• Teacher Training Intro
• Contents of Training
• Daily Schedule
• Certification
• Teacher's Bio

The Road to Knowledge Teacher Training, carefully designed and led by Adnan and Basia, is deeply rooted in the ancient traditions and yet delivered in a somewhat non-traditional way.

The two principal teachers have an extensive background in complementary disciplines that make them a remarkable team and provide students with an in-depth and complete understanding of body and mind.

The practice of yoga is the practice of getting real! As we let go of habitual patterns that the mind entertains and the body holds, and listen deeply to our inner self, we feel an aliveness in each cell and breath.

During the training, we will use our body, mind, and yoga tools to help us realize our true self and the inner teacher within all of us. There will be lots of opportunities to get to know the physical body as we explore the human anatomy and movement patterns: the patterns that invigorate our being and patterns that damage our health.

The course will cover a cross-section of required knowledge including pranayama, meditation, major yogic texts, philosophy and psychology of teaching. As we go over the necessary theories, we will focus on making the theories real and relevant to our growth as teachers. We will spend a lot of time on the practice of reading bodies and the skillful adjusting of students. This is especially important as after the completion of their training courses, many new teachers still feel inadequate in assists and problem solving. In addition to working with pose variations and props, we will become experts in creating sequences and keeping a good pace in class. We will learn how to motivate students and how to hold the teaching space.

Can everyone practice yoga? If one can breathe, one can practice. One's practice is constantly changing and evolving.Be prepared to work diligently, but with lightness and a sense of humor. Learn to be a great teacher by becoming a good student!

About teaching......
Teaching others
Is a huge responsibility
If you decide to embark
On this difficult, challenging yet wonderful path
Teach with your heart
Empty words are like
A song without tune:
No one will listen

The course is In-Depth yoga training and is open to all levels of students. Although all the practice sessions aren't necessarily strenuous, the days are full and have more than one session. Participants should be in good physical shape, able to do 3 hours of yoga a day, sit on the floor for gatherings and talks. We require at least 1 year of consistent yoga experience, with 2 or more days of practice each week. A desire to teach is not required. Many attend for their own learning, health and growth.

Applications are reviewed as soon as they are received. You will be notified by e-mail or phone call within 10 working days. Sending in an application does not guarantee a place in the program. Please apply early!

Instruction Yoga Asanas,Pranayama, Ayurveda,and Meditation
Teaching Methodology
Anatomy and Physiology
Philosophy/Ethics/Lifestyle
Practicum

In this training you will

• Learn principles and practices of classic yoga asanas
• Develop skills for designing well-rounded classes, including yoga styles, asana, pranayama, ayurveda, yoga sutras, and meditation techniques.
• Focus on guiding students in developing self-compassion and confidence.
• Learn introductory anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology applied to asana.
• Work with approaches to assisting students in asana.
• Practice giving clear, simple instructions and creating unique classes
• Gain confidence in your personal approach to teaching yoga.

Contact SPACE or e-mail to get the information to check out the questions you might have.

• 07:00 - 09:30　　asana practice
• 09:30 - 10:30　　breakfast
• 10:30 - 12:30　　morning workshops and lectures
• 12.30 - 14.30　　lunch and break
• 14:30 - 16:30　　group work and lectures
• 16:30 - 17:00　　break
• 17:00 - 19:00　　asana practice and practical work

With the successful completion of all the requirements of the program, including contact hours, homework, and exam, you will receive your Diploma evidencing your training at the 200-Hour level. You may also register with the Yoga Alliance www.yogaalliance.org) at the RYT-200 level (Registered Yoga Teacher200). Graduates of the 200-hour program usually begin teaching in small studios, gyms, with private clientele (friends and family), etc. Many new teachers decide to continue their Teacher Training education and participate in professional programs such as workshops and other forms of teacher trainings as a way to further solidify their skills, knowledge and style as a yoga instructor. More information on SPACE workshops can be found on our website.

Upon successful completion of the SPACE 200-Hour Teacher Training, trainees will receive a Diploma from SPACE Yoga as an acknowledgement of the successful completion of the course. Receipt of a SPACE Yoga diploma is the first step toward Yoga Alliance certification as well as a doorway into teaching. With this diploma new teachers can begin the process of refining their skills as a yoga teacher at many local gyms and small yoga studios, as well as with private clients.

Yoga Alliance Certification

Trainees will also receive their Yoga Alliance 200-Hour Certification (RYT200) as soon as they apply for it and pay a registration fee. Yoga Alliance 200 Hour Certification offers the added benefit of a listing on their website and the recognition of an international certifying body. Yoga Alliance certification is also a requirement for employment at many gyms and yoga studios.

＊What is the Yoga Alliance? Yoga Alliance is an organization that was started in 1999 as a way to create recognized standards for yoga teachers and yoga teacher trainings. More and more yoga studios are requiring their teachers to register with the Yoga Alliance, either at the 200 or 500 hour level. Yoga Alliance registration, however, is not a legal requirement for teaching yoga. Currently there are no legal certification requirements to be a yoga teacher.

SPACE YOGA Certification

SPACE YOGA Certification Assessment represents the students have passed the tests that consists of a written exam on all aspects of yoga: philosophy, anatomy, sequencing, as well as a practical exam to assess teaching skills in which applicants are asked to teach a 10-minutes sequence of asana in front of the teachers.

＊What is SPACE Certification?
SPACE creates a pathway for teachers to achieve a benchmark that represents high level of education and skill: the SPACE Certification process. SPACE grants certification to those teachers who are recognized as knowledgeable and mature, creative, thorough and compassionate. These are teachers who can hold a room, see students’ bodies, offer appropriate modifications and adjustments, and create a well-organized and intelligent sequence of poses. These certified teachers also have an understanding of yoga philosophy and its depth as well as technical skill with asana and pranayama. SPACE YOGA Certification is an emblem of this comprehensive knowledge.

Although the great majority of students who attend complete this program and are certified, we reserve the right to withhold certification from any student who fails to develop the necessary skills. If it is determined that you have not successfully met the certification requirements, you can meet with the teacher trainer who will determine the appropriate steps needed to complete certification. In most cases, this process takes from three to six months but may take up to a year to complete.

About Adnan Tahirovic

Adnan was born in Bijeljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina. He practiced, taught and competed professionally in martial arts (karate, kickboxing, Thai boxing) in Europe. Due to knees injury Adnan had to stop competing and teaching. It was at this point that yoga came to his life. Adnan learned Ashtanga yoga by taking private classes with Marcia Solomon. He completed both the basic and advanced teacher training programs with Richard Freeman, the Yoga Spirit Teacher Training Course as well as the Primary Series Teacher Training Course with David Swenson. Adnan has taken workshops with Rod Steiger, John Friend and Erich Schiffmann. Adnan is E-RYT 500 certified. He focuses on Vinyasa Flow, Power Yoga and Hatha Yoga. Adnan is a certified Shiatsu massage therapist. For over 15 years he has been a devoted yoga practitioner and a teacher.

About Basia Going

Basia embraced yoga in 1992 in the Sivananda tradition. She completed her first teacher training in 1997. A few years later she discovered Ashtanga Vinyasa, and began studies with Richard Freeman. In the following years, training courses and workshops with David Swenson, Anna Forest, Hart Lazer, Sianna Sherman, Beryl Bender Birch and Shiva Rea have enhanced her practice and life. She co-directed Santosha Yoga Centers for several years. Presently, she directs Adishesha Yoga Zone in Ottawa, Canada, teaches classes and workshops, leads retreats and teacher trainings in Canada and South America. Her biggest joy in yoga is to play with great strength and profound softness.