Yoga teacher training courses in Ireland

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Yoga teacher training courses in Ireland

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Iyengar Yoga Teacher Training Courses
Two-year teacher training courses leading to a Introductory Teaching Certificate (internationally recognised Iyengar qualification) are regularly run in Dublin. It is necessary to have attended regular classes with an Iyengar Yoga teacher for three years to be eligible for Teacher Training. For an application form and further details please contact Aisling Guirke (aislingguirke@eircom.net / 087 2891664) or Margaret at the Iyengar yoga centre of North Dublin (info@iyengaryogacentre.com / 086 803 1885)

Green Lotus yoga
200 certification with Yoga Alliance in Galway, Cork and Kilkenny for creative, sincere and synthesis-orientated yoga practitioners and teachers who would like learn the art and philosophy of teaching yoga safely and constructively and want to grow and develop consciously and creatively through the path of yoga.
Green Lotus is recognised and registered as a Yoga training school with Yoga Alliance, an international body that guarantees high standards of teaching around the world.
www.greenlotus.net / 0877903565.

The Irish Yoga Association Course
The Irish Yoga Association has been running philosophy based Teacher Training for over 30 years and runs a variety of Yoga training courses:
The Teacher Training Course is a comprehensive 540 hour course which is run on a part-time basis over four years. The syllabus includes Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Relaxation Techniques, Philosophy, Kryia, Mudra, Bandha, Anatomy & Physiology, First Aid and Psychology. This course is recognised by the European Union of Yoga.
The Post-Graduate Course comprises of six weekends and a residential week. This course focuses on enhancing and deepening personal practice as well as exploring various styles of teaching and delivery skills through experiential learning. This course is open to those who hold a valid Yoga Teaching Diploma (equivalent to a minimum of 200 hours training) and who meet the standard of assessment day and interview.
The Deepening the Practice Yoga Course which is one day a month over seven months. This course is aimed at those seeking to explore more than a weekly Yoga class without progressing immediately to the Teacher Training Course. These courses are run in various locations around the country.
For further information, visit the Irish Yoga Association website, email info@iya.ie or call (01) 4929213 or 087 2054489 for an application form.

Ashtanga Yoga Dublin Teacher Training Course
This new Yoga Alliance UK accredited RYT 200 is a thoroughly practical training inall aspects of Ashtanga Yoga. Mindful that Yoga Teaching is a vocation and one must first be a practitioner before being a teacher, the course will help the student develop a personal Asana, Pranayama and Meditation practice while providing training in Yoga History, Philosophy, Chanting, Yoga Sutra, Bhagavad Gita, Anatomy and Lifestyle and Nutrition. Teaching skills, including asana techniques, modificatons, benefits and precautions, adjustment techniques and variations will be taught in clinics and in class conditions through Observation, Assisting and Teaching at classes at Ashtanaga Yoga Dublin. The training will take place over 11 Weekends (15 hours each) from January to December 2012 as well as at classes and courses in the school through the year (70 hours). Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years of regular Yoga practice (not necessarily Ashtanga) and have a deep commitment to pursuing the path of Yoga in all its aspects and to sharing this experience with others. The final weekend of the course will be an Assessment Weekend and in addition there will be Assignments, Home Study and Practice, as well as Continuous Assessment. The Course will b etaught by David Collins and Paula Herbert, both Yoga Alliance SYT's, who between them have over 25 years of teaching experience. All details can be found on www.ashtanga.ie or by calling David on 087 2376383.

The Yoga Therapy and training Centre (YTTC)
The Yoga Therapy & Training Centre (YTTC) is Ireland’s largest yoga training body with local Yoga Centres nationwide. The organisation was founded in 1996 to give practitioners in Ireland the opportunity to study locally towards an internationally recognised qualification, meeting National Occupational Standards. The YTTC runs specialist courses on yoga for pregnancy, teaching yoga to children and chair yoga, as well as a 15 months (one weekend per month) Level One Diploma courses which covers asana techniques, teaching skills, relaxation, meditation and anatomy.
For details on the YTTC teacher training courses, see www.yogaireland.com

Contemporary Yoga Teacher Training Course
Begins March 2012 in Cork
For details, see www.contemporaryyoga.com or call 086 1595260

Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Course
Kundalini yoga teacher training level 1 with I-SKY in Dublin in the Lantern centre, 17 Syngn street, Dublin 8 starting in January 20th 2012. Full Price 2250 euro, installement payment plan possible. Contact Imelda Reynolds 0868847745, s.

