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The Lotus Room Yoga Alliance 200 hour
Teacher Training Certification Program

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A training program geared toward
developing your innate gifts and creativity.

Professional Teacher Training directed by:

Karin
Master Teacher Karin Stephan co-founder of the original Iyengar Studio in Boston. Karin is one of the leading yoga teachers in the U.S. for over 30 years.

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Val Spies owner of The Lotus Room and creator of The Lotus Room Teacher Training. Val received her 500 certification through Kripalu Center.

This unique hatha yoga certification provides you with a balanced training that weaves together the discipline of Iyengar alignment and the heart of Kripalu Yoga. Learn technical skills and how to access “the teacher within” in a friendly, disciplined environment.

Program includes:
200 hours of certified training fulfilling the Yoga Alliance requirements in the areas of: Techniques, Teaching Methodology, Anatomy & Physiology, Practicum, Yoga Philosophy/Lifestyle & Ethics with Meditation & Yoga Philosophy presented by Steve Shealy, PhD.

2008 Schedule:
Two Programs will be offered in 2008
Program I includes 2 Week Long Immersions & 5 Weekend Sessions (completion in 9 months)
Program II includes 6 Weekend Sessions and Weekly 2 hr. Wednesday night sessions. (completion in 11 months)

Now enrolling for 2008, call 813-254-6777 for more info

2008, Program I includes:

Session 1, February 8-10,Introductory Program
Session 2, April 25-28, Karin Stephan Workshop
Session 3, May 16-19, Pranayama with Larissa Carlson
One Week Immersion, June 7-14, at a Florida Beach Location
Session 4, August 8-10,Creating a Class
One Week Immersion, September 12-20, at the Toccoa River Cabins
Session 5, October 24-27, Karin Stephan Workshop and graduation

2008, Program II Includes:
Session 1, February 8-10, Introductory Program
Session 2, April 25-28, Karin Stephan Workshop
Session 3, May 16-19, Pranayama with Larissa Carlson
Session 4, August 8-10, Creating a Class
Session 5, October 24-27, Karin Stephan Workshop
Session 6, January 23-25, 2009, The Transformational Teacher

Program II also includes weekly Wednesday night sessions from 7 – 9pm

Program I and II include: Two 4-day programs with Karin Stephan
2008, April 25-28 & October 24-27
(Friday and Monday evenings, Saturday and Sunday all day)

YTT Staff (click here for teacher bios)
Jill Friedman, Yoga Teacher, Staff Manager, Program Designer, and more...
Roger McKeever, Yoga Teacher
Larissa Carlson, Yoga and Pranayama Teacher
Steve Shealy, PhD, Meditation Teacher
Michael Rosen-Pyros, Anatomy & Physiology Teacher
Alex Spessoff, Anatomy & Physiology Teacher

Price of Training & Certification:
Tampa Based students $2,300.00
Boston Based students - prices available upon request
Cost includes all training listed above.
Cost does not include housing accommodations or meals.
Contact the Lotus Room at 813-254-6777.