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1 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program Catalog (this document is required reading prior to program application & acceptance) Wild Abundant Life, LLC - Worldwide Yoga Teacher Trainings Wild Abundant Life, LLC - Yoga School Catalog, Volume 21 (August 18, 2016) 136 Lincoln Circle, Kohler, WI 53044 www.wildabundantlife.com/200hour [email protected] email / 617-435-8683 text

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200HourYogaTeacherTrainingProgramCatalog

(thisdocumentisrequiredreadingpriortoprogramapplication&acceptance)

WildAbundantLife,LLC-WorldwideYogaTeacherTrainingsWildAbundantLife,LLC-YogaSchoolCatalog,Volume21(August18,2016)

136LincolnCircle,Kohler,WI53044www.wildabundantlife.com/200hour

[email protected]/617-435-8683text

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2Pleasenotethatwehaverecentlychangedtheformatofour200HourYogaTeacherTraining.The200HourCertificationProgramisnowcomprisedoftwomodules:Module1:Engage,Expand,Emerge(8days)Module2:Transformation(8days)Thesemodulesmaybetakentogether,ina16dayintensive,orseparatelyintwodifferenttimeframes/locations.Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasetextorcallKellieLinat617-435-8683tosetupanappointmenttolearnmore.

TableofContents

AboutOurSchool–WildAbundantLife,LLC.........................................................................................4Testimonials................................................................................................................................................................4WelcomefromDirector&Instructor,DeborahWilliamson.......................................................................5Approval&RegulationforWildAbundantLife,LLCYogaSchool.............................................................6School&ProgramMission......................................................................................................................................6About&QualificationsforDebbieWilliamson(ProgramDirector/LeadInstructor).....................6

WhattoKnowBeforeYouApply................................................................................................................7Curriculum&ProgramDetails..............................................................................................................................7CurriculumHours&Definitions...........................................................................................................................9ProgramHolidays&Vacations............................................................................................................................11AdvancedStanding/CreditTransfers.............................................................................................................11AdmissionRequirements......................................................................................................................................12PreparingforTraining...........................................................................................................................................12Refund&CancellationPolicy...............................................................................................................................13

CodeofConduct&ProgramPolicies.....................................................................................................13StudentConductRegulations...............................................................................................................................13Attendance&Tardiness........................................................................................................................................15LeavesofAbsence....................................................................................................................................................16GradingScale&Make-upHours.........................................................................................................................16StudentRecords.......................................................................................................................................................16Probation,Dismissal,andRe-admittance.......................................................................................................16StudentConcerns&ConflictResolution..........................................................................................................17

Tuition,Materials,Fees&FinancialAid...............................................................................................17Tuition,Application&ManualFees..................................................................................................................17RequiredTextbooks&Supplies..........................................................................................................................18IncidentalAdministrationCharges....................................................................................................................18FinancialAid:Scholarships,Grants&PaymentPlans................................................................................18PaymentPlans&Discounts...................................................................................................................................................18Scholarships,Grants&OtherCreativeOptions............................................................................................................19

CompletingProgram/FinalCertification...........................................................................................20Graduation&Certification...................................................................................................................................20YogaAllianceRegistration&OnlineTeacherProfile..................................................................................20

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3BeyondGraduation......................................................................................................................................20FreeRepeatAttendance&LifetimeAccesstoPrimaryInstructors.......................................................20EmploymentOpportunities..................................................................................................................................21HowToApply&ApplicationSupport...............................................................................................................21

CommonlyAskedQuestions.....................................................................................................................22WillIbecertifiedaftersuccessfullycompletingthistraining?................................................................22CanIstartteachingbeforeIcompleteModule2?.........................................................................................22WhatifIwanttotakethetrainingbutdon’twanttobeateacher?.......................................................22Doesthisprogramofferemploymentassistance&networkingsupport?...........................................22Whatresources&continuingeducationareavailabletograduates?...................................................22Aremealsandhousingincludedinthecostoftuition?..............................................................................22Whathousingresourcesareavailableforoutoftownparticipants?....................................................23HowmanystudentscomeinfromoutoftowntotrainwithDebbie?....................................................23IfIalreadyhavemy200HourCertification,canIattendModule1or2anyway?............................23WhatwillIneedtobringtotraining?...............................................................................................................23AdditionalInformationAboutOurSchool......................................................................................................23FacilitiesandEquipment........................................................................................................................................................23NameofSchoolOwner/ControllingEntity..................................................................................................................24SchoolAdministrator...............................................................................................................................................................24ProgramDates............................................................................................................................................................................24

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4AboutOurSchool–WildAbundantLife,LLC

Testimonials"Suchanamazingexperience.IloveDebbie'sapproachtoteachingandlifeingeneral.WhatI'velearnedwillhelpmedeepennotonlymypracticebutmyoutlookonlife." KimGuenther,Middleton,WI“Igraduatedreadytoteach&fullofexcitementaboutacareerinteachingyoga.”CandisOgilvie,Chicago,IL"Theencouragement,theconfidencethatisinstilledinusatstudentsatWildAbundantLifeisenormous.”LynnMueller,Florence,WI"DebbieWilliamsonisaone-of-a-kindyogi.Icouldn'thavecraftedabetterfacilitatorforateachertrainingthanher.HerCEO,Kellie,isanamazingadditiontotheprogram.Everyinteractionwiththembeforeandafterthetrainingwasprofessional,andIalwaysfeltlikeIhadtheresourcesavailabletosuccessfullycompletetheprogram.Ilovetheirsenseofhumor,teachingstrategy,commitmentandknowledge!"WillHarris,Middleton,WI“Farexceededmyexpectations.Learnedsomuchaboutthepractice,anatomy,philosophy,safety,andspace.Thepassion,professionalism,anddriveofDeborahWilliamsonandKellieLinKnottisremarkableandcontagious.Willdefinitelybetakingmoretrainingwiththeminthefuture!”StephanieLewis,Chicago,IL“Asolid,purposeful,thoughtful,empowering,educational,andinspiringexperience.”MeredithMeyer,Chicago,IL“DebbieWilliamsonandKellieLinKnottprovidedaloving,nurturing,structuredenvironmenttogrow.ItwasoneofthebestexperiencesIhavehadinmylife.”

