teacher training
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Tara Blake is a:
Registered Senior Yoga Teacher with YogaBC.
E-RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance.
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YOGA
TEACHER TRAINING with Tara Blake
500+ hour program
Becoming
a teacher ~ finding depth in your practice
Yoga teacher training Program with Tara Blake
is a comprehensive and complete training for aspiring or certified
teachers based in the organic movement the body and the principles
of yoga grounding and breathing. Tara teaches in the tradition
of Vanda Scaravelli and Esther Myers whose profound yet simplistic
methods communicate gravity, breath and elongation of the spine
eloquently. Tara teaches and believes in the eternal unfolding
of yoga and inner wisdom. This course is challenging and life
changing. It is for serious students looking for depth along
their path through yoga.
This program is divided into Modules that are open to all students.
Each Module is in itself a dynamic and balanced study.
Commitment and passion for yoga are the only pre-requisites.
A
comprehensive outline of the course with much more information and
the Teacher Training with Tara Blake Applications are available via
email or from the centre.
If
you are interested in the program, please contact Tara directly: tara@yogarootsmindfulnesscentre.ca
Space is limited to 14
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This Yoga Teacher Training Program is
registered with
Yoga Alliance ~ www.yogaalliance.com
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program
outline
Yoga Study
Schedule of Events
The program has been organized into sections or modules which
can be done individually or as part of the Yoga Teacher Training
Program. After each module you will receive a certificate
of completion.
There are 3 prices listed under each Module:
The price in bold is the price for students registered in
the YTT program
The price in italics is the price for students not registered
in the YTT
(The price in brackets is for 1 weekend workshop / intensive
individually)
Growing roots
Weekends #1 and 2 ( 32 hours )
Grounding, Breathing, Anatomy of the feet and legs, history,
Basic Asana.
$300, $416, ( $246)
September 18 - 20, 2009 weekend workshop ( Friday evening,
Saturday, Sunday )
October 16 - 18, 2009 weekend workshop ( Friday evening,
Saturday, Sunday )
Unraveling Effort
Weekends #3 and 4 ( 32 hours )
Anatomy of the hips and legs, Yoga sutra study, Hands - On
- Assisting, Ethics, Hip focused Asana.
$300, $416, ( $246)
November 13 - 15, 2009 weekend workshop ( Friday evening,
Saturday, Sunday )
December 11 - 13, 2009 weekend workshop ( Friday evening,
Saturday, Sunday )
Diving in
Intensive #1 ( 40 hours )
Yoga sutra study, Boundaries, Hands - On - Assisting, Anatomy
of the pelvis and spine, Side Bending and twisting Asana.
$392, $578
January 14 - 19, 2010 ( 6 days of yoga Thursday through Tuesday
)
Compassionate heart
Weekends #6 and 7 ( 32 hours )
Yoga sutra study, Ethics, Anatomy of the shoulders, hands
and arms, Forward bending and Back bending Asana.
$300, $416, ( $246)
February 19 - 21, 2010 weekend workshop ( Friday evening,
Saturday, Sunday )
March 19 - 21, 2010 weekend workshop ( Friday evening, Saturday,
Sunday )
Standing firm
Weekends #8 and 9 ( 32 hours )
Practice teaching, The power language and imagery, Hands
- On - Assisting, Standing asana
$300, $416, ( $246)
April 16 - 18, 2010 weekend workshop ( Friday evening, Saturday,
Sunday )
May 14 - 16, 2010 weekend workshop ( Friday evening, Saturday,
Sunday )
Challenge and revolution
Intensive #2 ( 40 hours )
Bhagavad Gita, Teaching and the role of the teacher, Restorative
practice, Anatomy of the head and neck , Inverted Asana
$392, $578
June 10 - 15, 2010 ( 6 days of yoga Thursday through Tuesday
)
Formless energy
Weekends #11 and 12 ( 32 hours )
Meditation, Chakras. Bhagavad Gita, Arm balancing Asana.
$300, $416, ( $246)
September 17 - 19, 2010 weekend workshop ( Friday evening,
Saturday, Sunday )
October 15 - 17, 2010 weekend workshop ( Friday evening,
Saturday, Sunday )
Connections
Weekends #13 and 15 ( 32 hours )
Sanskrit, pregnancy yoga, kids yoga, Upanishads,
$300, $416, ( $246)
November 19 - 21, 2010 weekend workshop ( Friday evening,
Saturday, Sunday )
February TBA weekend workshop ( Friday evening, Saturday,
Sunday )
Spreading your wings
Intensive #3 ( 40 hours )
Teaching, Hands - On - Assisting, Support and continued evolution,
Chanting, Review of Asana.
