Sage Studio’s
300 Hour RYT Program
Beginning Fall 2019
Faculty:
Lead Instructor: Shane Knox
Instructors: Ann Mills, Jann Baker, Mary Sullivan
Mandatory Training Times:
Contact Hours:
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All training module dates and any classes with Shane.
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Remainder of contact hours are any class with any teacher at Sage Studio or ERYT500 from another studio.
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Weekend Immersion Retreat: This will be a closed retreat for the trainees only. Cost of lodging is covered in tuition. Trainees will be responsible for cost of food and incidentals.
Required Lead Trainer Contact Hours: 135 hours
Karma Yoga: Each student will serve 38 hours of Karma Yoga.
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Outreach programs (documented)
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Leading a karma yoga class or workshop
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Cleaning at the studio
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Any type of service to the community
Personal study: 124 hours (can be filled by any of the following)
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Working on thesis
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Classes with faculty or any ERYT 500 at other studio
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Keeping a class journal of what you have learned in classes
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Healing circle & Friday Night Meditations
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Related reading
Cost:
Prepaid: $3,000 by August 15, 2019
Start Date: $3,300 - $300 deposit and balance of $3000 paid by September 1, 2019.
Payment Plan: $3,500 Terms: $1750 down by September 1, 2019. 7 monthly payments of $250 beginning October 1, 2019.
Tax is included in cost.
Fees are non-refundable as per signed contract.
All payments should be made to Sage Studio.
Fees do not cover regular classes or suggested reading materials.
Syllabus:
Saturday, September 7, 2019
Module One:
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Doshas: How does your energy flow?
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Koshas: The many layers of the self.
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Gunas: Too little, Too much, and Just enough when it comes to the energetic self.
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Explanation of Thesis: All trainees will develop a 2-3 hour workshop on their area of speciality.
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Explanation of Declaration of Study: This is declaring a “major” or specific area of focus as a teacher.
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Dosha Constitution Test
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Nutrition for Doshas: Eating for your energetic type.
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Module Two:
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Explanation of Training Sadhana: Each training module will include an active practice of asana (themed to match content of the module), Pranayama, and Meditation
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Training Sadhana: Active practice.
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Iyengar: Study of the line of yoga focused on alignment and structure.
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Review of the 8 Limbs: Why we practice Raja Yoga and what it means to be a Brahmchari.
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Mantras: The mechanism of Pratyahara and Bhakti
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Pranayama: Control your breathing and master yourself.
Saturday, October 5, 2019
Module Three:
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Training Sadhana
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Kundalini: The yoga of movement with intention.
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Kriyas: Introduction into yogic movements vs static holds.
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Siddhis: The yoga superpowers.
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Shushumna: Understanding the 3rd Nadi, the central channel.
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Ida and Pingala: The roles the Nadis play in forming the chakra system and how they become blocked, cleared, and charged.
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Kundalini Rising: The inner serpent of enlightenment.
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Module Four:
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Training Sadhana
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Power/Vinyasa: The dynamic power of flow based yoga.
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Prana Vayus: Exploring the different ways energy moves in various poses.
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Teaching Styles: Developing your personal style while remaining true to traditional yogic concepts.
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Dharma: Your Soul’s mission, should you choose to accept it.
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Karma: What you do comes back to you. Understanding the cause and effect principle of life.
Saturday, November 2, 2019
Module Five:
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Training Sadhana
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Ashtanga Primary Series: Introduction to one of the strongest practices that exists.
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Floating Jump thru and Jump back: I believe I can fly!
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Module Six:
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Training Sadhana
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Yin: Deep holds, deeper understanding.
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Yamas and Niyamas: How the observances and restrictions apply on and off the mat.
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Communication: Exercises in communication skills and techniques.
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Left, right, and middle: Applying the 3 paths to asana and life.
Saturday, November 30, 2019
Module Seven:
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Training Sadhana
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Advanced Twists: Expect side crows, binds, and much more.
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Adjustments: To be practiced throughout the module at any point of active practice.
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Anatomy : Dr Russ Fowler
Saturday, December 14, 2019
Module Eight:
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Training Sadhana
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Inversions: Seeing the world from a new perspective and the strength it takes to do so.
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Principles of Demonstration: Learning different ways of leading classes and “modeling” poses.
Saturday, December 28, 2019
Module Nine:
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Training Sadhana
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Bandhas and Energy: From survival to thriving. It all starts at the root.
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Chakras: A deeper look at the energy centers that control all aspects of our being.
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Yoga trivia game
Saturday, January 11, 2019
Module Ten:
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Training Sadhana
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Advanced Forward Bending Poses: Binds, bends, and props to take your practice deeper.
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Transitions: How to use the movements between the poses to create a more challenging and interesting class.
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Practice Adjustments
Saturday, January 25, 2020
Module Eleven:
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Training Sadhana
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Blindfold Yoga Student and Teacher: An exercise in teaching without seeing your students.
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Practice Adjustments
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Doing poses vs working poses: It’s a matter of focus and intensity.
Saturday, February 8, 2020
Module Twelve:
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Training Sadhana
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Sacred Texts: Understanding the role of these texts and how to incorporate them into yogic practice. This is Svadyaya in action.
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Mythology: Incorporating the stories and mythologies that relate to the practice.
Saturday, February 22, 2020
Module Thirteen:
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Training Sadhana
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Advanced Arm Balances: Finding the strength and balance to fly these advanced poses.
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Mudras: The power and focus that comes from connecting different meridians of energy that culminate in the hands and fingers.
Saturday, March 7, 2020
Module Fourteen:
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Training Sadhana
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Ethics: How to stay on the sacred path in a world that wants to sexualize our practice.
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Delivery of Thesis: These will be the presentations of the workshops each trainee is required to give based on their area of specialized study. Muladhara Chakra: The root of it all. There will be a worksheet for each chakra over the following modules.
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Module Fifteen:
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Training Sadhana
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Current Trends in Yoga: Instagram, hot yoga, lululemon, and beyond.
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Marketing: How to use social media, developing websites, and how to build classes.
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Delivery of Thesis
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Svadhisthana: How you think the World sees you!
Saturday, April 4, 2020
Module Sixteen:
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Training Sadhana
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Psychology and Communication: What you teach matters but so does how you teach it. Leave them feeling good and wanting more
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Delivery of Thesis
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Adjustments
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Manipura: The Sat Nam Chakra
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Module - Seventeen:
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Training Sadhana
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The Business of Yoga and Running a Studio: Keeping the doors open and making a living in a very saturated industry.
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Practice Adjustments
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Anahata: The love chakra.
Saturday, May 2, 2020
Module Eighteen:
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Training Sadhana
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Advanced Standing Poses: Props, binds, and modifications.
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Delivery of Thesis
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Vishudha: Finding your voice in all aspects of life.
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Module Nineteen:
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Training Sadhana
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Teaching with Props: How to take your students to the next level using props. The power of being supported.
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Delivery of Thesis
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Nauli and Agni Sara: The ability to massage and energize the internal organs.
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Ajna: Opening the eye of consciousness
Saturday, May 30, 2020
Module Twenty:
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Weekend Immersion Retreat
Saturday, June 13, 2020
Module Twenty-One:
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Training Sadhana
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Future Plans: An open discussion about where trainees see themselves going inn their own practice and as teachers.
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Open studio: Time to work on various aspects to help trainees feel complete in their training.
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Sahasraram: The unfolding of the lotus at your crown and the connection to the divine that comes from it.
Sunday, June 14, 2020
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Graduation Puja