JulianneFarrell,Chicago,IL“…alifechangingexperience.DebbieisexceptionallyknowledgeableonEverythingYoga.Inaddition,sheprovidesa360degreeapproachtoteachingYogaclasses,YogaPersonalTraining,runningyourownstudio,presentingworkshops,offeringlifecoachingandothercreativesourcesofincometosupplementyourteachingofclasses.Shealsobringstothetableadepthofexperienceinthefitnessworld,athleticcompetition,corporateexperience,aswellasstartingupmultiplebusinessescoveringavarietyofservices.Debbieisclearlymostinterestedinthesuccessofothers–itisevidentjusthoursintoyour200Hourtrainingcurriculum.Iwill,withouthesitation,recommendtrainingwithDebbietoanyoneconsideringthispath.”ChrisReber,Montgomery,IL

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5WelcomefromDirector&Instructor,DeborahWilliamson

ItismyprivilegetowarmlywelcomeyoutotheglobalWildAbundantLifeCommunity.I’mhonoredfortheopportunitytoassistyouinfulfillingyourpersonalandprofessionalgoalsanddelightedthatyouareexploringthis200HRYogaTeacherTrainingCertificationProgramasameanstomakeyourpassionyourprofession.PleaseknowthattrainingwithWildAbundantLifeisaboutmuchmorethanearningacertification.Don’ttrainwithmebecauseyouwantapieceofpapertoprovethatyou’regoodenough.Inmanystatesacertificateisnotevenrequiredtobeginteachingyoga!Trainwithmebecauseyouaregenuinelycurious&deeplypassionateaboutyoga.Trainwithmebecauseyoulovetolearn&grow.Trainwithmebecauseyouarefullycommittedandenthralledbytheopportunitytochangelives.Transitioningfromstudenttoteacherispowerful&rewardingstep.Considerthistrainingnotasafiniteexperiencewithanenddate,butratherthebeginningofalife-longrelationship&mentorship.Weareheretosupportyoubefore,during&aftertraining.Successfulcompletionofthisprogram(180contacthoursincludingteachingpracticum&writtentestsplus120additionalhomeworkornon-contacthoursbefore&duringprogram)willresultina200HourCertificationwithWildAbundantLife,LLC.YouwillhavetheopportunitytoregisteryourteachingcertificationonlinewiththeYogaAllianceforthestatusofRYT(registeredyogateacher),aswellascreateafreeonlineTeacherWebPageviatheYogaAlliancewebsite.Iwillassistyouinthisprocess.Myprimaryobjectiveistohelpyouhelpothers,andtoassistyouincreatingabusinessthatisbothsuccessfulandpartofchangingtheworld.Iwillbeheretoassistyouingettingstartedasateacher,establishingyourwebpresenceviaYogaAlliance,openingastudio,leadingretreats&workshops,buildingprivatelessonclientele,andcontinuingyoureducationifyousochoose.Tohelpfacilitateyourstudiesthefollowingbenefitsareincludedinthis200HourTeacherTrainingprogram:Life-longRepeatAttendanceatany200HRteachertrainingheldinfutureatnoadditionalcharge(withtheexceptionofspecialtymodules).Ilookforwardtoworkingwithyouandgettingtoknowyoubetter.Mayyoubeblessed,andmayyoubeablessinguntoothers.-DeborahWilliamson

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6Approval&RegulationforWildAbundantLife,LLCYogaSchool

WildAbundantLife,LLCisa200HourYogaTeacherTrainingProgramregulatedbytheWisconsinEducationalApprovalBoard&Registeredasa200&500HRYogaSchoolwiththeYogaAlliance.Assuch,wearegovernedbytherules,regulations&standardssetforthbythesetwoorganizations.WeoperateinthestateofWisconsinasaregisteredschoolunderthecategoryofMovement&MindBodyTherapies&Education,andoperateadditionalTeacherTrainingprogramsinlocationsaroundtheworld.

School&ProgramMission

Wearecommittedtohelpingyoubroadenyourknowledgeofyogawhileexpandingyourownpersonalyogapracticeandoutlookonlife.Wetakegreatcaretohelpyouisolateyouruniquegiftsandstrengthswhilegrowingasateacherandasaperson.

Wewillmaintainanenvironmentconducivetosafe&productivelearning,offeringallstudentsconfidentialityandsupportduringthecourseoftraining.

Westrivetoprovideexceptionaleducationandresourcesatalltimestoourstudentspriorto,during,andaftereveryprogram.Weholdexceedinglyhighstandardsforourinstructorsandstudentswithregardstocommitmenttolearning,continuedgrowth,aswellasrespectatalltimesforotherstudents&staffmembers

About&QualificationsforDebbieWilliamson(ProgramDirector/LeadInstructor)DeborahWilliamson(E-RYT500,YogaAllianceContinuingEducationProvider,Creator/FounderWildAbundantLife),isthe"antidote"toYogaBusinessasusual.Shehasover30yearsofteachingexperience,15yearsofexperienceteachingandmentoringyogateachers,andhastaughtyogatoeveryonefrombeginningstudentstoprofessionalathletes(inallsports).Debbiehasalsocollaboratedwithdoctorsandsurgeonstocustomizeyogaprogramstosupportrecoveryfrominjuryandsurgery.Shebelievescompetitiondoesn'texistandgreatestsuccesscomesfromtangible&measurablecontributiontoothers.Withathrivingdonation-basedyogastudio&packedinternationalteachingschedule,Debbie's25plusyearsofexperienceattheforefrontofmajorcompanies(fromtheyogabiztoFortune500)&long&variedcareer/educationfuelherownunique&boomingyogaenterprise.Withextensivebackgroundinbusiness,coachingandmultiplestylesofYoga(powervinyasa,yin,himalayan,restorative,thaiyoga&manymore),sheoffersfreshperspectivetobodies(andhearts)inmotion.Asawell-lovedpresenter,author,socialmediamavenandteacherofteachers,Debbietravelstheglobetohelpyogaprofessionalsisolate&securetheirdistinctnicheinanever-growingyogamarketplace.

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7LearnmoreaboutDebbie’sdegreesandaccomplishmentsbelow:

WhattoKnowBeforeYouApply

Inmanystates,a200HourYogaTeacherCertificationisNOTrequiredtobeginteachingyogaasaprofessional.

Wehopethatyouhavedecidedtoapplytotrainwithusbecauseyouarepassionateaboutlearning,andexcitedtodiscovermoreaboutyogaasatoolforhealing,hope&contribution.

