The Dragon Spirit Arts Yoga School Presents...
" Vinyasa Fusion Flow™”
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Certification Program
The Art of
Meditative Posture + Mindful Movement!
This training is designed for thoughtful students seeking both to expand their understanding of the Yogic Arts, and to cultivate it into a lifelong practice in an art of teaching which is both respectful and accessible. Investigate lifestyle, body mechanics & physiology as it relates to certain poses/posture flows stemming from a martial/internal arts tradition rooted in the Seat.
Enhance your overall understanding as we dive deep to reveal the “yogic” mysteries. Embrace the mind, spirit and body of your own practice while engaging in self development; invest in the art of being a distinctive teacher of “Vinyasa Fusion Flow”, an innovative style incorporating meditative postures and mindful movements.
The program is designed for those who want to teach the Yogic Arts as well as those who want to dig deeper into learning more about their own process and practice. The 200-hour training is structured so that participants will receive personal support and guidance on their journey — of both examining safe posture alignment and learning good standards of practice which can help in avoiding most typical injuries. Trainees will also enjoy the artistic freedom that comes with engaging themselves in the process of developing creative movement sequence, and will discover what it means to “find your flow” in the dance of yoga. The program will enrich your perception of "what yoga is", with an exploration that digs into everything from philosophy and ethics, to alignment and adjustments. You will also take a look at practical application involving the business side of yoga teaching. Guest teachers will join us to offer insights and perspectives.
We design this course to provide a well-rounded exposure and an integrated approach to teaching. The training will focus mainly on providing trainees with the capability to skillfully teach dynamic Vinyasa / flow (“Yang”) style classes and will help trainees incorporate components of a more restorative Asana / still posture (“Yin”) style within their classes. Although concentration is placed on the balanced “Flow” between the “Yin/Yang” aspects of “Vinyasa/Flow,” the instruction also includes a “Fusion” of postures and stances derived from the martial arts of “Kung-fu”, Tai Chi and the internal energy cultivation techniques of “Chi-kung.” This one-of-a-kind program allows trainees the opportunity to gain a balanced and holistic approach to the Art of Teaching Yoga.
This 6-month long Yoga Teacher Training Program is designed for anyone who needs the option to deepen their Yogic studies. Our program style allows for weekends of intensive training, followed by a 3-month personal practice/journaling and mentoring support session. Our goal is that, in the end, you're walking away with much more than just a piece of paper!
Included in the Course
Analytical Training and Guided Instruction / Practicing actual techniques and learning to teach practice techniques of the Yin Asana and Yang Vinyasa styles of Yoga.
Comprehensive Posture Practice / Standing postures, balancing poses, arm balances, inversions, backbends, twists, seated poses, hip openers and forward bends.
Demystify, Develop and Strengthen Your Own Home Practice / Continuing to improve as a student is considered an effective way to keep your teaching practice current and inspired.
Supportive Verbal Cues and Non-Invasive Physical Adjustments / Being sure of yourself and maintaining an unambiguous style of teaching.
Modified Postures / Learning to adjust and alter poses to suit different bodies.
Ayurveda and Taoist Energy Systems / Major and minor chakras, Yin and Yang meridians, acupressure points and corresponding centers.
Finding Inner/Outer Voice / Chanting, mantra and meditation, including techniques for scanning the body, guided visualization, and directing the flow of energy in practice.
Teaching Methodology Sessions / Lectures and discussions on developing communication skills, working with individuals and/or specific populations, demonstration principals, qualities of the teacher, teaching styles, the business of yoga, observation, learning practice, assisting, partnering, and hands-on adjustments.
Universal Principals of Anatomy and Physiology / Discussing bodily and organ systems and energetic systems such as chakras, and nadis, and applying the study to alignment, benefits, contradictions, and movement patterns, with relevance to a variety of poses.
Expanding on Essential Yogic Philosophies / Creating a structure to weave themes into your class for students to become more perceptive and gain greater insights.
Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics / A study of the simple wisdom of Ayurveda and Taoism, the history and philosophy of yoga as well as its' relevance in the modern day, and discussions on diets and daily practices, upholding the integrity of a teacher in teacher-student relationships within the larger community, and the value of both teaching as a service and being in service to others.
Course Manual / Accompanied by posture flow sequences, anatomy handouts and articles of interest . . . Books on the reading list must be acquired for the program and are not included in program cost.
Inversion Immersion / Teaching healthy progressions that facilitate safely in working with both brand new beginners and advanced practitioners.
Therapeutics / Using the science of yoga and qi-gong to align with the higher self, listening to instincts, focusing on healing common aches and pains in the physical body.
Common Injuries / Avoiding common mistakes while empowering yourself and students to promote radiant health through practice.
Proficient Posture Sequencing Strategies / Includes various lesson plans and class outlines for beginner, all levels, intermediate and advanced groups.
Lead & Guest Instructors / Allows trainees an opportunity to experience various philosophical perspectives, ethics, teaching styles & etc. for further consideration as they relate to a well rounded Yogic practice.
Teacher Training
Dates + Times
See schedule page for specific dates & times.
Subject to change - make up dates TBA is necessary.
Investment
A non-refundable $600 deposit is required to hold your spot in the 200 Hr. Yoga Teacher Training Program.
Tuition is $2,600 when paid in full prior to start of program by the "Early Yogi Deadline…"
Tuition is $2,800 when paid prior to starting the 2nd part of the program. This is a perfect option for those who have already paid the $600 YTT required deposit for participation in the 50 Hr. Immersion (& then decide to invest themselves further by enrolling in the remaining 150 Hours to complete the full 200 YTT Program).
Tuition is $3,000 if you choose a payment plan and make an initial $600 deposit one month prior to start of program followed by monthly installments. Special circumstances will be taken in to consideration and other arrangements can be made on a case-by-case basis (see contact info below).
See schedule page for specific due dates!
The entire training price includes the 50 Hr. Immersion (Prerequisite for the YTT) & the 200 hr. Intensive (Immersion + Intensive), allowing participants to be eligible for the “Dragon Spirit Arts: Vinyasa Fusion Flow” Yoga Teacher Training 200 Hour Certification through Yoga Alliance.
This is a “One of a Kind” Yoga Teacher Training Program… there are many YTT’s out there, some more & less costly… check out the Testimonials from previous Trainees/Students & come take some classes with the Lead Teacher so you have a feel for what you will get out of the program… “You Get Out of IT, What You Put into IT”!
* Yoga Teacher Trainees can take advantage of a 50% DISCOUNT rate extended ONLY to them for a Trainee Membership. This is good for attendance to an unlimited number of classes (plus discounts on workshops/events/boutique items) throughout the duration of the Teacher Training program. Inquire below for details…
Application
For those interested in attending the 50 Hr. Immersion and/or the 200 Hr. Teacher Training specifically for Certification or to fulfill Continuing Education requirements, the official application is available through contacting Gabrielle de Burke, Lead Trainer/Program Director of Dragon Spirit Arts Studio & Yoga School.
About the Lead Instructor ,
Gabrielle de Burke
Gabrielle de Burke is an experienced healing arts practitioner and a certified instructor of Taoist and Vinyasa Yoga (E-RYT) and Radiant Lotus Women’s Qi-gong. She also teaches Tai Chi Chuan, Animal Kung-fu, and Capoeira, all of which have influenced her teaching style. Her nearly two decades of practice in the Vedic and Taoist martial and internal arts have deeply shaped her work as a teacher.
She shares her expertise in hopes that she can help each of her students find their own path in the art of practicing their own way. Gabrielle’s work as a practitioner and instructor continually intersects with her work as an inter-disciplinary performance artist through the combining of internal/martial arts with original dance/movement arts, spoken word/poetry, voice, theater and music presentation. For more on Gabrielle, explore her teacher profile.