$392, $578
January TBA ( 6 days of yoga Thursday through Tuesday )
Duration
of the Full 500 + hour Yoga Teacher Training:
18 Months
Curriculum:
Personal practice
Asana
Pranayama
Bandhas and Mudras
Methodology
Teaching skills
Hands on assisting
Sanskrit asana names
Anatomy and Physiology
Philosophy, yoga sutra, yoga history
Ethics and psychology
Practicum
Homework assignments
Admission requirements:
2 years of yoga practice
Application form and Yogaroots students form
3 months attendance in classes at Yogaroots
Interview with Tara
Tuition and Schedule:
Total cost for the 5oo+ hour training $3990.00 GST included
(payable over 18 month duration of the course)
this cost does not include books.
Included in this cost is:
3 Modules that are six day intensives
40 hours each ~ each
= $392.00 ~ total for 3 intensives = $1176.00
6 Modules which contain 2 weekend workshops, for a total of
12 weekend workshops
16 hours each Workshop ~ each = $150.00
~ total for 12 workshops = $1800.00
Practice Module ~ 68 personal practice classes at the centre ( 52 must be with
Tara )
total = $476.00
Observation Module ~ 40 observation classes at the centre~
total = $280.00
Discovery Module ~ 3 (minimum) personal meetings with Tara,
assignments ~ total = $250.00
Total cost for students Registered in YTT
$3990.00
Format and schedule may change but contact hours will be
the same number. Additional workshops and classes may be
used to increase hours, these costs are not included.
This course will be taught by Tara
Blake with special speakers and guests.
testimonials
about the program.....
2007 - 2008 Teacher Training
Group
I
was extremely fortunate to encounter Tara on my yoga journey.
Tara shares her expertise and skills with patience, compassion
and kindness. Her understanding and knowledge of the human
body, the many asana and variations, as well as the multiple
facets of yoga – history, philosophy, meditation and
much more – are passed on to her students with accuracy,
authenticity and clarity.
With Tara no easy answers are given; we are pushed to experience
our own body at a cellular level by practicing Yoga, either in
the classroom or during practice hours at Yogaroots and at home.
In addition, Tara leads her students to examine how one’s
body moves, reacts and feels, and encourages a holistic understanding
of these processes through very constructive written assignments.
At Yogaroots, we also have the wonderful opportunity to observe
Tara as she teaches a spectrum of professional Yoga classes. This
unique experience helps develop our language, understand the sequence
and techniques of Asana, monitor hands on assisting, feel the rhythm
and flow of a class and also see when and how we should interact
with our students. All these 45 hours of observing and taking notes
are invaluable resources to come back to later on when you will
teach or practice.
When I came to Tara I clearly expressed that my first goal was
to grow inward and into my personal practice. French being my first
language, I never thought I would be able to teach in English.
But with an open heart and such professionalism, Tara encourages
her students to simultaneously challenge and accept themselves.
This approach allowed me to open my heart, build my confidence
and gradually open the door to a passion of learning and sharing
yoga with others.
~ Diane, Graduate June 2008
What I appreciate most about the Teacher
Trainingat Yogaroots with Tara Blake is the in-depth knowledge
and practice that we are immersed in. This is not just a 'how to
teach' yoga course, it is a comprehensive program about yoga. What
I loved most about the program was learning the hands-on-assists,
developing the confidence to assist in deepening anothers' experience
of yoga and I found the ethics part of the teaching very interesting.
What makes this training unique compared to other teacher trainings
is the duration of the program and the method of yoga. It is long
enough to really integrate such a respectful, gentle and sensitive
way of practicing for the body. I feel very fortunate to have been
able to study with Tara and if asked, would I do it all over again?
I would answer 'yes' in a heartbeat. Yes, to a deeper practice
of yoga and the ability to share it with others. Thank you Tara.
~ Marilyn Chang
2005 - 2006 Teacher Training Group
"This course offers a depth and wholeness, it is well
thought out and taught with respect, compassion and intelligence.
Tara acknowledges each persons unique experience of yoga and
in doing so has given each of us the ability to find what yoga
means to us. From the ground up she has instilled in us an
understanding of yoga on a cellular level, giving each of us
the ability to expand and develop both personally and as yoga
teachers. The course does not close any doors, but instead
encourages us to open them and explore with open eyes and open
heart. I am blessed to have been given a circle of friends
whom I have been able to relate to and share these
experiences with, who have inspired and encouraged me to grow
and given me a sense of support and belonging. The memories
of wisdom, love and laughter are ones that I will never forget
and am forever thankful for. Namaste."
