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2008 session: a day of discussion
about ayurveda knowledge as part of the
Thrive ISHTA training program 


Photo of Alan Finger

Photo: teacher training 2009
Congratulations to the 2009 200-hour
Thrive ISHTA Yoga Teacher Training Class!
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1321 Rockville Pike
Rockville, Maryland, 20852
Phone: 301-294-YOGA (9642)
Fax: 301-294-3596
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ISHTA Yoga Teacher Training presented at Thrive

200 Hour ISHTA Yoga Teacher Training

300-Hour ISTHA Yoga Teacher Training

30-Hour ISHTA Bridge Program

The Thrive-ISHTA team

ISHTA Yoga Teacher Trainings are led by Alan Finger, Sarah Platt, Susan and Dave Bowen and senior ISHTA Yoga teachers.

200 Hour ISHTA Yoga Teacher Training

Sept 10, 2010- April 3, 2011

What is Ishta Yoga ?

ISHTA is an acronym for the Integrated Science of Hatha, Tantra, and Ayurveda — the three key sciences of yoga. It is through an understanding and blending of these philosophies that students can find their own practice.

Visit www.ishtayoga.com for more information on the history and development of Ishta Yoga

As an ISHTA trained yoga teacher, you will teach your students to integrate the physical and energetic tools of yoga.  Asana, pranayama and meditation combine into a seamless practice leading to individual self-awareness, inner and outer equilibrium and self-transformation.  ISHTA is the science that teaches the individual how to open and align the physical body AND the subtle energetic body. Students will come out of this course learning how to bring joy, love, wisdom and inspiration into each moment of living.

 
Alan Finger at recent workshop

In depth study of the following:

  • Science of Yoga
  • Tantra
  • Ayurveda
  • Subtle/Energetic Body
  • Meditation
  • Philosophy of Yoga
  • Anatomy
  • Pranayama
  • Sanskrit
  • Asana & Alignment
  • Restorative & Prenatal Yoga

2010/2011 Weekend Format

Fridays, 6:00-9:00 pm
Saturdays:  11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Ten Weekends ~ Dates:

2010: September 10-12, October 1-3, October 22-24, November 12-14, December 3-5,
2011: January 7-9, January 28-30, February 18-20, March 11-13, April 1-3

Trainers

Alan Finger, Sarah Platt-Finger, Susan Bowen, Peter Ferko, April Puciata

Click Here for Brochure, Application Form, FAQs, and Sample Schedule

Tuition:

$3200 or Early-Bird Price: $2900, save $300, enroll by July 15
Payment plans are available! Unlimited yoga during training $49/month

300 Hour Professional Program
(500hr Yoga Alliance Accreditation) Thrive/ISHTA Yoga Teacher Training

September 24 2010- March 6, 2011

The 300-hour Advanced Teacher Training Program is for yogis who have successfully completed a 200-hour program and who wish to pursue a career in teaching yoga.

Photo: lecture in training sessionFor more information on the history and evolution of ISHTA Yoga visit www.ishtayoga.com

Prerequisites

200-hr Teacher Training Course/ISHTA Bridge

Interested students must submit an application for admission.

Certification Awarded

500-hr ISHTA and RYT500 certification upon completion of Module I & II.

CEU’s available

Module I

(Spring 2011) Dates TBA

Module II

(232.5 hrs. / 7 weekends / home study / apprenticeship)

Classroom Training Weekend Format:

Fridays, 6:00-9:00 pm
Saturdays:  11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Module II: 7 Weekends 2010/2011

2010: September 24-26, October 15-17, November 19-21, December 17-19
2011: January 7-9, February 4-6, March 4-6

Requirements to be completed at Thrive by December 2011:

(7) Mentor Sessions (7) Practice Teaching Private Sessions (One-on-Ones), (7) In-class Practice Teaching Private Sessions (26) Classes as Teaching Assistant, (4) Class Observations

In-depth Study of the following:Photo: discussion of ayurveda principles

  • Advanced ISHTA Teaching
  • Advanced Poses Posture Labs
  • Sequencing
  • Practice Teach
  • Hands-on Assisting
  • Advanced Poses and Spotting
  • Assisting
  • Apprenticeship
  • Final Project
  • Yoga Practice
  • Testing

Tuition

Early-Bird Price: $1,975, $2,175 after August 15, 2010
3-installment payment plan is also available.

Trainers:

Alan Finger, Sarah-Platt Finger, Susan Bowen, Peter Ferko, April Puciata

Click Here for Flyer, Application form, and FAQs

30-Hour ISHTA Bridge Program

The ISHTA Bridge Program is approximately 30 hours worth of lectures drawn from the 200-hour Teacher Training. It’s designed for those who are 200-hour certified in a school outside of ISHTA who are interested in becoming eligible for the 500-hr ISHTA Teacher Training. The Bridge program is available in CD format for interested students. Email susan@thriveyoga.com for further details

Cost: $599