Advance Your Studies
Advance Your Studies (AYS)
Registration is Open!
September 14 – December 21, 2014
Sundays 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
7 Sundays, 3 hours each = 21 hours total
See the Level I Workshops Page for details on each individual workshop or to sign up for the workshops individually.
See the calendar at the bottom of the page for exact AYS dates, workshop topics and instructors are subject to change.
Overview:
Advance Your Studies (AYS) is an opportunity for interested and dedicated students to deepen their practice and understanding of topics only lightly touched on in a ‘regular class’. AYS is not a teacher training program, though participants are better prepared to enroll in the Teacher Training Level I (FYTT I) program. AYS Level I workshops are not a prerequisite for FYTT I.
Content:
The AYS Level I Workshops provide a solid introduction to the alignment and dynamics of asana (yoga poses) along with the significance of the breath in a yoga practice. An overview of yoga philosophy and theory gives context to the practice.
Every class will be asana-based with more time and emphasis spent on alignment details, ujjayi breath technique, anatomy, and answering your questions in a small group setting.
In addition, each workshop is designed with an in-depth focus on a particular topic like sun salutations, yamas & niyamas, chakras, meditation, subtle body and koshas, balance poses, inversions and other asana work.
Instructors:
Brian Thompson, Karen Johnson, Leonora Willis, Mary Beth Ray, Theresa Kelly
Prerequisites:
Dedication to practice and an interest in more depth than what is offered in a ‘regular’ yoga class.
Upon Completion:
Students who complete 42 hours, or two complete seasons of AYS Level I Workshops, are eligible to enroll in the Level II Workshops.
Cost:
Sign up for individual workshops on THIS PAGE. Prices are $35, $40 or $45, register and make your payment early for the lowest cost.
Or, sign up for all 7 workshops below. The cost for the whole program is:
* 2nd payment is due on October 14, 2014
** The subsequent 2 payments are due on the 14th of October and November, 2014.
A late fee of $25 is due for payments made after the 10th of the month. Automatic recurring charges to a students’ credit card can be easily set up.
If withdrawing more than one month prior to program start date, a full refund minus a $50 processing fee is given. No Refunds given within one month of program start date. Within two weeks of a student’s start date, the registrant becomes responsible for the entire program tuition, regardless of participation, including monthly payments not yet made.
Making Up Missed Classes
A student may make up, missed workshop hours by attending AS workshops in a later program at $6 per hour of instruction.
To Register:
Fill out the Registration Form on this page.
Secure Your Spot
Make your payment to secure your spot in the program.
To Pay by Check:
Send a note including the program that you are paying for, along with a check payable to:
Barefoot Movement
1635 Broadway
3rd Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
To Pay in Cash:
Come by Barefoot Movement , with your cash payment in a sealed envelope. Ask for a teacher to put it under Leah’s office door.
To Pay by Credit Card:
The Calendar:
This calendar below shows the schedule for the AYS Level I Workshops. Scroll through the calendar to the start date of the upcoming series.
Click on a specific workshop below for more information.
To add this to your own Google Calendar, click the + at the lower right corner.