Spiritual School. Next scheduled date is now set for
APRIL 1, 2011.
Secure your spot now for this intimate course
Further Studies 200 with Michele Baker
Serve you community in the highest and delve more deeply into your practice and serving others. In this 6 month Immersion you will learn the fundamentals of yoga and articulating it, chanting and voice, meditation, philosophy, anatomy, asana alignment, yoga assists, asana sequencing, ayurvedic medicine, esoteric anatomy, breathing techniques, and community service.
( Meeting on Thursday evenings or Saturday evenings 1 time per week, with required various weekend workshops, and a 6 week summer break.)
"The greatest freedom of all is doing what you love." Swami Satchidananda
Break It Down:
130 hours of study with Michele Baker; Founder of Swan River Yoga
Director: Michele Baker, E-R.Y.T. 500
Certified Jivamukti Teacher, Anusara Inspired Yoga Teacher, Level III Reiki Master, Advanced Raja Yoga Teacher, Certification in the Bhagavad Gita, Singer/musician, and Shamanic apprentice, serving the gulf region & New Orleans full time since 1998, with over 8,000 hours of teaching experience!
The topics with Michele will be:
Philosophy:
Shat
Karma Kriyas , student/teacher social ethics and relations, Subtle
Anatomy, Chakras, Prana, Pranayama,Nadis, Granthis, Doshas, Koshas,
Jnana, Nada, Raja, Meditation,Mantra, Mala, Japa, receive a mantra,
Bhakti, Sanskrit, Learning numerous chants, Karma Yoga, Sanskrit
Asanas, history of Asana, Vinyasa Krama and the art of sequencing
asana, Karma, Gunas, Ahimsa, Brief history of ancient texts of the
Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutras, and Vigyan Bhairav Tantra, Hindu Mythology
of the deities, Styles and Masters today in yoga, history of yoga,
periods/schools of yoga, teaching beginners and advanced practioners
safely, students with special needs, private sessions, Satsang, and
Puja.
Hands on:
In-
class observations, participation in publicly leading meditation,
chanting, pranayama, savasana therapeautics, spiritual themes, asana
assists, and verbal sequencing in Michele's class. You will also have
weekly private sessions after that will include feedback and time for
questions.
The topics with Cat will be:
R.Y.T., Certified Anusara Yoga Teacher.
20 hours of Asana, Alignment and Assists.
Universal Principles of Alignment, Verbal and hands on assists,
eagle eye, instructing succinct alignment by use of Matrika, The 3 A's,
taking your seat as the teacher, studentship, understanding of proper
foundation up to the skull, focal points, and loops and spirals in all
poses.
The topics with John will be:
20 hours with John deMahy; RN, and Advanced Certified Rolfing Practitioner and Energy Healer for over 30 years.
Yoganatomy; Yoga To The Bone
Linking
the basic systems of the body to our asana practice. Clearly
spotting and articulating healthy and dis-connected muscles
arrangements in particular asanas.
Nervous System. Cardio Vascular,
Lymphatic, Endrocine, Circulatory, Skeletal, Muscular as related to
each asana, and injury response and prevention.
Other Guest Teachers will include:
Kelly Haas; Certified Anusara Teacher and Touring Assistant to John Friend teaching 12 hours of Yoga Therapeautics.
Keith Porteous; R.Y.T., Co-owner
of Swan River Yoga, Masters degree in Vocals and Certified Jivamukti
Yoga Teacher, Advanced 108 Certification teaching the art of
vocalization and using our voice
Libby Bryan; R.Y.T. Certified Jivamukti Yoga teaching the art of assists
Jessica Blanchard; R.Y.T. Owner of Balance Yoga and Wellness, Ashtanga and Ayurvedic Teacher teaching the art of Ayurveda
6 month course investment: $3,300. Full payment, or payment of your deposit is available on-line now. Apply and secure your space. The 6 month Immersion is kept small so it is an intimate learning process.
A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot, as well as meeting the requirements listed below.
We have an accessible payment plan so all students can apply.
The training may be paid in increments so that it is possible while you
work and live your life. The first payment, after your deposit to hold
your spot, will be due April 1 (once you have paid your deposit) and
payment period will end Oct 1 of $400 per month. You may also pay with
a credit card by visiting our on-line Store page.
All of the teachers in this course are of the highest integrity, with Master Certifications, and either R.Y.T. or E-R.Y.T., Registered, or Experienced Registrations. This course is far above required standard 200 hour courses in it's high integrity curriculum. It has some of the Highest quality standards you will find in this region, and the teachings will be the real deal, revealing to you what yoga truly is.
PLEASE NOTE: This course is geared towards all students that want to deepen their practice in great service of their community. This course does not promise or teach how to become employed as a yoga teacher, but offers a very in-depth intensive which is an invitation to serve. This course does not provide a license, but you will get a certificate upon completion that will be honored anywhere you go. You will be ready to serve fully after this course, as you will experience a personal clearing from the inside and more integration of your understanding and community on the out. Some students say it is the cheapest form of therapy out there, as you will go deep into your own internal processing, which only heightens the frequency of those around you. Get ready to take a quantum leap in your evolution. This is the greatest thing you can do for all others, as yoga is not something you do. It is not a trade or a job. It is your life. Get ready.
