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Samadhi Yoga Teacher Training Level 1
Intensive Yoga Teacher Training
Next course starts September 6th 2008, running on weekends as well as some Fridays. For full date schedule please email us at info@samadhiyoga.com.au.
Samadhi Yoga has one of the most well regarded and comprehensive Yoga Teacher Training courses in Australia, now in it's fifth year with graduates teaching all over the world, from Japan to London and Perth to Tasmania. The course has been developed and fine-tuned over the years by director Katie Manitsas and assistant director Sue White, with the help of Katie's teacher Simon Low (The Yoga Academy UK) and deeply inspired and supported by Donna Farhi (NZ) as well as Sharron Gannon and David Life of Jivamukti Yoga.
Many choose the Samadhi Yoga Teacher Training program as a way of deepening their understanding of yoga others are looking for a career change. You can become a yoga teacher with qualifications recognised in Australia and throughout the world through the Samadhi Yoga Teacher Training program. Upon completion of the training and examinations you will be fully qualified and able to gain accreditation and insurance to teach yoga.
The training is designed to give you a comprehensive grounding in the philosophy of yoga as well as the practical aspects of teaching asana, pranayama and meditation. The focus of the course is to give a broad understanding of the different schools and styles of yoga – teachers may choose to specialise after qualifying. The course has over 300 hours of training, which allows a great depth of information to be covered.
The course is deliberately eclectic in nature and aims to provide a thorough introduction to the many aspects of yoga practice. Students from all yogic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
The training is intensive and thereby suitable for those coming from interstate and overseas. A willingness to commit to solid self-practice, personal transformation and a dedicated home study is imperative.
The Teachers:
Katie Manitsas is director and founder of the Samadhi Yoga studio and teacher training program. Katie is deeply inspired by her beloved teachers Simon Low (UK) and Sharon Gannon and David Life of Jivamukti Yoga (New York). Katie's teaching manner is down to earth and open hearted, she aims to inspire confidence and excitement in her students as well as giving them the tools be able to teach with skill and ease. Katie has trained in the UK, USA, India and Australia - her book, 'Spritual Survival in the City' is on sale now.
Katie is assisted through out the course by Idit Tamir and Sarah Trestrail, who are both past graduates of the Samadhi Yoga Teacher Training and senior teachers at the Samadhi Yoga studio.
Idit holds a BA in Far East Studies and Economics, and begun her practice of Hatha Yoga whilst traveling through Asia over an extended period of time. She has studied Vijnana Yoga in Israel, Vinyasa in New York City and is currently in the midst of completing her Adv Diploma of Yoga teaching at Nature Care in Sydney. She constantly trains with varied well known international teachers including Donna Farhi, Sarah Powers, Simon Low, Seane Corne, Sharon Gannon, David life and many more, being inspired by their wisdom and their different techniques.
Sarah is a Certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher. She is compassionate, knowledgeable and upbeat! Initially coming to yoga as therapy for sports injuries but discovering a way of life, has given Sarah an indepth knowledge of anatomy and physiology and alignment in yoga. She has trained intensively with Alanna Kaivalya (Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher) in Australia and the US, completed Advanced Teacher training with Samadhi and Corepower Yoga and is also a Thai massage and Reiki practitioner.
Click here for a more in-depth biograph for as well as our teachers here at Samadhi.
There are several tutors and assistants on the course, all expert in their fields and all with a number of years experience in teacher training. Other course tutors include specialists in the fields of anatomy and physiology, Sanskrit and ayurveda. The training features guest teachers for some modules. In the past these guests have included Simon Low (UK), Flo Fenton (Byron Bay), Rachel Zinman (Byron Bay), Alanna Kaivalya (Jivamukti Yoga, New York) and Guru Jivan (Melbourne). Click here for biographies on our guest teaches.
 The training consists of: (included in cost)
- Six weekends of training
- A four day retreat
- 50 x yoga classes (50 hours of yoga class attendance must be completed before qualification can be gained- these hours can be made up with attendance of any timtabled yoga classes at Samadhi Yoga). You may take longer than the course to complete these hours but qualification is not complete until 50 hours have been accrued.
