3~' 3~' 3~'     A Prayer for the Welfare of All Beings 3~' AUM LOKAH SAMASTAH SUKHINOH BHAVANTU OM SHANTI, SHANTI, SHANTeeHee "May Everyone, Everywhere, Be Happy!" 3~' 3~' 3~'

3~' Costa Rica Yoga Teacher Training, September 18th-October 9th, 2010 @ the Pura Vida Spa The Sunshine State Yoga Academy of Naples is Pleased to Offer A special 3-week Teacher Training Immersion Graduates Earn 200 accredited hours for Yoga Alliance, certifying them to be a full-time Yoga Instructor   This program may also be taken in part, to be completed at a later date, or in part as a vacation retreat intensive.   Total Cost of Program varies with your choice of rooming, but will be reasonably priced somewhere between $3000-$3500.  Sign up by July 15th and receive a $100 discount. Student Testimonials    3~'

3~' Costa Rica Yoga Teacher Training Each student who completes the program will receive a graduation certificate that Yoga Alliance (the main certifying board) will recognize. Registration with Yoga Alliance means being able to teach Yoga anywhere in the United States. Even if you already have your certification, the course will definitely enhance your understanding and appreciation of Yoga.

What You Will Receive…     In Our Training We Will:   ~ Explore the rich history and heritage of Yoga and India.   ~ Learn 30+ basic yoga postures, including their modifications, adjustments, alignments, benefits, contraindications, and anatomy.   ~ Enjoy intensive training sessions together, challenging ourselves to fulfill our highest potential.   ~ Discover how to deeply breathe, relax, and quiet and focus our minds at will.   ~ Bring healing to ourselves and others with the help of Yoga principles and practices.   ~ Receive a broad, well-rounded, and integral Yoga education via exposure to various teachers, styles, and paths.   ~ Discuss how to create a prosperous life through sharing this invaluable gift with others.   ~ Receive Special discounts on future Yoga classes, retreats and events with SSYA, and listing on the Sunshine State Yoga website upon completion of program.    To Be Slightly More Specific, Here's What to Expect... Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Meditation,  Breathwork, Nature Hikes, Thai Yoga Massage, Flying Yoga (Acro-Yoga), Partner Yoga, Kirtan/Bhakti, Sacred Storytelling & Poetry,  Creative Journaling, Shamanic Journeying, Dreamwork, Aqua Yoga, Guitar Lessons, Enneagram, Creative Filmmaking & Recording, Synchro-Yoga, Costa Tours,  Eye Gazing, Didgeridoo/Sound Therapy, Jnana Yoga, Handstands!, Juggling (we will learn to juggle!), Create-a-Pose, Yoga Nidra, Hypnotherapy, Holotropic Breathwork, Raja Yoga, Nauli, Yoga Dancing, Movie Nights,  and to top it All off, Sit & Do Nothing : )

3~'    Costa Rica Yoga Training Daily Schedule    Sat. Sept 18th-Sunday Oct. 10th   Note: What follows is the basic schedule for each day of our training, with some slight variation, particularly on the days when we do tours (see below).Yoga Teacher Training students are strongly urged to come to each and every group session, as well as to eat together as a group where we will “talk shop” and also discuss the “yoga of food.”   5 am wake up, meditation, journaling       6 -7:20 am  Yoga in Ananda Hall      7:30-8:15 am Breakfast      8:30-12 pm  Training Sessions      12:30-1:30 pm  Lunch      1:30-4 pm  Free Time – Rest, WiFi, Nature Walk, etc.      4-6:00 pm  Training Session      6:30-7:30 pm  dinner      7:30-9:30 pm -- Movie, Kirtan, Drum Circle, Sacred Poetry & Storytelling (Bring Your Instruments!)     9:30-10 pm  Group Meditation     10:30 pm  Suggested Lights Out    ***   Group Tours   (one per week)   1rst week  Monday -- Waterfall Gardens 2nd week  Thursday -- Guided Hike in the Surrounding Hills 3rd week Wednesday -- Jaco Beach     For a full program schedule, email Alan @ sunshinestateyoga@yahoo.com    3~'