Contact: Michele@swanriveryoga.com to apply!
Prerequisites:
You must have been practicing yoga for at least 2 years.
You must now have consistent yoga practice of at least
3 classes per week.You must begin now to come to Michele's classes.
You must practice daily meditation.
You must pay your deposit and sign a code of ethics to begin.
Course Requirements. You must...
1.
Come to your personal practice at Swan River 3 times per week, 1
class of which MUST be with Michele. This will be documented and signed
by all of the teachers monthly. You must also participate in your
in-class observations for a duration of your apprenticeship once a
week, taking notes, assisting, leading talks, chants, asana,
meditation, pranayama, and proper sequencing.
2. Have time after your in class observation for a personal dharma
talk, where personal assignments will be discussed after each class.
3. Complete ALL homework assignments, including the list of books
that must be read before you begin, what must be completed for
you to graduate, and weekly assignments on the topics we are covering.
4. Attend 1 group meeting per week that is 4 hours long, as well as
specific workshops, movie, showings, community classes, Satsangs, and
group meditations that will be required.
5. memorize David Life's back bending series c.d.
6. complete a 3 day take home test with 350 questions that will
be 100%.
7. create an approved transcribed class of your own that is in proper
sequencing.
8. turn in an APPROVED video of at least 3 people in your class.
9. Teach a co- peer your a private transcribed class that will be
graded and reviewed by them and turned in.
10. Pass an in -class test of 75 questions on the last day
of your course that will be 80% correct.
This course requires a lot of you so that you serve your community in the Highest! You will be ready after this course.
All Swan River Yoga classes will include 4 elements as the outline for your spiritual studies:
1.Sound intention with a chant/mantra (Fire)
2. Mindfulness with a philosophical theme infused throughout the class
(Air)
3. Accessible grounding tools that provoke independence (Earth)
4. Flowing asana that has in-depth skillful alignment, revealing the
physical and metaphysical (Water).
List of required books that must have 3 page essays turned in before we begin in April:
1. Jivamukti Yoga: Practices For Liberating Body and Soul by Sharon Gannon and David Life (available at the Shala)
2. Anusara Yoga Teacher Training Manual by John Friend
3. Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Swami Muktibodhananda
4. Autobiography of a Yogi by Parahamsa Yogananda
List of books that must have 3 page, single spaced, 10 font essays turned in before you may graduate:
1. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali translation by Geshe Michael Roach and Lama Christie McNally
2. Wheels of Life or Eastern Body Western Mind by Anodea Judith
3. Paths to God; Living the Bhagavad Gita by Ram Dass
4.
One book an any yogic Master or Avatar, classical or modern day, and
from any culture (suggested Gautam Buddha, Neem Karoli Baba, The
Dalai Lama, Osho, Ram Dass, B.K.S. Iyengar, Swami Muktananda, Mahatma
Gandhi, Dr. Martin Luther King, Krishnamacharya, Mother Teresa,
Krishna, Siva, Jesus, etc.)
Additional Required Books/c.d.'s for the course:
The Anatomy Coloring Book by Wynn Kapit **(start coloring it now, as this will be one of the first pieces of homework due)
Anatomy Of Movement by Blandine Calais Germain
Sacred Chants Illuminating Consciousness by Michele Baker
Yoga Language Series; Learn to Pronounce Yoga Poses by Manorama
Backbending by David Life
Required Movies to watch:
Fierce Grace with Ram Dass
What Is Yoga with Sharon Gannon,David Life, and Willem Defoe.
Yoga UnVeiled with various modern Masters, including B.K.S. Iyengar and
Shri K. Pattabhi Jois
Suggested Preparation Material:
Laxmi Rocks Me dvd by John Friend
Master Immersion cd by John Friend
Refining Your Breath by Doug Keller
Yoga As Therapy by Doug Keller
Nataraja; Clothed In Consciousness by Douglas Brookes
Currents of Grace cd by Douglas Brookes
The Book of Secrets; Bhairav Tantra by Osho * this will be a part of the T.T.
The Psoas Book by Liz Koch
Hands of Light by Barbara Brennan
You Are Psychic by Sharon Katz Tibetan Book of Yoga by Lama Christie McNally
Any music by Jai Uttal, Bhagavan Das, Manorama, Shantala, Dave
Stringer, or Krishna Das, so that you become familiar with the chants.
"Be the change you wish to see in the world." Mahatma Gandhi
Advanced 108 Spiritual Immersion
Jan 15- Feb 5 and March 5 - March 26, 2011
With Michele Baker
2 Month Advanced Studies for those already certified as a yoga teacher, or for those very seriously into their practice, just waiting to go deeper.
Secure your space now on-line!
This
course is for yoga teachers that are already certified, or for advanced
practitioners that would like an opportunity to deepen their practice.
