iyengar

Living yoga in daily life is a very subtle art in which one is in the end both one’s own “master” and one’s own “pupil”. The practice, in its intimacy and simplicity, forms the substance of a unique experience which in turn becomes a new source of inspiration. Using the yogic disciplines, we seek to create a stable base (sthira), but also a free and joyous disposition (sukha). Openness and receptiveness are the foundations of a precise state of attention which flows, perfectly in tune with the spontaneous flow of vital energy (prana-shakti). Yoga is a way of life: the physical exercises are there to develop the feeling of tranquillity, and the laborious effort which served as a framework at the start dissolves into effortlessness. Yoga is a way of going beyond one’s own limits by means of actions directed towards the development of the intelligence.

The Teacher Training Course

Module 1 – May, July 2006 (Completed)
Module 2 – October 2006/July 2007 (Completed)
Module 3 – October 2007/July 2008
Module Introductory Level II – October 2008/March 2009

The training leads up to the examination approved by the “Association française de Yoga Iyengar” (French Iyengar Yoga Association) which allows the candidate to obtain the Introductory Levels I and II of the RIMYI (Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute) at Pune. The course is aimed at students having practised regularly for a minimum of three years. The maximum number of participants is eighteen.

The training aims to present:

Iyengar teaching skills: theoretical principles and practical teaching situations, corrections and adjustments, use of supports, specific workshops, elaboration of a basic technical vocabulary. Yoga philosophy: general introduction, study of classical texts such as Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras.

The basis of a personal discipline:
Asana and pranayama practice by means of a monthly programme of sequences. Monthly written work – a specification sheet, an anatomy and physiology dossier, a theme for reflection and a log book which will facilitate the continuous assessment of the student’s knowledge and understanding and enable his or her ongoing personal support. Outside contributors (e.g. ayurvedic energetics, psychomotricity, counselling...) and optional supervision classes will also be on offer. The detailed training programme and the rules and regulations will be sent to you with the confirmation of your inscription.


During the 2007 summer training course

Demonstration of a posture by Cathy			A convivial moment

The teachers
Cathy Boyer and Christine Castillon

The timetable
Module 1: 1 weekend (May 2006) and a week’s training course in the summer.
Modules 2 and 3: 8 weekends each year (1 per month) + 1 week’s training course each summer

Modules 1 and 2 completed

Module 3 – 2007/2008
-	13th-14th October	10th-11th November	8th-9th December	12th-13th January	9th-10th February
15th-16th March	12th-13th April	17th-18th May (exam)	14th-15th June	Summer training course: 21st-26th July	-

Weekend programme

Saturday

9am – 12.30pm Postural practice (monthly programmes)
2.30pm – 4.30pm Technical principles
4.30pm – 5.30pm Teaching skills: Principles of teaching and correction. Presentations
6pm – 7pm Relaxation practice

Sunday

9am – 1pm Theoretical and philosophical principles
2.30pm – 5.30pm Trainee teacher supervision group

Fees

Module 1: 560€ for 1 weekend and summer course (170€ + 390€)
Modules 2 and 3: 1750€ – 8 weekends + summer course
Module 4 (Introductory Level II): to be confirmed

Please send a deposit [cf registration form (in French)] to confirm your registration. The balance outstanding will be due the first weekend. 10% reduction for students and those with low incomes.
Supervision: 35€ per hour (reductions for regular follow-ups).