Anusara Immersion 2012

Overview & Curriculum
2012 Dates & Schedule
Your Teacher
Registration & Prerequisites
Fees & Policies
Venue & Logistics
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Anusara Yoga Immersion with Kelley Gardner

The Anusara Immersion is for any student who wishes to take their practice to another, deeper level. To go deeper doesn’t mean you need to become a yoga teacher…the Immersion offers a 100-hour curriculum covering the primary components of a well rounded practice: philosophy study, asana with the clear Anusara Universal Principles of Alignment, anatomy, pranayama & meditation practices.

Anusara Yoga Immersions invite you to cross a threshold of deepening your yoga practice on every level. Through focused study of asana (yoga poses) using the Anusara Universal Principles of Alignment, the life-affirming Tantric philosophy, and conversation with a supportive community (kula) of like-hearted yogis, you are invited to awaken to your true nature as a spiritual being. This program promises to be a rich and transformative experience!

For students who DO desire to teach, the Immersion Program establishes a solid foundation from which to skillfully share yoga and is the first step on the pathway to teaching Anusara yoga. To receive credit for the Immersion you must complete all 3 parts. The Immersion is the Teacher Training prerequisite and the Carolina Yoga Teacher Training School (RYT-200) requires a separate application and completion of an entrance exam.

The Immersion includes:

• Full range of asana practice (Anusara Level 1 and 2 syllabi)
• Thorough study of the Universal Principles of Alignment of Anusara Yoga
• Yoga philosophy, the history of yoga
• Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita
• Study of the chakra system and energy anatomy
• Pranayama and meditation theory and practice
• Anatomy and physiology

2012 Dates & Schedule

Part One
January 28-29, 2012: February 25-26, 2012: March 24-25, 2012

Part Two
April 21-22, 2012: May 19-20, 2012: June 23-24

Part Three
July 21-22, 2012: August 18-19, 2012: September 8-9, 2012

Daily Schedule: Saturday 12 – 6 PM, Sunday 9-3 PM (1 hour lunch)

Note: Can’t attend a specific weekend? Talk with Kelley before registering about other regional Immersions.

Your Teacher

Kelley Gardner is a certified Anusara Yoga instructor and has been practicing and studying yoga since 1989. She is an enthusiastic teacher of yoga and its relevance to skillful daily living. Kelley has studied extensively under the guidance of John Friend and many other Anusara teachers since 2001. She has also had the pleasure of diving into the deep study of yoga philosophy and meditation techniques with Paul Muller-Ortega, Douglas Brooks, and Bill Mahony each of whom are considered world -renowned scholars of yoga theory. Kelley is the founder of the Bindu: Yoga and Wellness in Cornelius, NC. In addition to weekly public and private classes, she teaches Immersions, Teacher Trainings and workshops nationally and internationally.

Occasionally during the immersion, Kelley will bring in guest instructors (certified Anusara yoga teachers) for 4-5 hour teaching segments. In Part 3 (September), Dr. Bill Mahony, Tantric scholar and Religion Professor from Davidson College, will be guest lecturer on the Bhagavad Gita.

Registration

To register, complete an Immersion Registration Form, available at the Bindu or download the PDF from www.theBindu.com. Send it with a $100 deposit, or full amount, to the business address:11138-C Treynorth Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031. Make check payable to The Bindu, or call Shelly Morrow, the Business Manager (704-453-9273) to register with a credit card over the phone.

Prerequisites

40 hours of Anusara Yoga:
* includes regular weekly yoga classes, workshops and retreats with a certified or inspired Anusara teacher
* Completion of an application (email kelley@thebindu.com for application to be sent to you)

Each 11-hour weekend includes 5 hours of asana and 6 hours of a combination of philosophy lecture and discussion, pranayama and meditation practices, anatomy, and journaling. Suggested readings will be included throughout the course.

Once you are registered for the Immersion, you will be given a link to download the Anusara Immersion Manual from the Anusara website. The cost of the manual is around $12. Please print it off and put it in a 1.5 – 2” binder you will use for notes, journaling, study, and journaling.

Fees

Full Immersion (3 parts): $1600
Payment Option for Full Immersion: 3 payments of $565 (due 1/10, 3/10, 5/10)

Part One Only: $650 (due 1/1)
If after completion of Part 1, you decide to proceed with further Parts, the following applies:
Addition of Part 2: $600 (due 4/1)
Addition of Parts 2 & 3: $1100 (due 4/1)
Installments for Addition of Parts 2 & 3: 2 payments of $575 (due 4/1, 6/1)

25% discount for students who have completed the same level of Immersion within the past 5 years.
50% discount for students who have completed full Immersion and full CYTT within the past 5 years.

**If signing up for individual Parts, the 25% or 50% discount is based on the per part fee of $650. If signing up for the full immersion, the 25% or 50% discount is based on $1600. All discounted fees must be paid in full, not partial payments.

Cancellation & Refund Policies

A $100 deposit is required to reserve your space. The deposit is refundable until one week before the Immersion weekend begins, minus a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds are given for any reason after one week prior to the Immersion, unless your space can be filled from a waiting list. The fee includes the training only. Lodging and meals are separate.

No refunds are given for days missed. Prior to registering, if you know you will miss a certain weekend, contact Kelley about payment and makeup options.

Venue

The Bindu
11138-C Treynorth Dr
Cornelius, NC 28031

Accommodations & Logistics

Lodging in the beautiful Lake Norman area is plentiful. In addition, the local yoga community is quite welcoming to out-of-town guests. If you are interested in homestay, please contact Kelley as space is limited. For other local accommodations, click here.

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