MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of kula-kamala-yoga is to provide an authentic but progressive yoga teacher training program that is affordable, unique, comprehensive, life-affirming and embraced by the system of higher education. The kula-kamala-yoga teacher training program seeks to provide each participant with a robust foundation to teach the process of yoga skillfully, with compassion, safety, and integrity.

Our program:

- is open to  dedicated students and aspiring and existing teachers of yoga.

- focuses on healing integration of body, mind and spirit
while honoring each individual’s voice and style.

- includes mentored teaching of public classes

- provides the opportunity to observe and assist in actual therapy sessions with Trish and Sharon.

- includes optional yoga therapy internship at one of our partnering healthcare facilities
(only those successfully completing the kula-kamala-yoga YTT program may apply for the kula-kamala-yoga yoga therapy internship program)


TUITION:
$2700.00
(required books are not included)

Call the studio 732-941-4025 or email kula.kamala.yoga@mac.com
with any questions or to request an information packet be mailed to you


INSTRUCTORS:

Sharon (Sudha) Allitt
Primary Instructor, All Levels of Yoga, Yoga 4 Pregnancy, Therapeutics, Philosophy, Anatomy

Patricia West-Low
Therapeutics & Anatomy

Terry (Abhaya) Tiplady
The Science of Chakra & Kriya 

Bonnie Browne
Chair Yoga & Senior Yoga

Amanda Curchin
Kids Yoga & Mommy & Me

Dr. Nikunj Mehta
Specialty Medical Topics

STUDY AREAS:

Yoga Ethics, History & Philosophy
Primary Yogic Texts
Asana, Meditation, Pranayama
Chanting
Public Yoga: Beginner, Gentle & Mixed
Chair Yoga
Kids Yoga
Yoga 4 Pregnancy
Basic principles for effective teaching
How to work effectively with beginners
Foundational posturing
Adjustments: what's necessary, what's appropriate and for who
Using props
The relationship between Asana, Alignment, Energy Flow and Action
Anatomy
Basic Therapeutic Touch & Pain Reduction
How to create a safe environment for your students and for yourself
What it really means to go inside and techniques to get there
Sequencing (krama)
Manifesting your inner teacher: the importance of voice & seat
How to advance a pose in mixed classes
The connection between heart opening & personal transformation
The importance of YOUR personal practice
Extension, expansion & integration
Yoga & four planes of existence (physical, mental, emotional, & spiritual)
Basic Sanskrit
Basics of Ayurvedic
The Science of the Chakra
The Business of Yoga
 
TTs will acquire an understanding of:
Yoga as spirituality
Yoga as a science
Yoga as a lifestyle
Yoga as a business
 
Class formats covered will include: gentle, basic/beginner, mixed, chair, and therapeutics   
 
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
 
Complete required number of hours.
Complete all required readings and homework.
Complete book reports & bibliographies as assigned.
Complete a research paper (5-10 pages).
Maintain a home practice and a journal on that practice.
Sequence & practice teach at least 1 one-hour yoga class during training.
Participate in all aspects of training (unless medically excused).
Complete a practical examination.
Complete all quizzes and a final exam.
As an apprentice teach 3 public classes at kula-kamala-yoga yoga studio.
 
All quizzes and exams must be taken & passed and all required hours completed
in order to receive your Certificate of Completion.
 
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY:

As per college policy.


"Be the change you want to see in the world" Ghandi

become a healing practitioner - teach yoga. namaste!
 kula-kamala-yoga
24a Union Avenue
Lakehurst NJ 08733
732.941.4025

230 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
w/Basic Yoga Therapy Training

NURSES: this activity is APPROVED (Approval Number 6955-2/10-12) by the New Jersey State Nurses Association for 126.5 contact hours. New Jersey State Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's COA

WE ARE A REGISTERED YOGA SCHOOL WITH YOGA ALLIANCE (YA)
 YOGA INSTRUCTORS - this activity meets YA CEU guidelines

Kula-Kamala-Yoga is affiliated with DEBORAH® Heart and Lung Center to provide volunteer clinical teaching and learning experiences in the field of yoga therapy.








start planning now
2010-2011
Yoga Teacher/Yoga Therapist Training Program
scroll down for pictures of our most recent YTT therapeutics session

FALL SEMESTER (Sept 2010) Part 1 of 2
&
 SPRING SEMESTER (Feb 2011) Part 2 of 2

being offered through
Continuing Education, Lifelong Learning & Professional Education at
Brookdale Community College & Ocean County Community College

NEXT SESSION WILL BE A 10 MONTH PROGRAM HELD IN TWO PARTS
PART 1 FALL SEMESTER 2010
PART 2 SPRING SEMESTER 2011

Days will be select Fridays 6-9pm and Saturdays 12-8pm EXACT DATES TBD

BOTH PART I and Part II MUST BE COMPLETED TO RECEIVE CERTIFICATE
total approximately 230 hours

PLEASE NOTE: all college sessions are held at kula-kamala-yoga Lakehurst, NJ

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kula-kamala-yoga
is partnered with
Children's Specialized Hospital to provide volunteer teaching and learning experiences.



kula-kamala-yoga
is partnered with
Ocean Co. Community College
and
Brookdale Community College
to bring you high quality
yoga teacher training
 through your local college












kula-kamala-yoga
is partnered with
Ocean Mental Health Services to provide free or low cost yoga as a complementary modality in dealing with mental health concerns.



kula-kamala-yoga
is partnered with MWR
at Joint Base
McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
to bring the benefits of yoga asana, breathwork and meditation to active duty military and their families





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