingKathleen’sclasses

Self Study Requirements (30 hours) Documentationof30one-hourpersonalyogapractices,includingasanaandpranayama.Asa participant in this program you will be required to keep a weekly log of your privatepracticetimes.Thislogwillbeturnedinateachweeklymeeting.Yourtimewillberecordedinamasterlogforallparticipants.Weeklyparticipationisrequiredforgraduation.Yourlogcanincludeweeklyyogaclassesatthecenter.


POSTURE/ASANA NAMES The following is a list of postures that will be explored during teacher training.

ENGLISH SANSKRIT

ArmBalancewithSplitLegsPose EkapadaKoundinyasana

ArmPressurePose Bhujapidansana

BigToeStandingHold Padangusthasana

BoatPose Navasana

BothFeetBigToePose UbhayaPadangusthasana

BoundHandsHeadstandPose BaddhaHastaSirsasana

BoundLotusPose BaddhaPadmasana

BowPose Dhanurasana

BridgePose SetuBandhasana

CamelPose Ustrasana

CatPose Marjaryasana

Child’sPose Balasana/AdhoMukhaVirasana

Circle/WheelPose Chakrasana

Cobbler’sPose BaddhaKonasana

CobraPose Bhujangasana

CorpsePose Savasana

CowFacePose Gomukhasana

CrocodilePose Nakrasana

CrossBeamofaGatePose Parighasana

Crow/CranePose Bakasana

DancerPose Natarajasana

DolphinPose SalambaSirsasana

DoublePigeon DwiPadaRajaKapotasana

DownwardBowPose AdhoDhanurasansa

DownwardFacingDog AdhoMukhaSvanasana

DuckPose Karandavasana

EaglePose Garudasana

EarPressurePose Karnapidasana

EasyPosew/AnklesCrossed Sukhasana

Eight-AnglePose NameofSageAștavakrasana

EmbryoPose Pindasana

ExtendedAnglePose UtthitaParsvakonasana

ExtendedHandBigToePose UttihitaHastaPadangusthasana

ExtendedLegPose UttanaPadasana

Fierce/ChairPose Utkatasana

FireLogPose Agnistambhasana

FireflyPose Tittibhasana


ENGLISH SANSKRIT

FishPose Matsyasana

Flow Vinyasa

FootBehindHeadwithForwardFold SageSkandasana

ForearmStand PinchaMayurasana

ForwardFacingHero VirabhadrasanaA(1)

