requirements/fees/dates
click on requirement title to read more. requirements in the “tt” columns are required for teacher training program; those in the “imm” columns are for the immersion program.
look for this logo as you browse this website – it’s a quick tip that a particular class or workshop counts towards your immersion/teacher training program requirements! 
* approximate cost; retreat prices can vary according to lodging costs; private lesson costs vary with teacher giving the lesson; yoga class costs vary according to teacher and studio.
only the saturday session costs are due up front, and may be paid all at once or spread over 3—month or 6—month installment plans. costs for the other requirements can be paid for as you register for them and take them over the course of the year.
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| sept 1 |
$720 deposit |
$420 deposit |
| oct 1 |
$240 |
$140 |
| nov 1 |
$240 |
$140 |
| dec 1 |
$240 |
$140 |
| 6-month payment plan |
| due date |
TT |
IMM |
| sept 1 |
$240 deposit |
$140 depsoit |
| oct 1 |
$240 |
$140 |
| nov 1 |
$240 |
$140 |
| dec 1 |
$240 |
$140 |
| jan 1, 2011 |
$240 |
$140 |
| feb 1 |
$240 |
$140 |
| saturday sessions |
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teacher training students: |
72 hours |
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immersion students: |
48 hours |
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saturday sessions comprise the core of our work together. each session includes instruction in alignment principles; practice of yoga asana; core teaching skills: use of language + voice tone, sequencing, hands—on adjustments, therapeutics, observation, demonstrations, discussion of teaching methodologies + philosophies, teaching exercises in small and large groups; and homework assignments. saturday session classes meet once a month for 12 months. teacher trainers come for 6 hours, immersion students for 4 hours. |
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below are the saturday training dates for the program beginning september 2010. On these dates, immersion and teacher trainer students meet together from 11 – 3pm and teacher trainers stay on from 3:30-5:30pm.
| september 24, 2011 |
| october 22 |
| november 12 |
| december 3 |
| january 21, 2012 |
| february 18 |
| march 17 |
| april 14 |
| may 19 |
| june 16 |
| july 14 |
| august 11 |
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click here to see 2012-2013 dates…
coming spring 2012…
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| philosophy + pranayama with chris coniaris |
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teacher training students: |
10 hours |
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immersion students: |
10 hours |
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a weekend intensive dropping into the inner realms of pranayama and philosophy, both critical foundations for any yoga student and every yoga teacher. |
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| yoga workshops + retreats |
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teacher training students: |
36 hours |
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immersion students: |
8 hours |
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retreats with Sarahjoy are held at breitenbush hot springs and yachats, oregon. they may also be held in additional locations, depending on Sarahjoy’s schedule. retreats vary in the number of hours that apply toward completion of the teacher training/immersion program curriculum requirements; inquire with program manager for exact number of hours for a given retreat. one retreat with sarahjoy is required during the tt/imm program year. students may choose from a variety of amrita workshops + retreats to complete the remaining retreat/workshop hours. |
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| private lessons |
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teacher training students: |
3 hours |
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immersion students: |
3 hours |
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private sessions with amrita teachers; one lesson may be with sarahjoy. each lesson is 1 hour long; schedule 3 to satisfy requirement. they may (and should) be spread out over the year. |
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call the amrita office to schedule: 503.552.9642. |
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| anatomy + asana workshops |
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teacher training students: |
18 hours + 4 hours of home study |
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immersion students: |
not required |
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in—depth exploration of anatomy and kinesiology specific to asana, including the architecture and magic of the poses. these workshops are offered in groups of three, 3—hour workshops. |
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click here for date/time/topic information… |
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| therapy clinics |
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teacher training students: |
10 hours |
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immersion students: |
not required |
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these yoga therapy clinics offer in depth understanding of the principles applied to therapeutic situations. each clinic is 2 hours long; attend 5 clinics to satisfy requirement. |
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| teacher clinics |
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teacher training students: |
6 hours |
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immersion students: |
not required |
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individual clinics are 2 hours long; attend 3 to satisfy requirement. space is limited; register early! |
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sundays, 1 – 3pm |
$45 each/all 3 for $120 |
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april 15, 2012 |
language skills |
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may 20, 2012 |
demonstration skills |
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june 17, 2012 |
hands-on adjustments |
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pre-registration required – online, by phone or at the studio
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| beyond asana workshop |
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teacher training students: |
18 hours |
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immersion students: |
not required |
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class meets sundays at 8am. attend one sunday a month to meet requirement. |
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contact the program manager with questions. |
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| awareness + alignment workshop |
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teacher training students: |
18 hours |
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immersion students: |
not required |
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class meets sundays at 10am. attend one sunday a month to meet requirement. contact the program manager with questions. |
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| weekly yoga class |
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teacher training students: |
68 hours |
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immersion students: |
68 hours |
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please take a weekly class at amrita. If you do not live in the portland area, choose a teacher in your area that you would like to take weekly classes with and fill out a “local teacher” form located in the back of your packet (or at the amrita office). this way Sarahjoy can monitor your progress and you can establish a consistent relationship with one teacher in your hometown.
note: sarahjoy’s sunday workshops entitled “awareness and alignment” and “beyond asana” are a part of her weekly class schedule. immersion and teacher training students are encouraged to take one or both of these classes the sunday after each monthly saturday session. these classes, as well as any other weekly class offered at amrita, fulfill the weekly class requirement.
fyi, the 68 hour total was reached by assuming a 1.5 hour class for every week of the training year (not quite a full year).
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| class observation with written reports |
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teacher training students: |
10 hours |
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immersion students: |
not required |
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this requirement will be discussed in class. contact the program manager with questions. |
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| teach outside classes with written sequences |
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teacher training students: |
16 hours |
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immersion students: |
not required |
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this requirement will be discussed in class. contact the program manager with questions. |
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