200Hr Yoga Teacher Training
January - April 2024
Build a Foundation For the Rest of Your Life
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Ahimsa’s 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Ahimsa Yoga Studio will be offering a 200-hour yoga teacher training in early 2024 that will inform your knowledge of alignment, explore yoga philosophy, enhance communication skills, and deepen your own yoga practice.
When and Where?
Saturdays and Sundays 12:30pm-6:30pm
January through April (see full schedule below)
Ahimsa Berwyn, 3120 S. Oak Park Avenue, Berwyn, IL.
Who Are You?
You love yoga and can’t imagine your life without it! You want to learn more about the poses, the subtler aspects of yoga such as meditation and pranayama, and the philosophy behind the practice. You may have even thought of sharing this practice with family, friends, the public, or a special group you have in mind.
Whether or not you plan to teach publicly, the Ahimsa Teacher Training program will introduce you to new concepts, nourish connections through community, build confidence, and develop a greater sense of who you are as an individual. Most of all, you are excited to embark on a journey of self-examination and discovery.
Your Teachers: Jessica Martini & Lauren Laughlin
Our training will be led by Jessica Martini (currently teaches at Ahimsa Elmhurst) and Lauren Laughlin (currently teaches at Ahimsa Oak Park).
Jessica, CYT 500, has practiced yoga for 10 years and has taught over 2000 hours of classes. She has practiced a variety of yoga modalities, including Hatha, Vinyasa, Therapeutic, Kundalini, Yin, and Restorative yoga. Lauren has been teaching yoga for 10 years and has achieved her 500hr certification (with Moksha Yoga). She is additionally certified in Prenatal Yoga, Trauma Sensitive Yoga, and Restorative Yoga.
Guest Teacher
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Gabriel Halpern holds a BA in Philosophy, an MA in Health Psychology, and was trained at the Iyengar Yoga Institutes in San Francisco and Pune, India. Gabriel has practiced since 1970 and gives workshops nationally. He founded and directed the Yoga Circle in Chicago, IL from 1985 until 2018. For over twenty years he was a core performance faculty member at De Paul University’s Theater Department. In 2011, he was awarded the Elder/Mentor of the Year by the Mankind Project. Owing to the direct influence of BKS Iyengar and over 50 years of continuous study Gabriel’s teaching is all that is yoga: zeal in practice, science, art form, lifestyle, and mystical mentoring. At 72, he has finally turned into the ritual elder he has been seeking his whole life.
Gabriel Halpern
Special Announcement for Upcoming Teacher Training Sessions
We are excited to share that the renowned yoga instructor Gabriel Halpern will be joining us for two impactful days of our comprehensive teacher training program. His expertise and insights will be an invaluable addition to our curriculum, enhancing the depth and breadth of your learning experience. Please mark your calendars for these transformative sessions:
February 3, 2024 Focus: Meditation & Pranayama
Join us for a profound exploration of inner stillness and breath control techniques with Gabriel Halpern. On this day, Gabriel will guide you through the delicate art of meditation and pranayama, revealing the subtleties that can transform your practice and teaching.
Meditation: Delve into the essential principles and practices, with a special focus on the techniques outlined on pages 3-4 and 7-8 of your manuals. Gabriel will also provide space for a meditation of your choice, fostering personal exploration and understanding.
Pranayama: Expand your breathwork repertoire by studying advanced pranayama methods, starting from page 10 in your manuals. We will also revisit foundational techniques on pages 7-9, ensuring a holistic grasp of these powerful practices.
February 10, 2024 Focus: Practice Focused on Sequencing
Gabriel Halpern returns to lead an engaging session on the art of sequencing. This class is specifically designed to empower you with the skills to craft thoughtful and impactful yoga sequences.
Dharma: Integrate the teachings of dharma into your sequences for sessions that resonate on a deeper, more personal level.
Energetics: Master the incorporation of the gunas, vayus, doshas, and koshas into your sequences. Understanding these subtle energies will enable you to create a practice that offers a profound experience, encouraging deeper insight and harmony within the layers of the self.
We are truly honored to have Gabriel Halpern share his wisdom and passion with us. These sessions are not just about learning; they are about transforming how we approach yoga as teachers and practitioners. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your practice and teaching skills!
What You Learn
Yoga Teacher Training Studies will include:
In-depth study of over 60 asanas
Special conditions and modifications for covered asanas
Study of pranayama theory and basic techniques
Study of anatomy as it relates to yoga practice
Study of subtle anatomy (prana, nadis, vayus, chakras, bandhas)
Study and practice of meditation techniques
Introduction to history of yoga
Discussion of Yoga Sutras of Patanjali with emphasis on the 8 limbs of Astanga Yoga
Introduction to Ayurveda (including doshas, gunas, diet, lifestyle)
Restorative and yin yoga practices
Theory of vinyasa practice, including study of Surya Namaskar
Student led teaching
Developing class plans
Intelligent sequencing
Communication skills
Use of props and adjustments
Ethics
General guidelines for instructing prenatal students and seniors
Teaching multi-levels and special concerns for each level
Business of yoga
Class Schedule
Saturdays & Sundays from 12:30pm - 6:30pm
January 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28
February 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25
March 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24 (no classes 30-31)
April 6-7, 13-14, 20-21
Location: Ahimsa Yoga Studio, 3120 S. Oak Park Ave., Berwyn, IL 60402
Pricing
Extra fees include two books: How Yoga Works by Michael Roach and The Yamas and Niyamas by Deborah Adele
Payment plans available upon request.
Price: $3,499
Current Ahimsa Work/Study students receive $499 off the cost of the training.
A $300 deposit is required to hold your spot in the training. The deposit is 100% non-refundable. No deposit refund will be given for trainees who drop out of the program for any reason.
Trainees will have the option to purchase an Ahimsa membership or package at 20% off for the duration of the training.
Trainees will also receive 20% off any Ahimsa retail excluding sound school instruments.
Let’s Chat!
Contact us and tell us your story or ask us any questions about the training.