3~'         "Be the Change you wish to see in the world."   ~ Gandhi    There is no better time to become a Yoga teacher than right now.   Each year, more and more people are getting turned on to Yoga, experiencing firsthand the great benefits of a regular practice and living a more yogic lifestyle. At the same time, more and more people are realizing that the old way of doing things is not working (the economy is just one indication), and are seeking for greater truth, balance, and wholeness in their lives.   Because Yoga is a divine gift that restores us to our true, original nature, it will continue to be sought after, and Yoga professionals who can be compassionate guides will be in increasingly high demand.   If you know that you are here to evolve, and to help others to do the same, then "Be the Change," as Gandhi said, and come immerse yourself in Yoga with us!    Please Note: This course is for those who want to teach Yoga, or just deepen their knowledge and practice.  Even if you do not feel you want to teach at this time, you will have your certificate in case you decide later that you would like to do that.    3~'

3~' BASIC PROGRAM OVERVIEW   Yoga Alliance Currently Requires 180 Contact Hours & 20 Non-Contact Hours to be certified at the  200-Hour Level   The program must be broken up into the following:    Techniques Training/Practice 100 Hours   Teaching Methodology, 25 hours Anatomy & Physiology, 20 hours Yoga Philosophy/ Lifestyle & Ethics for Yoga Teachers, 30 hours Practicum, 10 hours Remaining Hours, 15 hours   3~'

About Alan, Founder of the Sunshine State Yoga Academy:       Alan has been a student of philosophy and world spirituality since his early teens, and a Yoga student for the past 14 years. He holds a BA and an MA (in Philosophy and Liberal Arts) from the University of Pennsylvania, and from 1997-2001 did post-graduate work in Kabbalah and Yoga at New York University.       Alan is registered as an eRYT 200 through Yoga Alliance, as well as a 300-hour certification through the American Institute of Vedic Studies. In addition to his formal training, he has completed thousands of hours of yoga practice and study with other teachers in India and the U.S., including Sri Karunamayi, David Swenson, Sri Anandi Ma, and Dharma Mittra. For the past seven years, Alan has taught yoga full-time in Philadelphia, PA and Naples, FL, and in 2006 opened a yoga school in Naples, the Sunshine State Yoga Academy. The SSYA currently trains and certifies those desiring to teach yoga as a profession, as well as to promote and raise awareness about Yoga and its rich heritage.       Alan is always available to you by phone (239) 592-0898, or email: sunshinestateyoga@yahoo.com, so don't hesitate to contact him. You will also receive regular emails from him regarding updates, assignments, interesting articles and videos, etc.    Student Testimonials   Youtube Channel   Facebook    Article on Sunshine State Yoga                 3~’

Reading List   Brian Dana Akers.  Hatha Yoga Pradipika. Martin Cook, Brooke Boon, and Daniel DiTurro.  Hatha Yoga Illustrated. TKV Desikachar.  The Heart of Yoga.  Inner Traditions, 1995. Eknath Easwaran. The Bhagavad Gita. Judith Lasater. Yoga Body: Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Asana.   Stephanie Pappas. Yoga Posture Adjustments and Assisting: An Insightful Guide for Yoga Teachers and Students. Ram Dass.  Paths to God: Living the Bhagavad Gita. Sri Swami Satchidananda.  The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Paramahamsa Yogananda. Autobiography of a Yogi. Self-Realization Press. & the Sunshine State Yoga Course Playbook. : )      Highly Recommended Yoga Resource Books    Nicolai Bachman. The Language of Yoga. Complete A to Y Guide to Asana Names, Sanskrit Terms, and Chants. Savitri L. Bess. The Path of the Mother. Frank Jude Boccio.  Mindfulness Yoga. Steven Cope. The Wisdom of Yoga: A Seeker's Guide to Extraordinary Living. David Coulter. Anatomy of Hatha Yoga. Revised Paperback edition. Georg Feuerstein. The Yoga Tradition.  Hohm Press.  David Frawley. Hinduism: The Eternal Tradition.  BKS Iyengar.  Light on Yoga.  Schocken Books.  BKS Iyengar.  Yoga: The Path to Holistic Health. Gary Kraftsow.  Yoga for Wellness.  Sandra Anderson and Rolf Sovik. Yoga: Mastering the Basics, 2000.  Shakti Parwha Kaur Khalsa.   Kundalini Yoga: The Flow of Eternal Power. Swami Satyananda Saraswati.  Kundalini Tantra.   Please Note: Most of these books are available from Yoga Lifestyle   Great Yoga Flicks We'll Watch Together...    Enlighten Up!  Fierce Grace  Peaceful Warrior The Razor's Edge  Shortcut to Nirvana  The Soul of India Yin Yoga with Paul Grilley Yoganatomy with David Keil  Y Yoga  Yoga Unveiled   and more

Please Call Alan for more information about the program, including pricing @ (239) 592-0898, or email him @ sunshinestateyoga@yahoo.com : ) Thank You & Namaste! / \