Thistrainingislargelydrivenbyyourcuriosity&passionandyouwillreapbenefitsfromtrainingindirectproportiontotheenergy,attention&effortthatyouputin.Wearecommittedtoyoursuccessasayogateacher&willdoourparttosupportyouinanywaywecan.

Curriculum&ProgramDetailsThistrainingisaboutlearningtoteachamazingall-levelsvinyasayogaclasses.Youwillteacheveryday,sometimesinsmallgroups,andsometimesinliveclassesforpayingstudents.Wewillalsostudyanatomyforyoga(physical&subtlebodies),yogaphilosophy&history,pranayama,meditation,yoganidra,one-on-onesessions,yogaasmedicineandmore.Theprogramisascomprehensiveasitisintense.Youwillreceivealotofinformationinashorttime,andwerecommendtakingcopiousnotes.

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8WewillremindyouoftenthatThereIsNoOneRightWaytothinkaboutorteachyoga.Youmaybeaskedtoconsiderconceptsthataredifferentfrompreviouslearning.Thisistoexerciseyourcriticalthinkingskills&toexpandyourtoolbelt.You’llbecomearelevantandskilledinstructorforstudentsofalllevels.WewillgiveyoutoolstounderstandthepurposebehindwhydifferentoptionsexistsothatYOUcanpurposefullychoosewhatmakethemostsenseforeachofyourstudentsindividually.Everyclass&studentisdifferent.Youwillbeexpectedtotryalltechniquesandprinciplesofferedduringtrainingtodemonstrateunderstanding,butwhenyouleave,youalonewilldecidewhichtoolsyoukeepanduse,andwhichyoudon’t.Wewillteachyou:

• toteachoffyourmat(soyouteachtoyourstudents’bodies,insteadofyourown)• tomoveawayfromright&wrong(thereisnoone“right”way)• learntoteachwithpurpose/sequencewithintent• totrustthatyourstudentsarestrong&capable&worthyofchallenge• toharnessyourbody’snaturalmovementmechanicstoextendthelifeofyouryogapractice

Youwill:

• teach&practiceyogadaily(evenondayone)• bechallengedtotakehealthyrisksinyourteachingandyourlife• beaskedtoquestionwhatyoualreadyknowandpracticehealthyskepticism• beaskedtoconsidernewperspectives&knowledge/stayinbeginner’smind• beaskedtocompleteoutsidehomeworkassignments/studyduringtraining• learnhowtoteacheveryclasstothestudentsinfrontofyou(noauto-pilot)• teachafullone-hourclassandfullone-hourworkshopaspartofyourpracticum

Thisprogramisnotforeveryone.Weworklonghours(7amto9pmwithappropriatebreaksforlunch&dinner)andholdourstudentstoveryhighstandardsofparticipation,conductandtimeliness.Atthesametime,welaughoftenandfocusonisolatingyournaturalgifts,strengths,intuition&creativity.Youwillbechallengedtobreakpatternsandstayoutsideofyourcomfortzone,inthespacewheregreatestlearning&comprehensionarepossible,specificallyinthecontextofteachinglivestudents.

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9CurriculumHours&Definitions

OverviewofHours&LearningObjectivesStudentsintrainingwillbeguidedthroughstandardizedcurricularcategoriesasprovidedbytheYogaAlliance.WhilecertainelementsarerequiredinYogaAlliancestandardizedcurriculum,otherelementsareelectiveanduniquetotheschoolthatoffersthem.CurricularCategory Hours LearningObjectivesbyCategoryTechniques,Training&Practice

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TheTechniques,Training&Practicecategoryinvolvesagreatdealofexperientiallearning.Inadditiontodiscussionandengagedevaluationofalltechniques,studentswillphysicallypracticeeachtechniqueasaparticipant,aswellaspracticeleading/teachingrelevanttechniquesinpartnersandsmallgroups.LearningObjectives:

• Studentswillunderstandandpracticebasicvinyasaposes,setup&alignment,modifications,andbenefitsofallposes,aswellasanatomyinmotionandhowdifferencesinbodies(fromboneshape&sizetorangeofmotion)willaffecthowposeslookandfeelfordifferentstudents.

• Studentswillunderstandandpracticerelatedyogictechniques,suchasmeditation,pranayama,yoganidra,yinyoga,restorativeyoga,theTibetan5Rites,&kriyas.

• Studentswillunderstandandpracticeteachingasafeanddynamicvinyasaflowyogaclassforstudentsofalllevels.

• Studentswillunderstandandpracticeworkingwithstudents&clientssafelyinaoneononesetting.

• Studentswillunderstandandpracticeteachingtheprinciplesofpowerfulteaching,includingsequencing,transitions,breathcues,silenceandspace,andconnectingtostudents.

TeachingMethodology

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TeachingMethodologyincludesprinciplesofdemonstration,observation,assisting/adjusting,instruction,teachingstyles,qualitiesofateacherandthestudent'sprocessoflearning.LearningObjectives:

• Tointroducewhatisneededforpowerful,clearand

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10safeyogainstruction.

• Tointroduceanddiscussdifferinglearningstylesandhowtoinstructtoeach.

• Tointroduceeffectivecommunicationskillsforyogateachersinandoutoftheclassroom.

• Togivegreaterunderstandingofcertainspecialpopulations(includingseniors,children,athletesandthoserecoveringfrominjury)whomayneedconsiderationinpublicclassesandprivatesettings.

• Tofurtherdevelopunderstandingofsafeandcreativesequencingwithintentsothatteachersmaybegintoindependentlysequenceclassestotheneedsofspecificgroups.

Anatomy&Physiology

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AnatomyandPhysiologyincludesbothphysicalanatomyandphysiology(bodilysystems,organs,etc.)andsubtlebodyanatomyandphysiology(chakras,nadis,etc.)LearningObjectives:

• Studentswillgainabasicunderstandingofthegrossbody(location&functionofmajormusclesandbones)andhowthesefacilitatemovementinasanapractice.

• Studentswilllearnthedifferencebetweenmuscularrestrictions(tension)andskeletalrestrictions(compression)asrelatedtothebodyinmotioninasanapractice.

• Studentswillbeabletodiscernthedifferencebetweenthesympatheticandparasympatheticnervoussystems,andtheroleofthevagusnerveinphysicalandmentalwell-being.

• Studentswilllearnwhatchakrasandnadisareandhowthesesubtlebodyanatomicalpointsfromeasternsciencecorrespondandagreewithwesternmedicine.

