800 Hour Teacher Training
After completing the Jivamukti Yoga 300-Hour Teacher Training and receiving certification, there is a continuing education program offered in full program Jivamukti Yoga Schools and Centers in the form of an apprenticeship. The Jivamukti Teacher Apprenticeship Program (“JTAP” or “the Apprenticeship”) is a mentored curriculum augmented by mentored teaching, practice, self-study and additional workshops, combining for a total of 500-plus hours of training. When combined with the 300-Hour Jivamukti Yoga Teacher Training Program, this program certifies 800 hours of training. The apprentice/mentor system enhances practical teaching skills, directs independent study and integrates an asana and meditation practice schedule that contributes to professional enhancement and the deepening of sadhana. Next to a daily practice, which is required, the largest components of the program are weekly apprenticing in both Open and Basic classes, conferences with the mentor and giving and receiving In-Class Private lessons. The Program also requires satsang attendance and assistance, Sanskrit study and attendance at workshops with Sharon Gannon, David Life and/or certain other senior Jivamukti Yoga teachers. Certification is granted to those individuals who fulfill the JTAP’s requirements to the satisfaction of their mentor, who is an Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yoga teacher. This program is offered only at full program Jivamukti Yoga Centers worldwide.
Purpose of the JTAP
The purpose of the Apprenticeship is to build professional level teaching skills and to deepen sadhana. The Program seeks to develop Jivamukti Yoga 800-Hour Certified Teachers who:
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Integrate daily yoga asana and meditation practice;
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Are professional, experienced and confident;
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Are building a clear and precise teaching style in alignment with Jivamukti Yoga methods;
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Teach from a solid foundation in the Five Tenets of Jivamukti Yoga;
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Are knowledgeable about the history, tradition and language of yoga.
Prerequisites
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300-Hour Jivamukti Yoga Teacher Training certification
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Letter of intention from apprentice to mentor
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A letter of recommendation from a Jivamukti Yoga Advanced Certified Teacher who is an approved mentor at a host Jivamukti Yoga Center and who has agreed to act as the applicant’s mentor
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Current professional liability insurance
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Payment of fees
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Term of Study
Apprentices must complete the program’s curriculum requirements to the satisfaction of their mentors after a minimum of 24 weeks and a maximum of 48 weeks (or for an accelerated program, a minimum of 12 weeks). Apprentices must complete the JTAP within 48 weeks of the date of enrollment.
Successful completion of the JTAP certifies the teacher to call their classes Jivamukti Yoga Classes (so long as the classes are taught strictly in accordance with Jivamukti Yoga methods); to advertise and identify themselves as an 800-Hour Certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher; and to be listed on the Jivamukti Yoga web site as a current Jivamukti Yoga 800-Hour Certified Teacher.
