Maya Yoga KC, Inc. 200 RYT Application
215 W. 18th Street, #200 816-283-8985
Kansas City, MO 64108
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Applications are reviewed as received. The program is capped, and we will announce when capacity is reached. Applicants may choose to be added to the Waiting List thereafter.
Maya Yoga 200 RYT Teacher Training Program Description
Maya Yoga has a long history of training teachers and helping students deepen their practice as Kansas City’s Ashtanga Yoga studio. Our traditional approach to teaching and training has earned us a reputation for fostering a spiritual practice. We strive to develop a union of the body, mind, and spirit in our students.
Yoga’s healing force is spreading throughout the world and as a result there will always be demand for good teachers. Yoga is a lifelong pursuit and needs time to grow. Immersive experiences like a teacher-training program can help stimulate and speed up the process. Furthermore, yoga teachers will tell you, teaching is simply another form of learning yoga, and it can be a very rewarding and educational experience. Many students participate in our training program as a way to deepen their own practice without the intent of ever teaching.
Our integrated teaching approach presents topics in context of the Primary Series because learning to teach yoga begins with an immersion into your own practice, which, as you will learn, is your best resource for teaching. Our focus is hands-on, practical knowledge that students need to get started. Hence, students learn anatomy and physiology, teaching methodologies, pranayama, philosophy, etc. within the framework of the Ashtanga postures. We emphasize discussion over lecture and doing rather than watching.
This in-depth Ashtanga curriculum for the Primary Series includes:
▪ Both human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.).
▪ Training in asana, pranayama, chanting, mantra, bandhas, meditation, and other traditional yoga techniques.
▪ Teaching principles of demonstration and instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher, and the student's process of learning.
▪ How to observe and understand your students' bodies.
▪ Principles of adjusting and modifying postures.
▪ Differences in teaching an Intro to Ashtanga vs Led Primary class.
▪ How to teach and assist special students (i.e., prenatal, physically challenged, elderly, etc.) in an Ashtanga Intro or Led Primary class.
▪ Therapeutic uses of yoga.
▪ Fundamentals of Ayurveda.
▪ The history of yoga philosophy, its foundations, and how yoga philosophy can inspire your teaching.
▪ Ethical guidelines for teaching and lifestyle.
▪ Guidelines for the business of yoga.
▪ Nutrition for healthier living.
Non-contact hours include home study, practice, classroom observations and assisting with the faculty, and teaching hours.
The goal of this program is to help you learn to teach safe and effective Ashtanga yoga classes for the Primary Series. You will also learn to deepen your own practice leading to a healthier body, a clearer mind and a greater sense of peace and joy in your life.
Maya Yoga 200 RYT Teacher Training Program Details
Applicants/students will: [place a checkmark in each box indicating your acknowledgement of the program detail]
· Agree to comply with the Maya Yoga KC, Inc. Code of Conduct.
· Have a consistent yoga practice for a minimum of one year immediately preceding your application to the Maya Yoga Teacher Training Program (MYTTP).
· Attend three intensives, four training weekends, and two workshops (complete workshop must be attended) identified as part of the MYTTP curriculum. Students accepted into the program are expected to attend all activities.
· All activities are held at Maya Yoga in Kansas City, Missouri at 215 W. 18th St., Suite 200. Activities and dates are as follows.
Date / Instruction provided by / ProgramApril 7-10 / Johnson & Hull / Intensive #1
May 13-15 / Blumstein / Workshop with Jodi Blumstein
June 10-12 / Johnson & Hull / Weekend Class
July 14-17 / Johnson & Hull / Intensive #2
Aug 25-28 / Johnson, Hull & DeTar / Intensive #3
Sept 23-25 / Swenson / Workshop with David Swenson
Oct 7-9 / Johnson & Hull / Weekend Class
Nov 11-13 / Johnson & Hull / Weekend Class
Dec 9-11 / Johnson & Hull / Weekend Class
· Example Intensive Schedule (adjustments may be made to accommodate the curriculum)
o Thursday 5:00-9:00pm
o Friday 8:00-12:00pm 1:00-5:00pm 6:00-8:00pm
o Saturday 8:00-12:00pm 1:00-5:00pm 6:00-8:00pm
o Sunday 8:00-2:00pm
· Example Weekend Schedule (adjustments may be made to accommodate the curriculum)
o Friday 5:00-8:00pm
o Saturday 8:00-12:00pm 2:00-5:00pm
o Sunday 8:00-12:00pm
· Include a non-refundable application fee of $250 with the application.
· Agree to pay the program tuition of $2200 (+tax). This tuition does not include the cost of weekend workshops by Blumstein and Swenson, and the student is responsible for the costs of the full workshops for Blumstein and Swenson.