• Studentswillgainbasicunderstandingofthemajorsystemsofthebody,theirfunction,andthebenefitsyogamayoffertoeach.

Philosophy,Lifestyle&Ethics

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Philosophy,Lifestyle&Ethicscomprisesyogahistory,theethicsofteaching,theYogaSutras,asurveyofAyurveda,andan

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11introductiontothebusinessofyoga.LearningObjectives:

• Studentswillgainanunderstandingofthevariousyogiclineagesthatsplitoffintothestylesmostrecognizedinthewesternworld.

• Studentswillexperience,discussandpracticetheguidelinessetforthintheYogaSutras,mostparticularlytheYamas&Niyamas.

• StudentswillexploretheancientscienceofAyurvedaandunderstandthedifferentdoshasandrecommendationsforeach.

• StudentswillunderstandtheKoshasandhowtheyapplytothepathofastudent,aswellashowtheycanberelatedtoeverydaylife.

• StudentswillunderstandandpracticeDesikachar’stheoryofHumanBeing/HigherBeing.

• Studentswillunderstandthedifferencebetweenemployee/independentcontractorandlearnaboutsettingupandestablishingayogabusiness(fromowningastudiotoleadingretreatsaroundtheworld).

LearningPracticum

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• Studentswilldemonstrateunderstandinginallareasof

coursecurriculumviasectionquizzes,practicalteachingandleadershipopportunities,andafinalwrittenexam.

Homework

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• Studentswillcompleteallrequiredreadingassignments,

essaysandquizzesfromcoursetextbooks,aswellasstudyforfinalpracticalandwrittenexamstofurthercementinclasslearning.

ProgramHolidays&VacationsThisschooloperatesonlyatdesignateddaysandtimesduringtheyearanddoesnotrunonanymajorholidays.Updatedprogramdatesareavailableatwww.wildabundantlife.com/teacher-training-application.

AdvancedStanding/CreditTransfers

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12Becauseeveryteachertrainingprogramisdifferentandhasdifferentemphasis,ourschooldoesnotofferAdvancedStandingorpartialcreditforpreviousstudywithanotherschooloryogastyle.However,webelieveyourprevioustrainingprovidesvaluableexperienceandwewelcomestudentslookingfornewperspectiveandfocustotoapplyfortheWildAbundantLifeteachertrainingprogram.Manyyogateachersobtainmorethanone200HourYogaTeacherTrainingovertime.Instructor,DeborahWilliamson,hasfivedifferent200Hourtrainingsunderherbelt,andisherselfalwaysinpursuitofcontinuedlearning.

AdmissionRequirements

1. Beatleast18yearsofageor16yearsofagewithwritten+verbalpermissionfromparentorguardian.2. Holdahighschooldiplomaoritsequivalentorhavespecialpermission.3. Submita$100.00non-refundableapplicationfeeplusrefundable$495pre-programfee(asdeposit).4. Completeapplicationforadmission.Applicationtotheprogramdoesnotguaranteeacceptance.

Candidatesareevaluatedforacademicandphysicalability,personalcharacter,motivationandabilitytomanagetime&meettuitionobligations.

5. Havepracticedyogaforatleast6months.6. Completeadmissioninterviewaftersubmittingapplication(parentstakepartforstudentsunder18).7. Paymentinfullpriortofirstdateoftraining.8. StudentsmusthaveaFacebookaccount(private/secretaccountisok).

Admissionrequirementsmustbecompletedpriortofirstdayofclass.Notificationofadmissionwillbesentbyemail.Ifyoudonotreceivearesponse,pleaseemailinfo@wildabundantlife.comorcallortext617-435-8683forastatusupdate.

PreparingforTrainingOnceyouareacceptedtoteachertraining,youwillbesentalinktojointheprivatetrainingFacebookGroup,(required,butlimitedtotrainingparticipantsonly),andaguideonhowbesttobeginpreparingforthetrainingevent.Thisguidewillincludethepre-eventhomeworkassignments,dueonDayOneoftraining.Pre-eventhomeworkassignmentsinclude:

• 300wordessayonJourneyintoPowerbyBaronBaptiste(requiredtextbook)• 300wordessayonYamas&NiyamasbyDeborahAdele(requiredtextbook)• FamiliarizeyourselfwithSunSalutationA&B(providedinPrepGuide)• CompletionofYogaSutrasChapter1questions(providedinPrepGuide)• Beginstudyingthequestionsandanswersforthefinalwrittenexam

Inadditiontotheserequiredbutnon-gradedassignments,weencourageyoutopracticevinyasaorpoweryogaasoftenasyoucanpriortoyourtrainingstartdate.Thisexperiencewillonlyhelpyouoncewegetstarted.

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13Thesearerequiredassignmentsfortraining,butaslongasyoucompletetheseassignmentsandsubmitthem,youwillreceivecreditforthemtowardscompletionofthecourse.Ifyouareapplyingclosetothestartoftraining,emailkellie@wildabundantlife.comforrevisedduedatesforyourpre-eventassignments.

Refund&CancellationPolicyWeoffertrainingsinlocationsallaroundtheworld.Pleasechooseyourtraininglocationtodeterminetherefund&cancellationpoliciesthatapplytoyou.

RefundPolicy:Tuitionpayments(excludingthe$100applicationfee,whichisnon-refundableunlessstudentisnotacceptedintotraining)maybereturnedinfullifstudentdecidesnottocompletetheprogram.Ifstudentpreferstoattendalatersession,anypaymentsmadetowardstrainingmaybemovedforwardasacreditforfutureprograms.Oncetrainingisinsession,refundswillbepro-ratedbasedonamountoftimeintraining.Once60%ofentire200Hourtrainingiscomplete,norefundswillbegrantedforanyreason(includingstudentwithdrawalordismissal).Ifstudentsaredismissed,arefundwillbegrantedwithin40daysfromthedateofdismissalviacheck.

CodeofConduct&ProgramPolicies

StudentConductRegulations

Studentswillbeexpectedtobehaveinaprofessionalmanneratalltimes.Studentsarerequiredtofollowallschoolrulesandprocedures,includingthoseoutlinedintheWildAbundantLife,LLCEthicsStatementandtheYogaAllianceCodeofConduct(assuppliedbelow).Standardsofconductpoliciesinclude,butarenotlimitedto:

1. Nosexualharassmentofanytypeorformwillbeallowed.2. Nosubstanceuseorsmokingduringschoolhourswillbeaccepted.3. Nobreachofconfidentialitywillbetolerated.4. Nobullying,targeting,verbalorwrittenabuseorexclusionoffellowteachertrainingstudents,

ofanykind,willbetolerated.Thisincludesinpersoninteractionsaswellascommentsmadeinsocialmedia&emails(privateorpublic).

