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July 25 (arrival) – August 9 (departure)
Philosophy Intensive: August 9 to August 12 (departure)
Ananda Girisuta, Asheville, NC
(www.pramainstitute.org)

• 200-hour level training accredited by Ananda Marga and Yoga Alliance
• Completion of training qualifies the trainee to register as a RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher), a professional registry recognized throughout North America

Why this training is for you!
• Learn how to teach Ananda Marga Yoga on a professional level
• Deepen your understanding of Ananda Marga practices
• Acquire skills to become an exemplary instructor
• Become a member of a growing community of Ananda Marga teachers

CURRICULUM INCLUDES:
• Instruction in asana technique, alignment, preparatory and alternative poses
• Techniques and exercises for teaching simple meditation classes
• History of yoga and a survey of current yoga groups
• How to present Ananda Marga as a unique yoga practice
• Tips on public speaking and educational methodology
• Physiology and subtle anatomy
• The neuroscience behind As’t’anga Yoga and biopsychology
• In depth student teaching/practicum experience.

AFFORDABLE FEE SCHEDULE:
Tuition (includes lodging and food): $1500 (Discounts available for WTs and LFTs)
For the Philosophy Intensive, for those without philosophy prerequisite, add $250

CONTACT: Dada Vishvarupananda
Email: petersage101@earthlink.net
Phone: 301 984 0217

COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS TRAINING SESSIONS

• I am transformed by the program! I am filled with the strength, knowledge, and courage to teach yoga to others. The love in the group was exemplary. I am trying to keep it in my heart and take it to wherever I am.
• I feel the program helped me become more relaxed in front of groups. For me the most transforming thing is the spiritual practice. Being at the program brought me so much closer to Baba and helped me come back to feeling of the spiritual practice channeling my spiritual longing
• I now believe I can teach yoga. I feel I know myself a lot better and am clearer about my goals and priorities.

EXPERIENCED FACULTY:

Dada Visvurupananda, Acarya, E-RYT, Director: Ananda Marga acharya since1983; professional yoga teacher since 2000; additional training from Ananda and Kirpalu; teaches regular yoga classes at George Washington, Maryland, and American Universities; organized numerous weekend and 5-day retreats for college students.

Kaoverii Weber, MA, LMBT, E-RYT, Co-Director: Ananda Marga Sadhaka since 1993; professional yoga teacher since 1996; additional training with Vinyasa, Vini yoga, Iyengar, Anusara; author of Healing Self Massage (Sterling 2005); extensive experience teaching to all levels of proficiency including elderly & wheelchair bound.

MahaJyoti Glassman, RYT, Co-Director: Ananda Marga Sadhaka since 1981; professional yoga teacher since 1996; additional training with Kripalu and Krya yoga; director of the Ananda Marga Preschool in Denver, CO.; extensive experience teaching asanas and Yama and Niyama to families and young children; has published several articles and curricula on yoga education.

Viveka McEwen, Tattvika; PhD, RYT, Secretary; Ananda Marga Sadhaka since 1972; tattvika since 2006; additional training with Kripalu; college professor since 1990; taught yoga and meditation classes at the State University of New York since 1997; organized numerous weekend and 5-day retreats for collage students.