| Part 1, the Practical Anatomy and Philosophy Intensive is open to all sincere students of yoga and will give those poised to apply for the Art of Teaching a more specialized knowledge of philosophy, anatomy and therapeutics to really soar. You may participate in the Practical Anatomy and Philosophy Intensive even if you only wish to deepen your yoga understanding and sadhana (spiritual practice). |
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| After completing this intensive, those wishing to continue can apply for the Art of Teaching. Requirements for the Art of Teaching Modules are at least 100 hours of Immersion studies with a Certified Anusara Teacher, or equivalent. Anusara may also require a new entrance exam. Details are forthcoming. |
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| Since the Universal Principles of Alignment work in every pose, there are no new methodologies for different poses. Rather than giving separate sets of instructions, we apply principles, with heart-oriented instructions, to the various classes of yoga asana. This way, we can focus more on stepping into the seat of the teacher and the art of teaching rather than looking at every pose separately. |
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Learn how to tap into your authentic voice—the voice of your inner teacher |
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Take the seat of the Teacher with honor, confidence and an attitude of loving service |
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Deepen your knowledge of the Universal Principles of Alignment |
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Learn how to teach the Universal Principles of Alignment |
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Learn the art of progressive sequencing |
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Learn the art of using voice and language effectively as a teacher |
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Learn how to develop heart-oriented themes for your classes inspired by tantric philosophy |
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Expand your anatomy toolbox |
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Deepen your understanding of life-affirming broad tantric philosophy |
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Engage in one-on-one and group practice teaching sessions |
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Learn principles of demonstration, adjusting and observation |
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Receive ongoing support and mentoring should you decide to move towards Anusara Certification |
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Have the opportunity to assist and observe ongoing local public classes or workshops |
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Deepen your own practice of asana, meditation and pranayama |
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Expand your knowledge of Anusara therapeutics, contraindications and restorative postures |
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Learn common misalignments for each class of asana and how to enhance the beauty and energy flow the student's alignment |
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Learn ethical guidelines of the teacher |
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Explore the practicalities of teaching hatha yoga as a vocation of service |
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| Practical Anatomy and Philosophy Intensive with: |
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Ellen Saltonstall (Anatomy and Therapeutics) and |
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Harshada Wagner (Yoga Philosophy and Sadhana) |
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This part will count towards the full teacher training but is open to non-teacher trainees |
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We recommend you complete this part before entering the Art of Teaching with Bo Srey and Jim Bernaert |
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| The Art of Teaching with: |
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Bo Srey and Jim Bernaert |
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Prerequisite: 100 hours of Immersion Studies with a Certified Anusara yoga teacher |
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Jim will join us in Part 3 to offer his mentorship and wisdom |
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Upon completing the Immersion Cycle and TT Cycle, you will receive a Teaching Certificate from Spandananda. You can apply all of these hours towards your application for Anusara-Inspired status and eventual Anusara Certification. |
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| Completing both the Immersion Cycle and the Teacher Training cycle, students will have enough credit hours (210 hours) to apply towards Anusara-Inspired yoga teacher status. After satisfying other requirements listed on the Anusara website, you can then apply for the Anusara-Inspired designation. Bo or any of the visiting teachers are happy to review your class when you are ready to move toward this designation. From here, you can count on our ongoing support and guidance as you progress in your teaching right on towards Anusara yoga Certification. |
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| Bo Srey |
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| Bo Srey is a Certified Anusara™ yoga teacher (www.spandananda.com). Born in New York City to Cambodian parents, he moved to Singapore in 2005. Having practiced yoga and meditation since 1996, Bo brings a joyful and caring spirit to the yoga practice. |
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| As an undergraduate at the University of Rochester, Bo studied with renowned Indian philosophy scholar, Douglas Brooks. Bo began the practice of hatha yoga because of a life-long study of martial arts and a deep interest in the mystical tradition of the East. His first hatha yoga teacher was Rudrani Farbman. Her wisdom permeated every word she spoke. Bo is truly indebted to her for helping him experience hatha yoga from the inside out. |
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| While teaching in the San Francisco Bay Area, Bo also studied with Tony Briggs, a senior Iyengar Yoga teacher with whom he completed a 1-year Teacher Training apprenticeship. During that time, he deepened his studies with his main teacher, Anusara Founder, John Friend. Bo has studied hundreds of hours with John Friend throughout the United States, Europe, China, Japan and Taiwan. These studies include two level-1 Teacher Trainings, a level-2 Teacher Training, Master Immersion, therapy trainings and countless weekend workshops on yoga and philosophy. In 2008, Bo followed John Friend on his Light The Sky tour. |