Failuretocomplywiththestandardsofconductinthisdocumentmayresultinthefollowingramifications:Conductwarning,suspensionorprogramdismissal.

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14WerequireallYogaTeacherTrainingstudentstoabidebytheWildAbundantLifeethicsstatement,missionstatementandcodeofconductaswellastheYogaAllianceCodeofConduct.

WildAbundantLife,LLCEthicsStatement

Wehaveahighlyengagedteamofpeople,whoareemotionally,intellectually,andenergeticallycommittedtoachievingsomethingsignificant;empowering(andinsomecasessaving)thelivesofthousandsofpeoplefromourlocalcommunitiesandfromaroundtheglobe.Inourteam’seyes,ourworkplaceculturestandsfortreatingeachotherwithrespectanddignity,andformakingeveryonefeelvalued.Inturn,ourteammembers,ateverylevel,givetheirall,whichisevidentbyhowtheytreatourstudentsandprogramparticipants.Wehavebeenandcontinuetobecommittedtohelpingpeoplerediscoverthebestinthemselves.Whetheranewparticipantorareturningfriend,weofferanexperiencethatwillpositivelyimpactpeoples’lives.Welovetakingonnewchallengesthattestthecoreofwhoweare,andbringoutourbestaspeople.Weunderstandthatwearehereforpeopleasacatalyst,andnotasthecenterofthestory.

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15YogaAllianceCodeofConduct(CodeofConduct)

WhileintrainingwithDebbie&WAL,studentsarerequiredtoabidebytheYogaAllianceCodeofConduct,whichisasfollows:

• Upholdtheintegrityofmyvocationbyconductingmyselfinaprofessionalandconscientiousmanner.

• Acknowledgethelimitationsofmyskillsandscopeofpracticeandwhereappropriate,referstudentstoseekalternativeinstruction,advice,treatment,ordirection.

• Createandmaintainasafe,clean,andcomfortableenvironmentforthepracticeofyoga.• Encouragediversityactivelybyrespectingallstudentsregardlessofage,physicallimitations,

race,creed,gender,ethnicity,religionaffiliation,orsexualorientation.• Respecttherights,dignity,andprivacyofallstudents.• Avoidwordsandactionsthatconstitutesexualharassment.• AdheretothetraditionalyogaprinciplesaswrittenintheYamasandNiyamas.• Followalllocalgovernmentandnationallawsthatpertaintomyyogateachingandbusiness.

Ifatanypointintimeyoufeelthatyouareinconflictwiththeserules,pleaseasktospeakwithDebbieorKellieLinforsupport.RememberthatviolationsofCodeofConduct(asindicatedinyourteachertrainingapplicationandwaiver)mayresultinyourdismissalfromtheprogram.

Attendance&Tardiness

Onehundredpercentattendanceisrequired.Anymissedhoursmustbemadeupbeforegraduationorbyspecialarrangementatafuturetraining.Studenthoursareloggedbyschoolstaffduringtheprogram.Iftheinstructormustspendextratime(outsideofaregularlyscheduledtraining)withstudentformake-uphours,thestudentwillbeassesseda$125.00perhourfeedueattimeofmakeup.Studentswhofailtokeepmakeuptimesand/orwhofailtopaythefeewillbedismissed.RepeatedTardinessof5minutesormore(morethan4events)andabsences(withoutpriorcommunicationandreview)willnotbetoleratedandwillresultindismissal.IfstudenthasencounteredanemergencyorcircumstancesbeyondhisorhercontrolthatcausesTardinessorAbsence,theschoolwill,ofcourseofferconsiderationandattempttosupportthestudentinappropriatemake-upoptionsasoutlinedinthiscatalog.Pleasenote:Allclasseswillstartontimeandstudentsareexpectedtobepresentandreadytoparticipateattheappointedstartingtime.Itisnotfairtostudentswhoarriveontimedailytowaitforstudentswhoareperpetuallylate.Ifyoustrugglewithtimeliness,pleaseletusknowsowecansupportyouwithsolutionsresultinginontimearrivalandreadiness.Studentsarehighlyencouragedtonotifyschooliftheyintendtowithdrawfromtheprogram.Anystudentwhofailstoattendafullsessionwithoutcommunicationisassumedwithdrawnandwillbeaffordedapro-ratedrefundbasedontheirlastdateofattendance.

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16Cancellationofclassesduetoweathermayoccur.Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytocalltheschooltofindoutifclasshasbeencancelled.AdditionalSaturdays,orweekendswouldbeaddedneartheendoftheprogramifacancellationwasnecessary.

LeavesofAbsenceDuetomedicaldisability,aleaveofabsencewillbegranted,alongwiththeappropriatepro-ratedrefund.Intheeventofaleaveofabsence,thestudentwillhavetoreapplyforthenextavailablesessionandpaythedifference,ifany,ofanyremainingtuition.

GradingScale&Make-upHours

ThefollowinggradesaregivenforworkcompletedatWildAbundantLife,LLC:Excellent93-100%=AVeryGood85-92%=BSatisfactory75-84%=CUnsatisfactoryBelow75%=FTograduate,astudentmustcompleteallrequirementswithacumulativegradeof75%orabove.Studentswhoarenotmeetingthestandardsofpracticalexperiencewillbenotifiedandgivenopportunitytoexploremethodsforimprovement.Gradingcriteriaincludes:classparticipation,exams,hands-ontechniques,writtenandpracticalassignments,homework,specialextracreditprojects,attendanceandtimelycompletionofallassignments.Make-upHours:Studentsarerequiredtomakeupallclasshoursmissed,bothexcusedandunexcused,bymakingarrangementswiththedirector.Makeupclassfeesare$125perhourunlessmake-uptakesplaceduringanotherregularlyscheduledtrainingevent.

StudentRecords

Studentrecordswillbekeptforaperiodofsevenyears.Recordsareaccessibletostudentsbyappointmentsonly.Theschoolmaintainsconfidentialitybykeepingrecordslocked.Studentsmayobtaintranscriptsbysending$15.00witharequestinwriting.

