Testimonial from 2012 graduate Sarah
A friend of mine in Winston-Salem works at the hospital, and they have an on-staff yoga instructor. My friend arranged for me to meet with her and talk about her experiences in teaching and her education over the years. It was great talking with her, and I gained some helpful insights, but I really appreciate you as my instructor so much more now. She only teaches one form of yoga. She is also pretty hardcore about a vegetarian lifestyle—no sugar, no caffeine, nothing microwaved, etc. She was a big name-dropper in who she's worked with in India, London, California, the ashrams she's studied at, etc. I'm so glad that I was in Raleigh and met you for my training. I feel like I'm getting a much more balanced education, and it's so nice to meet with other yoga people and see what styles, experiences, and other insight there is out there, but I definitely made a good choice in you as my instructor. Thanks!! :)

From 2011 Graduate Holli K.
Ahhh! YOU are truly a wonderful teacher... that's not even the best way to put it... I am falling into an even deeper love with yoga, and believe me, that's saying a lot because we (me and yoga) have been pretty tight for years! It's all I've thought about and talked about for a long, long time, and to see myself getting more wrapped into it (and learning an infinite amount about myself and my view of the world as a result) is, for me, simply joyous. And this only after 2 days!!! Ahh! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, my beautiful teacher!
I am so happy to be doing this training, to be meeting these people, to be reading these words, to be practicing this yoga. So, so happy... seriously, I still think I'm in a dream. You are awesome. Thank you. :)

~You are a truly wonderful teacher. I have never felt stronger physically or progressed so far in my poses as I have with you and with this training experience. That's nothing short of awesome! I am so, so thankful to have the knowledge that has put me in this place of strength that I really did not know I was capable of... so thank you. Thank you for that.

Welcome to RNCY'S Teacher Training Certification Program.
We look forward to working with you and guiding you to become better at your practice on and off of the mat. You do not have to become a teacher in order to go through our training program, but if you are interested in teaching yoga, we are an accredited Yoga Alliance School. We focus on Breathing, Yoga Foundations, Alignment, Modifications and corrections, and most of all—how to teach :)
We have found it better to have small groups in our teacher trainings to make sure that our trainees receive the much-needed attention in their forms and philosophy of Yoga. Read further to review more of the detailed curriculum. If you are interested in completing an application, please click RaleighNCYoga Teacher Application.

We believe that Yoga should be accessible to all, which is why we keep the price of our Raleigh NC Yoga Teacher Training as low as it is:
$2,199.00 (Early Bird Special)
$2,500 after June 15th, 2012
Non-refundable deposit of $500 required. Space is limited.
Payment plans may be available.
Pictures may be viewed of our previous trainings by visiting us on our Facebook page:
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Introductions Saturday, July 14th from 12:30 to 3pm
Mondays thru Fridays

Week 1: July 16th–20th (1-hour practice & 1-hour lecture in the evenings)
Week 2: July 23rd–27th (1-hour practice & 1-hour lecture in the evenings)
Week 3: July 30th–August 3rd (1-hour practice & 1-hour lecture in the evenings)
Week 4: August 6th–August 10th (1-hour practice & 1-hour lecture in the evenings)
Week 5: August 13th–August 17th (1-hour practice & 1-hour lecture in the evenings)
Week 6: August 20th–August 24th (1-hour practice & 1-hour lecture in the evenings)
August 25th Lecture/immersion 12:30–4pm
Week 7: August 27th–September 1st (5 hours practice/week, student chooses classes. Classes must be with Rachel or Claudia)
September 1st Lecture/immersion 12:30–4pm
Week 8: September 3rd–8th (5 hours practice/week, student chooses classes. Classes must be with Rachel or Claudia)
September 8th Lecture/immersion 12:30–4pm
Week 9: September 10th–15th (5 hours practice/week, student chooses classes. Classes must be with Rachel or Claudia)
September 15th Lecture/immersion 12:30–4pm
Week 10: September 17th–22nd (5 hours practice/week, student chooses classes. Classes must be with Rachel or Claudia)
September 22nd Final 12:30–4pm

Raleigh NC Yoga Curriculum

I. Techniques, Trainings, & Practice
A. History of yoga
B. Eight Limb Path of Yoga
C. Asanas
D. Breathing

1. Pranayama

2. Breath of Fire

3. Ujjayi Breathing

4. Abdominal Breathing

5. Alternate Nostril Breathing
   E. Drishti
   F. Bandhas

6. Mula

7. Uddiyana

8. Jalandhara
   G. Physical Benefits
   H. Mental Benefits
   I. Contraindications
   J. Meditation – how to embrace the present

9. Still vs. Moving
   K. Various Yoga Styles discussed

10. Ashtanga

11. Iyengar

12. Hatha

13. Anusara

14. Vinyasa

II. Teaching Methodology
A. Discuss qualities of a good teacher and individual goals of students
B. Asanas – Finding the Balance of Power and Grace

1. Students will learn Sanskrit names of Asanas

2. Standing Poses

3. Seated Poses

4. Supine Poses

5. Balancing Poses – Standing, Supine, & Arm Balances

6. Hip Openers

7. Twists

8. Inversions

9. Counter poses

10. Back Bends

11. Forward Folds
    C. Principles of Alignment
    D. Correction & adjustments of poses – Students will learn & participate with hands-on corrections and adjustments

III. Anatomy & Physiology
I. Roles of the Body Systems & Organs
A. Skeletal – The main role of the skeletal system is to provide support for the body, to protect delicate internal organs and to provide attachment sites for the organs. Bones, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments.
B. Muscular – The main role of the muscular system is to provide movement. Muscles work in pairs to move limbs and provide the organism with mobility. Muscles also control the movement of materials through some organs, such as the stomach and intestine, and the heart and circulatory system. Skeletal muscles and smooth muscles throughout the body.
C. Digestive – The main role of the digestive system is to break down and absorb nutrients that are necessary for growth and maintenance. Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines.
D. Reproductive – The main role of the reproductive system is to manufacture cells that allow reproduction. In the male, sperm are created to inseminate egg cells produced in the female. Female: ovaries, oviducts, uterus, vagina, and mammary glands. Male: testes, seminal vesicles, and penis.
E. Excretory – The main role of the excretory system is to filter out cellular wastes, toxins, and excess water or nutrients from the circulatory system. Kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
F. Nervous System – The main role of the nervous system is to relay electrical signals through the body. The nervous system directs behavior and movement and, along with the endocrine system, controls physiological processes such as digestion, circulation, etc. Brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.
G. Circulatory – The main role of the circulatory system is to transport nutrients, gases (such as oxygen and CO2), hormones, and wastes through the body. Heart, blood vessels, and blood.
H. Respiratory – The main role of the respiratory system is to provide gas exchange between the blood and the environment. Primarily, oxygen is absorbed from the atmosphere into the body and carbon dioxide is expelled from the body. Nose, trachea, and lungs.
I. Endocrine – The main role of the endocrine system is to relay chemical messages through the body. In conjunction with the nervous system, these chemical messages help control physiological processes such as nutrient absorption, growth, etc. Many glands exist in the body that secrete endocrine hormones. Among these are the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, pancreas, and adrenal glands.
J. Lymphatic / Immune System – The main role of the immune system is to destroy and remove invading microbes and viruses from the body. The lymphatic system also removes fat and excess fluids from the blood. Lymph, lymph nodes and vessels, white blood cells, T- and B- cells.
K. Skin – The largest organ.

IV. Philosophy, Lifestyle & Ethics
A. Diet & Nutrition
B. Injuries, Health Conditions
C. Pregnancy & Yoga
D. Lifestyle
E. Student/Teacher Relationship
F. Code of Ethics
G. The Ego
H. Confidence – my goal is to build the student's confidence in their teaching skills
I. Religion and Respect
J. Compassion

V. Practicum
Students will take turns teaching and criticizing one another with constructive criticism verbally and by hands-on, from instructor and fellow students.
There will be a Practical and Written Exam upon the completion of this course.

VI. Electives
A. Journaling
B. Readings from Patanjali's Sutras
C. Chakras
D. Meridians
E. How Yoga detoxes the mind and body
F. Karma Yoga