FourLimbsStaffPose ChaturangaDandasana

FreeHandsHeadstandPose MuktaHastaSirsasana

FrogPose Bhekasana

FullBoatPose ParipurnaNavasana

HalfBoundLotusWesternIntenseStretch ArdhaBaddhaPadmaPaschimottanasana

HalfBowPose ArdhaDhanurasana

HalfHeroPose ArdhaVirasana

HalfLordoftheFishesPose ArdhaMatsyendrasana

HalfLotusBoundForwardFold MarichyasanaB

HalfLotusBoundSpinalTwist MarichyasanaD

HalfMoonPose ArdhaChandrasana

HalfSplit ArdhaHanumanasana

Half-WayLift–StandingHalfForwardBend ArdhaUttanasana

Handstand AdhoMukhaVrksasana

HappyBabyPose AnandaBalasana

HeadtoKneePose/HalfForwardFold JanuSirsasanaA

Headstand SirsasanaA

HeroPose Virasana

HeronPose Krounchasana

HorsePose Vatayanasana

KneestoChestPose Apanasana

LegsUpTheWallPose–ShoulderStandPrep ViparitaKarani

LittleThunderboltPose Laghuvajrasana

LocustPose Shalabhasana

Lotus Padmasana

Lunge/CrescentMoon Anjaneyasana

LyingtwistwithKneesTogether JatharaParivartanasana

MountainPose Samasthiti

MountainPose Tadasana

NameofSagePose Galavasana

NoosePose Pashasana

OneFoottoHeadForwardFoldPose EkaPadaSirsasanaB

OneFoottoHeadSeatedPose EkaPadaSirsasanaA

OneFoottoHeadSeatedwithTolasanaPose EkaPadaSirsasanaC

OneLeggedBoundForwardFold MarichyasanaA


ENGLISH SANSKRIT

OneLeggedKingPigeonPose EkaPadaRajaKapotasana

PeacockPose Mayurasana

PigeonPose Kapotasana

Plank

PlowPose Halasana

PyramidPose Parsvottanasana

ReclinedAnglePose SuptaKonasana

ReclinedBigToePose SuptaPadangustasana

ReclinedBoundAnglePose SuptaBaddhaKonasana

ReclinedHeroPose SuptaVirasana

ReclinedStomachTwistingPose Parivartanasana

ReclinedTunderboltPose SuptaVajrasana

ReversePlankorTable Purvottanasana

ReverseWarriorPose ParsvaVirabhadrasana

RevolvedExtendedAnglePose ParivrittaParsvakonasana

RevolvedHalfMoonPose ParivrttaArdaChandrasana

RevolvedHandtoToeStand ParivrttaHastaPadangustasana

RevolvedHeadtoKneePose ParivrttaJanuSirsasana

RevolvedSide/AnglePose ParivrttaParsvakonasana

RevolvedTrianglePose ParivrittaTrikonasana

RevolvedWideLeggedForwardFold ParivrttaPrasaritaPadottanasana

ScalePose Tolasana

ScorpionPose

SeatedForwardFold Paschimottanasana

SeatedOneLeggedBoundSpinalTwist MarichyasanaC

SeatedWideLeggedFold UpavishtaKonasana

ShoulderStand Savangasana

SidePlankPose Vasistasana

SidewaysBowPose ParsvaDhanurasana

SidewaysCrowPose ParsvaBakasana

SimpleSeatedPose Siddhasana

SimpleSeatedTwist Bharadvajasana

SleepingRaisedFootThunderboltPose SuptaUrdhvaPadaVajrasana

SleepingTortoisePose SuptaKurmasana

SpinalTwist–HalfFishLordPose ArdhaMatsyendrasana1

Splits–NameofMonkeyGod Hanumanasana

StaffPose Dandasana

StandHand Padahastasana

StandingForwardFold Uttanasana


ENGLISH SANSKRIT

SunSalutationA SuryaNamaskaraA

SunSalutationB SuryaNamaskaraB

SunSalutationC SuryaNamaskaraC

Swing–DanglingPose Lolasana

ThreeLimbsFaceOneFootWesternIntenseStretch TriangaMukhaikapadaPaschimottanasana

ThunderboltPose Vajrasana

TortoisePose Kurmasana

TreePose Vrksasana

TrianglePose UtthitaTrikonasana

TwistingChairPose ParivrttaUtkatasana

TwistingHeadKneePose ParivrittaSirsasana

TwoFeettoHeadPose DwiPadaSirsasanaA

UpwardBow/WheelPose UrdhvaDhanurasana

UpwardFacingDog UrdhvaMukhaSvanasana

UpwardFacingWesternIntenseStretch UrdhvaMukhaPaschimottanasana

UpwardLotusPose UrdhvaPadmasana

WarriorPosture2 VirabhadrasanaB(2)

WarriorPosture3 VirabhadrasanaC(3)

WideLeggedStandingForwardFold PrasaritaPadottanasana

WindRelieving/PsoasStretchPose Pavanamuktasana

WombEmbryoPose GarbhaPindasana

YogicSquat–GarlandPose Malasana

Yogi’sSleepPose Yoganidrasana


SCHOOL POLICIES Non-discrimination BayAreaYogaCenterAdvancedStudiesProgramdoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofage,gender,maritalstatus,nationalorigin,sexualorientation,raceorreligion.

Attendance and Tardiness • Attendanceinallsessionsisstronglyadvised.Ifyouforeseeabsences,pleasereconsider

yourparticipationinthiscourse.

• Attendanceisnotedateachclass.

