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Explore Japanese Yoga Teacher Training (200hr)

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Your first step in yoga teachingThis foundational 200hr yoga teaching training course is the perfect start to a yoga teaching career or to deepen your understanding as a self-development course for yoga lovers.

EXPLORE Japanese Yoga Teacher Training (200 hours)

A course like no other. With a taste of different styles throughout the program, this course focusses on teaching you the foundations of one therapeutic yoga – Japanese

style.

Everyone who wants to become a yoga teacher is committed to living life to the fullest and helping others do the same. This course helps you find the balance between the self-focus you need to improve your own

practice and health and the outward focus required to start your journey to becoming a yoga teacher.

Study with yoga lovers who understand where you are now and how to get you to where you want to be. Don’t worry about whether you think you can teach or not, that answer will present itself to you in time. What’s the rush? Live in the moment whilst you study something that will help you be happier and healthier with this great Yoga Australia registered course.

EXPLORE JAPANESE YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

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Study with one of Australia’s most esteemed Yoga Colleges

At the College of Yoga Therapy (COTY) we aim to go beyond the standard. Of course, you will achieve all the benefits of yoga – enhanced personal fitness, calmness of mind, a balance of the physical and the psychological – but our courses also give you the practical skills to share this knowledge and teach it.

To ensure that we offer all our students this high standard of teacher training, COTY is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) in Australia and all our trainers are nationally recognised with a Training and Assessment qualification, including registered senior level teacher with Yoga Australia and internationally recognised yoga therapists with IAYT (International Associate of Yoga Therapists). Our teaching programs also include our Certificate IV in Remedial Yoga Teaching (10137NAT) which is Austudy approved, Advanced Diploma in Remedial Yoga Therapy (10138NAT) and Diploma of Shiatsu & Oriental Therapies (HLT52215)

COTY - bridging the gap between yoga and the health care industry.

COLLEGE OF THERAPY YOGA

BECOME A YOGA INSTRUCTOR

Change your life with our 200hr yoga teacher training course that is fully registered with Yoga Australia with graduates eligible for provisional membership. Please refer to Yoga Australia membership guidelines. 200hr yoga teacher training course graduates must upgrade to our government accredited Certificate IV in Remedial Yoga Teaching or enroll in our post graduate mentoring program to become a full member of Yoga Australia. Graduates of the 200hr yoga teacher training course are still fully qualified to obtain insurance as a yoga instructor.

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Our foundational 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training course is the perfect start to a yoga teaching career or to deepen your understanding as a self-development course for yoga lovers. We’ve designed our course to be as flexible as you need it to be, delivered through a mix of face-to-face learning, e-learning tutorials and self-paced study and yoga practice.

The course includes:

Study of Japanese Yoga Postures & MovementsThere are literally thousands of different postures and movements within the Japanese Yoga Framework. Each is designed to illicit change to the energy flow in your body through the meridians. This course will introduce you to the main asanas for each element and meridian and how to teach to Beginners with special need electives including pregnancy, seniors, back & knee yoga.

Japanese Remedial Yoga PhilosophyFor balanced yoga teaching you need to look at the modern bio-science and the link to other eastern philosophies and how to blend this information into your

teaching and yoga. Learn how the 8 fold path is seen as energy flow within the body and how we can manipulate this to bring harmony and balance to your body. Sometimes all one needs to feel better is moments of child-like fun or an hour of sun and sea water. Here’s where you find out why.

Teaching Methods with Practical Studio ExperienceTeaching yoga is more than getting people to mimic the way you move. You need to know how to encourage and support your clients, all through the tone of your voice and your body language. This course includes teaching methodology for morning and night classes, how to teach beginners and regular peer and trainer feedback to help build a support structure for when you are out there teaching up a storm.

History and Philosophies of Yoga and their relevance today The ancient history of yoga is so rich with ideas and philosophies and changes. Explore the evolution of yoga through time and discover for yourself how relevant its message is to our lives today. Find out why you resist some moves and ideas whilst others seem natural and complete.

STUDY HIGHLIGHTS

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Level 1 Anatomy and Physiology What makes us healthy. You will study anatomy and physiology the yogic way, going beyond to look at a person as a whole. Holistic health includes what we eat, the way we breath, move, even think. Learn with our trainers who love all this stuff and who’s passion means this topic is anything but boring.

Taoist Theory of Yin and YangWith the energy of yin and yang inside you, it makes sense

that to achieve balance you need yoga that is both yin and yang. This is a fascinating insight into the universe and how-to live in harmony with the world around you.

The Five Element Theory of EnergyTo understand Japanese Remedial Yoga and why it

changes every day, for every season, this course incudes the study of different philosophies including the way energy

or QI works in you, and the world around you.

Macrobiotic Nutrition and Healthy LifestylesStudy the effects of the 5 elements to the foods around us and the lifestyle that we choose. This course includes macrobiotic (wholefood) dietary study, cooking demonstrations, detoxification half-fasting and wholefood medicines.