Course includes:
In-depth lectures and discussions, alignment and the Universal Principles of Alignment, Leading and assisting Asana and Seriously Advanced Asanas, Physical and Verbal adjustments , 20 hours of The Yoga Sutras as translated by Geshe Michael Roach, An overview of the most important texts in yoga, including The Rig Veda, Mahabharata, Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, Vijnana Bairava, and more, Leading advanced Sanskrit chants and learning to play the harmonium, Proper Sequencing and timing, Balancing Siva/Shakti in your class, and "teaching vs instructing", Including the implimentation of themes throughout the sequence, breathing exercises, and meditations in your classes/practice, in-class observations and personal privates w Michele, and more!
Contact: Michele@Swanriveryoga.com
Course Intention:
This
yoga program offers the chance for yoga teachers that are currently
certified in any style of yoga and teaching at any studio, to expand
their skills.
This
course is also offered and encouraged for long time, advanced
practitioners that would like to enhance their personal growth in the
yoga teachers and apply them more deeply to their lives.
This
is a program giving you an opportunity to personally and locally evolve
within you, your yoga teaching, experience, and understanding, gaining
more self- confidence, depth, and proficiency in your ability to serve
your community, either as a teacher, student, or member of the
community, contributing, and reflecting value and Self worth.
This
program will give you a place to step up into in your re-evolution,
with an experienced, sacred guide that always has your back any time
you have questions and need advice in your yoga class, personally, and
socially as a yoga teacher and as a yogi.
Prerequisites of the student for the Advanced Yoga 108 Program:
1. Must be a certified yoga teacher with 200 hours training , or a long time yoga student with a consistent practice of at least 5 years, approved by Michele.
2. You must currently have a strong, consistent practice of at least
3-5 classes per week in asana, and daily meditation of at least 10
minutes.
3. Must turn in 1 3 page book report on the following due upon completion:
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali as translated by Geshe Michael Roach and Lama Christie.
4. Must turn in One 3 Page Essay on the following:
the History of these main Sacred Texts of Yoga and be able to briefly describe 1. The Upanishads 2. The Bhagavad Gita (within the MahaBarata) 3. The Yoga Sutras 4. The Ramayana 5. The Rig Veda 6. The Vijnanan Bhairav Tantra.
Please write a brief description of the order and the significance of
these books, and choose one specifically that you will expand upon in
your 6 page essay.
5.. Must be able to finish all weekly homework assignments given by mentor and turn these in upon required due dates.
6. Must teach Michele 1 private session
7. Must turn in an APPROVED video.
8. . Be willing to be of service in various karma yoga community activities and satsangs.
To complete the course:
1.
Must turn in a video of an advanced level class with succinct language
and instruction, with ALL asanas in Sanskrit, give advanced assists,
and have the ability to clearly visually demonstrate an asana for the
class with an inspiring, in- depth theme that is infused through out
the practice,leading also pranyama, meditation, and chant. This video
must be accepted before you graduate
2. Must pass a 3 day take home exam based on the teachings of the course.
3. Must be able to give an approved private session to Michele
4. Must publicly teach an approved public class smoothly.
Payment deposit and payment plan options:
$500 non- refundable deposit is required and payment can be made at www.swanriveryoga.com. For the full 108 course, you may choose a payment plan, after your $500 deposit is paid, of $303 for 3 month, January-March, so that this course is accessible to you. If money is an issue, you may come up with whatever payment plan that you wish.
Investments: 3 course choices.
Full 108 course :$1408.
This is a very compressed course intensive. Be sure you have the time required for once weekly in-class observations, 4 hour weekly lectures 1-2x per week, and serious homework requirements.
All lectures only (w/in 2 months): $808.
Meeting once, sometimes twice per week for 4 hour lectures)
All lectures & assigned and graded homework only: $1,008.
No in class observations weekly, but serious homework, testing, and video requirements to invite you to grow more fully.
Total 108 course investment: $1,408, which may be paid in monthly payments. This is for the entire course, including personal time with Michele, and publically leading and observing her classes.
You may also choose to take just the lecture portions of the course, without the in-class observation. The cost for this is $900, and includes less hours, and no homework.
Your
mentor, Michele, will be there for you always as an experienced means
of support and back up to call, email, and ask questions to regarding
your teaching experiences, names of poses, conditions and challenges
with students or yoga career, skillful adjustments, yoga teacher
life-style and social qualities, etc. This is a relationship that you
will always cherish and never forget. Soon, you may be doing the same
for others!
This course is perfect for those in the surrounding area of New Orleans, as you have the option to come to just the lectures only, visiting 1 time per week.
All Swan River Yoga classes will include 4 elements and that you will be required to impliment:
1.Sound intention with a chant/mantra (Fire)
2. Mindfulness with a philosophical theme infused throughout the class (Air)
3. Accessible grounding tools that provoke independence (Earth)
4. Flowing asana that has in-depth skillful alignment, revealing the physical and metaphysical (Water).
We honor all of our teachers who made these teachings possible, as we raise consciousness one student at a time.
Rise up into who you are. There is work to be done. The vision is deep, far reaching and deeply impacting...Namaste, Michele