• Youareexpectedtobeprepared.Homeworkandreadingassignmentsareexpectedtobecompletedpriortothenextsession.

• Intheeventofanabsence,allstudentsmustconferwiththeinstructortodevelopastrategytolearnthecoursecontentandfulfilltherequiredhours.

• Conferences,make-up(includingmake-upexams),andreviewresultingfromabsenceswillbecharged$75perhour.

• Punctualityisexpected.Morethan10minuteslateforasessiondeductsonehourfromyourcontact-hourstotal.

• Itisexpectedthatmissedcoursematerialwillbereviewedpriortothenextclass.Arrivingtoclassesill-preparedisnotfairtoyou,theinstructorandparticularly,yourclassmates.

Leave of Absence WeoffernoleaveofabsencefromtheBayAreaYogaCenterAdvancedStudiesProgram.Intheeventaparticipantmustdiscontinuethetrainingandwishestocompletetheiradvancedstudiesprogram,theywillneedtostartanewinafutureclass.Therefundpolicywillapplytounusedtuition.

Advanced Standing Wedonotofferadvancedstandingforprevioustrainingorcourse-work.

Graduation Requirements and Make-up Hours • Meetingtheprogramgoalsasoutlinedinthiscatalog.

• 250hoursoftrainingincludingaminimumof200contacthours.

• BayAreaYogaCenter,LLC,staffareavailabletofulfilldeficitcontacthoursat$75perhour.

• Allhomeworkandtestscompletedandpassed

• Allfeespaidanduptodate


FACULTY Kathleen Kelly, E-RYT500, YACEP

Program Director and Main Program Instructor KathleenisthefounderandDirectoroftheBayAreaYogaCenter inGreenBay,whichsheopenedinMayof1994.Shehasbeenpracticingtheartofyogaforthepast35years,andhasbeenateacherofAshtangayogainthe Vinyasa tradition of Krishnamacharya since 1993. Kathleen is registered with the Yoga Alliance at theAdvancedlevel.

InMay of 2005 Kathleen took her priest vows in the Hollow Bones Zen Order, an American Zen BuddhistCommunity.KathleencombinesthepracticeofAshtangaYogaandZenMeditationinherteachingsandasherlife’spractice.ShereceivedherfirstyogateachercertificationfromtheWhiteLotusCenterinSantaBarbara,California,in1993.

Kathleenhasstudiedwithseniorteachersfrommanydifferentschoolsofyoga.Asaresult,herteachingstyleisablendoffluidmovementbreathandposturesknownasvinyasa,withtheattentiongiventoalignmentoftheIyengarandAnusaraschools.Kathleenputshighemphasisonherstatusasastudentofyogatoherteachers:MichaelStone,RanjaniCobo,andJunpoDenisKelly.Kathleenisalwaysseekingouthercurrentteachersandexperiencingthewealthofknowledgefromnewones.

Herpassionfortheyogapracticeisreflectedinherwarmandfriendlyteachingstyle,alongwithherabilitytoinspireherstudents.KathleencurrentlyteachesyogaclassesatherstudioinGreenBay,andareabusinessesinher community. Kathleen has worked with Bellin Health, St. Vincent Hospital, Aurora Health Care, PreveaHealthClinicsand theUniversityofWisconsinExtension in creatingprogramsofwellness through thebodyand mind connection. Kathleen also teaches yoga/meditation workshops and Mondo Zen sessionsinternationallywithherteacherJunpoDenisKelly.Sheteachesone-on-onesessionsprivatelyandtogroupsinthecommunity.Shehasspokenprofessionallytomanygroups.

SheisanativeofGreenBay,andgraduatedwithaB.A.fromtheUniversityofWisconsin-GreenBay.KathleencurrentlyresidesintheGreenBaycommunitywithherpuppy,Chester.


Stacey Munoz, RYT500

Instructor of Anatomy Staceystarteddoingyogainamoderndanceclass while attending the University of WI–Milwaukeein1992.Shestartedhertrainingin1996atan intensiveweekendofHathaYogateacher training, and then revisited thepractice with Kathleen when she had hermassage business at Bay Yoga by theGreyhoundbusstationin2000.

