SomaChi teacher training course beginning 2010
Expressions of interest for the SomaChi Teacher Training course commencing in 2010, can be made by emailing lianne@somachi.com.au, or buy calling 0403 217 619, or 03 8060 2178.
If you are interested in the SomaChi Yoga Teacher Training Course, we would recommend doing our "Welcome to our Studio workshop" on 28 March. This is a 2 hour introduction to our style of yoga. Learn the foundations, learn about how your body moves and how Yoga is ideal for physical and mental health.
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SomaChi Yoga
Soma is described as body 'alive body'
Chi is described as energy 'aliveness through the body' aliveness in and of the environment.
Yoga is described as union 'uniting energy through the body' - 'union and integration of self, community, and environment'.
Energy moves in cycles and waves. In this yoga we explore the movement to find aliveness of the 'asana' through OUR body.
We want to find our creativity to unravel into the posture - we then start to recognize our inherited sense of self.
In this course we aspire towards the traditional and are inspired by nature - natural self, our innate intelligence of being.
What is Unique about SomaChi Yoga Training
It is one of the most integrative courses around. We understand that to be the best yoga teacher you can, you must embody the process - and this takes time, it cannot be cramped into 30 days. Even if it is a 6 Month or 12 Month course it has to be spacious, because it is in the space that yoga resides. It is here we find the integrity and the beauty that yoga is.
SomaChi honors tradition but allows for contemporary methods that suits our modern lifestyle.
The course brings in specialized teachers to educate you within the 200 hours.
SomaChi is akin to Ashtanga and Iyengar. This means you are trained specifically in a style that is establishing itself in the community.
When Identity is established community can develop from common interest.
We are accredited with Yoga Alliance, which is an international body so this can enable you to teach overseas as well as in Australia. And just as important, we have our own Association which maintains high standards for the continual development of our teachers and training.
The SomaChi Teacher Training course concentrates on the personal and professional development of our students. Not all Yoga Teacher Training courses are equal. Many courses offered are short, so remember to ask what is their success rate of students actutally becoming working professional teachers. Our course is kept at a maximum of 12 students, and we are proud that more than 90% of our students who have completed our course are currently teaching.
SomaChi may offer students a 6 month traineeship after they have completed their 200 hours. This is very rewarding as you can continue to receive training and experience within a studio environment.
The course
The SomaChi Yoga Teacher Training Course has been designed to offer enquiring students a deeper understanding of SomaChi Yoga and to equip them with the skills and knowledge to teach SomaChi Yoga to others. As part of the SomaChi Yoga Teacher Training, you will learn:
how to teach a range of SomaChi classes, including class sequencing
in-depth knowledge of asana, including correct alignment, adjustments and anatomical focus
how to work with chi and incorporate it into your yoga practice
the history, teachings and philosophies of yoga and Tibetan Buddhism
anatomy of the whole body muscles, bones, joints, hormonal systems and more
how to connect with your students on an inter-personal level.
Modules covered are:
Yoga Philosophy
Energy and Expression Physiology
Pranayama and Zapchen Somatics
Basic Functional and Applied Anatomy
Introduction to Asana Practice and SomaChi Sequences
Energetic Alignment & Adjustments
Designing and sequencing of classes
Dynamics of Interpersonal Relationships
Mantra, Meditation and Mudra
Spirit, Soma and Intensive Asana Practice
Accreditation
On successfully completing all units of the training, participants will recieve a 200 hour accredited Certificate from the Australian Association of SomaChi inc. The training is registered with the Yoga Alliance as 200-hour Accreditation.
Price
| Full Price | $4000 |
| Early bird (Pay Full Amount before Thursday April 10.) | $3800 |
$500 Deposit is required to confirm your place by April 20
Includes 6 Month membership to the SomaChi Studio for unlimited Yoga to further your Yoga Practice. This is valued at $770.
Price also includes Assessment Fees
For more information and our Training module outline, please email lianne@somachi.com.au or call Lianne on 0403 217 619, or 03 8060 2718.
Date for 2010 — May to October
May
Starting Friday 7th from 5- 9pm
Saturday 8th 10 to 6pm
Sunday 9th 10 to 4pm
Thursday 13th 6 to 9pm
Thursday 20th 6 to 9pm
Friday 21st 5 -9pm
Saturday 29th 10 to 6pm
Sunday 30th 10 to 4pm
June
Thursday 10th 6 to 9pm
Saturday 12th 10 to 6pm
Sunday 13th 10 to 4pm
Sunday 20th 10 - 4pm
Thursday 17th 6 to 9pm
Thursday 24th 6-9pm
July
Thursday 8th 6 to 9pm
Saturday 10th 10 to 6pm
Sunday 11th 10 to 4pm
Thursday 15th 6 to 9pm
Saturday 24th 10 to 6pm
Sunday 25th 10 to 4pm
August
Thursday 12th 6 to 9pm
Friday 13th 6 to 9pm
Saturday 14th 10 to 6pm
Sunday 15th 10 to 4pm
Thursday 19th 6 to 9pm
Saturday 28th 10 to 6pm
Sunday 29th 10 to 4pm
September
Thursday 9th 6 to 9pm
Saturday 11th 10 to 6pm
Thursday 23rd 6 to 9pm
Saturday 25th 10 to 6pm
Sunday 26th 10 to 4pm
October
Saturday 9th 10 to 6pm
Sunday 10th 10 to 4pm
Retreat
TBA
October
Thursday 28th starting at 2pm to Monday 1st finishing at 1pm
Consisting of 36 hours of yogic study
Testimonials
Stephanie Day - Completing the SomaChi Teacher Training was an incredible learning experience, one which will always resonate with me. THe course was interesting, fun and challenging on many levels, exploring topics/issues which continually broadened my perspective. I found it to be an amazing personal journey in a very supportive/open environment. I felt an instilled confidence in me as a future instructor and much to my surprise I began teaching earlier than I had expected. I gained my first teaching job through my connections with the studio, and since this time have found that it is through the SomaChi network of teachers that other work has come my way. It's an incredible feeling to be sharing something you love with others. SomaChi is a great community of people who care and love what they do. I'd highly recommend the course to anyone.
Marina Locke - I finished my SomaChi Teacher training in 2007, I have my own yoga studio in the beautiful sea side town of Agnes Water/1770 in QLD. The teacher training was by far the best and most comprehensive training I have undertaken. I felt thoroughly supported throughout my year of study, it was quite simply a life changing experience. The training was personalised, Lianne took on board our life experiences and backgrounds, I certainly wasn't just another number in another yoga course, like I have been in other trainings. I left this training feeling confident enough two years later to open my own studio and couldn't recommend it highly enough.
PS. I have just had my first child and believe my background in yoga, my training with Lianne in meditation and breath helped me achieve my dream of a totally drug free, natural, incredible birth of my baby!