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| Anusara yoga is a style of hatha yoga that reminds students of their true essence, heals the body with powerful and sound biomechanical principles and unifies outer strength with inner joy. Bo's classes reflect the eternal dance of opposite forces: shiva-shakti, yin-yang, concealment-revelation. His classes are challenging, yet fun and light. While teaching precise principles of alignment, Bo constantly encourages students to access their wisdom center, letting the practice reveal each student's joyful nature. |
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| He has taught in major studios in San Francisco, Singapore and Thailand. In addition to public classes, Bo has taught Immersions and Teacher Trainings in Asia and the United States. He has also taught hatha yoga in many global teaching events with senior monks of his meditation tradition. As a disciple of a sadguru or true guru, Bo sincerely seeks to align with the energy of his teacher and her lineage in his teaching. |
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| Bo and his wife Shirley, an Anusara-Inspired yoga teacher, currently live in Singapore. They teach workshops, retreats and teacher trainings throughout the world. |
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| Ellen Saltonstall |
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| Ellen Saltonstall began her practice of meditation in 1974, and her practice of Hatha Yoga in 1981. After a decade of study in the Iyengar Yoga method, she met John Friend, who trained and certified her to teach Anusara™ yoga. |
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| Ellen's early professional study and work in massage and dance set the groundwork for her ongoing passion for anatomy and the therapeutic applications of yoga. She has extensive experience working with issues such as arthritis, menopause, fertility, musculoskeletal pain, and repetitive strain injuries. |
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| Ellen is a senior teacher of Kinetic Awareness, a body therapy using rubber balls developed by Elaine Summers. In 1983 Ellen wrote and published the first book on the method, Kinetic Awareness; Discovering Your Bodymind. She continues to use this method in her therapeutic classes, and to train teachers to use this work with clients. She teaches classes and privates in her studio in NYC, as well as teacher trainings and workshops in locally and internationally. |
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| Ellen recently co-authored, with Dr. Loren Fishman, two books on yoga which to be published by WW Norton: Yoga for Arthritis (March 2008) and Yoga for Osteoporosis (March 2010). She is currently working on an anatomy book for Anusara Yoga practitioners. She is the mother of three children. |
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| Harshada Wagner |
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| Harshada Wagner (www.harshada.org) is a meditation teacher and spiritual leader who has dedicated his life to exploring human consciousness and the science of self-transformation. On the spiritual path for more than 21 years, he is considered among the top teachers of his generation. Harshada is classically trained in the Indian wisdom traditions of Hatha Yoga, Bhakti, Vedanta, and Tantric Shaivism, and has been teaching yoga, meditation and self-empowerment since 1996. He continues to help people transform their lives through the practices of meditation and radical self-inquiry. Harshada serves on the faculties of Kripalu and Omega Institutes, he conducts meditation classes at Vira Yoga in New York City, and regularly leads retreats throughout the world including his very popular pilgrimages to India. He is currently authoring a book on meditation. |
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| "let yourself off every hook" |
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| David Harshada Wagner - Banyan Education - www.banyaneducation.com |
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| Jim Bernaert |
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| Jim Bernaert has been practicing yoga since 1984. In 1996 he began intensive study with John Friend, the founder of Anusara yoga. Based on the Big Island of Hawaii where Jim teaches on-going classes, he also travels the US and internationally offering trainings, retreats and workshops. His teaching reflects his love for the students and for the practice of yoga. Students experience the clarity of his understanding, his precise instructions and his warm and generous heart. |
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| John Friend, founder of Anusara yoga, said about Jim, "He embodies integrity, devotion to the Highest, and a full-hearted dedication to serving his students. He is one of the most highly trained Anusara yoga teachers in the country and has studied with me directly for hundreds of hours over the past 10 years. Students studying with Jimmy should expect to receive clear instruction on the Universal Principles of Alignment, inspiring Tantra philosophy, and a heart-oriented sense of community." |
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| Shirley Srey (Teaching Assistant) |
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| Shirley Srey is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) with Yoga Alliance. A student of Anusara Yoga since December 2005 and an Anusara-Inspired yoga teacher, Shirley began studying extensively with John Friend in 2006. She has traveled globally to attend his Teacher Training, Teachers’ Immersion, Advanced Intensives and Weekend Workshops, completing 200 hours of study directly with John. |
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| Shirley is also a Prajna Yoga Teacher, having completed a comprehensive 200 Hour Teacher Training with Tias Little in 2006 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She has also studied with internationally acclaimed teachers such as, Edward Clark, Ana Forrest, David Swenson, Shiva Rea, Sharon Gannon, David Life and Matthew Sweeney. |
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| Shirley is a student of Gurumayi Chidvilasananda, her meditation master. In December 2008, she traveled to the Siddha Yoga Mother Ashram in Ganeshpuri, India to deepen her sadhana (spiritual practices). |
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| A lover of creative movement and expression of the Heart, Shirley explores the elements of precise alignment, lightness, fluidity and playfulness in her classes. |
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