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200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training:
For the Japanese-speaking student
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Offered for the first time in Honolulu, this yoga certification course, taught entirely in Japanese, is a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the profound teachings of yoga and Ayurvedic Science—experiencing firsthand their ability to transform body, mind and soul.
This unique 200-hour course, directed by senior Yoga Hawaii teacher Rupali (whose teaching experience spans 20 years) and other Yoga Hawaii faculty, has a dual focus on yoga and Ayurveda, considered sisters sciences in India. You’ll learn about your own constitution or doshas, and how to eat to maximize the benefits of your practice.
Recently revamped to meet the new Yoga Alliance standards, Yoga Hawaii’s teacher training utilizes the postures from Ashtanga Yoga’s Primary series and interweaves daily Yoga Sutra study, building an integrated foundation for your teaching. All teaching methodology can be applied to any style of yoga you may choose to pursue, and successful completion of this course will qualify you for registry (200 hours) with the Yoga Alliance (www.yogaalliance.org), the international association of yoga teachers.
Course contents will include Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series asana technique, teaching methodology, anatomy and physiology, philosophy, ethics, how to live a yogic lifestyle and how to apply Ayurvedic principles to your yoga practice, teaching and life. We will elaborate with lots of hands-on work.
Dates
Saturday, June 7 - Saturday, July 5, 2008
Orientation Session
Saturday, June 7, 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Training Schedule (Subject to adjustment as needed)
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thur/Fri:
- Morning Practice, 7:00 - 8:45 a.m.
- Break, 8:45 - 10:45 a.m. (clean-up and time to relax and eat)
- Classroom Session, 10:45 - 3:00 p.m. (snack breaks at appropriate times)
- Afternoon Practice, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (guest teacher)
- Study Groups, Fridays 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thur/Fri/Sat/Sun: Reading and self-practice, approx. 1.5 hours
Sat: Practice Teach Session, 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Graduation
Saturday, July 5, 7:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Training Objectives
• Create a supportive group environment that nurtures an indepth exploration of yoga asanas and their various components (e.g., alignment, bandhas and drishtis).
• Interweave yoga philosophy and Ayurvedic principles, creating a well-rounded understanding of the basis of yoga practice.
• Develop each participant’s ability to safely teach an hour-long yoga class.
• Accrue the necessary hours to fulfill the requirements for registry with the Yoga Alliance.
Entry Standards
This program is specifically designed for Japanese-speaking students who wish to become yoga teachers or who want to deepen their own yoga practice. A minimum of six months of yoga experience is required before enrolling in this intensive training course. This is a practical, hands-on course and students need to be fit, experienced and motivated to complete it. It is highly recommended that applicants memorize the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series sequence (see FAQs for information on resources to assist this process).
To Apply
Please click here for an application. Directions for its completion can be found on the application form. For students coming from Japan, please contact Yoshimi Anzai of FirstShip International for registration information.
Tuition
Program tuition is US $5270, which includes your teacher training manual; additional supplemental texts are not included in course tuition.
Deposit
A deposit of $1000 in US funds is required to secure your place in this course. The balance of US$4270 is due one month prior to course start date. Payments can be made by personal check or money order drawn on a US bank (made payable to ShantiGirl Productions) or by bank transfer (please email Rupali for bank information). Any bank fees will be the responsibility of the applicant.
Refunds and Cancellations
Full refunds will be granted up to one month prior to course start date, if applicant cancels. Thereafter, the deposit amount of $1000 will be retained and any additional amount paid will be returned to you.
Location of Training
Most sessions will be held at Yoga Hawaii's Kaimuki studio, located at 1152 Koko Head Ave., Honolulu, Hawaii 96816. Some sessions will also be held at the Boca Training Center, 330 S. Cooke St., Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. (See location maps.)
Off-Island Participants
Transportation to and from the training, as well as accommodations during the training, is the responsibility of the participant. Please contact FirstShip International for assistance.
About the Teachers
Rupali
Rupali, eRYT500, began her yogic journey by landing in an ashram in 1985 where she lived for six months to learn about the science of yoga and pranayama. She began teaching almost immediately upon returning home to Santa Barbara, CA, in order to share her excitement. That excitement continues to this day and has touched many lives.
Rupali is codirector and coowner of Yoga Hawaii, and is a certified Kripalu Yoga teacher. She has also trained extensively in the Ashtanga Yoga tradition, traveling regularly to India to study directly with Shri K. Pattabhi Jois of Mysore, India, and as well as studying with him on his U.S. tours.
She is registered at the "Experienced 500-hour level" with the Yoga Alliance, the international association of yoga teachers, and has also been initiated into the Reiki tradition. She holds memberships in the International Association of Yoga Therapists, the Yoga Research and Education Center, the Kripalu Yoga Teachers Association and the Hawaii Association of Fitness Professionals.
Tania Jo Ingrahm
Tania Jo Ingrahm, eRYT200, certified Kripalu Yoga teacher, was introduced to Kripalu yoga in 1988 by her Yoga Hawaii business partner, Rupali. The breathing and internal exploration of Kripalu Yoga proved to be a beneficial complement to her years of competitive triathloning and coaching.
Now focusing on Ashtanga Yoga and pranayama (breathplay) practice, she's known to be a "detail" person when sharing her passion for yoga and the wide-ranging benefits to body, mind and spirit. Melding her study of life sciences, yoga and sports has given her a unique perspective on the body and its ability to adapt and change. She continues to be a student herself, learning from her teachers, as well as her students. She is codirector, along with Rupali, of Yoga Hawaii.
Mandy Horst
With a bachelor's degree in communication and an extensive background in wholesaling, retailing and importing, Mandy Horst never knew that yoga was going to factor so highly in her future. Recently retired from her two local retail stores, she has become a yoga devotee due to its immense calming effects on her rather pitta personality.
She has studied Bikram Yoga for two years and Ashtanga Yoga for two years. "From the first asana, I knew my spirit was home," she says. "Every day I am enriched and humbled by these ancient practices." Her most recent area of study is Ayurveda Science, which she will present during Yoga Hawaii's teacher trainings. She is also in charge of logistics during the trainings.
Questions?
Please read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section to see if your question is already answered. If not, please email Rupali.
We look forward to sharing this amazing journey with you!