With Martin and Jordan Kirk
April 19 - 23, 2009
Scottsdale, AZ
This Level 2 Teacher Training is tailored to each students’ individual needs for optimal growth as a teacher. For 30 hours, we will completely immerse ourselves in the art of teaching Anusara Yoga ® in a manner that maximizes individualized attention for each participant. The highest intention of an Anusara Yoga teacher; is to inspire and empower our students to move from the inside out; from the deepening experience of their own light. You will be guided to your own mastery of this art by Martin and Jordan, two exceptional, highly skilled and dynamic Anusara Yoga teachers. We will spend time in both large and small group formats. This experience will invigorate and inspire your teaching, while improving your effectiveness and confidence as a teacher. This training is especially excellent for teachers working toward Anusara certification.
In this training, you will:
Refine and broaden your use of inspiring themes
Learn to seamlessly weave these themes with postural instructions
Increase your knowledge and ability to articulate Tantric Philosophy, the life affirming philosophical foundation of Anusara Yoga;
Hone your skills of seeing, adjusting, and assisting your students
Practice teaching with effective Anusara language and yoga demonstrations
Orchestrate intelligent sequencing that supports the “apex” pose of a class
Have abundant opportunities to practice teaching while being observed and individually guided by Martin and Jordan to refine your skill in all area
Pre-requisites:
Participants must have completed a Level 1 Teacher Training with a Certified Anusara Yoga; Teacher
A completed application for this training
Have a thorough familiarity with John Friend’s Teacher Training Manual
Tuition:
$650
All cancellations subject to $25 administration fee.
Location:
Scottsdale, AZ
Contact: jordan@kirkyoga.com for location, housing and meals.
Martin Kirk, is a Certified Anusara Yoga® Instructor who has apprenticed and studied extensively with Anusara founder John friend since 1994. He travels nationally and internationally offering inspiring workshops, Immersions, Anatomy, Therapy and Teacher Trainings. With a Masters Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Martin has a special gift for anatomy and therapeutics. He is the author of the highly successful book, Hatha Yoga Illustrated and is co-writing Anusara Yoga Manual of Anatomy and Kinesiology (published by John Friend) due spring 2009. Inspired by John Friend, Martin instills excellence in all of his practice and teaching of yoga. Martin resides in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Jordan Kirk is a Certified Anusara Yoga® Instructor who has been deeply immersed in the practice of yoga for more than 20 years. She had the great blessing of meeting her teacher, John Friend in 1991. Jordan continues to assist John nationally as well as study with her philosophy mentor, Dr. Douglas Brooks. She has a special gift for story telling and empowering students to experience their own greatness. Her exuberant teaching style weaves Tantra philosophy, mythology, breath work and asana into a rich tapestry to awaken the human spirit. Jordan and her husband Martin live in Scottsdale, Arizona and present workshops and teacher trainings nationally and internationally.
Testimonials:
I've told everyone I know that this workshop was just one of the most exceptional experiences I've had in Anusara because it was so practical! You really helped us to enhance our skills and the individual attention given to each of us was unbelievable. Each of us felt very special and we really felt your dedication to helping us in every way you could. I really hated to see the training end. - Sandy C - New Hampshire 07
Now that I have fully recovered and re-entered after your level 2, I wanted to write you both to express my gratitude for your guidance, great teaching and amazing hearts. This has been such a powerful week for me- I feel energized and all these fabulous words are flowing out of my mouth, as though I ate some Shri! From your teaching I have realized that I have much to say and it has value AND I have given myself permission to express it. I am so grateful to you both for your loving support and help with this process. - Martha M, yoga studio owner - Oklahoma City, OK 07
“I wanted to let you know that the next few classes that I taught after the Level II Teacher Training were the best classes I have ever taught.” Flagstaff, AZ
“I’ve taken many trainings and the Level 2 Teachers Training made by far the greatest impact on my teaching skills. The individualized teaching practices were incredible!”
