Yoga Teacher Training

KRIPALU YOGA TEACHER TRAINING COMES TO CALIFORNIA FOR THE FIRST TIME!!!!! - fall 2012

Two Free Intro Classes in California for Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training. (see sidebar to right)

Brahmani Liebman & Jashoda Edmunds, Senior Kripalu Yoga Teacher Trainers, will be leading this new and exciting format of Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training on the road.

This transformational program is for those who want to share their love of yoga through the art of teaching and/or want to deepen their knowledge and experience of this ancient practice. Kripalu trainings are designed to cultivate mindful awareness, openness of heart and freedom of spirit.

This 200 hour non-residential training is an immersion in living and practicing yoga. Over 6 months we will meet four times for 5 or 6 day modules evTeachtraining_filesery other month, allowing you time to integrate the teachings and practices into your life. You will reap benefits that will last a lifetime. You will not only learn skills to teach yoga but also further your spiritual growth leading to a healthier body and greater sense of peace and joy.

Kripalu has been training teachers for more than 30 years. The Kripalu Teaching methodology is extra-ordinary in creating and providing an vibrant, inspiring & joyful learning experience that will allow you to teach from your deep personal knowing

For more information about Kripalu and application:
http://www.kripalu.org/study_with_us/305/
Kripalu Telephone ~ 1-800-741-7353

LOCATION:
Rudramandir: A Center for Spirituality and Healing
830 Bancroft Way Berkeley, California
www.rudramandir.com

DATES:
September 7 - 11, 2012
November 14 - 18, 2012
January 4 - 8, 2013
March 1 - 6, 2013

COST:
$3200
(Installment plan available upon request.)
Please obtain an approval code from Brahmani to pay via PayPal
($95 additional fee applies)

Discount Housing is available within walking distance of Rudramandir (Sacred Space).

Brahmani Liebman & Jashoda Edmunds, ERYTs, have been leading Yoga Teacher Trainings for over ten years at Kripalu Center in Lenox, Massachusettes; The Rivertown Center for Yoga & Health in Dobbs Ferry, New York; San Francisco, California & Yoga of Life in Tokyo, Japan.

They are Senior Kripalu Yoga Teacher Trainers, involved with Kripalu Center for over 25 years and are passionate about bringing the spirit of Kripalu out into the world. It is their privilege to participate in the process and transformation of each student. They have each been exploring yoga, meditation, healing, and consciousness since the early 70's.

Brahmani and Jashoda are the creators and directors of the JOURNEY INTO YOGA Yoga Teacher Training, (Registered Yoga Alliance School). As well, they have each owned and directed successful Yoga Studios in California & New York. Together they bring a combined 50+ years of experience in teaching classes, training yoga teachers, working with healing modalities and leading workshops and retreats worldwide. They are the creators of Journey Into Yoga: Awakening the Spirit CD.

TO CONTACT:
Brahmani - brahmyoga@aol.com
Jashoda - jashoda415@hotmail.com

What is Kripalu Yoga?
Kripalu Yoga is a comprehensive, disciplined approach to self-study that cultivates health, facilitates psychological growth, and transforms one's sense of self. Kripalu Yoga arises from thousands of years of study and practice in fostering a spiritual connection to all life and an awakening to the authentic self. It focuses on getting in touch with one's own innate wisdom and happiness through cultivating nonjudgmental awareness. The primary tools of this nondogmatic, nonsectarian practice are asana (postures), pranayama (breath-awareness exercises), and meditation. Kripalu means "being compassionate" in Sanskrit, and compassion for oneself and others lies at the heart of Kripalu Yoga.

Roots of Kripalu Yoga
Kripalu Yoga evolved from a yoga tradition that had its beginnings in the Vedic culture, circa 1700-1100 BCE, when the oldest scriptures of Hinduism were composed. Its current form was developed from the teachings of the Indian kundalini yoga master Swami Kripalvananda (often shortened to Swami Kripalu) by his close disciple, Amrit Desai. Desai brought what he called Kripalu Yoga to the United States in the 1960s, and Swami Kripalu spent four years with Desai's American students at Kripalu's ashram in Pennsylvania prior to his death in 1981. Over the years, American teachers have continued to integrate the fundamentals of the tradition with understanding gained from contemporary culture. Kripalu Yoga is a living tradition, a continually evolving practice.
In Kripalu Yoga, neither posture sequences nor instructions are standardized, so no two classes look the same. Because of the creative nature of Kripalu Yoga, it is easily adaptable to all ages and to practitioners at all levels, and may be skillfully fine-tuned for teenagers, the elderly, and people with physical limitations, as well as those with a vigorous practice. Teachers guide students through a practice of asana, pranayama, and meditation, using language and sequences that may vary greatly. As in all yoga traditions, proper alignment and safety are essential, but what distinguishes a Kripalu Yoga class is an emphasis on bringing awareness to the physical sensations, emotions, and thoughts that arise throughout the practice. Kripalu Yoga teachers describe this continual close attention to what is happening in the body and mind as "inquiry-based" learning.
The Three Stages of Kripalu Yoga Kripalu Yoga encompasses three stages of practice, but these stages are not achieved in a linear fashion, like climbing the rungs of a ladder. Rather than a series of steps, the stages represent a cyclical, never-ending process of evolution and learning. An advanced practitioner, having built the capacity to access each of the stages through regular practice, might experience all three within a single class.
Stage One emphasizes the building of a healthy and safe physical asana practice that strengthens and grounds the body. Stage Two moves deeper into feelings and sensations as the practitioner balances disciplined asana practice with an intuitive sense of what the body is calling for. In Stage Three, often called "meditation in motion," the practitioner is guided primarily by intuitive knowledge and prana (energy, or life force), attuning to the subtle wisdom of the body and spirit. Kripalu Yoga teaches that when we allow ourselves to be guided by this wisdom in every facet of life, our connection with self and with others becomes stronger and deeper, and we experience physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
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Kripalu Yoga Off the Mat While taking yoga "off the mat" into daily life is an aspect of many yoga traditions, in Kripalu Yoga, it is a primary focus: Postures are not an end in and of themselves, but rather tools for learning to be present in each moment, and thus to experience life to its fullest. Instead of working toward picture-perfect physical alignment, Kripalu Yoga practitioners seek the alignment of thoughts, feelings, and actions, so that our self-expression in the world reflects our growing knowledge of our true nature. The way we act and react on the mat becomes a microcosm for the way we act and react in all other situations. When we practice being present in the moment with what's actually happening rather than our idea of what's happening, it becomes easier to release habitual patterns and self-judgments. When we are able to compassionately observe what's happening in the body and mind, we are able to respond with more authenticity and equanimity to life's challenges, both mundane and profound.

