Event Description
iflow - inspired by the flow – intelligently aligned – intuitive by nature
With Anusara Inspired® ERYT Teacher Amy Pastore.
For registration, more info and application please email amy@amypastore.com.
After a decade of study as a yoga student and teacher I’ve had the opportunity to experience many different types of teacher trainings, immersions and workshops. Many of these had great things to offer but unfortunately some of what I’ve experienced was mass marketing and subpar teaching more about money and numbers than creating well versed, qualified teachers. Even more troubling is the increasing number of teacher trainings being offered by teachers with limited experience and training themselves. And now there are more yoga teachers than ever before. Many of them don’t feel ready to teach or confident with their teaching style. Some were taught how to read a script or follow a sequence but not how to sequence a flow themselves. I hear and see this all the time and felt that there was a better way to offer advanced training for those looking to teach or those simply interested in deepening their understanding of yoga.
Drawing from my experiences, with a desire to pass on the gift of yoga in a genuine and creative way, I have spent the past year organizing the iflow Yoga Immersion and 200 hour Teacher Training Program. This program covers yoga from the classical through the modern perspective and delivers it in a way that is palatable, relatable and useful to the student. My primary intention is to create practitioners and teachers who embody the knowledge of yoga and have the tools they need to successfully and authentically express their own True Nature.
iflow Yoga was created with this at its heart. It is a synthesis of what has worked for me over many years of study. It is based on primary three elements: (1) Inspired by the flow of life; (2) Intelligent in terms of alignment and sequencing; and (3) Intuitive through the creative freedom of the heart. Diversity, creativity and exploration are celebrated and encouraged in the iflow method. For more information about iflow click here.
These modules are not for the masses. These are not factory trainings. They are small group teaching sessions with lots of support, mentoring, and guidance. They will be held at Amy’s home studio, The Down Dog House, and will be limited to 8 students per module. Modules are for serious students who want to learn Philosophy, Meditation, Pranayama as well as advanced Asana. Below is a brief synopsis of each module. The modules can be taken alone or as a group which, along with completion of all non-contact self-study and teaching assignments, completes the iflow Yoga 200 hour Teacher Training program. Applications are available here and will be reviewed promptly. Applicants will be contacted for a phone interview. If you’ve already taken a 200 hour training, this program should still be considered as it is purposefully designed to be more hands-on and more comprehensive than most other 200 hour programs. To read more about my training and experience click here.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday ~ 6pm to 9pm (a delicious vegetarian dinner will be served)
Saturday ~ 8am to 5:30pm
Sunday ~ 8am to 5:30pm
*Students should bring lunch and snacks for breaks.
MODULE 1 – THE ESSENCE OF THE PRACTICE
Weekend 1: April 19, 20 & 21
Weekend 2: April 26, 27 & 28
The daily schedule will consist of Pranayama, Meditation, Asana, Alignment (specifically The Anusara 5 Universal Principles), Yoga Anatomy, and Philosophy. It also can be taken as the initial 50 hours of the 200 hour Teacher Training. It is also great for teachers who already have a 200 hour certification but want to learn how to incorporate the Anusara UPA’s and language into their repertoire.
MODULE 2 – DIVE DEEPER
Weekend 1: May 3, 4 & 5
Weekend 2: May 17, 18 & 19
We will explore the deeper layers of Meditation, Pranayama, Asana, Anusara Principles of Alignment (specifically the 7 loops), Outer form vs. Intuitive movement, Yoga Anatomy Part 2 and Philosophy. Appropriate for serious students and certified teachers who want to understand the Anusara loops and continue to expand their knowledge of yoga methods.
MODULE 3 – THE SEAT OF THE TEACHER
Weekend 1: May 31, June 1 & 2
Weekend 2: June 7, 8 & 9
This training is all about teaching; for those who have taken the first 2 modules of iflow or are already teaching and looking to refine their skills. It is also open to students who have completed 100 hours of Anusara Immersion Study. We will cover guiding the breath, sequencing, adjustments, languaging and vocal presence as well as class planning techniques. There will be lots of practice teaching sessions in a supportive setting.
MODULE 4 – AUTHENTIC TEACHING FROM THE HEART
Weekend 1: July 12, 13 & 14
Weekend 2: Aug 2, 3 & 4
This is great for those already teaching who want to take it to the next level. It also concludes the iflow 200hr TT. Learn the art of weaving theme and dharma throughout your class, making your teaching more potent, more meaningful. We will get more creative and dynamic with sequencing and assists. There will be lots of practice teaching opportunities. This module will also cover teacher ethics and how to market yourself- from resumes to business cards, social media and web presence. By the end of this module we will be putting it all together, making it our own and offering it back. There will be a written exam and Teaching Practicum for teacher trainees. Students who finish all 4 Modules and become certified iflow Teachers will continue to be supported and mentored long after this training is over. I will always be accessible to personally help my students in any way possible. They are precious gifts to me, not numbers.
