Inspya International Teacher Training

7 Weeks, Levels I & II, 320 Hours, 29 March - 16 May 2009

Welcome to our levels I and II Inspya International Yoga Teacher Training. The Level I and II course is registered with the Yoga Alliance 200 hour certification and for those students who qualify there will be an additional Certificate IV, 320 hours Inspya Yoga Certification.

Inspya's reputation is recognized internationally as one of the top teacher training programs. Inspya is now conducting similar teacher trainings throughout Europe and Asia. Working through a network operation internationally, allows Inspya to facilitate student teacher placements on an international basis. We are honored to have teachers of world class standard who have been personally selected in their specialty areas.

The Integrated South Pacific Yoga Academy (INSPYA) style of Yoga is a synergy of flowing and static postural asanas, meditation, pranayama and other supportive techniques, that will assist the student in facilitating a 'whole body' approach to their yoga.

These dynamic intensive courses have been designed to be both challenging and yet fun, teaching students that all disciplines will be more readily incorporated into their daily aspirations if they are mutually self-enhancing and enjoyable.

These courses can be taken solely to further your own self-development, knowledge and practice or to initiate the process of teaching. The training programs contain over 300 hours of practical teaching, ensuring you graduate with a high degree of understanding, competence and confidence.

These courses provide those hours towards The Teacher Training Qualifications with YTAA (Yoga Teachers Association of Australia). To fully qualify for YTAA, provision of documentation stating prior yoga practice and supplementary training for a period totaling 12 months is required.

Lance Schuler, as the director of Inspya Yoga will be the principle teacher on the course and actively involved for the full course duration.

Susan Schuler, co-director of Inspya Yoga is responsible for course management and student coordination throughout the duration of the courses.

COURSE OUTLINE LEVEL I AND II

Teachers

The classes offer a blend of Dynamic, Vinyasa and other styles of Hatha Yoga.

Students will be taught:

structural alignment/postural integration and methodology
adjusting skills/modifications and variations of posture
prop usage to support postural understanding
teaching, formatting and sequencing of classes (for individual, mixed level and beginner classes)
teaching ethics
presentation and voice skills
partner, restorative and therapeutic yoga
injury prevention and management
human reproductive sequences (male and female), pre/post natal and menstruation
yoga philosophy and sanskrit introduction
anatomy and physiology (theory and applied)
pranayama and meditation
yoga nidras
mantras and chanting
yogic body/chakras
nutritional excellence/detoxification programme
voice dynamics/Nada Yoga

Comprehensive manuals and other resource material will be provided.

Daily active, practical pranayama/meditation and asana classes are conducted (3 to 4 hours per day).

In this course there is an emphasis placed on holistic health including a 10 day detox programme consisting of an organic juice diet, instruction in 'cutting edge' nutrition, living foods and their preparation, health monitoring skills such as blood pressure, pulse pressure, body fat percentage and additional information to facilitate advice regarding student health.

Supportive and restorative asanas and cleansing pranayama and meditation will provide the student with a unique opportunity for self study and development further assisting with the application of mindful consciousness and helping to enrich other's lives.

PRE-REQUISITE FOR LEVELS I AND II

We require students to have two years of consistent dedicated yoga practice (recognizing that the training will be both challenging and intense at certain times). Students must also satisfactorily complete the application questionnaire.

VENUE

The yoga day retreat space at Inspya consists of a large airy, fully equipped yoga studio and smaller lodge for meditation and general 'hang-out' for students. The studio is built on a environmentally sustainable design featuring the best of eco-architecture and Balinese style, eastern design elements. Large folding timber doors open the studio space up onto views of the tropical rainforest of the property and organic vegetable gardens. Views of the ocean are able to be seen from the deck of a tree-house bungalow, where students can also relax and recline in hammocks in between classes.

The lodge consists of a large open room with fully equipped kitchen, cooking facilities and fridge. There is a deck with hammocks and sunken bath, bathroom facilities and a large open courtyard with table and chairs for meals. Here refreshment facilities are available for student use throughout the day.

The peaceful tranquility of the Inspya property allows an ideal space to contemplate and inquire into the teachings.

ORIENTATION

We will hold an orientation meeting one day before the course starts at 2.pm to ensure students know where the classes will be held, to familiarize with day retreat facilities and to allow students to meet each other and their principal teachers. Student attendance at the orientation day is an essential requirement.

ATTENDANCE

Regular and punctual attendance is a mandatory requirement of the course to receive the final certification. 100% attendance is required to successfully complete the course or you may be ineligible to receive the qualification. If absence is required due to illness, this first needs to be detailed to the course director and classes missed will need to be made up at additional cost to the student. The director of Inspya reserves the right to refuse issue of final certification for any reason.

Levels I and II sample timetable.

Level III sample timetable.

VENUE

The peaceful tranquility of the Inspya property allows an ideal space to contemplate and inquire into the teachings.

COST PER TRAINING

Level's I & II - AUD $5,400 ($500 non-refundable deposit)

Level III - AUD $5,400 ($500 non-refundable deposit)

Students are responsible for their own airfare, transfers, accommodation, food and living expenses.

REFUND POLICY

If a student withdraws from the course before the course commences, the AUD$500 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.

The balance of the course fee must reach Inspya six weeks prior to course commencement. If not, your place will be offered to someone on the waiting list and you will forfeit the deposit.

In the event of a late application alternative payment arrangements will be discussed.

If the student withdraws 6 weeks or more prior to course commencement - the student will receive the course fee balance minus an administration fee of AUD$250 in refund.

If the student withdraws 3 weeks prior to the course commencement, the student will receive 50% of the course fee balance.

If the student withdraws 20 days or less prior to course commencement or withdraws after the course starts, the student will receive no refund.

Course fees may be transferable to other courses under certain circumstances with approval of the Inspya director.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for the course, please:

Complete the relevant application questionnaire
Return it via email to lance@inspyayoga.com.
If accepted, an AUD$500 deposit will be payable to secure your place on the training course.
Pay the balance of the course fe prior to the commencement of the course as directed.

Download the Application Process Document.