two paths
The Yogananta curriculum is offered in two different formats, both of which are offered once a year. You may attend three week-long sessions spread out over a year’s time in our intensive program, or join us for the Fall to Spring program consisting of nine weekends spread out over five months.
intensive program
The 2012/13 intensive program session dates are listed below. To register, click on the appropriate banners on the left for sessions 1, 2, or 3, or click on one of the registration links below.
Intensive Program, 2012/13
You must register for each session of the intensive program separately. The sessions can be attended in any order, although it is recommended to try and attend them in sequence. For details on what is covered in each of the sessions just click on the session titles below.
Session 3 | register March 9th - 16th, 2013
Fall-Spring Program, 2012/13 | register
The three sessions of the Fall-Spring program each contain three weekends, and are based on the curriculum structure of the course. For details on what is covered in each of the three sessions, just click on the session titles.
Session 1 October 19th - 21st, 2012 November 3rd - 4th, 2012 November 17th - 18th, 2012
Session 2 December 1st - 2nd, 2013 December 15th - 16th, 2013 January 5th - 6th, 2013
Session 3 January 19th - 20th, 2013 February 2nd - 3rd, 2013 February 16th - 17th, 2013
frequently asked questions
How much does the course cost and how do I register?
For information on the cost of the Yogananta training program and how to register go to the Tuition and Registration page or simply click on the link in one of the mini-menus at the top or bottom of this page.
Do I have to have been practicing yoga for a minimum number of years to be able to attend the course?
No. It is impossible to require of our participants some arbitrary number of years of prior practice. Two years solid practice would be a good number but cannot apply to everyone. What is requested however is that you have a felt sense of being in the body – what we might call ‘body awareness’. Ironically, newer students tend to do very well on the course since they are not contending with common patterns and habits that may be the result of previous practices.
May I attend the course if I do not intend on teaching yoga?
Yes. Only some students will be taking the course to obtain a certificate for teaching. The course material and the way in which it is presented will very much appeal to those interested in deepening an existing practice. The yogananta course helps to develop an individual’s personal practice, deepening his or her dialogue with the Inner Teacher. Our personal practice is led by intuition and deep studies, and often becomes the inspiration to teach.
Must I attend all the weekend sessions of the training?
We ask that students commit to the entire course, including all of the nine weekend sessions of the 200 hour program. It helps maintain a sense of cohesion and support for all the students throughout their journey. And yet with all of life’s curve balls and change there may be a necessary need to miss part or all of a weekend. In such cases, we'll work with you if possible to make up the lost practice.
What will be covered in this 200 hour course?
To see a loose outline of the course curriculum as it is taught the Yogananta program go here. The curriculum is rich and constantly evolves, and is never presented exactly the same way twice. It is not uncommon for students to repeat the course from time to time to review the curriculum as well as find out what’s new in its application.