CURRICULUM
Module 1
- MEDITATION
- PRANAYAMA
- ASANA
- MANTRA
- MUDRA
- BANDHA
- THE ANUSARA UNIVERSAL PRINCIPLES OF ALIGNMENT (HOW THEY INFORM ALIGNMENT IN IFLOW)
- ANATOMY FOR YOGA
- PHILOSOPHY (4 MAIN BRANCHES OF YOGA, THE YOGA SUTRAS- INTERPRETATION/DISCUSSION, THE 8 LIMBS, IFLOW PHILOSOPHY)
- AYURVEDA INTRODUCTION
- CHAKRAS & NADIS
- INTUITIVE FLOW
Module 2
- MEDITATION
- PRANAYAMA
- ASANA (CREATIVE VINYASA) INCLUSIVE OF PARTNER, RESTORATIVE, YIN, THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS & INTUITIVE FLOW
- MANTRA
- MUDRA
- BANDHA
- THE 7 LOOPS OF ANUSARA YOGA AND AUXILIARY PRINCIPLES
- ANATOMY FOR YOGA PART 2
- PHILOSOPHY (THE BHAGAVAD GITA, THE 3 GUNAS, 3 MALAS, 4 GATES OF SPEECH)
- 5 KOSHAS
- YOGIC CLEANSING KRIYAS (SHAT-KRIYAS)
- PRIMARY AND SECONDARY PRANAS
- AYURVEDA PART 2
Module 3
- GUIDING MEDITATION, PRANAYAMA, MANTRA, MUDRA, BANDHA, SAVASANA
- ASANA DAILY PRACTICE
- DIRECTING MOVEMENT WITH BREATH
- GUIDING SUN SALUTATIONS
- SAMPLE IFLOW SEQUENCE (PRACTICE TEACHING)
- INTELLIGENT SEQUENCING GUIDELINES FOR CREATING YOUR OWN IFLOW
- CREATING YOUR OWN INTELLIGENT SEQUENCES
- TEACHING YOUR OWN SEQUENCES
- HANDS ON ASSISTING AND ADJUSTMENTS
- DEMONSTRATING SUCCESSFULLY
- CONTRAINDICATIONS, COMMON INJURIES, MODIFICATIONS
Module 4
- GUIDING MEDITATION, PRANAYAMA, MANTRA, MUDRA, BANDHA, SAVASANA
- DAILY ASANA PRACTICE (DAILY PRACTICE TEACHING WITH THEME AND DHARMA)
- GETTING OFF YOUR MAT AND WATCHING YOUR STUDENTS!(TEACHING WITHOUT PRACTICING)
- LANGUAGE (PASSIVE VS. DIRECT LANGUAGE, LINKING, VOICE MODULATION AND TONE, CONCISE CLEAR DIRECT)
- TEMPLATE FOR ADDING POTENT THEME THROUGHOUT CLASS/CLASS PLANNING TECHNIQUES
- USE OF IMAGERY
- MUSIC VS. SILENCE (APPROPRIATE CHOICES FOR MOOD YOU WISH TO CREATE)
- STUDENT/TEACHER RELATIONSHIP REGARDING PROFESSIONALISM AND ETHICS
- GUIDING AN INTUITIVE FLOW PRACTICE
- CREATIVE ASSISTS AND ADJUSTMENTS
- GUIDING YOGA NIDRA
- MARKETING YOURSELF (THE ART OF STARTING OUT AND THE PRACTICE OF LONGEVITY, KEEPING YOUR STUDENTS HOOKED!)
- FINAL TEACHING PRACTICUM AND WRITTEN EXAM
READING LIST
Module 1
- Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff
- The Yoga Asana Index- A complete index of hatha yoga postures by Bruce Bowditch
- Inside The Yoga Sutras- A Comprehensive Sourcebook for the study and practice of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras by, Reverend Jaganath Carrera
- You will receive an iflow Immersion Manual upon arrival. Please bring a journal or note book for contemplations, inspirations and notes.
Module 2
- Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff
- The Yoga Asana Index - A complete index of hatha yoga postures by Bruce Bowditch
- The Bhagavad Gita – A Walkthrough for Westerners by Jack Hawley (Read prior to training)
- You will receive an iflow Immersion Manual upon arrival. Please bring a journal or note book for contemplations, inspirations and notes.
- Recommended: Light on Yoga by BKS Iyengar
- Recommended: Yin Yoga- Outline of a Quiet Practice by Paul Grilley
Module 3
- Light on Yoga by BKS Iyengar
- The Yoga Asana Index - A complete index of hatha yoga postures by Bruce Bowditch
- Yoga Beyond Belief by Ganga White (Read prior to training)
- The Art of Adjusting by Brian Cooper
- iflow Teacher Training Manual (You will receive an upon arrival)
Module 4
- Nourishing the Teacher by Danny Arguetty
- The Yoga Asana Index – A complete index of hatha yoga postures by Bruce Bowditch
- Yoga – The Art of Adjusting by Brian Cooper
- iflow Teacher Training Manual (You will receive an upon arrival)
Location
The Down Dog House 7 Swan Hollow Ct Ramsey, NJ United States
