Junior Instructor Program

Zen Yoga Junior Instructor Online Study Course

The Zen Yoga Junior Instructor Online Study Course is a 12-week online correspondence course exploring the fundamental philosophy and practice behind the Eastern holistic healing arts of Tai Chi, Qigong, Zen and Yoga. It is designed for young adults who seek a little more structure and understanding to their lives.

The program delves into the philosophy of breathing and moving and creates a structured practice to enable to the students to bring positive change to their lives. No experience necessary!

This is a highly interactive program, while not requiring a lot of time, it does require some self-reflection and deeper thought in your responses to the lessons.

Completion of this course confers the Zen Yoga Junior Instructor Certification.

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COST: $350 (materials: Book, DVD & CD included)

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

Each student will be required to submit responses to a series of discussion questions and submit a final Self Mastery Project in order to successfully complete the course.

Syllabus

WEEK	Title	Topics	Reading	Exercise/Practice
1	Introduction	What is Zen Yoga?	Art of Zen Yoga Website	Questionnaire
2	Self-Examination	Diet Exercise Lifestyle	Perfecting Ourselves pp1-66, 200-02	Book of No Regrets
3	Basic Principles	Chakras The Tao Yin/Yang The 5 Elements The 8 Limbs of Yoga	Perfecting Ourselves pp. 67-95	Postures & Complete Breath
4	Zen Energy	Qigong	Perfecting Ourselves pp. 96-131	Qigong Slapping & Rubbing
5	Breathing	The Art of Breathing	Perfecting Ourselves pp. 132-161	Drop & Cleanse
6	Movement & Stretching	Warm-up Long Stretch	Zen Yoga Moving & Stretching	Zen Yoga Poses
7	Flow	Breathing into the Stretch Balance	Perfecting Ourselves pp. 162-210	Statue Breath Walking
8	Relaxation	Stress vs. Tension	Inner Sunrise	Quietism
9	Meditation	Methods of Meditation	Inner Sunrise	Sitting Meditation
10	Motivation & Routine	Self Training Personal Practice	Zen Yoga DVD	Training Sheet
11	Instructor Training	Being a Teacher	Correct Execution	Teach
12	Conclusion	Spirituality Creating Reality	---	Final Exam – Self-Mastery

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/Essay - In-depth reflection on self development and mastery

Installment payment plan: 50% due upon sign-up. Balance due at the 4 week point.

Questions: or call (860)805-6551

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