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TEACHERS TRAINING

Yoga Angels offers 20 or 40 hours introductory Intensives, 200 or 500 hours teacher training, and a certification Program. Our purpose is to equip teachers with the appropriate method to teach individuals of all ages. Our programs are taught locally and internationally at yoga studios, schools and other community institutions. We cover the all topics required to complete the 200 hour level of training recognized by Yoga Alliance, including technique, teaching methodology, meditation, anatomy and physiology.

YA teaches the differences and similarities of teaching kids and adults. The delicate balancing act of teaching the art of yoga to all with an emphasis on appropriate ages, stages, and capacities are taught through the art of sequencing. The sequencing is based on writing yoga as a prescription with an individual wholesome approach.

Yoga Angels classes provide individual attention in a group setting. Classes entail adjustments, positive affirmations, storytelling and enthusiasm. Specific yoga sequences taught have been created to build concentration, awareness, stamina, strength and willpower. The emotional states that arise from practicing yoga are encouraged to be fully felt. Using observation and application of yoga tools, teachers learn methods of how to positively transform the emotional state. Yoga classes are creatively taught in a fun environment while discovering self-empowerment.

 

RECOMMENDED TEACHERS FOR CONTINUE EDUCATION

Yoga Angels combine yoga, music, dance, and drama to create unique live performances. The shows are choreographed by the Yoga Angels. and the dance routines are hip-hop, reggae, jazz, African and more.

 

Yoga Angels Required Hours
Areas & Hours of Training Contact Hrs Non-contact Hrs
T = Technique 100 8
TM = Teaching Methodology 25 4
A&P = Anatomy & Physiology 25 4
YP = Yoga Philosophy 10 0
LE = Lifestyle/Ethic 20 0
PR = Practicum 20 20
HN = Health & Nutrition 5 0

 

20 OR 40 HOUR INTENSIVE

This gives teachers the fundamentals of how to begin teaching. Teachers are encouraged to begin teaching as they enroll into other YA programs to continue to develop their teaching ability. The 40 hr. intensive can be completed in six days.

200 hours program

Courses are held daily and cover a variety of interacting subjects including practicing yoga daily, reading, self-development, homework assignments, and teaching opportunities, online assignments, tests, and reading materials. 200 hours can be completed within a four-week period.

Certification Program

The assessment is by invitation only and is a three-fold process consisting of:
• Asana Demonstration (physical yoga postures)
• Written Skill test
• Teaching Skill Test

 


Yoga Angels assessors are extremely qualified Iyengar teachers with minimum of 15 years of experience.

Apprenticeship Program

There is a required 25 minimum remaining hours to be completed through our apprenticeship program. The apprenticeship program allows you to learn and teach in a class setting with any of our certify Yoga Angels teachers. There is no time limit on how long a teacher may apprentice. We are open to support all teachers until they feel ready to leave the apprenticeship program.

Yoga Angels allows only those who have attended YA trainings in the apprenticeship program. (No exceptions) Seminars /Workshops/ Presentations YA offers customized programs for groups and organizations. For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Kids Yoga Classes

Yoga principles and practice for the “individual child” with a concentrated focus in the Pre-School and K-12 classroom. The techniques learned in this program endure the duration of his/her lifespan. These classes are a “proactive program” that channels practitioners into productive pursuits, and preventing aberrant behavior. The long-term impact portends a healthier society –that is sober, mentally stable and drug-free. Our programs meet the needs of ethnically diverse children guiding them into becoming responsible adults.

 

  • Yoga Angels Press www.yogaangelspress.com
  • Yoga Angels Press-----A Young Adult Publication ---YAP

 

YAP - Yoga Angels Press, or YAP, is more than just a youth yoga magazine, it is a unique, informative and inspiring forum for the creativity and individuality of young minds to flourish. YAP is a platform for youth to have an expressive voice with the consistent message of youth empowering youth. YAP features Kids -Yoga- Health and more covering topics such as Health, Politics, Yoga, Fashion, and entertainment. YAP seeks to have all kids and youth experience the realization of the endless possibilities they possess.

YAP staff consists of senior Yoga Angels ranging from ages 16-19 who have been apart of Yoga Angels program since they were 7-8 years old. These young adults can be seen demonstrating their teaching skills in their Yoga Angels Level One DVD. All the articles and interviews on the YAP website are orchestrated and executed by the Yoga Angels youth staff. The YAP Crew extends their services to the younger Yoga Angels children through Peer Mediation using Conflict Resolution and Preventative Methods. Please see program outline below.


Conflict Resolution by Preventative Methods

 

1. Emotional Sharing
• Observation of mental / emotional state
• Non-judgment/ unconditional love and support
• Attention to details
• Peer communication
• Free, uncensored expression

 

2. Extend Support &Techniques
• Breath observation (connection of the breath and state of mind)
• Yoga poses- Remove crystallized energy/ Blockage
• Meditation/ Silent / Quiet Time (eyes closed)
• Visualization (imagine and see a clear state without conflict
• Writing-Freestyle journaling/ Poetry (theme- specific conflict/ challenged situation
• Offer different perspective
• Clearly defining separate views
• Emphasis on positive and respect for different views

 

3. Create Resolution
• Team work to find Solutions (suggestions to diffuse situation and solve issues)
• Select Specific method(apologizes/ hands shakes conversations)
• Implement specific method of choice.
• State view of the process & evaluate success. (Written or verbal)

 

Yoga Angels Performers ---YAP
• Yoga Angels performers combine yoga, music, dance, and drama to create unique live performances. The shows are choreographed by the senior Yoga Angels ages ranging from 16-19. The yoga and dance blended routines incorporate yoga, hip-hop, reggae, jazz, African and more.

