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Yoga Teacher Training 

 

For years Wendy Vigroux our lead ERYT200 instructor would interview 'new' teachers from RYT200 courses who had all the knowledge of yoga.  However they did not actually have real consequential experience of teaching.   Wendy felt a strong calling to create a program that would graduate teachers who are confident and have a degree of proficiency when teaching that would go beyond anything she had seen before from other recent trainee graduates from other schools.  The results have evoked testimonials such as : "These teachers teach as if they have been teaching for 10 years! They are amazing!" M. Gallin.

 As yoga means union breath with movement, life on the yoga mat as a reflection of our lives off the yoga mat -  Wendy created a program that intertwines subjects. For example -  teach physiology at the same time as the chakras and standing poses then discuss how they all relate to each other.  Another example is instructing teaching techniques at the same time as philosophy.  This strategy was chosen to increase the retention of the material and gain a deeper understanding of how it is all connected.  Attention: the course was also created to create deep personal transformation and has for each and every graduating class.



Testimonials for our RYT200 Training

"This training has changed my life for the better of course! My love for yoga has grown tremendously and now I get to share it with the world!" Dorcie Lovinsky

"I have taken my practice it a whole new level and am greatly fulfilled." N.D.G.

"This training was life changing experience. I am amazed at how much I learned and retained.  I drastically improved my own practice and learned the tools and techniques necessary to teach yoga to others - no matter what level they are at." Ilya 2011 Graduate

Even before this program was created our lead instructor inspired her students to become teachers.  Every year, year after year some of them did.  Thanks to them, she was inspired to bring this program into reality.  Ask about the $300 work-study discount AND by reserving 6 months before a program begins there is also a $250 discount. Potential savings of $500!
                                                                                                                                                                                          
If you are considering becoming a teacher ask yourself these questions:

Would you be interested in feeling so confident teaching yoga that you can start having fun?
Our 200 hour program you start teaching as of the very first class. By the time our students have completed all the class criteria they have the knowledge to safely teach a level 2/3 class as well a class for senior citizens.  All graduates, by the time they are finished with training have taught 11 classes.  Would you be interested to bring yoga to those it can help? This program has a community service course criteria

What about the spirituality of yoga? How many yoga teacher training programs only teach the physical, philosophical how about the spirituality? This is NOT religion, this is about a global, universal spirituality. A spirituality that is woven into every asana and yogic text written.. and can be applied to every day life to create more awareness and fulfillment.




Yes! Our program is registered with Yoga Alliance. We fulfill and even surpass the requirements of Yoga Alliance which include but are not limited to asanas, teaching techniques, philosophy, physiology and the business of yoga.

Westchester Yoga Arts RYT 200 Program

Certification requirements include:

- Taking 35 classes (other studio's classes are accepted talk to the instructor)
- Observing 8 classes at the studio
- Taking 8 hours of workshops
- Passing mid term and final exams (written & practical)
- Research papers
- Teaching 5 classes 
- Community Service requirement


What does the program entail?

* Learn with accelerated teaching techniques.
* Then teach with the same techniques.
* "Classroom" classes on asana, philosophy, anatomy and physiology (between 90 to 110 hours)
* Teaching; taking yoga classes
* Studying the history of yoga; key philosophies.
* Workshops (not included in tuition).
* Class observations, papers, and, classes to teach, community service and 2 final exams a practical and a written test.

* If you qualify for a discounted Teacher Training package, know that it would be tuition ONLY.  The yoga classes that need to be taken would not be included in the package.


How much does it cost? 

* The cost varies, since the price includes an unlimited class card for the duration of the course, the longer the course the more expensive it is.
* The cost of the course includes an unlimited class pass for the duration of the course.
* Ask about payment options.
* When submitting an application there is a $80 non-refundable processing fee.
* $500 non-refundable deposit is required upon acceptance
* Tuition is to be paid in full 2 weeks before the beginning of  class
* Payment can be made by check or credit card
* Work-study discount is $300 in exchange for 25 hours of work for Westchester Yoga Arts

 
How do I apply?

* Please complete the online application form.
* Submit 2 Referrals via email admin@westchesteryogaarts.com
* The application has a series of standard questions plus a request for yoga-related recommendations, an essay on why you want to become a yoga teacher, etc.
* You can send the application via email or bring it in to the studio.
* Please include a payment of $80 as a processing fee which will be reimbursed if you are not accepted into the program.
* Upon acceptance a $500 non-refundable deposit is required.



     
Teacher Training 12 Month Program June 2012
* Classes held one weekend per month for 12 months.
* During the weekend, we spend 9 hours in class. There are 12 weeks of classes  (90-110 hours) with the ERYT-200 teacher this does NOT include the final practical or written tests.
* Price of this program is $2,800.00.

Teacher Training 6 Month Program  August 2012
* Classes held every other weekend for 6 months -  9 hours per weekend. There are 12 weeks of classes  (90-110 hours) with the ERYT-200 teacher this does NOT include the final practical or written tests.
* Ideal for those with limited time for the 6 week or 3 month intensive.
* Price of this program is $2,500.00

October 2012 Intensive 6 Week Program
* Classroom-held classes for 6 to 8 weeks depending on school holidays - $1,800.00
* Class-room held classes with the ERYT-200 Teacher for 90 to 110 hours.
* Monday through Friday 11 a.m. - 2.30 p.m (could possibly be adjusted depending on the class size).


Teacher Training 3 Month Program  January 2013 
* Classroom-held classes for 3 months  $2,000.00
* Classes held for 9 hours over the weekend
* 12.30pm to 9.30pm Saturdays