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Namaste,
We are very happy to inform you that Atmavikasa will be completing
12 years this November. In Indian tradition, the number twelve suggests growth
and maturity. So, to signify this special occasion, we are introducing some
very special programs.
Before we proceed to the program details, spare a
few minutes and give a serious thought to the content of this write-up. It will
definitely help you grow as a teacher.
Ten years ago, Atmavikasa was the first yoga
center to introduce Teachers Training Programs in Mysore. At
Atmavikasa, certifying someone as a “teacher” implies motivating someone to
walk the yogic path we have walked for years with dedication and discipline. It
is the establishment of a preeminent relationship . We believe that being a
“teacher” in the true sense , is a lifetime learning experience, and is an
ongoing process.
But recently we heard the shocking reports
that there are quite a few centers in Mysore and elsewhere who gave away
teaching certificates to novices in less than two weeks..
This brought us the sad
realization that the Teacher training programs have mostly become eye-washes
and the phrase no more reflects what it really used to mean ten years
ago.
The teacher training
programs, no more train teachers but just produce "certified Yoga
instructors" of system x, y or z. Less than 20% of the students ever
return to their teacher once they get certificates.
Once certified, the new "teachers"
believe that they are "Masters" and forget to continue learning. They
mostly go in conquest of other certificates...or just start teaching to earn
some money!!!
Anyway, they mostly
never try to understand any system in depth.
In the modern Yoga dictionary, participating
in a Yoga Teachers Training Program, particularly in India, simply
translates as a successful onetime business investment. The concepts of
"Mind control" "Practice" "Personal integrity"
are conveniently forgotten. This very well explains the acute shortage of
“true” YOGIs in the world ... Many modern Yoga teachers claim that they
have studied with Great master a/b/c but know nothing in depth and live in ways
that absolutely contradict Yoga.
This is not a healthy development… with such things happening,
in another decade, there won't be any pure Yoga left.
Atmavikasa discourages this approach to yoga.
We believe
that the world needs Yoga teachers who believe in Yoga and seriously integrate
it with their life.
Remember!
How good a teacher one makes depends on how well they practice and not just
where or which system they study. A true teacher of Yoga is primarily an honest
and dedicated practitioner for life.
Money is not useless, but NOT SUPREME either.
It is absolutely not wrong to run a yoga
center professionally, and charge for what one offers. But, there is much more
to Yoga than just good money; Whether one charges a dollar or a million,
they should have the same level of professionalism once they accept a
commitment.
At the least, a teacher should be
proficient enough to give good value for the money he/she takes.
Such Proficiency and Confidence in teaching
can be attained through continuous, dedicated practice in the right direction.
It is the responsibility of us, the Yoga Teachers, to give proper directions to
honest seekers.
In the
end of any training, you must find some improvement in your practice, body, mind
and confidence. At the least, you should get some clarity about yourself. If
not, you just wasted your Time and Money and got yourself a useless bit of
paper!!
So, keeping this in mind, we have decided to
take our responsibility seriously and to try sincerely to reintroduce the
traditional values of yoga to the future teachers who graduate in
Atmavikasa system. We are quitting rat race of modern "Teachers
Training"...the term is now redundant.
We are upgrading our Teachers Training Programs to the next
dimension by introducing
200 hrs Teachers Motivation Programs
STARTING
NOVEMBER 15, 2010
“Atma Vikasa” means infinite growth and expansion of one's abilities.
So, our intention is to design programs that
reflect this idea, which in truth is the essence of yoga.
The Teachers motivation Programs have two objectives:
1. Good Teachers are NOT "trained" in a few weeks time
But, with the right kind of effort and direction, we can motivate
the practitioners to become great teachers in the course of time. This program not
just focuses on the yogic skills but also the qualities that are important to a
practitioner. In short, it will not only improve your Practice, but also
the quality of life.
2. It prepares you to be an honest Teacher and not just a “certified”
instructor.
If you participate in the program and follow our training
with an open mind , then you will see definite changes in the quality of your
Practice and life. The program will definitely
-Improve your physical fitness and mental ability
and hence, give you a glimpse of your true nature
-Demonstrate the correlation of life and yoga
-Enhances memory ,patience ,discipline and will power
-Induce intelligence oriented , skillful practice
-instigate and inspire those students who feel stuck in their
practice
-Helps you trust yourself through experience
-Enhance your practice and teaching skills
WHO is eligible?
ANYONE who
-has a minimum of one year asana practice
in any system
-DOES
NOT have severe physical/mental disabilities
-Is interested in improving oneself in
practice and life
-Is open minded
-Is ready to follow strict discipline
-Is ready to “LISTEN” to the teacher, and
feels the NECESSITY of a teacher WHO CAN GIVE GOOD INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION AND
SOUND PERSONAL ADVICE.
-WANTS TO EXPERIENCE HIGH QUALITY
TRADITIONAL YOGA TEACHING
WE WHOLEHEARTEDLY WELCOME ALL SINCERE LEARNERS WHO WISH TO LISTEN
AND FOLLOW THE TEACHERS AND
WHO CAN ACCEPT THEIR LIMITATION AND HONESTLY TRY TO OVERCOME THEM
Are you ready to expand your skills and walk the path of
Yoga with honesty and dedication? if so,
Please write to atmavikasa@gmail.com for
further details about the program
However,
We cannot help you if..
YOU THINK THAT YOU ALREADY KNOW ENOUGH AND JUST
WANT ADD A CERTIFICATE TO YOUR COLLECTION
YOU JUST WANT A TASTE OF EVERYTHING AND
CANNOT COMMIT TO ANYTHING
YOU VALUE COMFORT OVER KNOWLEDGE
YOU ARE NOT READY TO FOLLOW OUR CODE OF CONDUCT
AND CANNOT ADAPT YOURSELF TO THE CHANGES SUGGESTED BY
THE TEACHER
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