Workshops & Events

May 17 – June 23, 2013

This program is for aspiring and established teachers, who have completed the Ashtanga Primary Series Immersion and are interested in learning the special skills required to assist and adjust in a Mysore room.

The focus of this course will be anatomy and hands-on adjusting techniques. Participants will have the unique opportunity to apprentice under David Robson and train as an assistant in the world’s largest Mysore program outside of India. A portion of the course will be spent on learning how to listen to and help students, practicing with injuries, and supporting students new to the practice.

Enrolment in Assisting School includes an Unlimited Membership to practice at AYCT for the duration of the training.

Course Structure

• Anatomy – 20 hours
• Adjustment Techniques – 45 hours
• Practicum- Assisting in the Mysore room- 25 hours
• Additional Skills in Listening and Helping – 10 hours

 Dates

Apprenticing in the Mysore room will be scheduled in one or more weekly 2.5-hour shifts, beginning in May 2013.

Seminars will be on Fridays, 6 – 9p, and Saturdays & Sundays, 12p – 5p

• May 17, 18 & 19
• May 24, 25, & 26
• May 31, June 1 & 2
• June 7, 8 & 9
• June 14, 15 & 16
• June 21, 22 & 23

 Pricing

$1750 + HST

A $500 non-refundable deposit is required upon acceptance into the training.  The remaining balance will be due on or before Friday April 26^th, 2012

Enrolment in Assisting School includes an Unlimited Membership to practice at AYCT for the duration of the training.

 Pre-requisites & Application

Interested applicants must have previously completed a 100-hour or 40-hour Immersion with David Robson. Applicants also need to have an established, daily Mysore-style practice.

In order to apply for the training, please send the following information to info@ashtangatoronto.com with the subject: AS Application

1. Name:
2. Address:
3. Occupation:
4. Tell us how long you have practiced Ashtanga, and where:
5. Describe any injuries and/or conditions that would need to be considered when assisting:
6. Tell us what you hope to gain from Assisting School:

 Certification

While this training will provide certification with the Canadian Yoga Alliance, it is important to note that it is not an Ashtanga Teacher Training Program. You will not be “Authorized” or “Certified” to teach Ashtanga Yoga in the lineage of Sri K Pattabhi Jois. Only Sharath Jois of the K Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute in Mysore, India can Authorize and Certify teachers of Ashtanga Yoga.

Register Online, or call AYCT at (647) 342-6550.

Pre-registration is required. A $500 non-refundable deposit (plus HST) is required to reserve your spot. Please note that the 100 hour Immersion and the 100 hour assisting school require two separate registrations.