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Fall Session: October 18 - November 15, 2009
Swami Asokananda and Madhuri Flynn
The program begins on October 18, starting with registration at 4pm, and ends at lunch on Sunday, November 15
Now we have a secure online application for instant submission: Basic Teacher Training application [opens in a separate browser]
Quick Reference
 Integral Yoga
Integral Yoga is the complete Yoga that integrates all aspects of life and maintains our natural condition of an easeful body, peaceful mind and useful life. For over thirty years, students from all over the world have come to spend one month in residence to participate in this program.
Integral Yoga® Hatha Teacher Training is a comprehensive, month-long program that teaches you the skills necessary to instruct Integral Yoga Hatha Beginners I. This basic class, taught to thousands of students at Integral Yoga Institutes and around the world, is utilized by Dr. Dean Ornish in his groundbreaking work in reversing heart disease. The Beginners I class consists of asanas (Yoga poses), deep relaxation, pranayama (breathing practices), chanting, and meditation. You will receive training in teaching all the aspects of this class. The Integral Yoga approach is suitable for complete beginners and is taught in an easeful, highly meditative manner. The student is guided to a deep level of physical and mental well-being, vitality, and relaxation, promoting flexibility, strength, and health for the entire system.
 Sri Swami Satchidananda described Integral Yoga as:
"... a flexible combination of specific methods to develop every aspect of the individual: physical, intellectual, and spiritual. It is a scientific system which integrates the various branches of Yoga in order to bring about a complete and harmonious development of the individual." |
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Swami Satchidananda reads a Thank You note from
a graduating class of Basic Hatha Teacher Trainees
during Satsang on August 10, 1990 at Yogaville
 Why A Residential Program?
The most effective teaching that can be shared comes from direct, personal experience. Our Teacher Training Program is designed to offer you the experience of living the teachings of Yoga and to present the necessary tools that will enable you to pass these great teachings on to others. During your stay you will immerse yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit. Our residential programs offer a supportive and nurturing environment for practice and study away from the distractions of everyday life.
What You Will Learn
You will receive instruction in the Integral Yoga approach to teaching Hatha Yoga. You will be taught how to give clear, concise instructions for each posture, with the benefits, and how to lead students in deep relaxation, breathing practices, chanting and meditation. You will also study and practice the different aspects of Integral Yoga, including meditation, breathing practices, chanting, selfless service, Yoga philosophy, and more. When you graduate, you will have the necessary knowledge and experience to stand before a group and teach a class with confidence and ease.
What Makes Integral Yoga Unique?
Integral Yoga is a complete science that cultivates and maintains the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health of the individual. The non-competitive approach and meditative exploration of the practices of Integral Yoga create an indrawn awareness allowing the student to come in touch with deeper and more subtle aspects of their being.
Our comprehensive certification programs provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development, an appreciation for nurturing your own practice and the skills for you to become a knowledgeable and professional Yoga Teacher. The Integral Yoga training process naturally fosters the sensitivities to help you create a safe environment where your students will feel free to realize their own potential, gaining respect for themselves and a greater capacity to be of service to others.
The Integral Yoga® system of Hatha Yoga is utilized by Dr. Dean Ornish in his book, Dr. Dean Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease.
The Trainers
Fall Session, October 18-November 15, 2009
Swami Asokananda and Madhuri Flynn
 Swami Asokananda is one of our most senior presenters. A monk for over 30 years, he has the look of an ascetic, but the twinkle in his eye and his quick, down-to-earth wit show his New York City roots and his three decades of study with the great Yoga master Sri Swami Satchidananda.
An excellent Hatha Yogi, he has been one of our main Teacher Training instructors for over 25 years. He helped to develop and facilitates our Intermediate and Advanced Integral Yoga Hatha Teacher Training programs, which he has taught to students in many parts of the world.
He is also a scholar of the Bhagavad Gita. His popular classes and workshops on this great Indian scripture make it accessible and useful to modern spiritual seekers.
