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Kim Manfredi conducts the yoga teacher training at Midtown Yoga. We offer two trainings, a 200 hour certification and a 500 hour certification. Our next 200 hour training will commence in October 2008 and conclude in the spring 2009. Kim will then conduct a 500 hr training in the Spring 2008.
Both programs exceed the required hours of instruction with a great deal of personal attention. The programs are low residency, with the 200 hour program typically scheduled over nine weekends spaced over 3 to 4 months. A weekend consists of Friday evening from 7 to 10:30 pm, Saturday from 12:30 to 8:30 pm, and Sunday from 8 am to 4 pm. The weekends are scheduled at Midtown Yoga Center with the exception one residential weekend that is held in Roland Park.
We are taking registrations for the 200 hour program now (March 2008) so please don't delay and miss out on this wonderful opportunity. Classes are limited in size.
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About the teacher
Kim Manfredi began studying yoga and meditation in 1988 to facilitate healing from an injury resulting in four broken vertebrae. Her healing was so miraculous she became a teacher to share the practice with others. Kim has studied with many teachers and traditions, which include Patabhi Jois founder of the Astanga Institute in Mysore, India; Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, Spiritual Leader of the Himalayan Institute; and in the United States: Shiva Rea, Kripalu, Baron Baptiste, Bikram, Beryl Bender Birch, Doug Swenson and Rod Stryker.
Typical Day of Instruction for the 200 hour program
• Arrive early for meditation and breathwork
• Awaken the body and the mind with sun salutations and asana practice
• Practice teach
• Discussion of previous week’s work and experiences
• Practicum where we explore the physical and emotional aspects of three postures. This practicum includes topics such as
• language as a means of transmitting postures,
• power of demonstration,
• the reality of energetic communication,
• and physical adjustments for each posture.
• Afternoon discussion will include exploration of the self as a teacher and lectures on philosophy, anatomy and physiology.This portion of the day will include book study as well as hands-on explorations.
• Close with moon salutations and meditation
Prerequisites
Minimum of 1 year of consistent yoga practice.
Financial Obligation
The cost for this training is $1500, with a $500 deposit due at registration. A monthly payment plan can be developed to spread the cost over 3 months. In addition to the training cost you will be expected to pay for yoga classes at Midtown, if this is where you practice. Book purchases may also be necessary. You will be asked to attend a minimum of three yoga classes per week during the training.
The Journey
Join a growing community of thriving teachers who use skilful means to approach life with joy and success;
Learn to present a dynamic class, which is a unique expression of your relationship to yoga;
Suitable for all serious students of yoga who wish to share the gift with others or for those who simply want to deepen their own practice.
Yoga Alliance
Yoga Alliance registers yoga schools whose teacher training programs address their high standards, assuring graduates are well qualified to teach the practicing public. Midtown Yoga Center Teacher Training Program is registered according to the standards established in the Yoga Alliance 200 hour and 500 hour programs. Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a certification for 200 hour or as a 500 hour Hatha Yoga Teacher.
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