500-Hour Teacher Certification Program Summer Segment

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500-Hour Teacher Certification Program Summer Segment

Awakening Vital Energy: Chakras, Pranayama, and Sacred Yogic Texts

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500-Hour Teacher Certification Program Summer Segment

Awakening Vital Energy: Chakras, Pranayama, and Sacred Yogic Texts
August 18—27, 2017

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Check out our various upcoming programs—we're sure there's something to inspire you

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As an experienced yoga teacher, you desire a trusted space to turn to for further training, inspiration, and the next step in your professional journey and personal practice. Our 500-hour teacher certification program offers yoga teachers from all traditions an avenue to further deepen their personal practice and teaching. This program includes studies in advanced teaching methods, sequencing, verbal and hands-on assists, subtle body anatomy, pranayama, mantra meditation, therapeutic applications of yoga, and the study of sacred yoga texts. This is a fully integrated program designed to help students explore yoga in depth, and to address the individual needs of participants.

This program is presented in three 10-day segments offered each year in the spring, summer, and fall. Participants may take as long as three years to complete all segments, and they may be taken in any order. In order to receive certification, participants must also submit a teaching log of 100 hours taught from the time of their 200-hour certification.

Specifically included in this segment are:

  • Asana and Chakras
  • Pranayama and Subtle Body Anatomy
  • The Art of Sequencing
  • The Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, and other Yogic Texts
  • Advanced Meditation Techniques
  • Sanskrit, Prayers, and Chants

Prerequisite: 200-hour teacher certification from an accredited yoga school

*Accommodations are not included in the tuition price. Program begins on August 17 at 6:30 a.m. Accommodations will need to begin on August 16 at a minimum. Program ends on August 27 at 12:30 p.m.

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Shari Friedrichsen

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Sandra Anderson

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Judy Moulton

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Himalayan Institute Retreat Center

For more than fifty years, the Himalayan Institute’s Retreat Center has been a gathering place for people seeking inspiration and aspiring to restore inner balance. Home to a vibrant community of yogis, it’s a place for seekers wishing to study the ancient tradition of yoga and to deepen the connection between themselves and the world around them. Whether you visit for a weekend retreat, a personal getaway, or one of our longer-term programs, your visit to the Himalayan Institute will accelerate your personal journey of rejuvenation and transformation.
Free Wifi
400-Acre Campus
On-Site Cafe
Meditation Shrine
Wooded Hiking Trails
Pond with Kayaks
On-Site Wellness Center
Bonfires and Stargazing
Bookstore and Giftshop

Retreat Center Highlights

Sacred Space
The Sri Vidya Shrine is the spiritual heart of the Himalayan Institute. This sanctuary offers an ideal setting for silent meditation and group spiritual practice, a cornerstone of the Himalayan Tradition for thousands of years. Open to seekers of all backgrounds and traditions, the Shrine provides a serene, sacred space for meditation, quiet reflection, prayer, and contemplation.
Nourishing Meals
Our nutritionally balanced vegetarian meals are thoughtfully prepared to nourish body, mind, and spirit. Each of our three daily meals is designed to be easily digestible and to support a meditative lifestyle. Sharing meals here naturally fosters connection, offering both deep nourishment and a sense of community.
Loving Community
The Himalayan Institute welcomes people from all walks of life. With a blend of short-term guests, long-term visitors, and a vibrant residential community, the atmosphere here is warm, inviting, and rooted in kindness, generosity, and service. It’s a place where friendships form naturally, often becoming the kind of connections that feel like family, and last a lifetime.
Rest in Nature
Nestled in the rolling hills of the Poconos, the Himalayan Institute’s 400-acre campus offers breathtaking views, scenic hiking trails, and quiet spaces for reflection and contemplation. Walking is a favorite activity, whether along our groomed trails or meandering paved roads, inviting both movement and mindful presence in nature.
Conscious Simplicity
At the Himalayan Institute, we embrace simplicity in all aspects of life, from our surroundings to our approach to yoga. By minimizing distractions, we create space to strengthen the inner self and quiet the mind. Guided by authenticity and grounded in philosophy rather than frills, we support a path of meaningful personal growth.
Treat Yourself
Our Himalayan Café serves the Institute’s signature chai, coffee, and homemade cookies and treats on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The 24/7 Tea Lounge offers a variety of herbal teas for anytime enjoyment. On campus, the MOKA Origins Factory is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering handcrafted, ethically sourced chocolate and coffee, with free tours and tastings on Saturdays.
Date
August 18—27, 2017
Duration
10 days, 9 nights

$1,099 per person + accommodations

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Dates
Friday, August 18, 2017Sunday, August 27, 2017
Tuition
$1,099 per person + accommodations
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