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Explore the classic texts of yogic literature and the basics of Sanskrit as they apply to your yoga practice and teaching. In addition to gaining a greater appreciation of the Bhagavad-Gita, the Upanishads, and the Yoga Sutras, you will learn how to bring these principles into your classroom teaching and personal practice.

STUDY
proper pronunciation and use of basic Sanskrit terms for teaching yoga.

EXPLORE
the structure, style, and content of the Yoga Sutras.

DISCUSS
the basics of yoga philosophy as expounded in the Upanishads.

PRACTICE
the three-fold path of yoga in the Bhagavad Gita.

BRING
the language of yoga into your classroom teaching.

CREATE
yoga classes that incorporate the philosophical principals of yoga.

EXPERIENCE
asana practices to bring these teachings to life.

DISCUSS
and read to deepen your understanding.

Prerequisites:
Completion of a 200-hour yoga teacher training course.

Faculty:
Liz Belile
Ellen Briggs Stansell, Ph.D.

Dates/Times:
all classes held 12-6 at Yoga Yoga Northwest
Saturday, March 14
Sunday, March 15
Saturday, March 28
Sunday March 29
Saturday, April 18
Sunday, April 19

Course Length:
36 hours

Tuition:
$595
Liz Belile has been practicing Hatha Yoga and meditation since 1990, having taught since 1999. She has been a devoted student of Anusara yoga since 1998 and continues to study with Anusara founder John Friend, having completed a Therapeutics Training with him in November 2004, as well as many hours in retreat, workshops, and special trainings. Liz is a Registered Massage Therapist and a published author. She holds an MFA in Writing and Poetics from Naropa University.
Ellen Briggs Stansell, Ph.D. received her doctorate in Philosophy of Yoga at the University of Texas at Austin where she translated portions of the Bhagavad-Gita from the original Sanskrit for her dissertation. She has eight years of teaching experience. Known for her clarity, enthusiasm, and heart, she was awarded a Distinguished Teacher Award in 2003 by the University of Texas. Before entering graduate school, Ellen studied Buddhist Philosophy in India and received teachings from His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Ellen has practiced Hatha Yoga since 1999, mindfulness meditation since 1995, and has taught Hatha Yoga since 2004.