The Hamptons Yoga Teacher Training
with Jessica Bellofatto & Lois Nesbitt
September 2013-May 2014
A 300-Hr Certified Program
with Special Guest Teachers
We are now accepting applications for our 2013-2014 Program.
Apply and pay by August 1, 2013 to qualify for our $550 'Early Bird' Tuition Discount!
Ready for a change? Ready to share the yoga you love with others? Dive in! Now’s the time! Allow Lois Nesbitt, one of New York’s most experienced teacher trainers, and star teacher Jessica Bellofatto to bring out the teacher within you! We all know that yoga’s popularity keeps on growing. And as students learn more, they are seeking out better teachers who can attend to their individual needs and help them to advance in their practices.
This training is packed with the wisdom and skills you need to stand out from the crowd. This hands-on course will give you all of the tools to grow into a truly gifted teacher.Graduates of this course qualify for Yoga Alliance 200-hour Teacher Training Registration.
You will learn:
- how to use your voice and your verbal instructions to inspire students to make shifts that can change their lives
- how to weave life-affirming philosophy into classes that students will remember for a lifetime
- how to guide students deeply and safely into poses using physical adjustments
- how to sequence poses so that students can move safely into challenging asana
- how to plan ongoing courses that encourage students to grow
- how to teach students of all levels
- how to work with injuries and special conditions
This training occurs as a series of ten weekend mini-retreats set amid the splendor of The Hamptons’ exquisite natural beauty. Between sessions you’ll have time to roam the beach, hike the woods, or simply curl up by the fireside or laze on the porch. Out-of-towners are guided to free or affordable housing.
The course is spread out over 9 months to give you time to absorb our teaching techniques and put them into practice. The small-group format insures that you will receive continual supportive feedback and coaching from Lois and Jessica. We’ll also be featuring guest teachers from the Hamptons and New York City offering expertise in specific areas of yoga practice and living.
About Lois and Jessica
With two decades of practice and study of Jivamukti, Ashtanga, Anusara, and Iyengar Yoga, Jessica and Lois are uniquely prepared to guide you toward practices that will best serve you and your students. In addition to thousands of hours of yoga training, Lois holds a B.A. from Harvard and a Ph.D. from Princeton, and credits her teachers at these top universities for showing her how to make the most complex ideas clear and exciting to students of all levels. Jessica, also a mother of two kids, as well as a doula, has been teaching and practicing Yoga for 20 years and is also an all around lover of movement; competing in triathlons, standup paddleboard racing, surfing, training to become a member of East Hampton Ocean Rescue, and more. The two share a lighthearted approach to life that infuses their teaching with playfulness and humor.
Schedule and Location
We will meet on the following weekends, for a total of 10 weekends. 160 classroom (contact hours—as required by Yoga Alliance), plus 40 non-contact hours.
1- SEPTEMBER 28-29
2- OCTOBER 26-27
3- NOVEMBER 23-24
4- DECEMBER 14-15
5- JANUARY 11-12
6- JANUARY 24-25
7- FEBRUARY 22-23
8- MARCH 15-16
9- APRIL 26-27
10- MAY 17-18
Our weekend will be as follows:
- Saturday 8:30-1:00 and 2:30-6:30
- Sunday 8:30-1:00 and 2:30-5:30
Classes will be held between KamaDeva Yoga in East Hampton and Lois' home—a 3 min drive from the studio.
Travelling From Out of Town?
Accommodation: Here are some other options of places to stay for those of you traveling from out of town.
- Enclave Inn have rates that are very low off-season, so call to see if there is a special.
- The Cozy Cottages also possibly offer low off-season rates.
Transportation: We recommend having your own transportation while you are here. There are Budget and Enterprise car rentals at the East Hampton Air Port. To get to East Hampton, if you are not coming by car:
- The Hampton Jitney bus to East Hampton. Reservations are essential.
- The Long Island Rail Road train to East Hampton. This is the cheapest option.
Investment
Full tuition is $4450.
Early Bird Discount: Full tuition is $3900 if paid in FULL by August 1, 2013.
Payment plans and work-study/barter options are available. Please contact lois@blueskyyoga.com or jessica@kamadevayoga.com for more information.
Tuition includes: all training sessions, written and practical assignments, final assessment; snacks, coffee and tea; beach outings, and unlimited classes at KamaDeva Yoga for the duration of the training.
To Apply
We are now accepting applications for our 2013/2014 Program. Applications will be read in the order they are received. An initial non-refundable application deposit of $250 is required upon submission of your application. This will be deducted from your tuition if you are accepted into the program. The full balance payment of $4200 will be due by September 28,2013 unless you are on a payment plan option.
Questions?
Contact lois@blueskyyoga.com (917) 975-8009 or Jessica@kamadevayoga.com (917) 301-6919.
