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All our programs are available by Distance Ed. You may start whenever you like - you are not confined to the on-campus timetable. You will be able to work at your own pace through the work-book. It will be possible for you to take a little longer to complete the course than the on-campus students, if you wish, though we will keep tabs on you to make sure you keep up your study habits, and you will have to report in at regular times agreed on with your tutor. You will set deadlines for work to be completed. Of course you may make as much contact by phone, email, or fax, as you wish, and you are encouraged to visit the College whenever possible, and take part in the in-class interactions with staff and other students.  Additionally, staff will travel at given times to the other Australian states, and you are expected to attend the sessions in your capital city.

 

Notes specific to individual programs follow.

 

 

Diploma of Classical Yoga

Full Yoga teacher training in one year.. More Here

 

All lesson material is provided and comes in fortnightly lesson packs.

Distance ed students will be invited to join a chat group to allay the loneliness of the long-distance learner!  This will act somewhat in the same way as the study groups for on-campus students.  In addition, wherever possible you will work with any qualified teacher in your district, who will allow you to begin to put your training into practice, provide feedback, and ask you questions about yoga in class.

Prerequisites:

At least one year’s background in Asana

As with all our trainees, you are expected to have a good understanding of posture already.  We expect to train you to teach posture – we do not expect to train you to perform posture. In training you to teach, we expect that you will become capable of a clear understanding of anatomical processes, which are the ultimate benchmark for proper asana.  And there are many ways of being right.  Assignment work is sufficiently detailed for us to see if you are making bizarre or incorrect statements, and if there were a major query, we would ask you to visit the College or provide a videotape or a folio of photos.

All other material is quite amenable to distance study.

 

 

Certificate of Classical Yoga

One year training in the wisdom teachings of the Yoga Sutras.. More Here

 

All lesson material is provided and comes in fortnightly lesson packs.

This program trains you in the personal practice of meditation and helps you explore the radical transformation of life, being and reality proposed by the Yoga Sutras.  In addition it gives you the skills to teach, to share what you learn with others.

Prerequisites:

 None, though it is preferable that you have some background in meditation and non-dualist philosophy. 

The course may be undertaken by

·         ·         present Yoga teachers whose meditation and philosophical training was lacking; or by

·         ·         persons who wish to explore and teach the transformative disciplines of yoga, but not asana; or by

·         ·         persons who wish to become full yoga teachers but at present do not have sufficient asana experience to be admitted to the Diploma course. If so, you may go on to the Certificate of Asana and Anatomy in the following year to qualify with full Yoga teacher training.  Make sure you get enough asana experience by attending two yoga classes per week throughout your first course, if you wish to continue.

All distance ed students will be invited to join a password protected internet chat room, purely for discussion and support in their studies.

 

 

Certificate of Asana and Anatomy

One year teacher training in asana and anatomy as related to asana.. More Here

 

All lesson material is provided and comes in fortnightly lesson packs.

Prerequisites:

At least one year’s background in Asana.  We do not expect to have to train you in asana, we expect to train you to teach it.

This course is open to

·         ·         Present yoga teachers whose training in anatomy was lacking; or by

·         ·         Persons who have completed the Certificate of Classical Yoga and at least two yoga classes per week for a year, who wish to continue into training as a full Yoga teacher

Comments on the Diploma course apply also to distance students of A&A.

 

 

Certificate of Classical Still-mind Meditation

One year training to teach Still-mind meditation, drawing on the teachings of the Yoga Sutras, plus selected readings from other traditions.. More Here

 

All lesson material is provided and comes in fortnightly lesson packs.

Prerequisites:

None, though an established practice in still-mind meditation and some interest in non-dualist philosophy is preferred.

Meditation is supervised via a meditation journal, which helps you become the witness observer as well as prompting you to maintain your meditation practice.

 

 

Postgraduate Diploma of Classical Yoga

One year program to broaden and deepen your primary training.. More Here

 

As this program is achievable on a points system, you could build some of your credit points in your local district, eg points for seva, or karma yoga for the community.  Project work and assignments will be undertaken within study groups, which may include a password protected internet group.  Your understanding of anatomy will reach another level; you will immerse yourself in many asana styles; and you will study more broadly in the area of Yoga texts.

Prerequisites:

ACCY Diploma of Classical Yoga; or

Any yoga teacher qualification PLUS ACCY Certificate of Classical Yoga

Completion of the Advanced Diploma gives you entry to the Masters course.

 

 

Master of Classical Yoga

Two year program in comparative studies in Yoga, 3rd Level Anatomy.. More Here

 

By project work and thesis. 

This also gives you the prerequisite to apply for Training Provider tuition.

 

 

Certificate of Therapeutic Relaxation

Cognitive Stress Management Techniques plus thorough grounding in relaxation methods.. More Here

 

One year course to help your clients live without stress.

All lesson material is provided and comes in fortnightly lesson packs.

Prerequisites:

None, though an occupation related to relaxation therapy is preferable.

 

For Application forms or further information: Email: Info@Classicalyoga.com.au

 

 

 

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