· A tuition deposit of $100 is required at time of acceptance regardless of payment option used.
· Payment Option 1
o The full balance of the tuition, $2305 (includes tax), is due by April 4th, 2016.
o A $200 discount is available if full payment is made by March 1st, 2016.
· Payment Option 2
o A $500 payment is due by April 4th, 2016.
o Eight monthly payments of $235 (includes tax) are made by auto pay starting May 1st, 2016 with the last payment on Dec 1st, 2016
· Payment Option 3
o Nine monthly payments of $285 (includes tax) are made by auto pay starting April 1st, 2016 with the last payment on Dec 1st, 2016.
· Acknowledge there are no application or tuition refunds.
· Upon acceptance into the program be provided a formal acceptance invitation by email.
Which payment option would you like to use? [place a checkmark in the box indicating your selection]
Option 1 Option 2 Option 3
Upon successful completion of the program: [place a checkmark in the appropriate box indicating your selection]
Receive a certificate allowing you to register with Yoga Alliance as a 200 Hour RYT. This is not a certification or authorization from the Shri K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute in Mysore, India.
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Receive a letter of completion acknowledging your desire to deepen your personal yoga experience and gain new insight on the effect yoga can have in one's life. You may opt to not participate in the teaching skills portions of the program.
Maya Yoga Code of Conduct
Our code of conduct is a declaration of acceptable ethical and professional behavior by which all students agree to conduct the teaching and business of yoga. As a student in the Maya Yoga KC, Inc. Teacher Training Program, I agree to uphold the following ethical principles:
· Conduct myself in a professional and conscientious manner. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring that I live up to any commitments I make to my teachers, my students or to the public, and ensuring that my practices and behavior conform to the representations I make about myself in holding myself out as a yoga practitioner who adheres to certain precepts.
· Acknowledge the limitations of my skills and scope of practice and where appropriate, refer students to seek alternative instruction, advice, treatment or direction.
· Create and maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the practice of yoga.
· Encourage diversity by respecting all teachers and students regardless of age, physical limitations, race, creed, gender, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation.
· Respect the rights, dignity and privacy of all teachers and students.
· Avoid words and actions that constitute sexual harassment or harassment based on other legal protected characteristics.
· Adhere to the traditional yoga principles as written in the yamas and niyamas.
· Follow all local government and national laws that pertain to my yoga teaching and business.
I understand that Maya Yoga KC, Inc. may revoke my certification for cause, including failure to uphold the standards set forth in the code of conduct. Prior to revoking my, Maya Yoga KC, Inc. will provide me notice of the basis for the potential revocation and an opportunity to respond in writing. After review of the evidence, Maya Yoga KC, Inc. will issue a decision as to whether to revoke my certification, based on its reasonable judgment of the evidence before it. I agree to hold Maya Yoga KC, Inc. harmless for any losses or damage I may incur as a consequence of the revocation of my certification.
My typed signature here indicates I have read, understand, and accept Maya Yoga KC, Inc.’s Code of Conduct.
Signature: Date:
Maya Yoga 200 RYT Teacher Training Application Questions
Yoga Background
1. How long have you been practicing yoga?
2. Who do you consider your main teacher(s), and how long have you studied with them?
3. How long have you practiced Ashtanga Yoga?
4. Briefly describe in a paragraph or two your yoga journey – styles, life lessons, practice development, etc.
5. What is it that you most enjoy about yoga?
6. What is your greatest personal life challenge with yoga?
Current Yoga Practice
7. How much self-practice (at home) do you do in a typical month?
8. How often do you attend classes in a typical month?
9. Where do you currently practice yoga? What styles and with whom?
10. Which posture represents the greatest challenge for you and why?”
11. Do you have any injuries or health conditions about which we should know?
Prior Yoga Training
12. What workshops have you taken in the past three years?
13. What teacher training programs have you taken?
Yoga Teaching Experience
If you have ever taught yoga:
14. What did you teach, and how long did you teach it?
Describe Yourself
15. Why are you interested in being a yoga teacher?
16. What do you expect to gain from the Maya Yoga Teacher Training Program?
17. What is the biggest misunderstanding about you? (People think you are ___ when in fact you are ___.)
18. Do you anticipate any times that you will not be able to participate in the scheduled training dates or times?
19. What post-high school education have you received? List institution(s), area of study, and degree(s) received, if applicable.
20. Do you have any related certifications such as massage therapist, fitness instructor/trainer, etc.?
21. Do you have any related training such as dance or movement training?
My typed signature here indicates the information provided in this application is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.
Signature: Date: