Yoga Teacher Training Program/Practitioner Intensive

Urban Ashtanga Yoga Shala’s 200 hour certification program in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga will qualify the
candidate to apply for RYT Registered Yoga Teacher status with the Yoga Alliance.  Certified E-RYT
Krista Shirley, Yoga Alliance, and Urban Ashtanga Yoga Shala look forward to sharing this enriching
experience in your yogic journey!  www.yogaalliance.org  

Program Overview
Two Modules: Each Module consists of Three Fridays 6:30-9:00pm, and Ten Weekends:
Saturdays 9:00-5:00pm and Sundays 8:15-4:15pm

Module One: April  4-6, 18-20, May 2-4, 9-11 and 23-25
Module Two: September 12-14, 26-28, October 3-5, 17-19, 24-26

Urban Ashtanga Yoga Shala’s 200 hour Comprehensive Ashtanga Vinyasa Teacher Training Program
will cover the practical, theoretical, historical, and spiritual aspects of the science of yoga.  This
program requires considerable energy, time, dedication, and commitment – but you will leave with a
thorough education, dedicated personal practice, heightened awareness, and an abundance of
inspiration and passion, that will fully prepare you to give the gift of yoga to others! Class size is limited
in order to create an intimate learning environment.

Students will be required to observe and assist weekly with classes at Urban Ashtanga Yoga Shala.  
There will be pre-course reading and writing assignments plus several written and oral exams during
the training program. A final written and oral exam will be given at the end of the program.  

Requirements in Addition to Module One and Two
-     Must maintain personal practice at Urban Ashtanga Yoga Shala at least once per week and
complete all reading, writing, and research assignments.
-     Krista Shirley will be studying at the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute in Mysore India the months
of June-September, after students complete module one.  June-September, students will be required
to complete reading and writing assignments and email to Krista.  Upon her return, students will begin
Module Two of the training program.
-    FULL COMMITTED Practice - Students will be required to keep a practice log each day and are
expected to do a practice six days per week!
-    20 hours of Technique: Evaluations of 10 Urban Ashtanga Yoga Shala Classes with Krista (to be
assigned)
-    Homework: reading and written assignments, research papers and exploration of other yoga styles
(55 hours)
-    Written and Oral Final Examination (4 hours)


Program Focus
•        Asana
•        History of Yoga (broad outline of many traditions, detailed examination of the history of Ashtanga
Vinyasa Yoga)
•        Yoga Philosophy (Focus given to The Gita, and The Yoga Sutras, but will also discuss other
philosophical schools)
•        Pranayama (various pranayama techniques)
•        Meditation
•        Kriyas (purification practices)
•        Ayurveda and Yogic Diet
•        Anatomy (physical and subtle)
•        On teaching (physical assists/adjustments of Primary Series Asanas, verbalization and cueing,
Ashtanga Methodology, special cases, and THE PRACTICE)
•        Business of Yoga (your role, responsibilities, expectations, ethical guidelines)


Program Director:
Krista Shirley (see full biography on www.ashtangayogini.com)

Location:
Urban Ashtanga Yoga Shala
1520 Edgewater Drive Suite D
Orlando Fl, 32804
Phone: 407-506-4626
www.UrbanAshtanga.com

Required Texts:
•        Moola Bandha: The Master Key (can be purchased at Ashtanga Yoga Shala Orlando)
•        Ashtanga Yoga Shala Orlando Teacher Training Manual (Included)
•        Yoga Mala by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois
•        John Scott Ashtanga Practice Manual
•        Shambhala Guide to Yoga by Georg Feuerstein
•        *Yoga Sutras of Patanjali translation by Swami Satchidananda
•        *The Bhagavad-Gita
•        Moola Bandha: The Master Key by Swami Buddhananda
•        Vivekananda: His Call to Action

                                                                  * Indicates texts that must be read before the start of the
program

Program Tuition:
Tuition for Urban Ashtanga Yoga Shala Teacher Training is $2,500.00 – this is inclusive of your full
course of study – lecture, classroom instruction, guided and mentored class assists, comprehensive
teacher training manual, and unlimited classes at Urban Ashtanga Yoga Shala while enrolled in the
teacher training program.

Application:
Class Size is EXTREMELY limited.  Deadline for applications is March 20,  2008.  Complete your yoga
teacher training application and mail or drop applications at Urban Ashtanga Yoga Shala with your
$300.00 deposit/application fee.  If you are not accepted into the program you will receive a full refund
for your deposit minus the $50.00 application fee.   

Cancellation:
Full refunds, minus deposit, will be issued until March 26th.  After March 26th no refunds will be issued.

Contact:
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Krista Shirley 407-506-4626 or via email
Krista@AshtangaYogini.com


                   Visit us at www.urbanashtanga.com or call 407-506-4626
Urban Ashtanga Yoga Shala 1520 Edgewater Drive, Suite D Orlando, Fl 32804
AshtangaYogini.com
yoga teacher training in orlando florida.