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Max Strom's Way of Life Yoga Teacher Training
~ Map of the Inner World ~ Hours 8am-4pm, Lunch 10am-12pm
Morning Asana Practice Open to Public July 21-26th - 6 days Early Bird $150 by 7/15, or $35 each 8am-10am (limited space, sign up early!!)
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Renowned for his unique insight and knowledge of the physical and emotional body, yoga teachers from as many as three continents have cited Max Strom as one of the most important influences in their teaching and yoga life. His 200-hour training and study course is designed to instruct you in the fundamentals and subtleties of teaching Yoga as a system of transformation and healing, as a Way of Life.
The complete 200-hour curriculum encompasses Max’s vinyasa style yoga, anatomy of movement, sequencing, and both eastern and western philosophy, and can be found on www.maxstrom.com. You must first complete the Foundations segment prior to moving on to the other 3 segments, which may be done in any order.
MAP OF THE INNER WORLD
July 21-27, 2009
Requirements/Certificate:
You must first have completed the Foundation Segment – Building the Temple. All students who complete the training will receive a certificate of 42 hours with Max Strom. Completion of 200 hours of training with Max Strom is required before a Yoga Alliance certificate is awarded.
Course Description:
Inner World - The internal journey of teaching yoga begins with the mysteries of awakening the conscience, presence, and the power of forgiveness. Topics also covered in this course, energetic healing, philosophy, breath work, concentration, and meditation.
Outer World – Topics covered include essential teaching methods, tapas, sequencing, depth perception, injury prevention, restoratives, and hands-on adjustments for both stiff and flexible bodies. Becoming a safe teacher.
Required Reading:
1. The Awakening of the Human Spirit – Hazrat Inayat Khan
2. Shambala Guide to Yoga – Georg Feuerstein
CERTIFIED KIDS YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
with Natalie Stawsky, ERYT500, CYT
Great training for educators, parents, yoga teachers, yoga practitioners, and pediatric professionals
Certificate of completion provided.
Each course is approved for 10 CE credits with Yoga Alliance.
Sat/Sun August 8th-9th (Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 11am-2pm)
Focusing primarily on children ages 3-7, this course will give you the tools you need to create your own yoga program for this age group.
Sat/Sun September 26th-27th (Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 11am-2pm)
Focusing primarily on children ages 8-18, the training enables you to engage older kids in the foundations of yoga while having fun.
- Guidelines for teaching children in above age groups
- Game and songs, asana (poses) and movement
- Meditation practices appropriate for children
- Methods to stimulate the brain
- How to lesson plan, sequence and lead fun, creative and educational yoga classes
- Ideas for incorporating art, music, books, props and storytelling
Cost: $275 each or $250 by 8/1 & 9/19
About Natalie Stawsky, ERYT500, CYT - Natalie started her teaching career in Los Angeles, California, where she worked with the Impact Foundation, bringing yoga to children of underserved communities and schools. She also worked for two years at The Accelerated School of South Central Los Angeles, as the outreach coordinator and teacher's mentor of Imagine/Yoga for kids, bringing yoga to inner city youth at various schools, churches and community centers. Natalie worked with ex-gang members of East Los Angeles using yoga as a tool to help them find determination and equanimity to finish high school in a chaotic environment. Natalie's classes include art exploration and journaling to help children find their inner voices, use their imagination and build self-esteem.
VISITING SOUTHERN OREGON
The Rogue Valley in Southern Oregon is truly a special place. It has become a destination for all types of travelers, from theatre-goers to outdoor enthusiasts to wine connoisseurs, and now, to yogis. When you are not in workshops or teacher training, we encourage you to experience all that Southern Oregon has to offer – the Shakespeare Festival, the Britt Festival and Gardens, visiting award-winning wineries, fine dining and shopping, river rafting, hiking, biking, and Crater Lake National Park. Visit the following websites for more information: www.southernoregon.org, www.ashlandchamber.com, www.medfordchamber.com.
Rasa Center is located in Medford, at the base of the beautiful foothills leading to the Oregon Cascades. We are a short distance from Ashland and Jacksonville. We shuttle to and from Ashland each day for teacher trainings. As such, if you are visiting from out of town, please let us assist you with your travel plans.
We have blocked out a group of rooms at the Bard's Inn and the Stratford Inn, but due to Shakespeare and high tourist season, we ask that you register for the teacher training and book your room as early as possible. Both hotels are in scenic downtown Ashland.
Mention the group name 'Rasa Yoga Center' when booking to receive preferred rate. Rates will vary depending on time of year, but will generally fall between $100-$160/night.
Stratford Inn
555 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, OR 97520
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 488-2151
http://www.stratfordinnashland.com/
Bard's Inn
132 N. Main St, Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-0049
We also have a group of rooms blocked out at the Hilton Homewood Suites, located in Medford, OR. It is conveniently located within a few miles of Rasa Center, and has slightly lower rates of $99. Please mention the group name 'Rasa Yoga Center' when booking to receive the preferred rate.
Hilton Homewood Suites
2010 Hospitality Way, Medford, OR 97504
(541) 779-9800
http://www.medford.homewoodsuites.com/
Other options include The Ashland Hostel. We also have local homes from our yoga community that have offered to rent rooms to trainees. If interested, please email us at info@rasayogacenter.com
Download a registration form now. Any questions, email us at info@rasayogacenter.com.
Have your next teacher training be amidst the kind of beauty and fresh air that only Southern Oregon can offer.
TESTIMONIALS
What a wonderful teacher this world has in Max Strom! His experience, wisdom and strength of character continually draw me in. I am grateful he is doing exactly what he should be doing, teaching us how to live yoga.
~ Mariane Corallo, Medford OR
"In a time when it is not as common as we would like to see, here is a man who teaches by example. Pure heart, breath and intention. Max teaches you everything you need to know to become a yoga teacher; the rest is up to you".
~ Natalie Stawsky, Los Angeles CA.
