Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Yoga Prairie presents
Musélan's 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Eden Prairie, MN
Are you ready to deepen your study? To strengthen your teaching skills and join an amazing yoga community at the same time? Then you are ready to join us, the oldest teacher training program in the state of Minnesota and some of the most experienced trainers! We are so excited to be partnering with Yoga Prairie, a fabulous studio in Eden Prairie, MN to bring you the 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training. Next program, in TWO formats, begins January 2013!
"Laura's program inspired me to be true to myself, deepen my yoga practice and
define myself as a teacher. I constantly return to the inspirational notes
and tools to keep my teaching fresh, inspired and growing!" ~ Namaste, Denise
Musélan’s Yoga Teacher Training program begins with the experience and knowledge of Laura Erdman-Luntz, E-RYT(500), a yoga teacher with over 20 years of experience, an education in exercise physiology and a life-long passion for yoga. Nine other educators round out the staff assuring that there is a variety of experience and expertise in not only yoga and yoga philosophy, but other related disciplines.
In this unique training program, you will enjoy:
Small groups are the best learning environments for your training. Just like this ancient practice used to be handed down from guru to student, so is this program done in small intimate groups. You won’t be lost in the crowd! You’ll connect personally with the staff and bond with the rest of your group. This is about community and connection.
- Intimate group size (no more than 12 in the group!)
- Personal interaction with lead trainers
- Individual coaching and support
Weekend Intensives: Twelve weekends, one a month, from January 2013 through December 2013. We begin Friday evening and continue through Sunday evening.
- 2013 Dates: Coming Soon!
- Check out more detail about the program and the schedules in the Program Outline.
Weekday: Join Laura for 45 Wednesdays from 9:30-3:30pm, January 2013 through December.
- Check out more detail about the program and the schedules in the Program Outline.
ALL programs are Registered with the Yoga Alliance.
"Laura's 500-hour teacher training was so much more than a yoga-education:
it was an amazing experience of high-level yoga study shared
with wonderful people, all of which I utilize and truly cherish each day."
~ Tara Baklund
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This program will cover:
- Asanas -- How to study them for yourself and how to adjust your students to convey different messages.
- Home Practice -- Does your practice truly balance your authentic self? We will discuss how to use pranayama, meditation, and asana to deepen your self-study.
- Pranayama/Breathing -- We will begin with finding a relaxing, natural breath and then move to more challenging pranayamic practices.
- Meditation -- Learn and practice various meditation techniques, including japa, for improving your well-being.
- Teaching -- Learn more subtle aspects of teaching, how to wake your students up and feel their energy.
- Yogic Anatomy -- Deepen your knowledge of anatomy to take your students safely into more advanced poses.
- Special Populations -- How to work with students with the most common special needs.
- Yoga Philosophy -- You will do an in-depth self-study through the Yoga Sutras, the yama and niyamas, as well as an introduction to the Bhagavad Gita.
- Business of Yoga -- Ready to create the business of your dreams? You will create what you really want for your life!
- Chakras -- You will do an in-depth study of your chakras, how they are affecting you, and what you can learn from them!
- And more!
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Module System: The program is taught in 4 modules (Water, Fire, Air, Earth). Each module is either a 3-month period in the year-long program (in Minnesota at Yoga Prairie in Eden Prairie) or one week on the International Retreat Option. You can complete the modules in any of the programs and in any order. In other words, you can do one of the modules in Costa Rica and then the rest at Yoga Prairie.
WATER MODULE: Foot and Knee anatomy, getting you started (or going more deeply) into your asana home practice, meditation, and basic breathing. We will also do an intensive on assisting and adjusting your students.
FIRE MODULE: Anatomy of the hip, special populations, feminine cycles, the core, and deeper pranayama. We will also discuss ways to "Wake Up" our students with compassion and kindness.
AIR MODULE: The fascinating spine with a special focus on neck issues. We will study shoulder balance and head stand as well as Savasana.
EARTH MODULE: The anatomy portion will be the shoulder joint. We will also discuss meditation, intuitive teaching, and how to teach restorative yoga. Our self-study for the week will be focused on the chakras and ethical challenges in our teaching. We will also discuss how to stay inspired in your practice and in your teaching.
Throughout all the modules, we will immerse ourselves in self-study around the Sutras, Yamas and Niyamas, and the Chakras.
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About the Leader: Laura Erdman-Luntz, MA, E-RYT(500), the director of this teacher training program, has been teaching yoga for over 20 years and yoga teachers for 15 years. She is well-known for graduating some of the best teachers in the state of Minnesota. She has created, directed, and taught teacher training programs at both the 200- and 500-hour level. Understanding the importance of community for yoga teachers, Laura has innovated many opportunities for Yoga Teachers, teaching monthly Master Classes for Yoga Teachers, directing a semi-annual Tend the Teacher Conference, and founding the Midwest Yoga Teacher Kula. She released her first book, Awaken to Joy, in 2011, based on the yogic precept of ahimsa (nonviolence) and her second book, co-authored by Jill Barber, will be released in the Spring of 2012.
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Training Costs:
Cost for +300-hour Program: $3800, if paid in full by the first day of the program. (While credit cards are accepted, checks are preferred to keep costs down.)
Payment Plan: $400 deposit with application and $320 per month for twelve months, January -December 2013. First payment due the first day of training. Succeeding payments are due the first day of each month.
Makeups: Because each weekend is so intensive, make-ups are challenging. We will be creating videos and other ways to make up the classes. Please note: There will be a fee to make it up missed workshops other ways.
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Application Process:
- You must have your 200-hour Yoga Alliance certification.
- Contact Musélan directly to receive the Program Details information. (Inspiration@muselan.com)
- Complete the Application which includes essay questions, letters of recommendation, and a deposit. Please also read the Program Outline and Program Details (see #2) as part of your application process.
- Schedule an interview. Once we receive your application, we will contact you to schedule the interview.
We look forward to embarking on such a wonderful journey with you!
For more information, contact Laura directly: Laura@muselan.com
Other 500-hour programs:
International Retreat Intensives (Oct 2012 and April 2013)
Other 200-hour programs:
