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215 Glenridge Ave.
Montclair, NJ 07042
973.783.1036

Montclair@StarseedYoga.com

 

 
 
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‘STARSEED’S YOGA TEACHER TRAINING’
200-HR YOGA ALLIANCE CERTIFIED (2008-2009)
Beginning September, 2008

FREE OPEN HOUSE TEAS:
July 30th & August 7th (7:30pm)

"Our program promises a deep personal experience; one that will enrich your life, your personal practice and knowledge of the application of yoga in a very practical way. You will gain self-awareness and the potency to fill your life with more joy and passion!

Starseed's training is dedicated to instilling in its students the knowledge and application of yoga in a direct, personal manner to empower each student's direct realization of their self.

We offer the tools needed to become an effective and inspiring yoga teacher. In addition to the required course work and independent study, your training will be provided by experienced teachers skilled at helping students develop confidence and their own authentic teaching style."

- Jyoti Chrystal, E.R.Y.T. - Starseed's Founder & Director

SSYTT OPEN HOUSE TEAS

Come to a free Open House to see what our program is all about! These will be scheduled on July 30th and August 7th, 2008.at 7:30pm. Call (973) 783-1036 to reserve your place today!

THE PROGRAM

Starseed's Yoga Teacher Training Program (SSYTT) was developed and elaborated by Jyoti Chrystal over a number of years, and has a great many graduates teaching yoga in countries around the world, as well as in a great many yoga studios in our region- a testimony to the thoroughness and efficiency of Starseed's training and the high level of professionalism manifested in its its graduates! Jyoti has now turned many of her teacher training responsibilities for the most part over to senior yoga teachers and yoga teacher educators that she has personally trained and worked with, assuring a continuity of the highest quality training available.

Our program promises a deep personal experience; one that will enrich your life, your personal practice and knowledge of the application of yoga in a very practical way. You will gain self-awareness and the potency to fill your life with more joy and passion!

We offer the tools needed to become an effective and inspiring yoga teacher. In addition to the required course work and independent study, your training will be provided by experienced teachers skilled at helping students develop confidence and their own authentic teaching style.

Our program distinguishes itself from others, in part, because of our emphasis on the development of a personal practice. Drawing on her shamanic training (an ancient, earth-based method of self-discovery), and knowledge of the yoga sutras. Jyoti Chrystal is skilled and intuitive at nurturing and mentoring students to develop their own unique and personal yoga practice. A good teacher’s personal practice is, in her opinion, fundamental to their foundation.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
*Ethics & the yoga teacher
*Basic anatomy
*Meditation
*Basic Ayurveda
*Bandhas
*Introduction to the Chakra system
*History & philosophy of classical yoga
*Psychology of teaching & methodology
*Breathing techniques (pranayama)
*Asana practice & instruction
*Adjustments, hands-on & verbal assists
*Restorative & therapeutic applications
*Yoga for Special Needs
*Developing a sequence
*Yoga for Women
*Pre & Post Natal
*Yoga as a career, delicate balance!

SCHEDULE

SSYTT's 2008-2009 schedule is being finalized and will be announced shortly.

PRICING
Entire program tuition cost is $3200. Our program includes:

* 18 weekend trainings
* 30 classes at Starseed with senior teachers
* Additional 20 classes available for $195
* 20% discount on all workshops (except Dreambody)

* If you pay in full (cash or check) by August 1st, 2008, your tuition is $3000

* A $1000 deposit is due by August 31st, 2008
* Remaining balance is due September 25, 2008.

(If you withdraw from the program before September 20th, 2008 you will be refunded your deposit minus a $250.00 cancellation fee.If you withdraw from the program after its start date, we do not offer a refund. We accept credit card payments with a 3% surcharge.)

THE NEXT STEP

Send in your application with a current photograph along with a $50 nonrefundable deposit and a letter or recommendation from your current yoga teacher or employer. You can pick an applicationup at Starseed's Montclair office or request one by calling (973) 783-1036, ext. 7

CERTIFICATION

The Starseed Yoga Teacher Training Program complies with 200-hour Yoga Alliance teacher training requirements and is approved by the Yoga Alliance for the award of the Registered Yoga Teacher distinction at the 200-hour level.

Certification is dependent upon successful completion of all assigned work and the staff’s collective evaluation of the student’s ability to adequately evaluate, demonstrate and communicate the art and science of yoga. Prior to certification, students will be required to successfully teach an audition classes. Additionally, students will be required to sign a statement obligating them to observe professional rules of ethical conduct upon graduating.

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ABOUT JYOTI CHRYSTAL, ERYT
Jyoti Chrystal, E.R.Y.T., R.Y.T. (500), Founder and Director of Starseed Center for Yoga & Healing, Montclair, New Jersey. With a foundation of over 33 years in yoga and the healing arts, she is a yoga therapist currently studying with Mukunda Tom Stiles in his Yoga Therapy Program. She is the director of the Starseed 200-hour teacher training program. She was initiated into Amazonian Shamanism over 18 years ago and blends her own unique shamanic style with her yoga. Jyoti is also an Art of Life Coach emphasizing the Spherical Reality method. Jyoti has earned the designation of Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (ERYT) from the Yoga Alliance, the nation's premier authority for the credentialing of yoga teachers and approval of yoga teacher training programs.

“Our program and our unique staff will be the bridge connecting you to your inner yogi in a deep and meaningful way!”
- Jyoti Chrystal, Starseed’s Director and Founder

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WHAT OUR GRADUATES SAY

“Starseed’s teacher training gave me a strong foundation in which i can continue to build upon as my yoga journey continues. I feel very forunate to have been a part of this program.”
-SSYTT Grad 2006

“Starseed’s intensive training program provided me with the most in-depth coverage of every aspect involved in teaching yoga- truly amazing! I graduated Starseed’s training program feeling just as confident teaching a basic level one class as well as teaching a level 3 vinyasa class. I would highly recommend this program to anyone thinking of becoming a yoga teacher, and also to anyone who is looking for a higher sense of purpose in their life-it was a truly life-altering experience.”
-SSYTT Grad 2004

“This program has given me the confidence to teach that which I really know well, it has given me the inspiration to continually grasp for that which might be helpful and to practice it and learn.”
-SSYTT Grad 2003

“Yoga started as a hobby has ultimately led to peace of mind, a new path and competency. Thanks to Starseed, I learned a lot about myself and my place in the world. I highly recommend this awesome program”
-SSYTT Grad 2002