Come join us in our 10th consecutive, once-yearly program of vinyasa yoga teacher training. This year, the course blends Ashtanga, vinyasa, back bending techniques, traditional yogic philosophy, with new insights in performance, behavior, and influence from the field of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP). Here are some of the things you will take away from this comprehensive course:

Foundations - Clear and precise practice guidelines
Energetic Anatomy - Yogic breathing, chakras, nadis, and swara
Teaching techniques - Postures, adjustments, and class sequencing
Anatomy and physiology - skeletal, muscular, nervous and digestive systems
Radiant Influence - language and influence
Sanskrit Mantra - Theory of speech, bija and vedic mantras
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - discourse and recitation
Teaching practice and performance coaching - your ascent and transformation

This course is only for those who have established a firm commitment in their minds to delve deeply into the physicality, mind, and spirit of yoga and Self-knowledge and have a desire to be the best. Requirements to join are a minimum of two years of steady practice in either Iyengar, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, or Anusara yoga, as well as proficiency in headstand without the wall and full wheel. You will need to feel comfortable reading, and understanding spoken English but it does not need to be perfect!

Graduation
To successfully complete this program you will need perfect attendance, and complete all coursework and homework within one year of the start date, or maintain apprenticeship until the necessary learning’s and skill development have taken place. Graduates will receive a certificate as a yoga teacher under the Yoga Alliance 200 hours

Timetable and fees
Course is scheduled to begin September 19th 2009 and lasts until early January 2010. Class times are approximately 9-4 on weekends plus 3 required classes each week. There are scheduled one to two week breaks in October and December for holidays.
Cost: 120,000 baht. Does not include textbooks. Includes manual, training, membership with 30% discounts on workshops, and unlimited classes during training period

Application:
Overseas: send us an email detailing your practice experience, a photo, and a bit about yourself, plus a letter of recommendation from one of your close yoga teachers

Within Bangkok: begin practicing regularly at Yoga Elements Studio in Bliss and Focus classes as well as upcoming workshops. Please apply with an interview and taking a class with Adrian Cox

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