Staceyrealizedwhattheyogapracticemeanttoher lifewhileteachingananatomycoursetosomeoftheotherinstructorsatBayYogain April, 2008. Since then, the dedication toher practice has grown immensely and in2009,shestartedherjourneytowardRYT200withKathleen.

Stacey is currently living and practicing inArizona. In addition to her love of yoga,Stacey has passion for deepening herunderstanding of anatomy and its function.As a dancer of 28 years, it started with the

experience of takingmovement to extremes.Seminars at Blue Sky Educational Foundation (an area massage school) are where the scientificunderstandingstartedtotakeshape.ThiscontinuedthroughaB.S.degreeinexercisescienceattheUniversityofWI–GreenBay.

Staceyhasinstructedstudentsinbiology,anatomy,physiology,kinesiologyandmassagesince1999.SheiscurrentlyteachingtheanatomyportionoftheRYT200&300hourprogram.Thepassionforunderstandingfurtherdepthsofmuscularfunctionhasbroughthertoembarkuponcertificationinyogaandneuromusculartherapy.Inhersparetime,Staceyenjoysbeingoutdoorsandtraveling.


EVALUATION OF STUDENT PROGRESS • Mid-termanatomyexam,take-home

• Allwrittenhomeworkassignmentswillbepartofyourevaluation.Allassignmentsmustbecomplete.Workmaybere-submitteduntilitissatisfactory.

• Classplanswrittentosatisfaction

• Classteaching

• Finalexam,take-home.70%passscoreorhigherisrequired.

• Finalskillstest,teachinganhourlongclasswithreview

COMPLAINT PROCEDURE • Studentswithconcernsofcomplaintsareencouragedtobringthemtotheattentionof

thedirectorofBayAreaYogaCenter,LLC.TheDirector’sdecisiononallcomplaintsisfinal.

• Ifresolutioncannotbereached,studentsmaycontacttheWisconsinEducationApprovalBoardforfurtherassistanceat(608)266-1996.

STUDENT CONDUCT AND DRUG POLICIES • Participantsareexpectedtobehavematurely.Studentsdisplayingdisruptivebehaviorwill

beterminatedfromtheprogram.

• Disruptivebehaviorsinclude,butarenotlimitedto:harassingotherstudents,possessionorbeingundertheinfluenceofdrugsoralcohol,orabusivelanguage.

• Theethicsstatementoutlinesourbehavioralexpectations.Itisexpectedthatteachertraineeswillbefamiliarwiththeseissuesandstrivetoupholdtheiressence.

TERMINATION POLICIES • Studentswhobehaveinappropriatelywillreceiveaverbalwarningfirst,secondoffense

willbegivenawrittenwarningandthethirdoffensewillresultinterminationfromtheprogram.

• Lackofattendancewithoutpriornotificationwillresultintermination

• Non-paymentoffeeswillresultinterminationfromtheprogram

• Noreinstatements


CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY Thestudentwillreceiveafullrefundofallmoneypaidifthestudentcancelswithinathree-business-day cancellation period. The student will receive the refund within ten businessdays.A student who withdraws or is dismissed after attending at least one class, but beforecompleting60%ofthe instructioninthecurrentenrollmentperiod, isentitledtoproratedrefundasfollows:

ADMISSION INFORMATION Admission requirements • Applicantsshouldhaveattained21yearsofage(exceptionswillbeconsideredupon

submissionofadditionalapplicationmaterials).

• Submita$100.00applicationfee,uponwhichapplicantwillbeofferedoneweekunlimitedpasssotheirpracticecanbeobservedbyKathleenKelly.

• Completeasatisfactoryadmissionsinterview

• Applicantsareexpectedtohavearegularyogapractice

• Candidatesmusthaveamatureunderstandingofthemselvesandothers.Thiscouldbeacquiredthroughactivitiesincludingcollegecoursework,workshop,individualorgrouppsychotherapy,oraregularcontemplativepractice.