Probation,Dismissal,andRe-admittance

StudentswhohaveanaveragegradebelowCor75%,(seegradingpolicies,below),willbeconsideredtobeonacademicprobation.Studentmaysubmitanadditionalessayassignedbythedirectortobeliftedfromprobation.Studentswhoareonacademicprobationandcontinuetofailonemoremonthwillbedismissedfromtheprogramandofferedapro-ratedrefundbasedontheamountoftimetheprogramwasattendedasoutlinedinthecancellationpolicyinthiscatalog.Anystudentwhois

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17dismissedmaynotreapplyforoneyear.Followingoneyear,studentsmayreapply,anduponacceptance,submittuitionpaymentsforthenextterm.Schoolreservestherighttorefuseadmittancetostudentswhoweredismissedifthedismissalwasbasedonstudentconductthatresultedinharmtootherstudentsorstaffintheprogram.Studentswhoengageininappropriate,unsafe,disrespectfulordisruptiveconductinthemannerdescribedaboveintheStudentConductRegulations,aresubjecttowarning,suspensionand/orprogramdismissal.

Ifastudentisdismissedpriortothecompletionof60%ofthefullprogram,thatstudentwillbegivenapro-ratedrefundbasedonlastdateofattendance.IfastudentisdismissedorwithdrawsAFTER60%oftheentire200Hourtrainingiscomplete,norefundwillbedue.

StudentConcerns&ConflictResolution

IfastudenthasquestionsorwishesforconferencewithSchoolDirectortodiscussdecisions,anappointmentmaybemade.IfstudentwishestoappealanydecisionmadeaboutcontinuedenrollmentbySchoolDirector,he/shemayfileawrittenstatementwiththeWisconsinEducationalApprovalBoard:

WisconsinEducationalApprovalBoard,431CharmanyDrive,Suite102,Madison,[email protected].

Tuition,Materials,Fees&FinancialAid

Tuition,Application&ManualFees

Application&Manual/Pre-programFee:$100.00nonrefundableapplicationfeedueattimeofapplication.$495.00refundablemanual/pre-programfeedueattimeofapplicationPayinFullDiscount$3495(doesnotincludenon-refundable$100applicationfee):Paymentinfull1monthpriortostartofModule1:Engage,Expand,Emerge.(Savingsof$895offalacarteratesforModule1andModule2bypurchasingbothtogether).Includes$3,000fortuitionand$495formanual/pre-programcurriculum.(Ifstudentdoesnotcompletetrainingandisduearefund–seerefundpolicy-$100applicationfeeisnon-refundable).RegularTuition$2195permodule(doesnotincludenon-refundable$100applicationfee):200HourTeacherTrainingconsistsoftwomodules(M1:Engage,Expand,Emerge&M2:Transformation)whicharesoldalacarteat$2195.Includes$2,195permodulefortuitionand$495formanual/pre-programcurriculum..(Ifstudentdoesnotcompletetrainingandisduearefund–seerefundpolicy-$100applicationfeeisnon-refundable).

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18RequiredTextbooks&Supplies

RequiredTexts:(studentwillpurchasetheseatownexpense)• JourneyintoPowerbyBaronBaptiste• TheYamas&NiyamasbyDeborahAdele• LightontheYogaSUTRASofPatanjalibyB.K.S.Iyengar

RecommendedMaterials(studentwillpurchasetheseatownexpense)Thisitemisnotrequired,butstronglyrecommendedasitwillenhancestudent’sexperienceinthetraining:DoTerraFamilyPhysicianKit(forYogaasIntegrativeMedicinecurriculumcontainedwithinthe200Hourteachertraining).Pleaseawaitfurtherinstructiononhowtopurchasethiskit.Allothermaterials(includingtrainingmanual&onlinepre-programcurriculum)willbeprovided.

IncidentalAdministrationCharges

Allfeesarepayablebycashorcreditcard.Creditcardisalwayspreferred.Wedonotacceptchecks.

• ApplicationFee$100(non-refundableunlessstudentisnotaccepted)• Manual/Pre-programFee$495(refundabletuitiondeposit)• TranscriptRequest$15• PracticalRetake$150• MakeupSessions$125/hr.

FinancialAid:Scholarships,Grants&PaymentPlans

PaymentPlans&Discounts

Wedoofferhighlyflexible,customizedpaymentplansformosttrainingsaslongasyouarepaidinfullbydayoneofyourscheduledtraining.Weoffersignificantdiscountstothosewhocancompletepaymentplansbyoneormoreoftheearlybirddiscountdates.EarlyBirdDiscount:Ifyoucompleteallpaymentsfortraining1monthpriortostartdateofyourtraining,youwillreceive$500offtuitiononpayonly$3495.PaymentPlanOptions:Studentswishingtoparticipateinapaymentplanmaydesignatetheirownincrementsofpaymentanddate.Studentswhocompleteapaymentplanonorbefore1monthpriortostatedateoftrainingwillpayatotalof$3495whichisourearlybirdrate.Studentswhocompleteapaymentplanthatendsafterthisdeadlineofonemonthoutwillpayatotalof$3995,ourregularfullpricetuitionrate.Withquestionsonpaymentplans&discounts,[email protected].

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19Scholarships,Grants&OtherCreativeOptions

Whilewedonotcurrentlyofferprogramscholarshipsforadults,wehaveverysuccessfullyhelpedsomeofourpaststudentsfundraiseoracquiresponsorstohelpcovertrainingcosts.Ifyouarelookingforfinancialsupport,considerusingacombinationofthefollowingoptionstocoverallorpartofyourtrainingcosts:(1)CROWD-SOURCING:Lookintoacrowd-sourcingoption(example:www.gofundme.com)andcreateacampaignthatclearlyexpresseshowyouwillcontributetoyourcommunityasayogateacher.

Weencourageyoutoconnectwithacauseyoucareabout(example:Boys&GirlsClub)inordertovolunteeryourtimeasateacherafteryourtrainingiscomplete,sothatfriendsandfamilywhosupportyourcampaignnotonlyhelpyouliveyourdream,buthavetheassurancethatyouwillpayitforwardbycontributingyourtalentsandskillstomakeadifferenceforotherswhomightbenefitfromyoga.(Makesureyougetpermissiontousethisorganization’snameinyourcampaignbeforeyoumentionthem).

