Zen Yoga Instructor Training Program

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Testimonials

It is literally changing my life. I find it to be fun and full of information that is presented in an easy to understand manner. These subjects are very complicated, but somehow, the way Aaron explains things, they make sense. I can’t remember something making so much sense to me in a very long time. Thank you so much for this experience! --- Tamela Hartwick, Sharpsville, PA

I am enjoying it! It has made me more aware of my breathing, which has changed quite a few things in my life for the best! It has also taught me to be more gentler on my body. I now am more aware of how I am feeling. I feel I have grown since the start of the course especially in the sense of listening and respecting my body. --- Karen MacDonald, Martial Arts instructor, Santa Ana, California

I signed up for the course because it is tough for me to devote time to a program that requires travel and classroom time. It is working great, everything I had expected and more. --- Brad Bruner, Financial Manager, Colorado

Zen Yoga "is" a program anyone can do. Zen Yoga is non competitive, it allows anyone to work at their own pace, with no pressure. I am excited to learn more!! --- Sandy Meegan, Killingworth, Connecticut

I have pursued several martial arts, studied Zen, yoga and many other eastern arts...I have learned as much in the 12 weeks I have studied Zen Yoga under Aaron as I learned in the previous 39 years. The course has really opened my eyes. --- Mark Langenbacher, University Professor, Hawaii

Despite already being a certified yoga instructor, this course offered me a cohesive way to pull together a wide variety of knowledge including philosophy, spirituality, movement and, most importantly, working with the breath. This experience has not only grounded me in my own work as a LMT, but has touched the lives of my clients as well, as they learn and grow through the teachings of Zen Yoga.--- Rita Lang, LMT

This has truly helped me integrate my practice at a time of transition in my life -- it has been absolutely wonderful and an incredible basis to begin my new adventure! Thank you! ---Kate Mullin - Graduate Student

Zen Yoga Instructor Level 1

The Zen Yoga Instructor Level 1 course is an opportunity for students of yoga, dance and the martial arts to further their studies and join a group of like-minded individuals in creating a very special organization. It is a fully comprehensive 6-week e-Mail based course expanding on what was learned in the Fundamentals of Zen Yoga Online Correspondence Course including topics specifically related to teaching.

The Zen Yoga Instructor Programs are written by Aaron Hoopes founder and creator of Zen Yoga. This highly interactive program lead by Elfeya Hoopes, allows for personal communication between the student and teacher, this high level of interaction provides training that is adjusted to the needs of each student.

While this course doesn't take up a lot of time, it does require some reading, active participation, self reflection and deeper thought in written responses to the lessons.

Each new instructor brings their personal knowledge and experience to the Zen Yoga team. No experience necessary, but any previous experience in teaching, yoga, dance or martial arts would be an advantage.

Cost:

$325 Course + Book

$150 Instructor Certificate & 2 year registration (due upon successful course completion)

$165 due with your application, $160 is due at the 4th week. Payments via check, money order or PayPal.

Upon completion of the course instructors receive and Instructor Certificate and are able to teach basic Zen Yoga classes.

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Cancellation Policy: Due to the fact that you will receive a home study course, the deposit is non-refundable. If you pay the full amount 50% is refundable prior to the 4^th week. After the 4^th week the amount paid is not refundable, but may be used toward the Zen Yoga Certification Course within one year.

An installment plan is available. Email or call (860)805-6551

Certified Level 1 Zen Yoga Instructors will be able to:

Teach group Zen Yoga classes and private Zen Yoga sessions - Give public talks and presentations - Write articles on Zen Yoga - Follow a business plan to teach Zen Yoga to the public - Use the Zen Yoga logo to market your business - Have a free webpage on the Zen Yoga website - Supplement income through the sale of Zen Yoga Books, CDs, DVDs and other products.

Course Outline:

WEEK	Title	Topics	Assignment
1	Introduction	Zen Yoga Immersion	Daily Warm-Up
2	Zen Yoga as a Business	Teaching privately or Running a Center	Business plan
3	Marketing	Exploring low/no cost options	Flyer
4	Personal Practice	Walk the Talk	Bio
5	Class Development	Structure & Atmosphere	Sample Class
6	Personal Connection	What it means to be a Teacher	Web Page Design

Course Structure:

-Lessons - subjects are covered on a weekly basis

-Email Discussions - weekly interactive question and answer session

-Reading Assignments - Perfecting Ourselves + various articles & writings

-Active Participation Assignments - Exercises, projects, and writings

-Final Exam/Daily Warm-Up Presentation - Personal video submission of the instructor presenting the Daily Warm-up.

Zen Yoga Instructor Level 2

The Zen Yoga Instructor Level 2 course is a 6-week intensive online correspondence course covers an even deeper exploration of breathing, stretching, moving, and meditation. Also incorporated are topics such as Energy Healing, Plant Spirit Medicine, Animal Spirit Guides and more. It also discusses the Philosophy of Healing and what it means to the individual.

The course includes a Personal Assignment which will be unique to each participant relating to specific knowledge and/or training the individual possesses.

prerequisites: Fundamentals of Zen Yoga Online Correspondence Course & Zen Yoga Instructor Level 1 (see above).

Successful completion of this course confers the Zen Yoga Instructor Level 2 certification.

Course Outline:

WEEK	Title	Topics	Assignment
1	Introduction	Personal Assignment	Personal Assignment
2	Healing Philosophy	What is a Healer? Healing Others, Healing the Self	Discussion
3	Advanced Breathing	Qigong Application, Activating Energy Centers	Personal Assignment 1st Draft Due
4	Advanced Meditation	Teaching Guided Meditation	Meditation Script
5	Advanced Stretching	Floor Stretches, Hip Opening, Legs	Discussion
6	Advanced Perception	Introduction to Nature-based Studies [Plant & Animal Spirit Medicine]	Final Exam, Personal Assignment Final Draft Due

Cost: $250

50% due with your application, 50% is due at the 4th week. Payments via check, money order or PayPal.

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This Course will emphasize personal interaction and will be a different experience for each person enrolled.

Personal Assignment:

The Personal Assignment will consist of a written paper on the benefits of Zen Yoga for a specific group or demographic. Final draft of the Personal Assignments will be put into article format and we will work with the student to help identify publications to send the articles for consideration. The articles will also be posted on the Zen Yoga article page. Full credit and copyright will remain with the author.

Zen Yoga Instructor Level 3 (Master Level - Sage)

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