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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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