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Santa Monica Yoga Teacher Training
200-Hour Course with Shari Friedrichsen, Nancy Goodstein and Kyra Haglund
SMY's Teacher Training is Yoga Alliance approved.

Begins September 15, 2008

Free Information Session Saturday, September 6, 9:00-10:30 am

With this training you will take a journey into yoga, yourself and life and you will learn the art of teaching.

You will:

  • Stretch your knowledge and practice of yoga asana, pranayama and meditation
  • Explore the history and philosophy of yoga by delving into the ancient texts
  • Study anatomy in the gross and subtle forms
  • Learn the fundamentals of the poses and how to articulate and communicate this knowledge to others
  • Unlock the energetics of sequencing
  • Develop your teaching style and cultivate your authentic inner voice through practice teaching

Whether you decide to use this intensive training to teach or for a more personal exploration of yourself and yoga, at the conclusion of this training, you will have a grounded and balanced knowledge of yoga, a more complete understanding of yourself, and the training to stand up and teach this great gift of yoga. 

“The teacher training was wonderful, challenging, fun, and scary. The teachers were awesome – honest and loving, and each brought her own unique flavor and experience. Even if you don't want to teach yoga (and you may change your mind!) I recommend this class as a way to deepen your practice and unravel a few layers of yourself along the way.” 

~ Joyce Dvoren, 2007 graduate 

Experience classes taught by our 2007 graduates! Donation classes are held Tue/Wed/Thu at 1:30 pm, and Saturday at 2:30 pm.

 

Shari Friedrichsen

Shari has been teaching yoga for over 30 years. Her passion for yoga has taken her to Europe, India, Nepal and throughout the US to study with well-known and respected teachers in all aspects of yoga. 

For the last 20 years her deep exploration of the chakra system has refined her experience of yoga and has greatly inspired her teaching. For 18 years her in-depth study of meditation under the guidance of two masters from India has informed and strengthened her teaching.

Shari began training teachers in 1990 in Portland, Oregon, and conducts regular trainings in Seattle and at the Himalayan Institute. She teaches classes and workshops in Honesdale, Las Vegas, Seattle, Cedar City and at Santa Monica Yoga. She has published two articles on asanas in Yoga International magazine and one on the Yoga Sutras in the Seattle & Eastside Yoga Quarterly. In 2004 she was the “Art of Asana” model for Yoga International and twice was the cover model for the same magazine. 

 

Nancy Goodstein 

Nancy began meditation, pranayama, and bandha study with Alan Finger, and was chosen and trained by him to teach 18 years ago. Fourteen years ago, she was introduced to Ashtanga yoga by Dena Kingsburg. She is now an advanced Ashtanga practitioner and also studies with Pattabhi Jois, from whom she has obtained permission to teach.

Nancy has taught continuing classes at Yoga Zone in NYC, Santa Monica Yoga, and at Yoga Works in Los Angeles, where she also obtained teaching accreditation. She regularly leads workshops at Santa Monica Yoga and other studios in the L.A. area.

Nancy has taught top celebrities, as well as many people with special needs, and has been a yoga model for an array of ad campaigns, including Reebok, Athletica and Toyota. She was very proud to make videos for SportsSkool, ranging from flow to core strength to restorative. They focused on helping young people use yoga to find self esteem and well-being. 

The only job Nancy has loved as much as being a yoga teacher is being a mother, but finds they are both a little hard on the back.

Kyra Haglund

Kyra teaches yoga in a compassionate, knowledgeable, and energetic manner. She views yoga as a multilayered journey that inspires greater understanding of and connection to the true Self within. She draws on her background as a dancer to evoke inner grace and balance in a safe, creative environment. 

Kyra lived and studied in both India and Nepal, having practiced extensively with Pattabhi Jois and Sharath Rangaswamy. She also received certification to teach from Acharya V. Venkatesh of the Atma Vikasa Center in Mysore, India. Most recently, she has had the privilege of studying with and assisting Max Strom. Kyra’s classes are holistic explorations of the mind, body and spirit.

 

Schedule

September through November 2008

Weekly Schedule:

Monday, Wednesday and Friday - 6:00-9:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday - 12:00-6:00 pm

Course begins Monday September 15 and ends Sunday November 16.

 

Application

To apply to the Santa Monica Yoga Teacher Training, please complete the application and return it to Santa Monica Yoga.
Download application (MS Word format).

 

Tuition

Deposit:
$450 deposit required to reserve a place in the training.

Course Fee:
$2,450 if paid in full by August 15, 2007.
$2,750 if paid after August 15, 2007.

Course fee includes unlimited classes from our regular schedule September 1 through November 30.

Please register early, space is limited.