500-hour

500-Hour & Advanced Studies Program

A Registered Yoga Alliance Program

The 500-hour program is open to yoga students and yoga teachers who would like to deepen their skills as both a yogi and a human being (and frankly, couldn't we all use help in that department?) Participants can pick and choose or go for the whole enchilada by taking all eight modules, accumulating more than 300-hours of learning and practical experience.

The 500-hour program is offered in weekend workshops, or modules and is based on the standards set by Yoga Alliance.Through a unique combination of group-coaching, mind-body lectures, yoga classes and other self-enhancement activities, you will take your life, practice and, if applicable, business to a whole new level.

Yoga Alliance Registration

To be eligible to apply for registration with Yoga Alliance at the 500-hour level, participants must have completed a recognized 200-hour certification and complete all the Purple Lotus Yoga modules, accumulating an additional 300+ hours.Registration with the Yoga Alliance is totally voluntary and not a requirement for taking and/or completing any or all modules.

Module 1-Kriya Yoga

Kriya is an active yoga focused on purification. Through cleansing the mind, body and soul, new developments can unfold in your life. In-class exercises, coaching and outside homework will help you to clear the obstacles from your path and shine the light on your next development.

Module 2-It's All Yoga

Study ancient texts to apply yoga philosophy in today's world. Identify parallels and similarities in your own life and how you can benefit from the wisdom of the ages even in modern times. Learn the concept of sadhana, yoga as a daily practice through breathing, postures and meditation.

Module 3-Vinyasa Krama

Logical sequencing teaches you there's a beginning, middle and end. Apply this concept to yoga postures and life. Identify your goals and through vinyasa krama and group coaching, learn the steps you need to take at the beginning, middle and end to achieve your goals.

Module 4-Yoga Body

Enhance your hatha yoga practice by studying the anatomical features of the body. Learn the body from head to toe, skin to bones, and the organs in between. Learn to distinguish between compression and expansion and completely change the way you view others in yoga postures.

Module 5-Assisted Yoga

Serving special populations is a rising need in yoga. Learn valuable hands-on assists that will enable you to work with a variety of clients from private lessons to group classes. Modifications and structural alignment are emphasized. Experience the transformational effects of assisted yoga.

Module 6-Yoga Biz

If along the way, you're called to create a business with yoga this module will help you identify the steps to take. From discovering your niche to Marketing 101, this module helps you get organized and get inspired to go for your dreams! Plus meet other yogis who you could collaborate with in the future.

Module 7-Chakra Central

Discover the powerful impact of the seven major energy centers on your physical body and in your life. Identify foods, exercises, activities, chants and affirmations that aide in balancing the chakras. Design moving and inspiring practices and meditations based on the chakras.

Module 8-Expressions

When you do the inside work, the outside begins to reflect your authentic self. Each module has been a step in claiming your yoga and your life. Participants present their Personal Development Project.

*Offered at Brick House Yoga location Only*

500-hour Meeting Times 2012

Friday 7:00-10:00
Saturday 9:30-10:30
Saturday 11:00-6:00
Sunday 9:00-10:30
Sunday 11:00-6:00

Intro to Module
Group Yoga Class
Lecture, Exercises & Group Coaching
Optional Group Yoga Class
Lecture, Exercises & Group Coaching

500-hour Meeting Dates 2012

January 13-15
February 10-12
March 9-10
April 13-15
May 11-13
June 8-10
July 13-15
August 10-12

Module 1--Kriya Yoga
Module 2--It's All Yoga
Module 3--Vinyasa Krama
Module 4--Yoga Body
Module 5--Assisted Yoga
Module 6--Yoga Biz
Module 7--Chakra Central
Module 8--Expressions

500-hour Registration Form

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Pricing

- Tuition for 500-hour starting in January 2012 is $2320. Participants may opt to pay upfront or make monthly payments of $290. *We are one of the few programs that allow monthly payments.
- A $150 non-refundable deposit is required. This covers our original comprehensive manual and notebook with all the outside projects, exercises and enhancement activities. The deposit does not apply toward the total tuition listed above.
- Participants may pay by cash, check, credit card or Paypal. For credit card and Paypal, please see Payments
- Books--approximate cost for the six books (found in the Shop section) is $150. These are great additions for your personal yoga library.
- Participants may opt to take yoga classes and workshops outside of Purple Lotus and Brick House Yoga. These expenses vary and is up to you to cover.

Refunds

Refunds are available for donations/payments made for entire weekend modules provided a written request is submitted to the program director no later than 72 hours after the end of the weekend. If requesting a refund, please provide a reasonable justification for disastisfaction. A 10% administrative fee is deducted from the module cost.