Program Completion Requirements

Completion Assessment – at the completion of the training program all students having successfully met all of the below guidelines will be awarded a certificate of completion. The certificate acknowledges the student has met the standards required of the Yoga Alliance and may apply for registration through them.

Of primary importance to the success of the program and the training experience for all, is the intention of each student. Part of the application process is to contemplate your intentions and we will further explore these the first weekend of the program. Each student is expected to come with an open to learn attitude taking a beginners' mind approach to all information offered regardless of your level of skill or background. We will take the time throughout the course to learn not only how to take the seat of the teacher but also honor our position as students with more to learn.

Any student who does not embody a cooperative and open minded approach throughout the training program may be asked to leave the program at any time.

100% attendance and punctuality is expected from each student teacher. Please note the dates of commitment and be sure you are able to meet them, if you have a conflict arise it is the responsibility of the student to inform the director in writing, of any anticipated absences or tardiness.

All contact hours must be made up before the completion of the training program in order for the student to receive a certificate of completion and graduate from the program. Missed contact hours can be made up with the Director or Primary E-RYT's and are the financial responsibility of the student. You have a year from the date of the program's completion to make up missed contact hours.

Homework in all areas of the training; techniques, teaching methodology, philosophy, ethics, anatomy and physiology as well as practicum will be assigned to augment your learning process.

The assignments and completion of them will greatly enhance your skill level and assist the group learning process when we open discussions regarding assignments in a preparation to cover a specific area.

All homework and assignments both written and oral must be complete before a certificate of completion is issued.

Written tests and quizzes will be given throughout the training, they may pertain to a category or may be a review of the information to date.

A final written exam will be given as a take home test and must be turned in prior to the final weekend for grading. A passing grade of 85% is required on the final exam.

You will be given opportunity to practice teach within the structured program. In addition you are required to teach a minimum of 8hrs of class time outside of the program; honoring ethical guidelines and not teaching outside of your scope while doing so.

We encourage students to use these practice teaching sessions to develop their own voice and teaching style as well as to practice the skills they are learning.

A required log or journaling assignment will be completed to document these hours. You also will be required to teach one (1) 60min public class under the supervision of a faculty member which you will receive feedback on.

A progress log must be kept of your personal sadhana and journey through the training program. Prompts will be given to assist you in the journaling process. Your journal may be reviewed or certain entries may be required to turn in as written homework assignments.

It is crucial that each student maintain a daily practice that includes asana, meditation, and pranayama. The time spent in personal practice will greatly add to the students’ experience and allow you to deeply explore the areas of study that are being covered at the training.

Your commitment to your personal practice is the measure of your own studentship and your commitment to provide high quality instruction to your future students.

Daily required time for practice of Asana, Meditation and Pranayama is 30-90 min; Asana: 20-60 min, Meditation: 5-15 min, Pranayama: 5-15 min.

Daily recommended time for each is Asana 60 min, Meditation 30 min, Pranayama 15 min.

A final Practicum test will be given toward the end of your program. If the observing teacher feels that the student does not meet the standards set by Earth Heart Yoga or the Yoga Alliance for safe and skillful instruction of Hatha Yoga an individual meeting will be set. An action plan will be established so that students may make necessary arrangements to successfully raise areas of deficiency. Mentoring is often part of the action plan and will be set up on an individual basis.

Your certificate of completion will be issued following a successful completion of all requirements and final passing of your practicum exam, or meeting of the mentoring guidelines.

Payment in Full is required before certification: no certificate of completion will be issued to any student with outstanding balances.

At the completion of the training program all students having successfully met all of the above guidelines will be awarded a certificate of completion. The certificate acknowledges the student has met the standards required of the Yoga Alliance and may apply for registration through them. The certificate acknowledges your level of study and awards you the title of Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor. Application to the Yoga Alliance is the responsibility of the student.

Completion at a later date
Each student is given 1 year from the completion of the training program to complete missed contact hours, additional recommendations for meeting standards of skill, any incomplete homework or assignments and complete any private mentoring needed.

Financial responsibility for additional hours, mentoring or homework review is the responsibility of the student and is set on an individual case based on needs. After one full calendar year the student is no longer eligible to receive a certificate of completion from Earth Heart Yoga and would be considered a new student applying for a new program if they wanted to continue to completion.

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