Yoga Teachers Training (YICC)
Yoga Foundation Course (YFC)
Open House: Saturday, March 6th, 10am-12noon
India Community Center, Milpitas, CA
Inauguration: Friday, April 2nd, 7:00pm
Bay area VP, 25 Corning Avenue
Milpitas, CA |
WHAT IS YICC?
Also referred to as Yoga Teachers Training or Yoga Instructors Course, YICC is a certificate program designed by VYASA, a Deemed University whose work has a presence in 20 countries worldwide, with collaborative research projects in the USA and UK. One will be systematically trained to learn the techniques of Yoga and teaching techniques as well.This course integrates the various aspects of Yoga-Asanas,Pranayama,Kriyas,the essence of yogic literature and philosophy in to a holistic composite,thus enabling the student/participant to understand and impart the knowledge of Yoga in it's entirety.It is a truly insightful and empowering course designed not only to learn techniques of teaching Yoga but also to facilitate the learner to begin his/her own journey of self-awareness and development. A certificate program that is also a rewarding and enriching experience. Yoga Bharati is conducting this Yoga Teacher Training Course every year in the Bay Area.
WHAT IS YFC?
Yoga Foundation Course is a subset of Yoga Teachers Training meant for people who are looking for in-depth knowledge of yoga and its philosophy for their personal reasons. This course enables them to practice yoga with deeper awareness, hence enhancing the benefits of yoga for those who are already practicing yoga. For those who are new to yoga, this is a great way to start their yoga journey as it introduces them to the concept of yoga and then takes them through various practices of yoga in detail.
STRUCTURE OF YICC
Based on 25 years of in-depth study in the field of Yoga and Spirituality by VYASA. Research behind YICC/YFC largely follows the direction given by Swami Vivekananda, who pronounced that we need to combine the best of the West (modern scientific research) with the best of the East (yoga and spiritual lore) to bring a grand harmony and peace on earth.
The objective of conducting this program, through-out the world is to bring the holistic vision of yoga and spiritual lore as a way of life featured by health & strength, peace and efficiency, harmony and growth to solve the problems of the modern society and to build ideal social orders.
BENEFITS OF BECOMING A CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR
* Learn the science of Yoga from one of the best in the world!
* Greater self-awareness and consciousness
* Ability to synergize one's mind, body and soul
* Holistic understanding of the philosophy of Yoga
* Learning tools for holistic living
* Stress Management, prevention of stress related ailments
* Improved memory, creativity & calmness thro Pranayama, Meditation
* Empowering you with yoga career to serve the society
SOME HIGHLIGHTS of YIC
- VYASA has over 25 years of research experience in Yoga
- VYASA has trained more than 5,000 instructors world-wide.
- YICC program is conducted in USA, Singapore, UK, Germany, Turkey, Japan and other countries.
- At VYASA residential campus, Bangalore, India - YICC/YFC is conducted four times a year.
- VYASA has trained 500+ instructors in the US, 800+ in Singapore and 1,500+ instructors in Japan.
- In the USA, YICC is conducted in SF Bay Area, Houston, LA, Atlanta and Detroit.
- Many of our former participants are now practicing instructors.
This certificate program is also the foundation course for those interested in going for the advanced programs offered at VYASA, such as therapy oriented courses, Phd programs and more. Details of VYASA's other programs at VYASA homepage
For further questions about YICC, please go to FAQ.
YICC SYLLABUS
YICC consists of following parts:
Part 1 - THEORY - 30+ hours:
- Yoga - Need of the hour, Yoga concept and definitions
- Basis of Yoga
- Streams of Yoga and Unity in Diversity
- Theory of Yogic Practices, Asanas, Pranayama, Kriyas, and Meditation
- Application of Yoga
- Introduction to Yoga Therapy
- Educational Applications
- Stress and Yoga
- Yoga and Diet
- Teaching Techniques and Introduction to Research
Part 2 - YOGA PRACTICES - 50+ hours:
- Breathing Practices
- Loosening Practices
- Yogasanas - Basic Set
- Pranayama
- Cyclic Meditation
- Kriyas
- Mudras and Bandhas
- Teaching Techniques
Part 3 - FIELD PRACTICE - 30 hours:
- Actual teaching to small group of people (mandatory for certificate)
Part 4 - FIELD REPORT on any suitable yoga subject
- At least 20 page report (mandatory for certificate)
CERTIFICATE ISSUED to the successful candidates after completion of all parts, signed by Vice chancellor of VYASA, a Deemed University.
REGISTRATION
We limit the class size to facilitate personalized attention, therefore it is strongly recommended to register as early as possible. You can sign-up for YICC by completing the registration form and submitting it with the course fee as detailed on the form.
For any other discounts, please see contact details below and check with them if you qualify.
YPC
Yoga Philosophy Course - includes Part 1: Theory only.
FEE :: Please Contact for details (Only Theory part)
YFC
Yoga Foundation Course - includes Part1 (Theory) and Part 2 (practice sessions).
Does not include Project report and field practice. Participant get participation certificate if they need it.
Does not include YICC certificate from VYASA.
FEE :: Please Contact for details
YICC
Yoga Instructor Certification Course - includes Part1 (Theory), Part 2 (practice sessions), part 3 (Project report) and part 4 (30 hrs field practice).
Participant get YICC certificate from VYASA after completing all 4 parts.
FEE: To be mentioned
EVENT DETAILS
OPEN HOUSE :: Saturday, March 6th, 10am-12noon
Venue:
India Community Center (ICC), Milpitas
INAGURATION :: Friday, April 2nd, 7 pm
Venue: Bay area VP, 25 Corning Avenue
Milpitas, CA 95035
SESSIONS: All weekends from April 2010 to June 2010
Please see the table below for YICC 2010 timings and venue. You can also download the PDF flier for printing or forwarding to friends.
| Place |
Date |
Time |
Information |
Bay area Vaishnav Parivar,
25 Corning Avenue
Milpitas, CA 95035
|
Part 1 – Theory Sessions (YPC)
TBD
Part 2 - Practice Sessions
April - June |
Weekend mornings
7:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Weekend mornings
7:30 AM to 11:30 AM |
shailesh@yogabharati.org (408) 719-8064
ram@yogabharati.org (408) 493-5331
info@yogabharati.org |