Advanced Studies Program

Yoga brings very special results. It is the door opener to intuitive knowledge and eternal bliss

Advanced Studies Course (500 Hour Program)

Click here to apply for 2010 Advanced Studies Program
This course is offered once every two years

Welcome to our advanced studies program. This course is designed for anyone who wishes to teach, currently teaches and wishes to study traditional, classical Yoga.  Our advanced studies course is an intensive program for students who wish to make Yoga an integral part of daily life.  The course requires a large commitment as students must set aside time not only for required classes, but also for homework assignments, study groups and daily asana and meditation practice. This program is for deep Yoga immersion with a community of other committed students. Students will experience Yoga as it relates to their relationships, life choices, work, and lifestyle and will grow in their Yoga practice, teaching skills and Self understanding. Self inquiry frees one from the unceasing fear and turmoil resulting from taking the ego to be real. By becoming free of the ego illusion one experiences true freedom and supreme peace. It is this path that takes one from the apparent duality of the individual in the world to the bliss of one's true nature. This is the essence of the science of Yoga. Each weekend will build upon the previous and because of the small number of students (maximum 15 per year) there will be ample opportunity to explore deeper spiritual content to the questions and problems you face with the intensification of your tapas (heat) and abhyasa-vairagya (disciplined practice).

Transform your entire life as you gain insight into your own habitual behaviors and learn to transform them. This awareness is a vital component in developing the skills necessary to affect the reunion of the soul with the universal Spirit.  Through meditation, deep introspection and intense Yoga practice, students will discover the inmost Self, identical in all beings.  Each student is prescribed spiritual programs that will completely charge and change their life to become a more calm and content person.  The results are miraculous and the essence of these ancient teaching come to life for each individual to use in this world of constant distractions. The curriculum is designed to preserve the integrity of the teachings of Yoga while encouraging students to explore and trust their own inner resources. Please join us for this most beautiful opportunity to continue our own healing process as we progress to becoming even more effective Yoga teachers and practitioners. 

Om Shanti Om

INCLUDED IN ADVANCED STUDIES CURRICULUM

CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS

• 100% Attendance is required – NO EXCEPTIONS
• 45 Minutes of asana practice daily (minimum)
• 45 Minutes of pranayama/meditation daily (minimum)
• Complete all required reading/writing assignments
• Several research papers
• Weekly attendance in one of Chandra’s classes (special arrangements may be made for out of town students)
• Attendance in all monthly intensives with Chandra
• Commitment to the entire program
• 6 months of Seva (service) – You may choose the group or place of your choice
• Vegetarian Diet during this course is MANDATORY
• Punctuality
• You will be asked to eliminate the use of recreational drugs, cigarettes, alcohol during the full course of the training (and hopefully, for the rest of your life).    

REQUIRED READING
(not included in tuition)

• There are a total of 7 books required for the Advanced Training Course.  Upon acceptance into the program you will be sent a list of the required textbooks.  

WEEKEND HOURS
Fridays 6:00pm-9:00pm (some weekends)
Saturdays 10:00am-5:00pm
Sundays 11:15am-5:00pm

DATES (9 weekends)

TUITION
Payment Options:
1) $2800 for program in full
2) $500 deposit now and five (5) payments of $600
*We accept checks, cash, money order, Visa, MC and Discover   *350 of Deposit is non-refundable

APPLICATION PROCESS (Click here for application)
Applicants are chosen on a first come basis, with the following prerequisites being met:

• a minimum of six-month’s experience
• to want to safely and effectively teach Yoga
• a sincere desire to enhance your own Yoga practice
• a sincere desire to serve humanity 

*you do not need to be looking for 500 hour certification to step through this course. Many students attend both the 200 and 500 hour trainings solely to deepen their own spiritual practice and knowledge of Yoga.