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Journey Into Yoga - Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training at Kripalu Center
w/ Brahmani & Jashoda - www.kripalu.org

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Journey Into Yoga 200 Hour 9 Month Yoga Teacher Training
with Brahmani & Jashoda.
Call or email for info & application.
914 674-0919 rtcyoga@aol.com

THE RIVERTOWN CENTER for Yoga & Health
presents
JOURNEY INTO YOGA 200 hr. TEACHER TRAINING (RYS)
~ in the Kripalu tradition ~
A Registered Yoga Alliance School in Dobbs Ferry, New York with Brahmani Liebman & Jashoda Edmunds ERYT'S
This transformational program is for those who want to share their love of yoga through the art of teaching and/or want to deepen their knowledge and experience of this ancient practice. Our training is designed to cultivate mindful awareness, openness of heart and freedom of spirit. This supportive, experiential learning environment is an invitation to come into your fullest expression and potential.

in depth instruction in teaching yoga postures (asanas), warm ups, meditation, pranayama & guided deep relaxation
teachings in yogic philosophy
classes in functional anatomy and physiology and nutrition
teaching methodologies, modifications and options
the art of assisting
the art of demonstration
practice teaching
techniques in creating a complete yoga experience
conscious communication skills
professional practice & ethics
readings in yogic scriptures, meditation & asana practice
at home assignments to deepen & support your personal practice: yoga sadhana, practice teaching, journaling and reading
right livelihood: the business of yoga
complete teacher training manual
and more.....

This 200 hr.+ Beginner's level teacher training is a non-residential program available Dobbs Ferry, New York.
It begins and ends with 5 day intensives and meets a weekend most months over a period of nine months. This is a Registered Yoga Alliance School meeting the national standards for yoga teachers at the 200+ hour level. This training is an immersion in living and practicing yoga. It will allow you to experience the benefits of the practice in your own life and will better prepare you to share yoga with others. You will reap benefits that will last a life time. You will not only learn skills to teach yoga but also further your spiritual growth leading to a healthier body, a greater sense of peace and joy in your life.

OUR NEXT TRAININGS:
Kripalu Yoga Center, Lenox, MA - June 2012 www.kripalu.org
First Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training in California: beginning September 2012
- Rudramandir - Berkeley, CA www.rudramandir.com
OUR TEACHING STAFF:

Brahmani Liebman & Jashoda Rona Edmunds are the creators and directors of the JOURNEY INTO YOGA Yoga Teacher Training, (Registered Yoga Alliance School). They are ERYTs 500 hr, teacher trainers at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, 500 hour Certified Kripalu Yoga Teachers, Trainers & Mentors, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapists, Transcendental Reiki Master/Teacher, Shiatsu Practitioner, Multidimensional Living Counselor & Cranial Sacral Therapist.
At the core of their teaching is the heart of Kripalu. Integrated into this core, they bring their studies with Master teachers Erich Schiffman, Angela Farmer, Judith Lasater, John Friend and Sarah Powers. Brahmani and Jashoda have also studied and taught with various Master Buddhist Meditation teachers. Together they bring a combined 45 + years of experience in teaching classes, training yoga teachers and leading workshops and retreats worldwide.They are the creators of Journey Into Yoga Teacher Trainings, Retreats and Awakening the Spirit CD.

Our team includes experts in the fields of anatomy & physiology, ayurveda, and yogic philosophy. Joining them on the teaching team will be Tom DeMott D.C., Sivanand Thomas Amelio, Gandharva Sauls & others.

PREREQUISITE & TUITION:
Applicants must have at least one year of yoga practice.

INFORMATION & APPLICATION:
For information about complete schedule and to request an application please call
914-674-0919 (NY) or e-mail rtcyoga@aol.com
JOURNEY INTO YOGA LLC. 141 Ashford Ave. Dobbs Ferry, NY. 10522 www.journeyintoyoga.com ... rtcyoga@aol.com ... 914-674-0919