This rigorous monthlong teacher training program, for intermediate and advanced students, is a rare opportunity to study with the founders of Jivamukti Yoga, Sharon Gannon and David Life, and prepares you to become certified as a Jivamukti Yoga teacher.
Developed by Gannon and Life in 1986, Jivamukti Yoga integrates the physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of yoga practices into a modern lifestyle without losing sight of the ancient and universal goal of the practice—liberation (jivamukti means “living liberated” in Sanskrit). The Jivamukti Yoga practice provides a pragmatic and experientially oriented life philosophy that is grounded in ethical precepts, guides inner and outer work, and provides us with a creative approach to living and being.
A Jivamukti Yoga class is a vigorous physical and spiritual practice that pushes beyond the limitations often imposed by the mind and incorporates five elements that form the foundation of each class: scripture, bhakti (devotion to God), ahimsa (nonviolence and compassion), nada yoga (deep listening), and meditation (connection with the unchanging reality within). This training includes:
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Study of Sanskrit and ancient yogic and Hindu scriptures
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Asana focus on standing poses, forward bends, twists, backbends, inversions, and balances, including assists and adjustments
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Jivamukti methodology and class sequences
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Physical and energetic anatomy
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Philosophy, ethics, and lifestyle
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Practice teaching and observation
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Spiritual practices
The training also includes a special Spring Ecstatic Chant event, from May 9–11, with David and Sharon, Jai Uttal, Snatam Kaur, Donna De Lory, Dave Stringer, Shyamdas, and special guests.
Joining Gannon and Life are Gabriela Bozic, cofounder and codirector of the Jivamukti Yoga Centers in Munich, Germany; Ruth Lauer-Manenti, Jivamukti teacher; Manorama, Sanskrit expert; and Kriota Willberg, anatomy expert.
Upon successful completion of the training you are certified as a Jivamukti Yoga Teacher. This course produces powerful, committed, informed and confident yoga teachers able to incorporate chanting, asanas, music, meditation, and scriptural study into a challenging vinyasa practice. This training is not suited for those new to yoga; experience teaching yoga and/or experience with Jivamukti Yoga preferred. Call Omega to request a letter explaining detailed course content, prerequisite readings, the special cancellation policy, and other information.
April 27th, 2008 - May 23rd, 2008
To register or for more information, please visit www.eomega.org
or call 1-800-944-1001