Inviteyourfriends,familyandcolleaguestocontributetoyourcampaignviapersonalinvites(phone,email,cards,etc).Postyourcampaignoftenonsocialmedia.(2)COMMUNITYSPONSORS:Considerapproachinganybusinessesororganizationsthatyouhavetiesto(schools,colleges,businesses,etc)andofferthemanopportunitytosponsorallorpartofyourtrainingcostsinexchangeforyourtimeasateacherfortheiremployees,studentsorclientsforaperiodoftimeaftertraining.Youmayevenbeabletofindayogastudioorfitnessfacilitywillingtocoveryourcostsinexchangeforaspecifictimecommitmentofteaching.Inthisscenario,it’salwaysagoodideatooutlineallexpectationsandobligationsinaclearlywordedcontractpriortoacceptinganyfunds.Itiscommonforthesponsoringorganizationtospecifywhatyouwilloweshouldyounotfulfillyourentireteachingcommitment.Thekeytoanysuccessfulsponsorshipcampaign?Communicateveryclearlyabouthowyouwillcontributeandmakeadifferenceforothersshouldsupportershelpyoureachyourgoal.

4)NOINTERESTCREDITCARD:Manyofourstudentswhowouldliketoextendpaymentsovertime(beyondthedatethattrainingbegins)willprocureano-interestorrewardscreditcardtocovertuitionandmaterialscosts.Ifyouchoosethisoption,youcanthenpayyourbalanceoffmoreleisurely,overtime.Onlyinvestigatethisoptionifyouareconfidentyoucanmeettheminimummonthlypaymentsandpayresponsiblytoavoidunnecessaryfees.Thisisanexcellentwaytopayfortraining.

5)3RDPARTYGRANTS&SCHOLARSHIPS:Dependingonyoureligibilitycriteria,youmayhaveaccesstoFederalGrantstohelpcovertrainingcosts.Readmorehere:http://mygrantadvisor.com/is-financial-aid-for-yoga-teacher-training-a-possibility/

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206)PAYPALCREDIT:www.paypal.com/credit-paypaloffers6monthsinterestfreewithnopaymentsforacreditaccount(notcreditcard).Youmayuseyourpaypalaccounttopayusonlyifusingpaypalcredit.Additionalfeesmayapplytocoverthepaypalfees.AdditionalFundingOpportunities:

http://healthyliving.azcentral.com/grants-yoga-training-13232.htmlhttp://givebackyoga.org/projects/grant-informationhttp://www.ehow.com/list_7222179_grants-yoga-teachers.htmlhttp://grantsguys.com/yoga-grants/

CompletingProgram/FinalCertification

Graduation&CertificationPayingfor/attendingteachertrainingdoesnotguaranteeafinalcertificate.Studentsmustsuccessfullycomplete(andpass)alltrainingrequirements&finalexams(written&practicalteachingexams),inadditiontoattendingallhoursandparticipatingfully.Allexpectationswillbefullyreviewedandexplainedondayoneoftraining,andfurtherinstructionwillbegivenoverthecourseofthetrainingeventtoensurecomprehension&understanding.Onceallprogramrequirementsandhoursarecomplete,youwillbeawardedacertification(CYT-200)fromWildAbundantLife,LLC.

YogaAllianceRegistration&OnlineTeacherProfile

OuryogateachercertificationisdesignedtofulfilltherequirementsnecessarytobecomeaYogaAlliance(RYT)RegisteredYogaTeacher.Ongraduationday,studentswillbeassistedincompletingregistration&buildinga(free)personalteacherpagewithYogaAllianceviatheYogaAlliancewebsiteatwww.yogaalliance.org.

Thefreeteacherprofileavailableonlineatwww.yogaalliance.orgallowsteacherstouploadphotos,classschedules,testimonials&more.Wewillsupportallgraduatingteachersinthecreationofprofessionalbioandmarketingcopytodisplayonthisteacherpagetoensurethatinstructorsleavetrainingwithacomplete&professionalbeginningwebpresence.

BeyondGraduation

FreeRepeatAttendance&LifetimeAccesstoPrimaryInstructors

ContinuingEducationcanproveexpensiveintheyogaworld,andYogaAlliancerequires30hoursofcontinuingeducationeverythreeyears.Toassistourgraduates,weallowfreerepeatattendance,whichcancounttowardscontinuingeducationhours.

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21Ifyouwouldliketoattendallorpartofanyofour200HRtrainingsafteryouhavegraduated,pleasecontactKellieLinKnottatkellie@wildabundantlife.comfordetailsandnextsteps.Studentsmayattendany200HRcurriculumwiththeexceptionofSpecialtyModules&Events.AskKelliefordetails.Upongraduation,youwillbegivencontactinformationforDebbieandanyprimaryinstructorssothatyoumaycontinuetoaskquestionsandgetsupportfortherestofyourlife!

EmploymentOpportunities

Thedemandforwell-trainedcertifiedyogateachershasgrownexponentially.Itisestimatedthatover22millionAmericansarepracticingyogatoday.Whilewecannotguaranteeemploymentafterprogramcompletion,continuingeducationandemploymentpostingswillbeofferedasanongoingservicetoallprogramgraduates.We’realsohappytohelpconnectyouwithotheryogisweknowaroundtheworldifyouaretravelingorlookingforworkasateacher.ManyofourstudentsbeginteachingprofessionallywhilestillengagedinteachertrainingwithWildAbundantLife,LLC.

HowToApply&ApplicationSupport

Applyingforteachertrainingiseasy.Youwillfilloutouronlineapplicationwithallpertinentdetails,uploadaphoto&resume,andpaythenon-refundable$100applicationfee+refundable$495Manual/Pre-programfee.

Pleaseallow1-3daystohearbackonthestatusofyourapplication.Moststudentsreceivenotificationofacceptanceorrequestforfurtherinformationpriortoacceptancein48hoursorless.

Ifyouhaveadditionalquestions,[email protected],orviatextmessageat617-435-8683toscheduleanappointmenttotalk.Weareoftenleadingothertraininggroups,andtextisoftenthebestwaytosecureatimetoconnectandhelpyoudetermineifourprogramisthebestfitforyourneeds&interests.Wedonotacceptallstudents.Wetrytoselectandacceptonlythestudentswhofullyunderstandtherigorsandjoysofourprogramsothatallwhoareacceptedhaveanopportunitytosucceed.

Youmayapplyfortraining,atanytime,at:www.wildabundantlife.com/teacher-training-applicationPleasemakesuretoindicatethedates&locationyouareapplyingfor.

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22CommonlyAskedQuestions

WillIbecertifiedaftersuccessfullycompletingthistraining?

