Join the Samadhi yoga teacher training and embark on a wonderful new life direction, you can choose an accredited course to suit you... become a yoga teacher or deepen your personal practice.

Next Training starts August 21st 2010, for full dates schedule please email info@samadhiyoga.com.au

 

RYS 200 Yoga Alliance accredited, YTAA accredited (with the level 2 Mentoring program) recognised by OAMPS and AON insurance so you can start teaching right away!

Samadhi Yoga has one of the most well regarded and comprehensive Yoga Teacher Training courses in Australia, now in it's sixth year with graduates teaching all over the world, from Japan to London and Perth to Tasmania. The course has been developed and fine-tuned over the years by director Katie Manitsas with the help of Katie's teacher Simon Low (The Yoga Academy, UK) and deeply inspired and supported by Donna Farhi (NZ) as well as Sharron Gannon and David Life of Jivamukti Yoga.

Many choose the Samadhi Yoga Teacher Training program as a way of deepening their understanding of yoga, others are looking for a career change. You can become a yoga teacher with qualifications recognised in Australia and throughout the world through the Samadhi Yoga Teacher Training program. Upon completion of the training and examinations you will be fully qualified and able to gain accreditation and insurance to teach yoga.

 

The training is designed to give you a comprehensive grounding in the philosophy of yoga as well as the practical aspects of teaching asana, pranayama and meditation. The focus of the course is to give a broad understanding of the different schools and styles of yoga – teachers may choose to specialise after qualifying. The course has over 300 hours of training, which allows a great depth of information to be covered.

The course is deliberately eclectic in nature and aims to provide a thorough introduction to the many aspects of yoga practice.  Students from all yogic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The training is intensive and thereby suitable for those coming from interstate and overseas. A willingness to commit to solid self-practice, personal transformation and a dedicated home study is imperative.

The Teachers:
Katie Manitsas: is the director of Samadhi Yoga, she is the first Certified Advanced Jivamukti Yoga teacher in Australia. She has also studied extensively with Simon Low from the Yoga Academy in the UK.  She is a Sadaka-In-Training with the Wise Earth School of  Ayurveda and is currently being mentored by Mother Maya.  Katie's  broad background is reflected in her classes which are as much about atmosphere as they are about asana (postures). Her classes incorporate music and inspirational readings as well as elements of breathing practice and meditation. Katie has trained in the UK, U.S, India and Australia. Her book, 'Spiritual Survival in the City' is on sale now. Katie is mother to two year old Christos and new baby Ziggy; and has recently completed training as a doula (birth companion), 

 

Idit Tamir-Heffer:  is a Samadhi trained teacher who has always been drawn strongly to Asia. She is a 500RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) with Yoga Alliance and holds the "Advanced Diploma for Yoga teaching" by Nature Care College. Idit is also a part of the Teacher Training Faculty at Samadhi Yoga. Idit begun her practice of Hatha Yoga whilst traveling through Asia, since then she has studied different styles of yoga and regularly trains with varied well known international teachers including Donna Farhi, Sarah Powers, Simon Low, Seane Corne, Sharon Gannon, David life and many more, being inspired by their wisdom and their different techniques. Yoga has influenced Idit's life and she hopes to share this gift with as many beings as possible in the hope that it will benefit others as much as it has benefited her. The kind of yoga classes she teaches are varied and postures are adjusted to meet the needs of her individual students accordingly. Idit has most recently given birth to a beautiful little boy, baby Inbar.

 

Sarah Trestrail: is a Certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher. She is compassionate, knowledgeable and upbeat! Initially coming to yoga as therapy for sports injuries but discovering a way of life, has given Sarah an indepth knowledge of anatomy and physiology and alignment in yoga. She has trained intensively with Alanna Kaivalya (Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher) in Australia and the US, completed Advanced Teacher training with Samadhi and Corepower Yoga and is also a Thai massage and Reiki practitioner.
 

There are several tutors and assistants on the course, all expert in their fields and all with a number of years experience in teacher training. Other course tutors include specialists in the fields of anatomy and physiology, Sanskrit and ayurveda. The training features guest teachers for some modules. 

The training consists of: (included in cost)
- Six weekends of training
- A four day retreat
- 50 hours of yoga class attendance must be completed before qualification (you will receive 5 x 8-class passes - 40 classes)
can be gained- these hours can be made up with attendance of any timtabled yoga classes at Samadhi Yoga).

You may take longer than the course to complete these hours but qualification is not complete until 50 hours have been accrued.
- Anatomy and physiology training
- Counseling/communication skills training
- A grounding in yogic philosophy
- Sanskrit foundations
- Yoga for kids foundation
- Yoga for pregnancy
- Safe adjustment training
- How to teach pranayama and meditation
- The business of yoga- the practical aspects of becoming a yoga teacher
- Home study, including essays and written work
- 1 x practical examination
- 1 x written examination
- Concluding with a certificate ceremony


HOW TO APPLY: Call or email us for an application form and schedule. As well as completing an application form, you are required to write a one page essay.

 

Essay question: Discuss what yoga means to you and how it may be applied to a modern lifestyle, remembering that yoga can be interpreted in its broadest sense - not just as a physical form of exercise.
"The Yoga Sutras (ancient scriptures written by Patanjali codifying the practice of yoga) tell us: 'Yoga is the cessation of the fluctuations in the mind'. In other words yoga is experienced when the mind becomes still and calm and there is a sense of steadiness."


You will be notified of your acceptance within a week of our receiving your application. If your application is unsuccessful there will be no charge.

Please note students are expected to attend all sessions of the course.  If you are unable to attend certain sessions you may consult with us in advance.  In some cases 'catch up' sessions will be available with a charge of $65 per hour for tuition, mininum 2- 3 hours catch up per day missed (you will also have home study to complete in this case).

COST:
Weekend Intensive Option - $3600

Early bird option $3400 (must be paid by 1st July 2010). 
This includes all books, retreat accommodation and food (where relevant) and all tuition. We are happy to make a payment plan to suit your needs for early bookings, full amount must be paid before course commences.

Coming from interstate or overseas? Click here to find out more about accommodation close to Samadhi Yoga

For inspiration on teaching yoga check out Katies article on teaching yoga featured in Innerself Magazine  

 

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Please note that payments for teacher training at Samadhi Yoga are non-refundable.  Payment in part or full confirms your place on the training and is therefore binding.  In special circumstances if you are unable to attend the course for which you have booked we may offer a transfer or a credit note, at our discretion.