The Eight Programs - An Overview and Prerequisites for Enrollments
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Eight Levels of Programs from basic instruction for serious students of yoga to training for the Yoga Therapists level, all programs are under the guidance of senior teacher and Yoga Therapist, JJ Gormley-Etchells, E-RYT500.
Transferability of previous courses or yoga related programs for equivalency consideration and approval must be submitted in writing to the Program Director.
Three Main Levels:
While there are Eight Levels of Programs listed, there are just three main levels: 300hr, 700hr and 1500hr.
If you wish to join at the 100, 200 or 300hr level, you will be taking classes from the catalog of courses
of the 300-hour level until you meet the requirements (although you may
make some substitutions of higher level course numbers, the majority of
your training should be from 300hr level courses.)
If you wish to join at the 500 or 700hr level, you will be taking classes from the catalog of courses
of the 700-hour level until you meet the requirements (although you may
make some substitutions of either lower or higher level courses, the
majority of your training should be from 700-hr level courses.)
If you wish to join the Therapeutics Training at the 900, 1200 or 1500hr level, you will be taking classes from the catalog of courses
of the 1500hr level until you meet the requirements (although you may
make some substitutions of lower level courses, the majority of your
training should be from 1500-hr level courses.)
Advanced Studies Programs
Level 1 - 100-hour - Red Level - Basic Yoga Studies. For students of yoga interested in learning more philosophy, anatomy and more technique training in asana, pranayama and meditation. No pre-requisites other than a strong desire to learn more than one gets in a weekly classroom. Diploma issued for 100-hours of Basic Yoga Studies.
Level 2 - 200-hour - Orange Level - Advanced Yoga Studies. For students of yoga interested in learning more of the subjects listed in the Level 1 Program, as well as teaching methodology and practice with like-minded peers. Students must begin a yoga practice of approximately 30 minutes per day, complete this practice at least 4 times per week and maintain this practice for the duration of the training, keeping a journal. A private session with faculty is required to determine a practice designed for the student’s particular needs. The cost of this private session is not included in the training program. Our comprehensive program includes the belief that 200-hours is not nearly enough study in yoga to begin teaching and highly recommends further study before a student of yoga enters the classroom as a teacher (see Level 3 for a Certficate for Teaching Yoga.) Also required: reading, research paper and final take-home comprehensive exam. No pre-requisites other than a strong desire to learn more than one gets in a weekly classroom. Diploma issued for 200-hours of Advanced Yoga Studies.
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Yoga Teacher Certification Programs
Level 3 - 300-hour - Yellow Level - Basic Yoga Teacher Certification Program. For students of yoga interested in learning how to teach others the basics of asana and pranayama. Students must begin a yoga practice of approximately 30 minutes per day and complete this practice at least four times per week and maintain this practice for the duration of the training, keeping a journal. A private session with faculty is required to determine a practice designed for the student’s particular needs. The cost of the private session is not included in the training program. This level of instruction is for students of yoga who may be interested in teaching. This level provides minimal instruction in the study and practice of yoga. This level offers basic tutoring in how to teach others in the classroom setting. Also required: reading, research paper and comprehensive take-home final take-home exam. Pre-requisites: minimum of 3 years or more of yoga instruction. Certificate issued for 300-hours of Basic Yoga Teacher Training. Graduates of this program may use the initials CYT (Certified Yoga Teacher) after their name and apply to the Yoga Alliance to be on the Registry of Certified Yoga Teachers.
Level 4 - 500-hour - Green Level - Intermediate Yoga Teacher Certification Program. For the students who has entered the classroom as a teacher knows they must embark on the path of studying yoga in-depth. Continued studies of yoga are for one’s self and can then be applied to the classroom. This program is designed to teach the teacher how to take their students further along the path of yoga. Students are to maintain a daily practice of yoga 30-45 minutes per day. Pranayama and meditation are added to the practice at this time under the guidance of JJ Gormley-Etchells. A private session with JJ Gormley-Etchells is required for this purpose. The cost of the private session with JJ is not included in the training program. Required: reading, research paper and comprehensive final take-home exam. Pre-requisite: Level 2 or Level 3 or RYT-200 or equivalent. Certificate issued for 500-hours of Intermediate Yoga Teacher Training. Graduates of this program may use the initials CYT-500 (Certified Yoga Teacher) after their name and apply to the Yoga Alliance to be on the Registry of Certified Yoga Teachers at the 500-hour level.
Level 5 - 700-hour - Blue Level - Advanced Yoga Teacher Certificate Program. This program continues the study of yoga at all levels including and perhaps most importantly, furthering one’s own practice. As the student’s practice develops and the mind becomes clearer, decision-making easier and emotions more stable, the teacher has a greater ability to help others in need. Students must be maintaining 30-45 or more minutes per day of yoga practice which includes at least 10 minutes of pranayama and/or meditation. A private session with JJ Gormley-Etchells is required for this purpose. The cost of the private session with JJ is not included in the training program. Required: reading, research paper and comprehensive final take-home exam. Pre-requisite: Level 3 or Level 4 or RYT-200 or equivalent. Certificate issued for 700-hours of Advanced Yoga Teacher Training. Graduates of this program may use the initials CYT-700 (Certified Yoga Teacher) after their name and apply to the Yoga Alliance to be on their registry of certified yoga teachers at the 500-hour level.
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Yoga Therapist Apprentice Program
Level 6 - 900-hour - Indigo Level - Yoga Therapist Apprenticeship Program. This level of training involves more study of anatomy and physiology (both the Western model and the Eastern models) and practical experience to begin training a certified Yoga Teacher how to be a Yoga Therapist. Students must continue progressing in their individual practice under the guidance of JJ to include pranayama and meditation. A private session with JJ Gormley-Etchells is required for this purpose. The cost of the private session with JJ is not included in the training program. Required: reading, research paper, and comprehensive final take-home exam. Pre-requisite: Level 5 and the student must be teaching yoga either in the classroom or one-on-one and the student must hold a RYT-500 or equivalent. Before a diploma is issued the student must have been teaching for a cumulative total of 400-hours. Diploma issued for 900-hours Yoga Therapist Apprentice (see Level 7 for Certification as a Yoga Therapist.) Graduates of this program may use the initials CYT-900 (Certified Yoga Teacher) after their name.
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Yoga Therapist Certificate Program
Level 7 - 1200-hour - Violet Level - Yoga Therapist Certificate Program. This level of training furthers the study of topics in the Level 6 program, giving the student more hands-on training with clients and their ailments. Students must continue progressing in their individual practice under the guidance of JJ to include pranayama and meditation. A private session with JJ is required for this purpose. The cost of the private session is not included in the training program. Required: reading, research paper, comprehensive take-home exam. Pre-requisite: Level 6. Before a certificate is issued the student must have been teaching for a cumulative total of 750-hours. Certificate issued for 1200-hours of Yoga Therapist Training – Yoga Therapist Basic Level. Graduates of this program may use the initials CYTh-1200 (Certified Yoga Therapist) after their name.
Level 8 - 1500-hour - White Level - Advanced Yoga Therapist Certificate Program. This level of training requires the Yoga Therapist to continue their studies and training in the field of Yoga Therapy. Required: reading, research paper, comprehensive take-home exam. Pre-requisite: Level 7. Before a certificate is issued the student must have been teaching for a cumulative total of 1000-hours. Certificate issued for 1500-hours of Yoga Therapist Training – Yoga Therapist Advanced Level. Graduates of this program may use the initials CYTh-1500 (Certified Yoga Therapist) after their name.
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