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500 Hour Program

500 Hour Program


500 Hour

Our program is designed for Yoga Teachers who have already successfully completed a 200-Hour program approved by Yoga Alliance, including programs other than Yoga & Polarity Center. Our 500-Hour training consists of a total of 250 contact hours; comprised of:
- two required intensives (Ahimsa in Communication and Esoteric Anatomy meets Medical Anatomy)
- 4 additional 25 hour  intensives of the students choice
- assisting in the YPC 200 hour yoga teacher training

Additional requirements:
-attendance in 25 hours of yoga classes with mentor
-practicum
-Mentored assisting
-supervision with mentor.  Each student will be required to procure their own mentor from the list of 500 hour faculty.

Cost per Intensive: $595-.  Class size limited.  All administrative questions can be directed to the Program Director at 516-578-2898, or be submitted in writing to: Yogaschool@aol.com.

Master Intensives  2012-2013

Yoga Therapy 101

In this introductory course we will explore the application of ancient yoga practices and modern methodology to improve health and wellness at all levels. The goal of yoga therapy is to empower the individual with appropriate tools to manage symptoms, reduce suffering, improve function and increase vitality. Yoga therapy also helps the individual to change their relationship and identification with their condition.

Date: Saturdays, Sep 8, Oct, 20, Nov 17, Dec 15, Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 9, Apr 6, May 4, June 1
Time: 11:00am - 6:00pm
Studio: Om

Cost: $1500
Register: 200 Hour YTT pre-requisite required. For more info, contact us at yogaschool@aol.com or 516.578.2898


Polarity Therapy Bridge Program:
Energetic Anatomy, The 5 Elements & Their Reflexes in the Body

Learn to combine the ancient knowledge gained by the study of yoga with the art of intuitive touch.   This program will offer study in the five elements and their reflex points in the body, specific hands-on bodywork techniques and deep contemplative awareness of how energy moves in our “system”.

Dates: Fridays, Sept 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct 5,12,19
Time: 6:00pm – 10:00pm 
Instructor: Liz Ferrara
Studio: Om 
Cost: $595 
Registration: Pre-Registration is required.  Please contact Liz at mzliz@aol.com or 917/288-6162 to register or for more info..


Iyengar Style Alignment Intensive: Standing and Sitting Asana

This experience is for Yoga Teachers or serious students who have a practiced Sadhana and for students who wish to continue their 500 hour experience.  It is a deeply mentored journey designed to give you the experience of Asana in a “stylized” protocol with definitive teaching 

Date:  Sep 10, 17, 24, Oct 1, 15
Time: 10:45am-2:45pm 
Cost: $595
Studio: Prem
Instructor: Anu Butani
Registration required: Contact 516.662.7878 or call medcinflwr@yogapolarity.com


Intuitive Hands On Adjustments

Have you every had a student in class and not know how to help them better access a posture? Have you ever questioned how much you should correct or adjust
a student in a posture? This workshop will help you to visually and energetically assess the needs of your students. You will learn to better guide your students into a variety of popular poses, with both verbal cues and simple hands-on adjustments.

Date: Sundays, September 23,20, October 14, 21, 28
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Studio: Prem
Cost: $595

Instructor: MaryClare Chiofalo
Registration required: Contact 516.841.3923 or call mc@FiveElementsWellness.com


Esoteric Anatomy Meets Medical Anatomy

Date:  Sundays, Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2, Jan 6
Time: 11:00am-6:00pm 
Cost: $600
Studio: Prem
Instructor: Heather, Jane, Diana
Registration required: 200 Hour YTT pre-requisite required. Contact 516.662.7878 or call medcinflwr@yogapolarity.com


Asana and Meditation To Balance The Energetic System

Using Asana and the knowledge of Nadi movement and the Autonomic System, students will learn to address key sympathetic imbalances with the use of Meditation, Trance work, Nidra, Fascial and Structural Focused Asana Practice.

Dates: Sundays, Nov 18, Dec 9, Jan 13, Jan 20
Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pm 
Instructor: Diana Slattery
Studio: Prem 
Cost: $595 
Registration: Pre-Registration is required.  Please contact Heather at medcinflwr@yogapolarity.com or 516/662-7878 to register or for more info.


Ahimsa in Communication

In this four week series, we will explore how to bring greater awareness into our verbal and non-verbal communication and examine its impact on our relationships.  We will learn ways to communicate clearly and reduce harm to both ourselves and others.

Dates: Sundays, Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17 
Time: 12:00pm – 6:00pm 
Instructor: Diana Slattery & Heather Principe
Studio: Prem 
Cost: $595 
Registration: Pre-Registration is required.  Please contact Heather at medcinflwr@yogapolarity.com or 516/662-7878 to register or for more info.


Iyengar Style Alignment Intensive: Twists, Supine & Prone Poses

The twists are very effective in relieving backaches, headaches and stiffness in the neck and shoulders.  They improve digestion and remove sluggishness.  The spine becomes flexible and hips move more easily.The supine and prone section includes two categories of posture.  They stretch the abdomen, increase the mobility of the spine and hips, and open the groin.

Date:  Feb 4, 11,18, Mar 4, 11
Time: 10:45am-2:45pm 
Cost: $595
Studio: Prem
Instructor: Anu Butani
Registration required: Contact 516.662.7878 or call medcinflwr@yogapolarity.com


Iyengar Style Alignment Intensive: Inversions, Backbends, Balancing and Pranayama

The inverted asanas revitalize the whole system.  They take the weight off the legs and activate the organ parts that are sluggish.  They improve circulation to help concentration as blood is brought to the brain. Back bends are rejuvenating.  They give energy and courage and combat depression.  They open the chest and make the spine flexible.  The mind and the body become alert. Balancing asanas develop lightness, strength and agility.  Tremendous control is achieved over the body.  Coordination and concentration increase. Pranayama is attempted only when the body, nervous system and lungs have been strengthened by ASANA practice.o continue their 500 hour experience.  It is a deeply mentored journey designed to give you the experience of Asana in a “stylized” protocol with definitive teaching 

Date:  TBD
Time: 10:45am-2:45pm 
Cost: $595
Studio: Prem
Instructor: Anu Butani
Registration required: Contact 516.662.7878 or call medcinflwr@yogapolarity.com

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