 Madhuri Flynn, a dedicated yogini of thirteen years, found and fell in love with Yoga on her arrival in San Francisco from London. She has been teaching Integral Yoga since '97. For almost 10 years Madhuri was a resident at the San Francisco IYI, affording her the opportunity to be immersed in the teachings and to live a yogic lifestyle. There she served as head of teachers and as the main teacher for basic and intermediate TT. Madhuri has also Co-taught ITT in Mexico and India. Her passion is sharing the deeper teachings of yoga, which offer the precious treasure of true freedom and liberation. Madhuri will co-teach during the first half of the training.
Split Session, Sept 20-Oct 4, 2009 & Mar 14-Mar 28, 2010
Satya Greenstone
 Satya Greenstone has been a student of Sri Swami Satchidananda for 38 years. Throughout this time she has shared the teachings of Integral Yoga in many diverse settings with students of all ages and backgrounds.
In 1978, she and her husband started the Yogaville Vidyalayam - Temple of Learning, an elementary school for the ashram community children. For 17 years they taught the children, developing a full academic curriculum based on the principles and teachings of Yoga.
Since 1999 she has been a primary teacher for the Integral Yoga Basic Teacher Training course. She combines a natural, practical, down to earth approach to yoga with a gentle humor. She is a yogini first and foremost, and her teaching is an extension of the experience of her yoga practice.
"The residential Teacher Training course is a direct gift from Sri Gurudev, Swami Satchidananda. He always said that one should become a Yogi first. It is the most profound program offered at Yogaville, because people come and live the Yogic lifestyle and their lives are transformed. It is very powerful and I love to be a part of it." - Satya Greenstone
 Video Testimonials by some of the graduates of our Spring 2008 session of Integral Yoga Basic Hatha Yoga Teacher Training.
These comments were provided in an effort to serve people who are searching for the right place to take their teacher training and who most likely have the questions in mind that the Graduates themselves had as they were searching. We hope that you will find some answers to your own questions here. We would like to thank each and every one of these Yogis for taking time out of their very busy schedules to provide this service - JAI!
Video Testimonials by some of the graduates of our Fall 2007 session of Integral Yoga Basic Hatha Yoga Teacher Training addressing such questions as:
How did you come to choose Integral Yoga for your teacher training?
Why did you choose a residential program?
What expectations did you have of the teacher training?
Were your expectations met or not?
and other interesting questions:
Prerequisite
The primary prerequisite is interest in learning the Integral Yoga approach to teaching Hatha Yoga. Students do not need to be experts in any aspect of Yoga, but they do need to have a well-established Hatha Yoga practice that has been consistent for at least six months. It is suggested for those unfamiliar with Integral Yoga Hatha to take some basic Integral Yoga Hatha classes preferably at an Integral Yoga Institute, Center, or from an Integral Yoga teacher. Information on Integral Yoga teachers in your area can be obtained from the online Teachers Directory or by contacting the Integral Yoga Teachers Association at (434) 969 3121 ext. 177. If this is not possible, you may purchase the DVD, Yoga With a Master or the Integral Yoga Hatha I on CD from Shakticom or from Integral Yoga Distribution at (800) 262-1008 and practice with that.
Curriculum
The curriculum includes the following:
 In-depth study and practice of Hatha Yoga
A thorough grounding in the fundamentals of all branches of Yoga
The underlying philosophy, psychology and practices of Integral Yoga
Workshops to deepen your personal practices
Classes in diet, nutrition, anatomy and physiology
An introductory course in Raja Yoga, the science of the mind
Study and practice of the other branches of Integral Yoga:
 Jnana Yoga: The path of discrimination or self-analysis, inquiry into the nature of the Self, and witnessing the mind
Bhakti Yoga: The path of devotion, which includes chanting, worship, and self-surrender
Karma Yoga: The path of dedicated action and selfless service
Guidance on teaching special-needs populations in a variety of settings
The basics of setting up and publicizing your classes
Daily Schedule
The daily schedule is very full; it is designed to help you fully realize the benefits of the Yoga practices and to offer you the optimum environment in which to study and learn.
