Yoga Immersion

The Immersion is a 100-hour journey into the heart of Anusara Yoga, appropriate for students of all levels who desire to deepen their commitment and understanding of this profound practice, or who wish to dive deeper into their own body, mind and spirit through the practices of yoga. It is also the essential prerequisite for the Anusara Yoga Teacher Training, preparing students with a firm foundation in alignment, practice, and philosophy from which to skillfully share with others.

This Course covers:

• Universal Principles of Alignment TM
• Deepening Your Asana practice
• Basic Anatomy for Yoga
• Esoteric Anatomy (chakras, nadis, etc.)
• Ayurveda Basics
• Yoga Philosophy with emphasis on Tantra
• Pranayama Practices
• Meditation and Contemplation

Prerequisites:

The Immersion is open to anyone who has practiced at least 30 hours of Anusara yoga and has practiced yoga (of any style) for at least one year.

From one of Robyn's past Immersion students:

"The Immersion was a life changing experience for me.  I expected that my yoga practice would expand dramatically and it did, but  off the mat and in my life I find myself more centered, peaceful and intentional in  my purpose, which has  brought more spirituality, gratitude and playfulness to my life. In short, I just find life more pleasurable now. Perhaps the biggest blessing of the Immersion was sharing the experience with a  beautiful community of  yogis in the company of our gifted teacher, Robyn. "

Immersion Payment & Logistics 

Dates & Times:  

September 17 - 19, October 15 - 17, November 19 - 21, December 10 - 12, January 14 - 16, February 4 - 6

Times: 

The schedule includes lunch breaks and shorter breaks most days. Most hours in the first two weekends are Intensives open to students not attending the full Immersion, the rest are for Immersion students only.

Weekend 1:  Alignment Intensive
Weekend 2:  Philosophy Intensive
Read more about them on the Workshops page.

First weekend:

Friday: 5:30 - 9 p.m.
Saturday:  8:45 am - 6:40 p.m.
Sunday 9:30 am - 6:40 p.m.

Second Weekend:

Friday 6 - 9 p.m.
Saturday 9 am - 6: 40  p.m.
Sunday 9 am - 5:30 p.m.

Following Weekends: 

Fridays 6 - 9 p.m.
The group may choose to reduce the breaks and end earlier Sat and Sun.
This page will be updated regularly with current info.

Location: 

 Most sessions will be at the Ashland Yoga Center, 485 A St., Ashland, OR.  

Payment Options:

1. $1,275 with $375 non-refundable deposit due Sept. 10, balance due Sept. 17.
2. $1,350 with $350 non-refundable deposit due by Sept. 10, & 4 payments of $250 due first day of Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec sessions.
3. $1420 with extended payment options; contact Vanessa for details.

Registration:

Teacher Training: Spring of 2011
Share Your Love of Yoga!

200 hour,  Level 1 Anusara Yoga Teacher Training with Vanessa and Robyn

DATES:  Starts March 11 - 13, 2011 and meets approximately
one weekend per month for 5 months. Details soon.

The Anusara Immersion and Teacher Training together meet the Yoga Alliance standards for a 200-hour teacher training course, preparing graduates to teach Anusara style yoga with skill and confidence in any setting.

Learn the art and science of teaching Anusara Yoga through this intensive and exciting certification program. For new and seasoned teachers and for anyone wanting to continue past the Immersion, this training will deeply transform your yoga practice, enhance your leadership and communication skills, and give you all the tools you need to teach inspiring Anusara Yoga classes to all levels of students.

INCLUDES:

• Deepening your understanding of alignment
• Deepening your practice
• Teaching from the heart using heart language and themes
• Practice teaching in the group and in supervised public classes
• Effective demonstrations and skillful languaging
• Refined observation of alignment and attitude
• Therapeutic hands-on adjustments
• Yoga Therapeutics for injuries and special populations 
• Teaching methodology
• The art of sequencing within a class and within a term
• Ethics for teachers
• Sanskrit pronunciation and posture names
• Deepening exploration of Yoga Philosophy
• Observing and assisting Vanessa and Robyn's classes
• The business of Yoga
• Great discounts on Robyn and Vanessa's classes
• And so much more...

Certification: 

Inner Freedom Yoga is a Registered School with the Yoga Alliance and this 200-hour Teacher Training course includes the Anusara Yoga Immersion. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate and can choose to register with the Yoga Alliance. Your hours for this training can also be applied towards Anusara Yoga certification.

Prerequisite: 

Successful completion of an Anusara Yoga Immersion, instructor’s consent, and a minimum of 2 years of yoga practice.

Daily Schedule :

similar to the Immersion

Cost:  

Approximately $1,400 with payment plan options.  More details coming soon!