The Elbowroom, Dublin
Run a 250 hour Yoga Alliance Registered Course. This course is suitable for experienced yogis (min 2 years practice) wishing to further their practice and develop teaching skills, as well as for practitioners that simply wish to deepen their level of understanding and practice of yoga. For information email info@the-elbowroom.com, Tel +353 1 6779859 or see www.the-elbowroom.com

Pre & Post Natal Teacher Training
The Elbowroom also offers a teacher training module for those wishing to teach yoga for the perinatal period. The modules include, yoga for pregnancy empowering birth through yoga, Teaching partner workshops and post natal yoga. See www.the-elbowroom.com, email info@the-elbowroom.com or call 01 6779859 .

Vinyasa Flow Yoga Teacher Training Foundation Course 240 hour Certification
A two year course grounded in the lineage of Krishnamacharya and developed from the teachings of Yogaworks founders Chuck Miller and Maty Ezraty. It is designed for the serious practitioner to help develop confident teaching skills for all levels and create a dynamic and intelligent self-practice. A minimum of three years consistent practice is required to qualify for training. This certification programme is recognised by Yoga Alliance. Visit www.vinyasaflowyoga.net for more information and to download an application form.
Next Trainings to be held in Dublin - commencing February 2012

Kndalini Yoga Teacher Training course
The Aquarian Teacher Training programme in Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan is recognised by the Yoga Alliance and is supported by the Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association of Ireland, who also run a "Radiant Child" teacher training program, for people who want to teach yoga to children. Contact Jai Kartar for more details at 087 333 9642.

Yoga Therapy Ireland
Offers an accredited 2 years Teacher Training Course, held in Dublin and open to all those who have completed a minimum of two years continuous and regular Yoga practice. The course covers all aspects of Yoga including Asanas, Breathing Techniques and Pranayama, Philosophy, Kriyas, Mudras, Bandhas, Relaxation, Meditation, Teaching Skills, Anatomy and Physiology, First Aid and is monitored by two independent bodies. For more information, see www.yogatherapyireland.com, email: yti@eircom.net or call 01 2352120.

Yoga Sacred Space, Wicklow
200 hour yoga alliance course, training in the Vinyasa style of yoga, anatomy physiology, sublte body systems, chakra system, pranayama techniques, meditation and Indian Philosophy. Contact Theresa 087 987 8424 or see www.yogasacredspace.com

Ard Nahoo Eco Retreat
Comprehensive 200hr teacher training with Noeleen Tyrrell at Ard Nahoo Eco Retreat in Co. Leitrim. The part time course takes place over 10 weekends, with one 5 day intensive residential. The intensive training is a 23 day residential course. All courses are Yoga Alliance certified. Drawing inspiration from Iyengar, Anusara and Vinyasa styles, this Hatha yoga course will give students the skills to teach in a confident, safe and life enhancing way. Part time course starts in October 2012, Intensive in June 2012. www.ardnahoo.com (353) 71 91 34939 info@ardnahoo.com

Clare Island retreat centre summer intensive for experienced practitionners
Though this week long course is not a teacher training, it will be of interest to teachers and serious students who wish to deepen their practice and understanding of yoga. It covers asana, pranayama, meditation and yoga philosophy and involves some karma yoga. See the Clare Island Retreat centre website for more details, email ccullen(at)yogaretreats.ie or contact 0872504845 for more details

Seven Winds Yoga Philosophy and Practice Intensive
Though this course is not a teacher training, it will be of interest to teachers and serious students who wish to deepen their practice and understanding of traditional yoga. It involves 16 Sundays spread over the year. Morning practice includes strong asana, pranayama and meditation. Afternoon sessions explore in a depth well-beyond most teacher-training courses the philosophy, metaphysics, psychology, literature & history of yoga—each year a different focus. Small group, no exams, but lots of practice and study expected.
For more details: www.sevenwindsyoga.com or contact: Marianne Jacuzzi sevenwinds@indigo.ie or 087-9203600