Our next Immersion program starts in 2010. The Immersion is an in-depth training to learn the details of the poses taught in the Anusara system, and includes the Universal Principles of Alignment, Loops and Spirals, anatomy, pranayama and meditation, the Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita, and the Tantric philosophy that underlies Anusara, and is open to all interested students and teachers.
The Immersion Program is also the first half of the Teacher Training Program, and 96 hours of the Immersions are required to participate in the second half of the GOH Anusara Yoga Teacher Training Program that begins in 2011.
The following material from the 2008 Immersion Program is here for information only. The dates, timing and subject matter of the 2010 Immersions will be finalized and posted this summer.
GARDEN OF THE HEART YOGA CENTER
IMMERSION PROGRAMS
We invite and welcome all dedicated Anusara yogis and prospective Anusara teachers to our 2008-2009 Immersion Program. It is an opportunity for the serious student to pursue an in-depth exploration of Anusara without the pressure to teach. Just as importantly, the program will deepen your experience and participation in the Anusara kula (community). You will be invited to awaken to your true nature as a spiritual being in this rich and transformative experience!
The Immersion Program includes:
• A full range of asana study and practice
• Universal Principles of Alignment of Anusara Yoga
• Loops, Spirals, and Focal Points
• Yoga philosophy, including the inspiring Tantric philosophy that underlies Anusara, Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, the chakra system, and the Bhagavad Gita
• Pranayama and meditation
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“But the focus was … on studentship, and this is what made the Immersion program so special for me. It was an opportunity to explore, to soak in information, and to experience the joy of yoga asana, without any pressure to take notes, answer quizzes, or have to stand up in front of the class and teach."
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The Immersion Program consists of 3 progressive modules: Module 1, 2, and 3. Each module is 36 hours, composed of three 12-hour weekends, for a total of 108 curriculum hours. Module 1 is offered twice to allow more students to be eligible for the successive sessions. Each module is co-taught by two instructors, unless enrollment is 16 or under. In that case it will be taught by one instructor, as noted below.
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DATES:
MODULE ONE: DEVELOPING A VIBRANT BODY, SHARP MIND,
& SOFT HEART
Three 12-hour weekends:
May 2-4
May 16-18
May 30-June 1
OR:
Three 12-hour weekends:
August 22-24 ~ Betsey
September 12-14 ~ Jaye
September 26-28 ~ Rita
Note: you may mix and match the Module One weekends; for instance you may attend May 2-4, May 30-June 1 and Sept 12-14 to get all 3 weekends.
MODULE TWO: MOVING INWARD TO A DEEPER EXPERIENCE
Three 12-hour weekends:
October 17-19
October 31-November 2
November 14-16
MODULE THREE: ANUSARA, A PRACTICE OF TRANSFORMATION
Three 12-hour weekends:
Jan. 9-11, 2009
Jan. 23-25, 2009
February 20-22, 2009
TIMES:
Friday 6:30-9:00pm
Saturday 10-5:30pm
Sunday 9:00-1:00pm
Saturday includes a 90 minute lunch break.
COST:
$1835 for the entire Immersion program of 108 hours, paid in full
$630 per module of 3 weekends
$215 per weekend, space permitting
- the Immersion has space for 40 participants
NOTE: The Immersions are a prerequisite for the Teacher Training Program which begins in late February, 2009. It is recommended that potential YTT students participate in the full program of 108 hours in Modules 1, 2, & 3, however, a minimum of 96 hours are acceptable. A separate application process is required for the Teacher Training Program.
PREREQUISITES
30 hours of Anusara Yoga
• includes yoga classes, workshops and retreats with a certified, or affiliated/inspired Anusara teacher and completion of at least one session of Yoga 2
• completion of the previous module is necessary to take successive modules
REGISTRATION
To register, complete an Immersion Registration Form, available from Garden of the Heart Yoga Center or download a PDF from the website. Send it with a $100 deposit, or full amount, to the business address: 6708 The Masters Ave., Bradenton, FL 34202. Make check payable to Garden of the Heart Yoga. Or call GOH and register with a credit card over the phone. Final tuition payment is due one week before the module begins.
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICIES
A $100 deposit is required to reserve your space. The deposit is refundable until one week before the Immersion weekend begins, minus a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds are given for any reason after one week prior to the Immersion, unless your space can be filled from a waiting list. The fee includes the training only. Lodging and meals are separate. See the website for information on places to stay.
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“While the format of an immersion weekend is similar to a weekend workshop, the content was in-depth…and we had the luxury of time to work with partners, ask questions, enjoy restorative poses, and really think about the meaning behind the yoga practice.”
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