Business and Communication for SuccessYou can be the best yoga teacher in the world, but no one will turn up on your mats if they don’t know you are there! Learn how to promote yourself (the yogic way), connect and engage with clients and ensure that your yoga business is everything you want it to be.

Meridian Meditations and Massages (Level 1)The mind can be a powerful healing tool. Expand your yoga teaching with meridian meditations to complement any class or to practice while you walk. This course includes a series of massages that can help build a community healing environment for your teaching.

* Students are required to complete HLTAID003 Apply first aid with an external provider. The cost of this unit is not included in the course fee structure. The student will provide a Statement of Attainment to receive a credit transfer for the unit.

STUDY HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUED

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OUR COMMITMENT TO EACH OTHER

Our program feels a little different to a traditional yoga course. We are focused on delivering practical remedial yoga skills which you can apply directly to your yoga teaching.

Your study is spread across five main activities:

98 hours face-to-face classroom learning, 2 evenings per week for 12 weeks including theoretical and practical assessments.

The learning modules are delivered using a combination of face to face sessions in a simulated workplace environment (our college studio). Assessments are included in your face- to-face hours with the balance either written theoretical, online, media and other projects. REMEMBER: This is not school! Assessments are only there as a guide for you and our trainers to better understand your learning needs and tailor your training to suit.

98HOURS

52HOURS

52 hours e-learning focused on the theoretical components of the learning modules such as pre-reading of the yoga module content to make your face to face learning session fun,

informative, but more importantly, tailored to your learning requirements. E-learning tutorials include written and media (including videos) assessments

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OUR COMMITMENT TO EACH OTHER CONTINUED

30 hours of logged personal practice at the college’s TYH studio or authorised senior level teacher yoga classes.

A minimum of 50% of these hours are to be completed at college’s TYH studio. The balance can be completed with a senior level yoga teacher at a studio of your choice. As part of this component you will be given the opportunity to teach community-based yoga sessions (at the college studio or

other authorised work placement) to the public in our Student Teaching Program (maximum 10 classes additional to these hours). An invaluable opportunity for any yoga teacher – giving to the community.

There may be additional hours of self-paced study-based dependent on student requirements.

20 hours of assisting senior level teachers for workplace sessions at the college TYH studio and supervised tutorials developing yoga teaching methods. The assisting and supervised

teaching hours require your commitment outside the course hours and must be completed within 6 months of course commencement date. Booking can be scheduled by contacting our college studio manager.

20HOURS

30HOURS

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LOCATION

All face-to-face classroom-based training, clinical attendance and teaching practicums will be delivered to students at the GLADESVILLE campus of COTY in New South Wales, Australia.

Again, we are flexible in our evaluation of your readiness to start your training. We do ask that you have been practicing yoga on a regular basis for up to one year and have good literacy, language and numeracy skills to enable you to successfully deliver instructions and tuition to clients.

COTY can provide you with learning support if you are struggling with course content. These skills are vital life skills, but we can help you achieve

strong literacy, language and numeracy abilities through additional tuition (additional fees will be required

for private tuition).

Our enrolment package includes all the information you need to get the very best out

of the course. This package outlines your rights and responsibilities as a student and gives you a

range of practical information on safety, assessment and other aspects of the remedial yoga course.

Remember that our door is always open, and the COTY team are always ready to assist you with anything you need, at any time.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

STUDENT INFORMATION

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COTY has free mentoring workshops all year round to attend and learn from peers and teachers of all levels of experience

MENTORING AND SUPPORT

INVEST IN YOURSELF $3,800

ApplicationsStart your journey by requesting and completing an application form. On receipt, you’ll be informed of your acceptance within seven days. Upon acceptance, payment of a $300 non refundable deposit is required to confirm your place.

Pricing package and interest free payment plan option available. Call Genevieve on 9817 0078 or email courses@coty.nsw.edu.au for information.

Attendance Policy100% attendance is expected, with a minimum of 95% required to gain certification. Any planned absences must be pre-approved by the course director. Arrangements must be made to make up missed sessions with private tuition at your own cost. If you are ill, you must call the program coordinator at least 30 minutes prior to class. If you miss contact hours due to illness you must make up missed sessions with private tuition at your own cost.

This course is competency-based, which means there is no pass or fail.

Assessments must be completed within the time frame specified and competency in teaching demonstrated, according to the criteria given

in the assignment package, before your certificate will be rewarded.

Refund/Withdrawal Policy$300 non-refundable deposit is due upon acceptance into the course. Final balance is due 4 weeks prior to course commencement unless a pre-

agreed payment plan is in place.

Withdrawal from training prior to two weeks before course commencement: 10% of the course fee is non-

refundable. Withdrawal from training within two weeks of the course commencing: 50% of the course fee is non-refundable. Credit may be transferred to another teacher training program within two years of cancellation of the original course.

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Ph: +612 9817 0078Email: courses@coty.nsw.edu.au

Web: www.teachyoga.nsw.edu.au

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Remedial Yoga Teaching