Yes,ifyoucompleteallrequiredprogramcomponents,assignmentsandattendallrequiredhours.DebbieandWILDABUNDANTLIFEareaYogaAllianceRegisteredYogaTeacherTrainingSchool.Youwillbeawardedacertificatefromanationallyrecognizedcertificationprogram,withthedesignationofCYT,orCertifiedYogaTeacher.

Atthecompletionoftraining,wewillassistyouinregisteringwiththeYogaAlliance(internationalteacherregistry)forthedesignationofRYT(registeredyogateacher).Thisisoptionalbutrecommended.

CanIstartteachingbeforeIcompleteModule2?Yes.YouwillbereadytobeginteachingaftercompletingModule1:Engage,Expand,Emerge.WeencouragetotaketimetoteachasoftenaspossiblebetweencompletionofModule1andthestartofModule2:Transformation.

WhatifIwanttotakethetrainingbutdon’twanttobeateacher?

Wehavemanystudentswhocometoteachertrainingbecausetheywanttolearnmoreabouttheirownyogapractice.Knowthatyouwillteachdailyinthetraining,butbeyondtraining,youwilldecidewhatcomesnext.Itisperfectlyacceptabletocometolearnmoreaboutyourself,yourlifeandyouryogapractice.

Doesthisprogramofferemploymentassistance&networkingsupport?

Yes.Wearedelightedtosaythatmostofourteachersintrainingbeginteachingwellbeforetrainingiscomplete.Wekeeptabsonourhundredsofgraduatesfromaroundtheworldandconnectyouwithotheryogisthatweknowinyourarea.Whilewecannotguaranteeyoursuccessfulemploymentatthecompletionoftraining,wewillcontinuetosharecontacts,jobopenings&resourcesforteachingopportunitiesbefore,during&aftertraining.

Manyofourgraduatesaresuccessfulstudioownerslookingforteachersandinterestedinmentoringyoungteachers.Wewillcontinuetoshareresources&connectionswheneverwecan,especiallyifyouareconnectedwithusonFacebooksothatwecanseewhatyouareuptoandwhatismostrelevanttoyouryogabusiness.

Whatresources&continuingeducationareavailabletograduates?

Debbieoffersfreelifetimementorshiptoallgraduates(seebelow),aswellasfreerepeatattendanceinany200Hourteachertraining.Asthetrainingscontinuallyevolve,itisverycommonforgradstocomebackfor“refreshers”duringtrainings.YouwilllikelymeetgraduatesduringYOURtrainingwhoarebacktostayconnectedandcontribute.

Aremealsandhousingincludedinthecostoftuition?

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23No.Mealsandhousingareyourresponsibility,however,wecanoftenassistyouwithlogisticsforboth.Knowthatyoumayalsobringinasmallcoolertothetraininglocationifyouprefertobringyourownfood.

Whathousingresourcesareavailableforoutoftownparticipants?

WedoourbesttoworkwiththestudioshostingDebbietohelpprovideyouwithaccesstolow-costorfreehousingduringtrainings.Inmanycases,wehavelocalswhocomeforwardandoffertheirhomestoteachers-in-trainingsduringprogramweekendsorthetwoweekintensiveprograms.Forhousingavailability&options,emailkellie@wildabundantlife.comwiththetrainingdatesyouareinterestedin.

HowmanystudentscomeinfromoutoftowntotrainwithDebbie?

Thetwoweekintensiveprogramsaregenerally75%out-of-towners,meaningthatthemajorityofparticipantsflyinfromanotherlocationinordertohavetheopportunitytotrainwithDebbie.

IfIalreadyhavemy200HourCertification,canIattendModule1or2anyway?

Absolutely.Wehavealargepopulationofpreviouslycertifiedteacherswhoattendthisprogramtorefineteachingskills,orjusttoexperiencethetrainingsasayogaretreat.Debbieherselfhasmultiple200HourCertificationsindifferentstyles.Noeducationiswasted.Ifyouhavepreviouslycompletedatraining,letusknowattimeofapplicationandtellushowwecanmentoryouintowhat’snext.Whatdoyouwishtoaccomplishinyourcareer?Wewillsupportyouwithcustomizedcurriculumandalsocoachyouinleadership,ifyousochoose.

WhatwillIneedtobringtotraining?

Hereisasamplepackinglisttousewhendeterminingwhattobring.Itishighlyrecommendedthatyoubringsomethingtositon(meditationcushion,lawnchair,etc)aswewillbeonthefloorfordiscussions.

•yogamat,block,strap(haveyournameonall)•sunglasses•journalandpens•raincoat/rainhat/slicker(mayneedfordailymeditationwalk)•swimsuit/beachtowel(wemayneed!)•waterbottle&snacks•electrolytepowder(optional-gatoradeoremergen-c,etc)•2pairsofyogaclothesperday•yogatowel(yogaratoryogitoesaregreatoptions)•sunscreen(wemightpracticeoutsideordosomelecturesinthepark)•sunhatorsunvisor•somethingtositon(yogablock,smalllawnchair,ormeditationcushion)•babywipes(theycomeinhandywhenwe'resweatingalot)

AdditionalInformationAboutOurSchool

FacilitiesandEquipmentWildAbundantLifeYogaSchooloffersourprogrammingatlocationspre-approvedbythestateofWisconsin.

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242017locationsinclude:MilwaukeePowerYogaMilwaukeePowerYogaisamediumsizedyogastudiolocatednearthelakeinMilwaukeeat1924NFarwellAve,Milwaukee,WI53202.Thefacilityhosts2bathrooms,3changingrooms,amediumsizedlobbyandyogastudiowithcapacityof40students.Studentsareexpectedtobringalloftheirownequipmenttotrainingaslistedaboveinthewhattobringlist.TheonlyequipmentsuppliedspecificallybytheschoolistheprogramTeacherTrainingManual.

NameofSchoolOwner/ControllingEntityWildAbundantLifeYogaSchoolisownerandoperatedbytheWildAbundantLife,LLC.

SchoolAdministratorThecurrentschooladministratorforalllocationsisKellieLinKnott.Shouldyouhaveprogramquestions,concernsorneedsupportofanykind,youmayreachouttoKelliedirectlyat617-435-8683.

ProgramDatesAllprogramdatesarelistedonourwebsiteatwww.wildabundantlife.com/teacher-training-application.Theschooldoesnotoperateallyearround,butinsteadoperatesonlyatspecifictimesduringthetraining.