2008 Amazing Yoga Teacher Training
Power Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Certification Program
January 25, 2008 - March 2, 2008

Weekend Training Dates Include
January 25-27
February 9 &10
February 23&24
March 1&2
(At least 1 Friday evening sessions will be added before training begins)


Do you want to inspire others? Are you ready to take your practice to a new level? Join a special group of people who are ready to step out of the comfort zone and make a change in the world.

This teacher training will transform your life and the lives of others. You will develop the skills to successfully lead a dynamic power vinyasa class. We will cover the fundamental postures and how to sequence the asanas in a fluid manner. This training will include the basics of pranayama and how to incorporate it into your classes. Also, we will discuss anatomy/physiology and how it relates to postures and alignment. This training is for aspiring and experienced teachers or students who want to deepen their practice.

Our teacher training program meets the requirements of the 200 HOUR Yoga Alliance Certification. Yoga Alliance is the nationally and internationally recognized registry for yoga teachers and yoga schools. Karen and Sean Conley, co-founders of AY, and their staff will lead the certification program.

The training will be held at both the Shadyside and Wexford studios. The program allows some flexibility to fit your schedule. The approximate training times will be 9am-5pm on Saturdays and 10:30am – 6pm on Sundays during the training weekends. Teachers in Training will receive unlimited yoga at both studios during the training period.

The training topics include:
• The study of Asanas including Anatomy & Physiology
• Study of Meditation
• Art of Assisting
• Sequencing postures and designing your class
• Becoming an inspiring teacher
• Intensive study of postures including Sanskrit names of postures
• Modifications for postures
• Ujjayi breathing and Pranayama
• Principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting, and instruction
• Includes practice teaching as well as observing and assisting in class
• Study of yoga scriptures (Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad-gita, etc.)

Recommended Reading:
“Journey into Power” Baron Baptiste

“Jivamukti Yoga” Sharon Gannon and David Life

Application Questions
1. How long have you studied yoga? List styles and main teachers.
2. Do you currently teach yoga? If so, how often and what level?
3. Do you have experience teaching in any others field(s)? List other training or experience relevant to yoga and/or teaching.
4. List all injuries or illnesses and how they affect your current condition.
5. List prescription medications you are taking for physical or psychological reasons.
6. What do you hope to gain from this training?
7. What motivated you to pursue studies in yoga and what keeps you motivated?

Please fill out this PDF or submit questions and answers on separate paper along with your name, address, telephone number, and email. Applications are strictly confidential and will be read and shared only by Karen and Sean Conley. A $25 non-refundable deposit towards the full tuition is due with your application to reserve your place. We will contact applicants immediately upon receiving application.

Payment Options
• $1800 if paid in full when applicant is accepted.

• $2000 paid in 4 installments. The first $500 is due upon acceptance to program.

Please mail to:
Amazing Yoga
5823 Ellsworth Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Refund Policy:
• All payments must be paid when due.

• Refunds for cancellations up to two weeks prior to date of teacher training, minus 10%

• Amazing Yoga credit only to a future teacher training is given for cancellations at least seven (7) days prior to the teacher training.

• Only credit to a future teacher training is given less than seven (7) days of teacher training and a documented emergency occurred that resulted in the absence.

• If Amazing Yoga cancels the teacher training, a full credit or refund will be issued.

• Amazing Yoga reserves the right to amend this policy at its sole discretion.

“When we are unable to find tranquility within ourselves, it is useless to seek it elsewhere.”
-La Rochefoucauld

"We can never learn less, we can only learn more"
-Buckminster Fuller