Sandra Anderson (H.I.) Initiated into the Himalayan tradition in 1988, author and teacher Sandra Anderson draws on traditional yoga texts and 20 years of study and practice under the guidance of Pandit Rajmani Tigunait. She teaches all aspects of yoga nationally, trains teachers, and instructs programs at the Himalayan Institute where she lives. Visit YogaInternational.com for her e-book, “The Breath of Life - The Prana Vayus” and view her numerous videos online. Rolf Sovik (H.I.) President and Spiritual Director of the Himalayan Institute and a clinical psychologist in private practice, Rolf Sovik has studied yoga in the United States, India, and Nepal. He holds degrees in philosophy, music, Eastern studies, and clinical psychology. He began his practice of yoga in 1972, and was initiated as a pandit in the Himalayan tradition in 1987. He is the author of Moving Inward, co-author of the award-winning Yoga: Mastering the Basics, and a contributor to Yoga International. Dorothy Spence (108) Dorothy has received her 200 and 500- hour yoga teacher certification and her Level 1 Parayoga certification. She continues her advanced teachings with Yogarupa Rod Stryker of ParaYoga and is an Ayurveda Yoga Specialist through The Himalayan Institute. Dorothy considers herself a “yoga geek” and is passionate about learning, practicing and teaching yoga. She is the founder of 108 Yoga Centre. Heather Reynolds (108) Heather has been teaching yoga since receiving her 200 hour teacher training in 2007. Heather has authored several articles and a book on self-development and realizing one’s potential physically and mentally. Heather has her 500 hour teaching training certification and has her Level 1 certification as a ParaYoga teacher and student of Rod Stryker, she is an Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist and has 20+ years of experience as a personal trainer and coach. Sarah Bannerman Andrews (108) Also a internationally certified sommelier, Sarah’s real yoga journey began in Halifax at 108 Yoga in 2009. She completed her 300-hour yoga teacher training with 108Yoga in 2010, as well as the 500-hour Advanced Deeper Practices with the Himalayan Institute in 2013. Sarah holds an Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist certificate, and currently enrolled in Advanced Ayurvedic Studies with the Himalayan Institute. TEACHING TRADITIONAL WISDOM for EVERYDAY LIFE 500 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING DOUBLE CERTIFICATION with 100 HOUR YOGA SADHANA CERTIFICATION 2014-2015 TRADITIONAL WISDOM • MODERN LIFE 500 Hour Yoga Alliance Training Double Certification This 500-Hour Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) is designed as a rich and comprehensive educational and life-transforming experience. Explore conceptual models of human potential from the Yoga Sutras, Upanishads, and Tantric Shastras to deepen your experience and understanding of the profound healing techniques that awaken the fire of consciousness. Learn how to apply the traditional wisdom from the Sri Vidya lineage of the Himalayan Masters into your modern, everyday life. Eligible graduates will benefit from this double certification program. This training is for Yoga Alliance 200-Hour certified teachers and is a dual certification program. Successful participants will be issued A 500-hour Yoga Alliance certificate, as well as a 100 hour Yoga Sadhana (spiritual practice) certificate by 108 Yoga on behalf of The Himalayan Institute. The program experience culminates in a 5-day immersion at The Himalayan Institute in Pennsylvania. A digital membership for the duration of the training is included as well as room and board at The Himalayan Institute. Program Dates September 12 -14, 2014 (Modules 1&2 of Yoga Sadhana) / October 31, November 1-2, 2014 (Module 3&4 of Yoga Sadhana) / December 5-7, 2014 / January 9-11, 2015 / February 6-8, 2015 / March 6-8, 2015 / April 10-12, 2015 / June 1-5, 2015 at the Himalayan Institute in Pennsylvania Program Highlights · Learn the philosophical foundations of yoga and sankhya and how they are together woven into the science of the tantra hatha yoga practices for accelerated expansion of consciousness. · The art of sequencing yoga practices for energetic effect including asana, pranayama, relaxation and meditation. · Tantric model of the subtle body: chakras, nadis, bhutas and the soul’s journey in the physical body. Training Schedule · Unlock the wisdom of Ayurveda to discover lifestyle skills that will improve your daily health and vitality. Friday, 6:30pm – 9pm / Saturday, 10am – 6pm / Sunday, 8am – 4pm · Apply skills to special populations, yoga for anxiety and depression. *Friday afternoons 1-5 additionally scheduled for Yoga Sadhana modules · Design personal practices for yourself and others based on the wisdom of Yoga, Ayurveda and Meditation. Tuition and Registration Tuition for Teaching Traditional Wisdom for Everyday Life is $4500 (plus HST). Cost includes all classroom instruction, room and board for 4 nights at The Himalayan Institute, and digital membership to Yoga International for the duration of the training. Application deadline Aug 1st 2014, Payment plan available on request. Please download application form at http://108yoga.ca/500-hour-teacher-training/ · Study advanced practices to give access to the hidden powers of the body, mind, heart, senses, intellect and intuition. · Discover your heart’s desires and how to apply the science and art of fulfilling them. Contact us at [email protected] or 902-449-0108 For more information on The Himalayan Institute visit www.himalayaninstitute.org