Each day begins with meditation at 6:00 am, followed by a Hatha Yoga class. During the day, you will have training courses, workshops, practice sessions, a noon meditation at the beautiful LOTUS Temple, and some free time.
Diet
You will enjoy three healthy vegetarian meals daily, served buffet style, with a salad bar. The diet includes simple, deliciously prepared fresh vegetables, whole grains, legumes, tofu, and some dairy. No meat, fish or eggs are served.
Integral Yoga Teachers Association [IYTA]
The Integral Yoga Teachers Association is a membership association open to all Integral Yoga teachers. Its mission is to provide mutual support and spiritual fellowship, to share information, and to conduct on-going training and guidance.
Each graduating teacher receives a complimentary six month IYTA membership. Our IYTA coordinator will introduce you to some of the IYTA's benefits and opportunities for support in the video below:
 Certification
At the end of the course, graduates receive a diploma certifying them to teach Integral Yoga® Hatha Beginners I. Integral Yoga is a registered school of the Yoga Alliance, a voluntary alliance of organizations and teachers dedicated to upholding the integrity of Yoga, and who have established voluntary national standards for Yoga teachers, and provide support for the Yoga professionals in the United States.
You will earn more than enough hours of instruction to register as a certified Hatha Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance at the 200-hour level.
What Is Integral Yoga
Ram Wiener
VP Integral Yoga Teaching Academy
Yoga, Meditation and Health
Swami Suddhananda
 Accommodations
Available accommodations include dormitory, private dormitory [private room with shared bath], private room with private bath or camping at a tent site.
Should you choose dormitory accommodations, you will board in our modern dormitory, Vivekananda Vihar, conveniently located near classrooms and the meditation and dining hall. Men and women are housed separately. Please note that if choosing a campsite, you are required to bring your own tent.
 Cost
The total cost of the training will be determined by the tuition plus your choice of accommodations - please see accommodations below. Private accommodations are limited in availability; therefore, we strongly recommend submitting your applicaiton as early as possible if your preference is private accommodations.
Tuition: $1,700.00
Accommodations are for the month long course, as well as all vegetarian meals.
| Dormitory [shared room/shared bath]
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$1,680.00
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| Private Dorm [private room/shared bath]
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$2,280.00
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| Lotus Guest House [private room/private bath]
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$2,660.00
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| Tent Site
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$1,200.00
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 Applicable Discounts
 A $100 discount is offered for full payment 90 days or more before the course start date.
10% International discount is offered for students residing outside the US.
10% Student discount is offered for full time students.
10% Senior Citizen discount is available for those that quality.
 Register For Basic Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Certification
The price of our teacher trainings includes tuition, accommodations and all vegetarian meals. To register for the teacher training, you are required to fill out and submit an application as a first step.
Your application will be reviewed promptly upon receipt. Be sure to include the application fee as indicated on the application form. Once you are approved, we will notify you by e-mail and/or telephone. Please note that sending in an application does not guarantee a place in the program. Please apply early.
Scholarship Application for INTEGRAL YOGA Teacher Training Programs
It is our intention to make our trainings available to all earnest seekers. Therefore, we offer scholarships for those who are in financial need. Our scholarships are partial and our funds are limited. Submitting a scholarship application does not ensure that you will receive one. Contact information and submission instructions will be found on the application itself.
Click here to download a Scholarship Application
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Should you have any questions concerning the course please do not hesitate to contact the Teacher Training Department:
Please call: (434) 969-3121 ext 153
Email: iytt@iyiva.org
Please direct questions concerning accommodations, travel arrangements and payment to ARC [Ashram Reservations Center] via email or at the following telephone numbers:
In the US please call: (800) 858-YOGA [9642]
International callers: (434) 969-2048
Monday through Friday :: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST
Saturday [Spring & Summer] :: 9:00 am - 12 noon
Email: arc@iyiva.org
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