• Applicantsareexpectedtobecomputerliterate.Thismeansbeingcomfortablewithsending/receivinge-mailandnavigatingwebsites.Mostcoursematerialsandcorrespondencewilloccurelectronically.

Aftercompletionofatleast: Butpriortocompletionof: Therefundwillbe:

Thefirstdayofclass 100%

1unit/class 10%oftheprogram 90%

10% 20%oftheprogram 80%





60% Norefund


How to apply • Afterreceivingthecompletedapplicationalongwiththe$100.00applicationfee,an

admissionsinterviewwillbescheduled.Applicationtotheprogramdoesnotguaranteeacceptance.

• AllapplicantsarerequiredtohaveaninterviewwithKathleenKelly,DirectorofBayAreaYogaCenterAdvancedStudiesProgram.Applicantsareencouragedtobringanyquestionsyouhaveabouttheprogramtotheinterview.

• ApplicationsareduebyAugust10,2018.Studentsareencouragedtosubmitapplicationsearly,asspacesinthecoursearefilledasqualifiedapplicationsarereceived.

Certification Upon successful completionof the course, youwill receive teacher certification fromBayAreaYogaCenter,LLC.YouwillalsoqualifyforYogaAlliance200hourcertification.

Students’ Records StudentrecordsaremaintainedbyKathleenKellyincomputerandpaperfiles.Recordswillbestoredforaperiodofsevenyearsfromthedateofgraduation.RecordsareprivateandstudentsmustcontactBayAreaYogaCenterAdvancedStudiesProgram,attentionKathleenKellyinwritingtoobtainareplacementcertificateofcompletion.Recordswillonlybesenttotheparticipant.Thereisa$25feeforreplacementcertificates.

Application for Admission • ToenrollintheBayAreaYogaCenterAdvancedStudiesProgram,pleasesubmitan

applicationletter,referenceletter,resumeandthe$100.00deposit.

• Applicantswillbenotifiedofacceptanceintotheprogrambyemailnotice.

Tuition Fees and Terms • Tuitionfortheentire200hourRYTcourseis$3000.

• Paymentoptions:Check(madepayabletoBayAreaYogaCenter,LLC),cash,VisaandMasterCardisacceptedforpayment(Seepaymentoptionsonthefollowingpage).

• Consultationwithfacultytomakeupdeficientprogramhourswillbechargedat$75.00perhour.


BAY AREA YOGA CENTER, LLC. ADVANCED STUDIES PROGRAM PAYMENT AND PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT FORM

I, _____________________________________________(print name), agree to pay Kathleen Kelly and the Bay Area Yoga Center, LLC the amount of $3000.00 for the Bay Area Yoga Center Advanced Studies Teacher Training Program dated from September 7, 2018 to May 31, 2019 . By signing this agreement below, I make my payments on time and in full.

• Payment schedule: Payment in full of $3000.00. Payment due September 7, 2018. • Payments of 2 installments of $1525. First installment due September 7, 2018. Second installment due January 1, 2019. • Payments of 4 installments of $775. First installment due September 7, 2018. Second

installment due December 1, 2018. Third installment due March 1, 2019. Fourth installment due May 13, 2019.

• Payments of 10 installments of $315. Installments due first of each month, September 7, 2108 to June 1, 2019, for a total of ten installments.

• Payment option chosen:___________________________________________________

Late payment will be charged a $25 late fee. Continuation of non-payment will result termination from the program.

Payment method: Cash Charge Name: _________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________

Phone: _________________________________________________________________

Charge account number: ____________________________________CVV#

Expiration date: __________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE: _________________________________________ DATE: __________

PRINTED NAME: _______________________________________________________


Bay Area Yoga Center Advanced Studies Teacher Training Program Application (200 hour RYT certification) Date: ___________________________________________________________________

Name: __________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________

Phone numbers: __________________________________________________________

E-mail: _________________________________________________________________

Date of birth: ____________________________________________________________

Please respond to the following questions and requests for information. Include the original question with your response. This is your opportunity to express to me who you are and where you are going. Please include an electronic photo (.jpg or .tiff) with your application via e-mail to [email protected].

