Fall 2022 RYT 300

This Advanced Level Teacher Training is open to those who have completed a 200hr Certification program and consists of 300hrs of training. The training provides over a year of on-going instruction in the Art of Teaching and the study of Yoga as a vehicle for transformation. It also offers an experiential training in the leading of intensives and workshops preparing participants for their own next level of offerings to students

Dear Friend,
I am honored and grateful to extend an invitation to you to join me for this Advanced Vinyasa Teacher Training.
The purpose of this intensive training is to give those who have chosen to be teachers the opportunity to realize the fullness of that intention. In order to accomplish this goal we will work together around the three primary intentions of the Teacher:

You will practice asana, meditation, and pranayama to the point of proficiency and beyond. Your knowledge of Yoga theory will deepen to the point that it will become an aspect of the fabric of your life and of everything you do and say as a yoga teacher. You will work closely with me and with your practicum coach to support your maximum development as a Vinyasa Teacher.

You will learn to structure and teach classes that combine a consistent therapeutic vision with the inspired spontaneity that is the hallmark of Vinyasa Yoga. You will develop a thorough understanding of the elements of the therapeutic principles of yoga and be able to design a class or teach a pose in such a manner that your students will immediately embody those principles.

I want to bring special attention to the interplay between the physical and the metaphysical: A yoga class is a three dimensional story that unfolds to the rhythm of the breath. The art of teaching is the art of telling that story. Each of us, always, has a song to sing; a story to tell. Of necessity much of what we will be working on will be technical in nature, but all of what we do together will be dedicated to supporting you in singing your song.

Namasté and I look forward to working with you and the start of this new journey together.
Rolf

Program Description: VISION + COMMITMENT

The aim of this training is to aid in the development of truly impactful Yoga Teachers: Teachers who are leaders. In order to accomplish this aim, we will study in depth the space within which the teacher learns, grows, teaches and leads: The mirror of everyday life. We will refine our vision and commitment to our role in the classroom to achieve a level of mastery as a teacher and leader in our community.

We will explore the dynamics of karma, principle, awareness, freedom and choice. We will come to a holistic understanding of the human experience we share, the purpose of spiritual practice and the role of the teacher. To that end, teachers engaged in the Advanced Vinyasa Teacher Training will study and be able to teach classes and workshops that address:

  • The Yoga Sutras as a context for understanding and transformation

  • The Mechanics of Karma as the foundation of spiritual growth

  • The Three Aspects of Practice: Sila, Samahdi and Wisdom

  • The Powerful Intersection of Western Science and Yoga

  • Non-violence in action

  • The Art of Sadhana: The Development and Refinement of a Home Practice

  • A Refined Vision of the Yoga Teacher's Tools: Asana, Pranyama and Meditation

The Experiential Workshop/Retreat Development

The experiential workshop/retreat component of this training offers an exceptional opportunity. This module will prepare the teacher to conduct workshops and retreats at the 1-7 day levels. There will be an emphasis on the design and leading of these types of offerings for students.

If you have been through Rolf's 200hr TT - Please begin by reading Anatomy of the Spirit: Caroline Myss If you completed a different 200hr TT- Please begin by reading Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: Deepak Chopra + How Yoga Works: Geshe Michael Roach & Christie McNally

300hr Online Teacher Training Materials:

  • 300hr Online Vinyasa Teacher Training Manual

  • Vision/Foundational Lecture Series: Level I

  • Theory/Lecture Series: Level II

  • Practice/Lecture Series: Level III

  • Beginning Meditation CD-Rolf Gates (audio CD also available on MP3)

  • Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga, Rolf Gates

  • Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path Of Yoga

  • Access to all ROLFLIVE Yoga + Meditation Sessions

  • Access to the Online Study Digital Library of Yoga + Meditation Sessions

  • Unlimited Studio Classes at beYoga while in Session

Required Reading List:

 

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Upon acceptance to the 300hr Online Vinyasa Teacher Training you will be charged a $300 non-refundable deposit. Any cancellations must be made within 30 days of acceptance (via email) to the program. If you cancel for any reason within 30 days you will receive your tuition paid to date (less the $300 non-refundable deposit) upon receipt of all returned course materials to the Gates Yoga office. After 30 days from your acceptance, if you cancel your enrollment or fail to complete the program for any reason other than cancellation of the program by Gates Yoga Enterprises, Inc, you will not be entitled to any refund, and will be obligated to pay any remainder of the enrollment fee designated above. In some cases, participants may request credit toward another program, which may be granted by Gates Yoga Enterprises, Inc. at its sole discretion. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California without regard to any law that directs the application of the law of another jurisdiction.