200 hour Yoga Teacher Training – The Root of Teaching Yoga, within Tillai University at OM TIME

JUST ANNOUNCED!

WINTER 2012 IMMERSION

Yoga Teacher Training Program!

Applications are NOW being accepted for our Winter 2012 program starting Jan. 26th, 2012.

Join Shannon Paige, Nancy Kate Williams, Gina Caputo, and special guests such as Rob Loud, Ann Bortz, Aditi Devi, and Tali Koziol for this incredible journey into the richest parts of yourself! From that Journey… step into the offering!

Offer yourself in the transformational form of TEACHER! Your life is calling… are you ready to ANSWER that call!

This program is widely regarded as one of the top in the country, preparing teachers to teach in a mindful progression, integrative and well-aligned vinyasa yoga, with a heart-centered theme. Students are ignited to teach with meaning and method in the direction of their highest offering, light, and skill.

Registered with Yoga Alliance and Taught in a progressive format over by Shannon Paige, Nancy Kate Williams, and Special Guests!!

$2108, Payment plans available.

$1895 Early Bird if Paid in full, BEFORE December 20, 2011!

Winter 2012 Session Dates Are ~

January 26, 27, 28, and 29
February 2, 3, 4, and 5
February 16, 17, 18, and 19
March 1, 2, 3, and 4
March 15, 16, 17, and 18
March 22, 23, 24, and 25

Sessions will run in an immersive format Thursday evening through Sunday early evening.

Thursdays 6 – 9p
Fridays and Saturdays 9a – 9p
Sundays 9a – 6p

There will be breaks for meals, Bhakti Chai, and micro-rejuvenation retreats, as well as mentor meetings and teaching practicums. However, we suggest strongly that you arrange to unplug over these weekends and give them to yourself as a gift… spend as much time in the immersion of your studies and embodiment of the teachings as possible…

Once accepted into the program, a book list is extended. We encourage you to get reading and working on the executive summaries of the texts prior to the training!

Registration:

Tillai Teacher Training Application

The Root of Teaching Yoga, an inspirational, foundational teacher training program. Inspire yourself into the forest of learning that is a lifetime of yoga.

What is “Tillai”?

The Tillai Tree Forest stands as a reminder of this great myth of consciousness, humanity and the beginnings, evolutions and adaptations of the great teachings of yoga.

As a reminder, the story begins…. A warm breeze swept through the Tillai Forest floor, disturbing the dried, fallen leaves and wet mosses making their home on the forest floor. It twists and turns as if winding its way with determination, deep into the heart the forest. Here underneath the green canopy of Tillai trees with dapples of light piercing through the endless, finger-like leaves, near the now temple-city Cidumbarum, the great Lord of the Dance bent and wound his way into the famous image. This glimmering icon frozen in time, known as Shiva Nataraj, embodying the fundamental principles of the Universe, has been commemorated for centuries. Like the breeze, we will wind our way into the temple of our heart and caress the dance of our own divinity within.

The Boulder Daily Camera has THIS to say about our om flow, the integrative vinyasa style taught in this teacher training!!! Click here!

Tillai University
öm time Yoga Teacher Training

A Yogic Wisdom Training for Heart, Mind and Body.

Deep in the heart of the forest, among the Tillai Trees, consciousness was raised, the Cosmic Dance was witnessed and the Yogic Tradition was born…

Tillai University is an unconventional, in-depth, transformational community training for those who want to authentically deepen their sadhana and for those looking for a powerful introduction to the path of teaching Yoga. Evolving out of the confluence of the delightful practices of yogic tradition, philosophy, history, breathwork, bodywork, asana and meditation, Tillai University provides a perfect setting to develop the Yogic Heart, one devoted to life, to supporting love and becoming a humble servant of change through Yoga.

Appropriate for all levels of soul warriors, heart acrobats and scholars of life’s juiciness. This is the place for us to spread our toes, open our hearts, serve life and swing from the tree of tradition and practice. You will learn the art and science of practicing yoga to serve your deepest heart, to teach yoga to serve the heart of the world.

We will learn about the sources and roots of Yoga, learning how to engage Yoga’s ancient teachings and texts including: Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, the Bhagavad Gita, Vijnana Bhairava, and the Upanishads, texts far beyond the standard Yoga Teacher Training. Tillai University’s unique method of training includes a rich tradition of inquiry, contemplation, exploration and fun. Join us in discovering the layers of the Tantric Mind and Intrinsic Goodness as well as developing our Inner Teacher in a safe, supported, communal way.

You will learn how to build and teach amazing and inspirational Vinyasa yoga classes, and build the confidence and steadfastness in your practice to playfully discover your own voice and skills. We will delight in the rhythms of our practice, looking at the integrative perspectives of Energetic Alignment and the Prana Flow (R) aspects of sequential unfolding and flow, truly an evolutionary flow.

Along with the practice of systematically building classes which open your students up to the powerful winds of grace, you’ll learn how to align their bodies, minds and hearts, how to create powerful shifts while delighting in the process of change.

In depth instruction in Anatomy and Physiology of a Yogin, Philosophy, Developing a Meditation Practice You Love, Creating Practices with Deep Meaning, Articulation and Subtlety, Leadership, all the while, diving into your own vast heart to hear it’s wisdom and to gain the courage to let it guide you.