What is your current occupation? Resume: Summarize your educational and employment history. Letter of recommendation: Send a letter of recommendation from a teacher, colleague or friend who is supporting your application.

Essay Questions: 1. How long have you been practicing yoga? 2. Do you currently teach yoga? If so, where have you been trained and what style(s) do you

teach? Describe your current teaching. 3. If you do not currently teach yoga, why do you want to teach yoga? 4. What teachers have influenced you the most? Give a detailed overview of your yoga

background including all workshops and trainings you have attended. Who are your current teachers?

5. Why do you want to be a part of this apprentice program? What do you hope to gain, learn or improve?

6. Describe some of your other interests and hobbies. 7. Describe your physical health.8. Have you ever been injured in your yoga practice? If so, please describe in detail.9. Have you studied other Eastern systems of philosophy? 10. Who can we call in case of an emergency?


Agreement and Liability Release

Bay Area Yoga Center, LLC Yoga Teacher Code of Ethics As a yoga teacher, I recognize that it is my responsibility and privilege to support the physical, mental and spiritual welfare of my students, and to uphold the dignity and integrity of the yoga teachings. Using the guidelines given to us in the Ashtanga system of practice I agree to abide by the following ethical code:

Relationships with Students: Using the philosophy of body, mind and speech, I agree to: • Show my students only the highest regard for their beliefs and values.• Offer my teachings to all regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, political affiliation or

social status.• Avoid taking unfair advantage of students, sexually, romantically, financially or emotionally.• Refrain from any romantic or sexual involvement with a current student, even if invited by the

student.

The required protocol for beginning a personal relationship with a student is as follows:

• Once an attraction arises with a current student I am obligated to bring this to the attention of Kathleen Kelly, the studio director. At this point I am no longer allowed to instruct the student or interact with this person for a 3 month period. For the next 3-6 months, I will have only personal contact with the person involved. After the 6 month period has passed I can return to a teaching relationship with this personas a student if all parties mutually agree to the arrangement.

• If at any time I feel that the course of action to be taken regarding a personal relationship is unclear to me, I agree to discuss the issue with Kathleen Kelly prior to continuing with a course of action.

• I fully acknowledge that is Ethics Code is designed to support the best interests of my students and to support my growth and commitment as a yoga professional.

Professional conduct: In conducting my teaching practice at the Bay Area Yoga Center, LLC and else where, I will: • Offer those services of which I am competent to provide• Not attempt to diagnose a students physical or psychological condition, prescribe treatment or

suggest or approve of a student going against a physician’s or other health care professional’s advice.

• Take continuing education in yoga teaching and practice on a regular basis.• Be honest, fair and conscientious in all of my business dealings with others.• Avoid speaking negatively about other teachers, styles, and/or yoga traditions other then my own.


Advertising In brochures, advertising, and other descriptions of my services (including verbal,) I will:

• Make no exaggerated claims as to the benefits of yoga practice or my classes. • Represent my training, qualifications, abilities, and affiliations accurately and unambiguously.• Not falsely imply sponsorship by, representation of or endorsement by any organization.

Photographs and personal recordings

Bay Area Yoga Center provides an environment conducive to study and practice. Staff may take photographs and videos for use in future trainings or marketing of training programs. This media can be made available for your reference. If you do not wish to be filmed, please discuss with Kathleen Kelly. Students are permitted to take photographs of sessions for personal use, but only when it is not distracting to the class and at the discretion of the instructor. Personal photos may not be distributed outside of the class participants without express written permission of Bay Area Yoga Center, LLC, and the participants who appear in the images.

Ownership and Governance

All decisions are final and are at the sole discretion of Kathleen Kelly, owner of Bay Area Yoga Center, LLC. Kathleen is the school director and the head instructor of Bay Area Yoga Center Advanced Studies Program.

Signature ___________________________________________ Date _______________

Printed name ____________________________________________________________


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