200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Frequently Asked Questions
How early should I apply?
You should send in your application as soon as possible to be accepted into the program.
Class space is limited. The first people that are approved will be accepted.
Are there any prerequisites?
It is suggested but not required to have been practicing yoga regularly and taking classes with a Certified Yoga Teacher for at least one year before beginning this training. If you are a fitness instructor, it would be beneficial to have completed additional training as an instructor for classes such as aerobics, NIA, etc.
What if I want to take the training but don’t want to be a teacher?
You can still take the training. Some people take the training to deepen their own understanding and personal practice. There is no requirement to teach after completion but you will be qualified to teach and to be a Registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance®. If in the future you wish to teach yoga as a professional, you will have the credentials to do so. All graduates will be recognized as Certified Infinite Light Yoga Teachers at the 200-hour level. Your decision to become a Registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance® is up to you.
Do I have to register with Yoga Alliance® (YA)?
No, but by registering you can proudly call yourself a 200-hour RYT (registered yoga teacher) recognized by Yoga Alliance®. There are an estimated 70,000 yoga teachers in America but only an estimated 17,000 trained yoga teachers. Yoga Alliance® is an organization that was established by leading yoga professionals and training centers for just that reason; yoga teaching needed to have nationally accepted standards and a level of professionalism. Yoga Alliance® leads the yoga community, sets standards, fosters integrity, provides resources, and upholds the teachings of yoga.
What if I don’t register with Yoga Alliance®?
Your Infinite Light Yoga certification does not require you to be part of the Yoga Alliance® network. You will be a Professional Yoga Teacher recognized worldwide. The Infinite Light Yoga School is a registered Yoga School through Yoga Alliance® and as a result, allows you to become a Registered Yoga Teacher through that agency. You can register any time in the future if you decide to (as long as you keep your continuing education credits up to date and documented).
After taking this training and becoming a Yoga Teacher, will I be qualified to purchase Yoga insurance?
Yes; Yoga Teachers certified through this program will qualify to be insured as Yoga Teachers. There are several good companies that offer insurance for Yoga Teachers. We can provide you with that information upon acceptance into the program.
Is full participation and attendance mandatory?
There are a required 180 hours of contact with the instructors to graduate. There are 210 actual contact hours scheduled in this training (besides the homework and home practice and weekly classes with ILY teachers) so 100% attendance is not required. You will be expected to make up any missed sessions both in material covered and practice time.
What is a typical day in training like?
Each day will have yoga instruction (morning sadhana), lecture, teaching methodology, experience and on most days the opportunities to practice teach the covered material.
Is there homework?
Yes, you will have material to read and you will be practicing what you learn at home on a regular basis in order to get the most out of your training. There will be regular homework assignments. You will also be expected to maintain a regular home yoga practice (for practicing what you learn) and take weekly yoga classes at an ILY location or from a yoga teacher with at least a 200-hour certification.
Are there tests in this course?
Yes, occasionally there will be take home assignments that will be presented or collected. There will be a required final teaching demonstration.
Is overnight lodging available for commuters?
No, but there are several nearby accommodations including two wonderful B&B’s. For more information, see MoonStruck Manor and Ophelia’s Garden Inn.
How much time will I need to study outside of the program schedule?
There will be a required level of commitment to this program, and you will have assignments between each session. Other than the required regular yoga practice, you will be expected to spend approximately two hours between sessions reading, reviewing and researching yoga-related information as it pertains to this program.
Where will the training take place?
The Wellness Center at Medical Center West, 5700 W. Genesee St., Building A, Suite 10
Camillus, NY 13031. (MAP)
Are there any discounts or scholarships available?
If payment is received in full prior to November 14, 2010, there is a $150.00 (5%) discount. At this time, we are not able to offer any scholarships.
Is this training MYCAA approved?
Yes, Infinite Light Yoga has been approved by the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) for 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification. Contact your liaison for more details on qualifications.
Can I make payments?
Upon official notification of your acceptance into the program, arrangements for tuition payment must be made. The total tuition for the program is $2,995, which includes the $25 non-refundable application processing fee. Your registration will be complete upon payment of a 50% deposit ($1500). Payments can be made by check or credit card. The remainder of the balance is due on or before January 8, 2011.
We are offering a discount of $150 for anyone paying in full on or before November 14, 2010. If you choose this option, your total program cost will be $2845.
Is financing available?
At this time financing is not available.
Is there an application fees?
There is a $25 non-refundable application fee that will be applied to the full cost of the program.
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