Tillai University is a unique offering, combining authentic teachings from some of the worlds top teachers, you’ll receive personal attention, community support and mentorship.

We do not teach a set sequence for practice, rather we offer a sound structure and method of sequencing from simple to complex. You will feel the support and guidance as you delve into the core of your own creativity, using alignment, vinyasa and gradual layering of key actions, postures and sequences. You will create classes that are sound, sensical, expressive, and completely unique to you.

Underneath the Tillai Trees is where sages came to witness the radiant becoming, where monkey-gods remembered their greatness and where we draw near to hear the whisperings of the heart, we will gather to bring these teachings to life.

About Our Methodology…

We believe that teaching comes from the heart, and that in order to guide each other through the jungle of our lives to our deepest, most resplendent experience, we have to return to our starting point. Our process of teaching begins with return, moving along the steps we have taken with fresh eyes and learning the object of our passion anew..

Together, we will create a return pathway, through the jungle of yoga, learning twists and turns, seeing poses and breaths from a new angle, becoming better informed in our own heart along the way. This return journey reinforms our senses, refines our understanding and provides ample ground for us to learn how to teach what we know and bring others along a path we have already tread.

The underlying principle of our method of teaching is that when we look back at where we came from, using our practice, our embodied understanding gained from precious years of practice, we discover the tools for teaching yoga.

We will learn to practice in new ways, discover new possibilities in our bodies and new understandings of the role of Yoga in everyday life..

The program weaves a tapestry of information, skill, embodiment and experience into a radical new way to learn the art and science of teaching. From our own energetic alignment we learn how to adjust and offer hands-on enhancements to others, from our breath we learn how to verbalize, from our heart we learn how to communicate, from the flow we learn how to improvise and from our community we create a safe, nurturing place to blossom.

About Our Program…

Tillai University is a 200 hour, Yoga Alliance Registered, training for those passionate, creative and inspired beings who crave the depths of Yoga. Each meeting will be a focused intensive including practice, lecture, exploration and community. There will be ample time for discussion and much more time for study.

We strongly believe that “you are the company you keep,” therefore, we will be keeping great company together learning, laughing and exploring. The faculty includes Shannon Paige, Nancy Kate Williams, and guest presenters in their areas of specialty: anatomy, Sanskrit, and psychology.

Mentorship and Support…

A hallmark of our training is the mentorship program. You will be assigned a mentor to work with and create a bond with during the program. Your mentor will assist you in grasping and embodying key concepts, clarifying goals and identifying and working with trouble spots throughout the training. Your mentor will provide a sounding board, assist you with staying abreast of homework and help you stay in the flow as necessary.

In addition, with your registration you will receive a class card to be used at om time, access to a Living Teacher Training Manual, Embody the Path, a required reading list, and a list of recommended essentials.

Tillai, as a Root Program to Establish a Lifetime of Learning in the Great Forest of Yoga Is…

distinctive… one of a kind training drawing from all aspects of the traditions and their application and interpretation for modern life

unequalled… instruction in the art and science of yoga from simple to complex, aligning asana in the flow of transformative vinyasa yoga.

uncommon… depth, understanding and applied creativity in sequencing and class building

unparalleled… attention to detail, commitment to community and integrity in teaching and practicing

unmatched… syllabus of integrated, comprehensive and exciting subjects to help you determine your niche

emporiums… focused explorations into the various aspects of practicing and teaching yoga in a positive way

unsurpassed… one on one mentoring, and the support and confidence to explore the teachings and traditions of yoga in a fun and informative way

awesome… skills and tools needed to teach, including focused modules for teaching all the major classes of asana, four different and unique types of Namaskars, skills for sequencing for almost any pose, meditations and various pranayama techniques as well as experience in using music, chants and mantras in your classroom

outstanding… “hands on” enhancements and adjustment skills

healing… fundamental understanding of the therapeutic application of yoga for common injuries and use of alignment within vinyasa yoga to avoid injury

embodied… your own “Embodiment Project” as a capstone to your training and an essential future reference

Program Investment Options:

Early Bird is available if PAID IN FULL prior to the Early Bird Deadline. Payments are accepted via cash, check, and credit card, excluding American Express).

Payment Plans are available at the full program rate, plus a $108 administration fee. There is a $500 required deposit to hold your space (non-refundable) and remaining payments may be extended across 6 months via automatic debit monthly from a credit card.

om time core faculty

Shannon Paige, Co-Director om time Teacher Trainings, ERYT500
Nancy Kate Williams, Co-Director om time Teacher Trainings, ERYT500
Gina Caputo, ERYT 500
Rob Loud, CYT
Aditi Devi, PhD

Guest Faculty*

Ann Bortz, LSW, RYT
Tali Koziol, RYT
Naomi Boggs, HCN, CCH, LMT, RYT
Margo Rosingana RYT
Elina Burke CYT

*Guest faculty is subject to change due to scheduling and availability.

INCLUDED in the cost of registration is a ten class card to om time to be used DURING course of the training, augmenting personal practice and embodiment of the teachings.