Foundation .Course 1.

Course 1-C1- will cover elements of yoga over the 10 individual days of training. You will be expected to conduct home study, write some essays on what you  have learned and we recommend keeping a journal of personal development. We recommend that you begin your essay writing as soon as possible after the start of the course rather than cram it at the last moment. Indeed, for 2010 students we have introduced final dates so as to avoid last minute cramming!! The course is aimed at those who are already journeying-- unless you have a strong enthusiasm for and interest in yoga and can at least satisfy yourself that you are intending to enter this course to deepen an enlarging desire then it is unlikely that you will be able to make the time to begin this arduous journey. We are , therefore, generally appealing to those for whom the course just seems to feel right--if you have to think about this too long then it is most likely not suitable. You should consider the workshops as simply those opportunities to deepen your knowledge which must then be practised at home--if you already attend a class or take a class do recognise that you will need to increase the amount of yoga you are undertaking if all the yoga you currently practise is at one class a week.Our belief in the committment of the individual to the process of yoga is encapsulated in one simple question--do you practice on your own at home--if you do not then you will discover it is ESSENTIAL to do so if you are to truly journey through the maze!!

PLEASE NOTE FEES ARE PRINTED BELOW--THE APPLICATION FORM HAS LAST YEARS FEES ON IT!!!!!!!!!

The course tutors will discuss with you all the obstacles you encounter and will encourage you to work to remove these obstacles.  Incorporated in this course will be specific instructions from an educational lecturer in how to go about the mechanics of teaching so you can be equipped to deal with those situations which present normally in a yoga class.

The course is not done at high speed and is not what we would wish to call “ intensive”—this is because we know that learning—true deep learning –takes place best in a quiet calm atmosphere. This has proven to be the case since the inception of the course. BUT-------!! before you explore the courses you might like to read some of the comments made by this years students;this is a direct quote from Heather;

Course Content

Postures –the core asanas, and the counter poses
Body mechanics  related to anatomy and physiology
Points of awareness in postural work

Anatomy and Physiology

Yamas and niyamas and the philosophical basis of yoga

The teaching of asanas
Introducing philosophy into your class
Mind and its problems
Dealing with difficulties encountered in your class
Teaching practice—the mechanics of teaching, lesson plans etc
Sun salutations and other sequences. Chakras and their connection to the body

Mind Body and Spirit connections
Meditation and Relaxation
Assisting yoga postures for the less able
Mental obstacles and how to tackle them

Each participant will be given a course manual at the start of the course containing all the modules for the complete course. There is much  valuable material in the manual so you are wise to see this as part of the resources of the course—it contains many explanations that can be set out in writing whilst the teaching days are essentially for those elements which cannot easily be set out on paper and are best transmitted verbally—the manual and the day workshops are, thus, complementary.

Assessment of practice.

This is an outline of the basic structure of the course. The requirements of the individuals within the group determine the “ mix” of time spent. The course content will be provided by at least 4 teachers during the year. This is partly because we recognise that no one person should dictate all the elements—it is best given to those with differing perspectives so that new teachers in training do not think that there is only one way.! We have found amongst all the teachers that this method is valued by the students!

Course Dates for 2010.

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN FEES FOR 2010 STUDENTS--AT THE END OF THIS PAGE.I GNORE THE FIGURES STATED ON THE APPLICATION FORM.

 These are the dates for C1 for 2010;

19th January.       26th January   ( this date has been changed from earlier--now fixed as from  24th Sept 2009 )    2nd March    20th April      8th June      6th July

7th September     19th October     9th November and 23rd November.

 These dates above are now finalised and checked with the venue provider and barring disasters will stand for the whole year!! Please examine these if you are contemplating taking the course and let us know if there are any that you are sure you cannot attend--please do not wait until you have requested a place.

 Please--if you are prospective student--let us know AT THE TIME OF APPLYING if there are any dates you know definitely you are unable to attend.

All the single day workshops are on TUESDAYS
All workshops  will take place at the following--except if you receive notification of a change--this has happened twice and could happen again-notification will be by email;

People Development Works Ltd

Unit 9b, Colwick Quays Business Park, Private Rd no 2,

Colwick, Nottingham NG4 2JY. Satnav only gets you  to Private rd no 2--drive to the new offices that are visible and you are there.
We suggest you make a note of the mobile phone numbers of the tutors in order that you are able to alert them to any prospect of non-attendance.

All workshops will commence at 9-30 am and finish at 5-30 pm. Please prepare yourself a packed lunch for the day .

The venue is 3 miles east of Nottingham and is just off the A612 to Southwell--the PDW web site has full maps.

Also be aware that if you are travelling from the A1 direction there is almost always a queue of traffic from the Bingham island at the Shell garage all the way into Nottingham and this can seriously slow down your progress as you arrive at this point.It could easily be much less time consuming to go via the A46 at the Bingham island--the Shell garage--and turn off the Doncaster road at the Southwell turn towards Burton Joyce which leads to Colwick.

Fees - Course 1

The course fees for 2010 will be £1350  for the full year.
There is a £100 discount available for those paying the full fee before course commencement. Thus, pay by cheque or some other means--BACS or bank draft--the sum of £1250 with your application and if your application is not accepted your cheque will be returned to you uncashed.
 If you wish to pay in instalments then please follow the procedure below;

Send a £450 initial payment with your application( returnable , again, if unaccepted)
Provide a cheque for £ 300 at each of the following dates, each of which coincides with a workshop date;  this removes the need for posting cheques—so please attend prepared!!

20th April          6th July         19th October

.  For ease you may prefer to make a BACS --or a standing order arrangement with your bank--this is Bank Automated Credit System  like the Standing Order.However, you can have a £50 discount if you set up this automated payment system whether it is monthly  or quarterly. If in doubt ask us ! You can make four payments set out roughly as we have done or you can make an application with your first deposit cheque orBACS payment --decide how best suits you. If you have some other plan in mind just let us know what it is and we will properly consider it.

If you decide to set up BACS then you need the following details;

 Account Number;     69139857    Sort Code;    08-92-99    Co-operative Bank plc Balloon St Manchester M604EP

Cheques should be made out to Shanti Yoga School Ltd.

You should note that there are NO PLASTIC  CARD FACILITIES .
We can accept cash if you choose.There are no refunds given after course commencement.
If you require a receipt please ask, which you can do by email if you wish.

Much of the organisation and regular communication will take place using email—please ensure that you have access to frequent email communications.

You can download and print out an application form for Course 1 here .PLEASE NOTE THAT THE COSTS STATED ON THIS APPLICATION HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED AS ABOVE--IN PROCESS OF ALTERING THE APPLICATION FORM BUT AS YET HAVE NOT FOUND OUT HOW TO DO IT--SO US E THE FIGURES ABOVE PLEASE.!!

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