 

 

TEACHERS TRAINING

Yoga Angels offers 20 or 40 hours introductory Intensives, 200 or 500 hours teacher training, and a certification Program. Our purpose is to equip teachers with the appropriate method to teach individuals of all ages. Our programs are taught locally and internationally at yoga studios, schools and other community institutions. We cover the all topics required to complete the 200 hour level of training recognized by Yoga Alliance, including technique, teaching methodology, meditation, anatomy and physiology.

YA teaches the differences and similarities of teaching kids and adults. The delicate balancing act of teaching the art of yoga to all with an emphasis on appropriate ages, stages, and capacities are taught through the art of sequencing. The sequencing is based on writing yoga as a prescription with an individual wholesome approach.

Yoga Angels classes provide individual attention in a group setting. Classes entail adjustments, positive affirmations, storytelling and enthusiasm. Specific yoga sequences taught have been created to build concentration, awareness, stamina, strength and willpower. The emotional states that arise from practicing yoga are encouraged to be fully felt. Using observation and application of yoga tools, teachers learn methods of how to positively transform the emotional state. Yoga classes are creatively taught in a fun environment while discovering self-empowerment.

 

RECOMMENDED TEACHERS FOR CONTINUE EDUCATION

Yoga Angels combine yoga, music, dance, and drama to create unique live performances. The shows are choreographed by the Yoga Angels. and the dance routines are hip-hop, reggae, jazz, African and more.

 

Yoga Angels Required Hours
Areas & Hours of Training Contact Hrs Non-contact Hrs
T = Technique 100 8
TM = Teaching Methodology 25 4
A&P = Anatomy & Physiology 25 4
YP = Yoga Philosophy 10 0
LE = Lifestyle/Ethic 20 0
PR = Practicum 20 20
HN = Health & Nutrition 5 0

 

20 OR 40 HOUR INTENSIVE

This gives teachers the fundamentals of how to begin teaching. Teachers are encouraged to begin teaching as they enroll into other YA programs to continue to develop their teaching ability. The 40 hr. intensive can be completed in six days.

200 hours program

Courses are held daily and cover a variety of interacting subjects including practicing yoga daily, reading, self-development, homework assignments, and teaching opportunities, online assignments, tests, and reading materials. 200 hours can be completed within a four-week period.

Certification Program

The assessment is by invitation only and is a three-fold process consisting of:
• Asana Demonstration (physical yoga postures)
• Written Skill test
• Teaching Skill Test

 


Yoga Angels assessors are extremely qualified Iyengar teachers with minimum of 15 years of experience.

Apprenticeship Program

There is a required 25 minimum remaining hours to be completed through our apprenticeship program. The apprenticeship program allows you to learn and teach in a class setting with any of our certify Yoga Angels teachers. There is no time limit on how long a teacher may apprentice. We are open to support all teachers until they feel ready to leave the apprenticeship program.

Yoga Angels allows only those who have attended YA trainings in the apprenticeship program. (No exceptions) Seminars /Workshops/ Presentations YA offers customized programs for groups and organizations. For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Kids Yoga Classes

Yoga principles and practice for the “individual child” with a concentrated focus in the Pre-School and K-12 classroom. The techniques learned in this program endure the duration of his/her lifespan. These classes are a “proactive program” that channels practitioners into productive pursuits, and preventing aberrant behavior. The long-term impact portends a healthier society –that is sober, mentally stable and drug-free. Our programs meet the needs of ethnically diverse children guiding them into becoming responsible adults.

 

  • Yoga Angels Press www.yogaangelspress.com
  • Yoga Angels Press-----A Young Adult Publication ---YAP

 

YAP - Yoga Angels Press, or YAP, is more than just a youth yoga magazine, it is a unique, informative and inspiring forum for the creativity and individuality of young minds to flourish. YAP is a platform for youth to have an expressive voice with the consistent message of youth empowering youth. YAP features Kids -Yoga- Health and more covering topics such as Health, Politics, Yoga, Fashion, and entertainment. YAP seeks to have all kids and youth experience the realization of the endless possibilities they possess.

YAP staff consists of senior Yoga Angels ranging from ages 16-19 who have been apart of Yoga Angels program since they were 7-8 years old. These young adults can be seen demonstrating their teaching skills in their Yoga Angels Level One DVD. All the articles and interviews on the YAP website are orchestrated and executed by the Yoga Angels youth staff. The YAP Crew extends their services to the younger Yoga Angels children through Peer Mediation using Conflict Resolution and Preventative Methods. Please see program outline below.


Conflict Resolution by Preventative Methods

 

1. Emotional Sharing
• Observation of mental / emotional state
• Non-judgment/ unconditional love and support
• Attention to details
• Peer communication
• Free, uncensored expression

 

2. Extend Support &Techniques
• Breath observation (connection of the breath and state of mind)
• Yoga poses- Remove crystallized energy/ Blockage
• Meditation/ Silent / Quiet Time (eyes closed)
• Visualization (imagine and see a clear state without conflict
• Writing-Freestyle journaling/ Poetry (theme- specific conflict/ challenged situation
• Offer different perspective
• Clearly defining separate views
• Emphasis on positive and respect for different views

 

3. Create Resolution
• Team work to find Solutions (suggestions to diffuse situation and solve issues)
• Select Specific method(apologizes/ hands shakes conversations)
• Implement specific method of choice.
• State view of the process & evaluate success. (Written or verbal)

 

Yoga Angels Performers ---YAP
• Yoga Angels performers combine yoga, music, dance, and drama to create unique live performances. The shows are choreographed by the senior Yoga Angels ages ranging from 16-19. The yoga and dance blended routines incorporate yoga, hip-hop, reggae, jazz, African and more.