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The Zen Yoga Ranking System resembles a martial art in that progression through different levels reflects the time and effort put into the training. These are guidelines which outline the basic structure of Zen Yoga.
Each person brings their own skills and abilities to the Zen Yoga family. Length of time spent at each level reflect the amount of time and practice the individual puts into their own personal training.
Levels:
Student
Beginner level. All participants in a Zen Yoga class are students.
Adept
Intermediate level.
Requirements: Completion of the Zen Yoga Fundamentals Course
Instructor Level 1
Training Certification Level.
Requirements: Adept Level
1-on-1 personal Zen Yoga Training with Sage level instructor
Organize and host a Zen Yoga Workshop
Instructor Level 2
Advanced Training Certification Level.
Requirements: Instructor Level 1
Teaching Formal Zen Yoga Class (approx. 1 year)
1-on-1 advanced Zen Yoga Training with Sage level instructor
Expand Zen Yoga community
Completion of the Advanced Zen Yoga Course
Sage Level 1
Basic Master Level.
Requirements: Instructor Level 2
Teaching Formal Zen Yoga Class (approx. 3 years)
Training in hard/soft
style martial arts, yoga, or equivalent
Organize and host Zen Yoga Retreat
Completion of Zen Yoga Sage Course
Sage Level 2
Intermediate Master Level
Requirements: Sage Level 1
Teaching Zen Yoga (children, seniors, etc.) (approx. 5 years)
Write/publish books
and/or articles
Create innovative Zen Yoga training
Completion of Zen Yoga Healer Course
Sage Level 3
Advanced Master Level
Requirements: Sage Level 2
Teaching Zen Yoga (approx. 7 years)
Teaching Zen Yoga
Instructor course.
Develop Zen Yoga Curriculum
Zin
Highest Level of Zen Yoga Mastery
ZEN YOGA Training Courses:
Zen Yoga Fundamentals Course Ongoing classes
(Level 1 Online Course)
The Zen Yoga Fundamentals Course is a 12 week course exploring the fundamental philosophy and practice behind the Eastern holistic healing arts of Tai Chi, Qigong, Zen and Yoga.
Topics covered include:
Methods and Practice of Breathing
Healthy Lifestyle - Diet
Meditation
Energy Flow
Motivation
Principles of Stress Reduction
Integrating Zen Yoga Philosophy into Daily Life
Introspection, Awareness and Spiritual Deepening.
click here to sign up for Zen Yoga Level 1 course
Advanced Zen Yoga Course Ongoing Class
(Level 2 Online Course)
The Zen Yoga Advanced Course is and in-depth study of the philosophy and practice behind the Eastern holistic healing arts. It is designed to take the Zen Yoga instructor on a deeper journey inward to explore the effect of these practices on the individual spirit. It also covers practical Zen Yoga Teaching.
Topics covered include:
Advanced Breathing, Stretching and Energy Flow Techniques
Philosophy of Healing Arts
Methods for Delivering Guided Meditation
Personal Assignment
Zen Yoga Marketing and Business Skills
click here for level 2 course
Zen Yoga Sage Course
(invitation only)
Zen Yoga Healer Course
(invitation only)
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