~ Kaity Warmerdam
“Tara Blake teaches with
integrity and compassion. She inspires her students to
reach deep within and find their own answers.
Tara shares her vast knowledge, offers support, encouragement
and insight to guide students on their personal journeys
of learning and discovery. The teacher training course
has resulted in my physical, intellectual and emotional growth. I
have gained the strength and confidence to step outside my
comfort zone and explore new challenges and experiences.
I have been amazed at how much I have learned – both
about yoga and about myself.
Thank you Tara!”
~ Lee-Ann Baxter
"My testimonial
to date would be how very grateful
I am to be in the company of such
dedicated, truly sincere women ,
who through their learning can bring
awareness to wholeness. The main
things I have learned , are to honor
my body , do no harm! Pay attention
to Balance, and Boundaries. To appreciate
the unity of Mind Body and Spirit,
and enable others to do the same.
The Breath is so important. The Body
and all it's components, The Spirit
and its endless possibilities, and
the Mind , how it interprets and
puts into action the new learned
skills and wonder. Tara , you are
an incredible woman! I have been
blessed to be in your class and exposed
to such a caring and learned teacher
as you. May Peace always follow you.
Namaste"
~ Ann Hall
"The
teacher training program with Tara
Blake at Yogaroots studio has been
extraordinary journey of self empowerment,
providing a vehicle for growth and
change for me that was grounded in
compassion and in service. Tara's
way, always thoughtful, always well
prepared, engendered trust and hard
work. Her way of placing the learning
in each person, honouring and ultimately
illuminating their precious differences,
is designed to bring out the strength
in each. I would recommend this program
to anyone wishing to deepen their
practice of yoga."
~ Suzanne Northcott
"Over the past year and a bit,
I have been participating in Tara's
Yoga Teacher Training classes @ Yogaroots.
It has been a strong personal commitment
and a life-altering experience for
me; I feel I have learned so much
and grown physically, emotionally & spiritually. It
has helped me to build confidence
and to believe in myself.
The connection amongst the students
in the class is astonishing.
I have met some extraordinary people,
and built some strong and meaningful
relationships.
I would highly recommend this course
to anyone who's interested in expanding
his or her knowledge and experience
along the yoga path."
~ Pam Weidenhammer
"When
I first saw the teacher training
being offered I thought,
“oh, that’s nice” but
I am not interested in teaching
yoga and even if I were, I can’t
do all the poses with my physical
problems and limitations.
So, the teacher training program
was not something I associated
with as something for me. But
I could not get it out of my mind! After
much thought, I realized that my
motivation could be strictly self-serving;
namely, not to teach yoga but simply
to deepen my own yoga experience.
I have learned the “why’s” not
just the “how’s” of
yoga. The program has given
me opportunities to explore yoga
in more detail on my own as well
as within a caring, sharing and
incredibly supportive camaraderie
of a group of truly extraordinary
individuals not to mention the
loving guidance and mentoring of
the instructor, Tara. I have
gained confidence in myself which
has impacted areas of my life beyond
yoga.
I have let myself become open to
many more possibilities in my life
again beyond yoga but does include
the possibility of sharing my yoga
with others which really is what
teaching is all about."
~ Marilyn O’Malley
Along this
guided journey, I have experienced
many deeply inspiring moments. One
of the gifts that I have been given
and that I have experienced is the
gift of self exploration, which has
allowed me to flow with creativity
and passion both on and off of my
mat. I have been able to find the
natural organic rhythm of life and
enjoy every experience and everyone
within it. During this program I
have studied along side truly gifted
and loving people, who are part of
the true beauty of yoga. I am also
honored to have been able to learn
from such a passionate and loving
teacher for many years and I am always
inspired by her teachings. Embrace
the spirit of yoga and find your
peace within as you learn to be balanced,
be present and be natural
…Namaste.
~ Shaunti
As a BCRPA
certified fitness and yoga instructor
I found the Yogaroots Teacher Training
very informative and Tara Blake extremely
knowledgeable and experienced. Through
her instruction I learned the importance
of grounding, alignment, breath,
centering and hands on assistance.
The philosophical parts of the course
were most informative and helped
to open my mind to other ways of
approaching everyday life. All that
I have learned through Tara’s
course I can and am using professionally
and personally. Thank you Tara.
~ Margot Endersby
program
graduates
Linda
Adolfo
Lee-Ann Baxter
Marilyn Chang
Maris Currie
Dawn Douglas
Margot Endersby
Sunghee Lapell
Rhonda Mann
Kelly Nichols
Marilyn O'Malley
Dhorea Ramanula
Diane Roy
Shaunti
Kaitlyn Warmerdam
Pam Weidenhammer
