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Experience the joy of taking others on a transformational dance journey! Upcoming 11-day Yoga Meets Dance™ Teacher Training Intensives: October 2-12, 2008 - Sedona January 7-18, 2009 - Madrid January 29 - February 8, 2009 - New Orleans July 9-19, 2009 - Montreal "I came to this training having never taken a Yoga Meets Dance class or meeting Beth. My experience here was more than I expected. Beth is a warm-hearted and concise teacher. She made it easy to learn the material and imbued the class with many wonderful teachings on meditation and manifestation as well. I will be gaining insights from this course for months to come. I feel opened to life, potential and the Divine." Melayna, Michigan To apply: Email to request an application and more details. Register soon! Trainings are limited to ten participants. Qualifications: Must have a minimum of two years in a steady yoga practice and natural dance ability. Tuition: $1295 if registered 3 months in advance, $1395 two months in advance, $1595 one month in advance. Discounts: $200 off for light assistance at course. Annual dues: $125 due at course. Includes coaching support after training, website listing, use of logo, and ability to retake course for free in the future to deepen your experience. Training Manual and Pre-Training Homework: $30 due at course. Refund Policy: No refunds, however, you will be credited to take course at a future date, for $75. Studio Owners: Free tuition in exchange for use of studio space. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Comprehensive training includes: All tools needed for leading this class are provided including easy-to-follow outlines, daily dance sessions, practice teaching sessions, and ten hours of pre-training homework. Learn Hatha yoga basics, interactive, guided and expressive movement processes, therapeutic music selection, chakras study, guided imagery, community building, and stillness meditation. A 75-page training manual contains class flow outlines, recommended music lists, marketing, business and personal growth. A typical day at training: 8am - 9am - Meditation followed by class flow study 9am - 11am - Dance flow followed by music study 11am - 11:15am - Break 11:15am - 12:15pm - Class flow study, includes chakras study 12:15pm - 1:15pm - Lunch 1:15pm - 1:30pm - Rest with restorative guided visualizations 1:30pm - 2pm - Music study and question/answer period or outdoor class, weather permitting 2:00pm - 4:15pm - Practice teach 4:15pm - 4:30pm - Break 4:30pm - 5:30pm - Various lectures on business and marketing, projecting voice while teaching, adapting class to various populations, leadership, importance of meditation, mindfulness practices, envisioning and creative manifestation tools for creating your business. Weather permitting, some classes will be held outdoors to explore the elements of nature and how they relate the chakras and the class flow. Quotes from participants: "Beth is quite experienced in leading trainings, and all aspects of learning this method are clearly delivered. Layers of the class flow are broken down and brought back together as a cohesive whole in the training, and the class structure is thoughtfully designed. It is an ecstatic experience that always feels safe, non-invasive, gentle, and unique. I highly recommend this training to yoga teachers, dance teachers, anyone who works with the elderly, or mentally, physically, and emotionally challenged, as this fun and depthful class is for the mainstream and special populations." Kelly Jean, Massachusetts. "I came here thinking I was going to do yoga and dance but I received so much more. This class has set me on a journey of meaningful and mindful self-expression and I can now make a better difference in the world." Tori, Maine "Beth has been so inspiring and I am excited to share what I have learned at this training with people all over the world. I carry with me the loving, peaceful, and joyous spirit that Beth shares. Thank you!" Jessica, California "This experience has been amazing. I am so grateful to incorporate and integrate this amazing skill into my life's work." Kathryn, Toronto "This training provided me with insight of incredible depth and I felt nourished, focussed and inspired. I left this training with a wonderful tool to make the world a better place." Natasha, Michigan "I learned much more than I expected. I have a new set of tools for instructing Yoga Meets Dance and for living a life which fulfills me deeply." Jody, New Mexico "My experience at this training allowed me to put together the pieces of my career as a psychotherapist and movement therapist. I feel grounded and focussed. Thank you!" Patricia, Mexico "My time with Beth at this training was transformational. Beth's classes enriched me daily and the meditation stilled my busy mind. I feel confident and supported. The friendships I have made here will nourish my spirit for years to come." Jenny, Ottawa "My experience at this training has been uplifting and affirming. I have learned so much about myself and made wonderful connections with others. I feel grounded, cleansed and re-energized." Erica, Illinois Enjoy these articles: Om Meets 'Funky Cold Medina,' The Yogi Gets Down, Music & Movement Stir the Soul Email. Thank you for visiting! Copyright 2001-2008 YogaMeetsDance.com. All Rights Reserved. No duplication permitted. Fully enforced.