Teacher Training
Yoga in the Woods is a Registered Proprietary School through the State of Michigan. We are also a Registered Yoga School through the Yoga Alliance.
Looking for an Accelerated Training Experience?
Join us for 200 & 300 Hour RYT Training in Old Mission Point
April 26- May 5, 2019!
Join Maureen April 5-7, 2019 for Ashtanga Weekend Intensive at Soul Yoga Fenton!
Ashtanga Weekend Intensive at Soul Yoga Fenton
Yoga Teachers & Ashtanga lovers, this is for you! Join us for Led Primary Series with a focus on hands-on assisting and common misalignments in the practice/transitional moves/inversions with Maureen Bosker! Earn 12 CE credits if you are a Registered Yoga Teacher!
Friday 5th, 6:30-9pm - Led Primary Series
Saturday 6th, 1-6pm - Breaking it Down & Hands-On Assists
Sunday 7th, 12:30-5pm - Complete Hands-on Assists, Questions & Answers
Cost: $225
Early Bird: $199
Online sign up www.soulyogafenton.com/events/ashtanga-weekend-intensive
Friday 5th, 6:30-9pm - Led Primary Series
Saturday 6th, 1-6pm - Breaking it Down & Hands-On Assists
Sunday 7th, 12:30-5pm - Complete Hands-on Assists, Questions & Answers
Cost: $225
Early Bird: $199
Online sign up www.soulyogafenton.com/events/ashtanga-weekend-intensive
Spring 2019 RYT Training on Old Mission Point Peninsula
If you are interested in Registered Yoga Teacher Training, join Maureen on beautiful Old Mission Peninsula for RYT training April 26- May 5, 2019. Please contact Maureen at 586-917-2284 or maureenbosker@gmail.com if you're interested in this training immersion. Space is limited, so call today! A $300 non-refundable deposit is required to save your space.
There will be plenty of free time during the training to explore the beautiful Old Mission/Traverse City area. Fall is a breathtaking time to be in upper Michigan, so take advantage of the hiking trails nearby. There are ten wineries with wine tours within 12 miles of Maureen's home. You might want to sample our wonderful restaurants or shopping may be on your agenda. You will have the opportunity to enhance your training experience with all that this favorite Michigan destination has to offer.
Complete details about our RYT Training program below:
Yoga in the Woods 200 & 300* hr RYT Training
Our RYT training programs are very individualized according to your needs and desires. Whether you are interested in learning to teach yoga or would like to deepen your own practice, the Yoga in the Woods RYT Training program is committed to the success of the participant. Our 200 & 300* hour certification programs provide a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of teaching yoga based from the Ashtanga Yoga System. Our Ashtanga based teacher training program will prepare you for Basic Hatha, Power, Flow, Hot, Vinyasa and other styles of classes. YOGA IN THE WOODS IS A REGISTERED YOGA SCHOOL THROUGH THE YOGA ALLIANCE. With over 24 years of yoga study and 12 years of leading teacher training programs, Maureen Bosker has a deep knowledge and appreciation for the practice of Ashtanga Yoga. Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in this enriching and transformative program on beautiful Old Mission Point Peninsula near Traverse City.
*300 hour training will require 45 additional hours and will be included in the cost of training. These hours are individualized to your needs. Hours to be provided within 6 months. Please allow yourself 45 day minimum for pre- training prep. A significant amount of homework will be required prior to acceptance to the training program. A telephone interview with Maureen will also be required prior to acceptance to the program. Space is limited to 8 people.
All training questions please call Maureen Bosker at 586-917-2284.
*300 hour training will require 45 additional hours and will be included in the cost of training. These hours are individualized to your needs. Hours to be provided within 6 months. Please allow yourself 45 day minimum for pre- training prep. A significant amount of homework will be required prior to acceptance to the training program. A telephone interview with Maureen will also be required prior to acceptance to the program. Space is limited to 8 people.
All training questions please call Maureen Bosker at 586-917-2284.
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Gain the tools to assist you in the path of leading others to their true self through the practice of yoga
Our RYT training program is very individualized according to your needs and desires. Whether you are interested in learning to teach yoga or would like to deepen your own practice, the Yoga in the Woods RYT Training program is committed to the success of the participant. Our 200 & 300 hour certification program provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of teaching yoga based from the Ashtanga Yoga System. Our Ashtanga based teacher training program will prepare you for Power, Flow, Hot, Vinyasa and other styles of classes. YOGA IN THE WOODS IS A REGISTERED YOGA SCHOOL THROUGH THE YOGA ALLIANCE.
Yoga means joined or yoked. The yogi is joined with the eternal self, which is happiness and boundless joy. Yoga is a personal practice and we are committed to meeting the individual needs of each student. YITW RYT training goes beyond the standards set forth by Yoga Alliance. Participants will be immersed in a enriching, transformative program that will take you on a journey of self-discovery, assisting you in leading others to their true self through yoga.
Yoga means joined or yoked. The yogi is joined with the eternal self, which is happiness and boundless joy. Yoga is a personal practice and we are committed to meeting the individual needs of each student. YITW RYT training goes beyond the standards set forth by Yoga Alliance. Participants will be immersed in a enriching, transformative program that will take you on a journey of self-discovery, assisting you in leading others to their true self through yoga.
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Curriculum:
- Practice/Observation and Evaluation of Bodies/Postures - Teaching Methods/Techniques - Ancient Roots of Yoga/Historical perspective/Introduction to the ancient texts - The eight limbs of Yoga - Yamas and Niyama - The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Anatomy: - Common Misalignments in a yoga practice - Form and function of skeleton-major joints, ligaments, muscles and tendons - Specific breakdown of major structures of the human body and the yoga methods in teaching - Reading Bodies - Normal and variations of the human body - Working with joint replacement. - Basic overview of the human body - Safety for the pregnant student Teaching Asana - Surya Namaskara- The sun salutations and variations - Standing Asana - Core Refinement - Arm Balances - Backbends - Seated and Supine Twists - Forward Bends and hip openers - Inversions - Savasana and massage techniques - Introduction to the Ashtanga method as taught by Sri. Pattabhi Jois - Basic Hatha Yoga - Vinyasa - Sequencing and class planning - Building a class - Some Sanskrit (Ashtanga postures, Counting) Teaching Methodology/Pranayama/Philosophy - Creating space for students growth/ the ABC’s of class etiquette - Pranayama practice/teaching safely to a group - Breath awareness - Refining the flow of the breath/deeping pranayama practice - Ujjayi Pranayama - Nadi Shodhana - Bandhas - The 5 koshas - Chanting - Basic Bija Mantra sounds - Meditation/techniques/styles/teaching - Physical Adjustments for all students/the art of Assisting within a yoga class - Verbal instruction of Asana/Ques - The business of Yoga - Regulation - The path of a teacher - Music sharing This teacher training will be very individualized according to your needs and desires. We will be requiring 65 hours face to face with lead instructors for 200 hr, RYT and 180 hours face to face for 300 hr. RYT certification.. 100 will be with Maureen. 10 observation classes will be assigned. Homework will be required and reading assignments will vary. Reading: - Health, Healing and Beyond by Desikachar - Light on Yoga by Mr. B.K.S. Iyengar - Any yoga sutra book. Please memorize before coming to the first class: - The eight limbs of Astanga Yoga - 5 Yamas and 5 Niyamas |
From Maureen's diary during a trip in 2001, to New York city with Kathy McNames to study with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois (Guruji)
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Yoga in the Woods
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Contact Maureen Bosker @ (586) 917-2284
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