- Anatomy and physiology training
- Counseling/communication skills training
- A grounding in yogic philosophy
- Sanskrit foundations
- Yoga for kids foundation
- Yoga for pregnancy
- Safe adjustment training
- How to teach pranayama and meditation
- The business of yoga- the practical aspects of becoming a yoga teacher
- Home study, including essays and written work
- 1 x practical examination
- 1 x written examination
- Concluding with a certificate ceremony
Book list for teacher training: These books are required reading and are included in the course fee.
- The Path of Practice Mother Maya
- Jivamukti Yoga Sharon Gannon and David Life
- The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali presented by Swami Jnaneshvara Bharati
- Hatha Yoga Pradipika Svatmarama translated by Brian Dana Akers
- Yoga Mind, Body, Sprit Donna Farhi
- Human Anatomy in full color, John Green
- The Asana in Sanskrit, Jenni Cover (Audio CD)
- You will also receive the Samadhi Yoga Teacher Training workbook as well as the Samadhi Yoga Anatomy workbook
Affiliated bodies for insurance/qualification:
Yoga Teachers Association (Australia) - with additional mentoring program (click here for more info on the level 2 Mentoring Program)
Yoga Alliance (International)
AON insurance
OMPS insurance
Testimonials:
"What an amazing begining to our journey! Thank you so much, I can't wait to continue my journey with you!" Ilona Brooks graduated Feb 2007
"I think the content was excellent and I feel I have truly gained an overview of the vital elements of yoga. I really feel I have been given 'building blocks' each week without ever being overwhelmed." Emma graduated December 2005
"I loved the history, the energy, the spirituality, and of course the asana. It was great to have a variety of teachers. Overall - brilliant!" John graduated December 2004
"Katie is an incredibly inspiring teacher who passes on her knowledge freely and concisely... I am very much looking forward to futhering my study." Sophie graduated October 2003
To apply for the course please: 
* Send us the completed application form
* Make a payment of $500
* Complete the prerequisite essay
Essay question:
'Discuss what yoga means to you and how it may be applied to a modern lifestyle, remembering that yoga can be interpreted in it's broadest sense - not just as a physical form of exercise.
"The Yoga Sutras (ancient scriptures written by Patanjali codifying the practice of yoga) tell us : 'Yoga is the cessation of the fluctuations in the mind'. In other words yoga is experienced when the mind becomes still and calm and there is a sense of steadiness."
You may wish to explore this sutra and interpretation of yoga in your essay.
Please contact us for the new dates (starting 6th September 2008 and running for approx. 3 months), you can email info@samadhiyoga.com.au or call (02) 9517 3280.
Call or email us for an application pack and download the application form here
You will be notified of your acceptance within a week of our receiving your application. If your application is unsuccessful there will be no charge.
Please note students are expected to attend all sessions of the course. If you are unable to attend certain sessions you may consult with us in advance. In some cases 'catch up' sessions will be available with a charge of $65 per hour for tuition, mininum 2- 3 hours catch up per day missed (you will also have home study to complete in this case).
The total course fee is $3400 when enrolled and full payment made one month prior to course commencement. For the next course the cut off date for the early bird price is 6th August. The cost is $3600 when enrolling within a month of the course commencement. This includes all books, retreat accomodation and food and all tuition. We are happy to make a payment plan to suite your needs for early bookings, full amount must be paid before course commences.
Coming from interstate or overseas? Click here to find out more about accommodation close to Samadhi Yoga
For inspiration on teaching yoga check out Katies article on teaching yoga featured in Innerself Magazine
Click Here for information on the Level 2 Teacher Training Mentoring Program
Please note that payments for teacher training at Samadhi Yoga are non-refundable. Payment in part or full confirms your place on the training and is therefore binding. In special circumstances if you are unable to attend the course for which you have booked we may offer a transfer or a credit note, at our discretion.
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Chant at Samadhi with the Govinda Valley Kirtan band
