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300 Hour Advanced Yoga
Teacher Training
Integrate Yoga & Ayurveda
Reach New Heights of Awareness;
Expanding Your Knowledge, Deepening Your Practice
Spirit Path Yoga and Wellness | 505 W Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage AK 99503
www.spiritpathyoga.com | info@spiritpathyoga.com | ph. (907) 334-9642 | f. (907) 334-1961
300 Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Aug. 2018 – April 2019
Mission Statement
At Spirit Path we serve with open hearts, promoting compassion and understanding
towards every person. We care for the earth and honor the individual connection to
nature. We give back to our communities by empowering people with the
understanding of how to maintain health of the body and peace of mind.
Course Overview
Along with diving deeper into the practice and philosophy of Yoga, this program imparts the knowledge
of Ayurveda; giving teachers an expanded understanding of subtle energetics, and how to that integrate
Ayurveda into your life, yoga practice and teaching style.
More than providing information, this program is designed
to assist your growth professionally and personally as you
advance in your personal practices, embrace your
authentic teaching style, and create balance in your life.
Together we will create a community dedicated to
supporting each other as we undergo a deeply rich
exploration of the practice and philosophy of Yoga.
Yoga and Ayurveda are pre-Hindu philosophies and
metaphysical sciences from the Indian sub-continent. These philosophies emphasize developing self-
awareness (looking within) along with seeking knowledge (looking without) for personal growth. Indian
mythology, manifestation of creation, reincarnation and karma will be discussed. Participants must be
willing to explore these concepts in class and will be encouraged only to adopt practices that resonate
with their inner feelings. All participants are expected to be respectful toward each other’s spiritual or
religious beliefs.
Emphasis will be placed on:
• Foundations of Ayurveda
• Integrating Yoga & Ayurveda
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• Advanced Physical & Energetic Anatomy
• Advanced Principles of Alignment
• Artful Sequencing and Creative Expression
• Teaching Yoga to Every Body
• The Sanskrit Language
• Intentional Living
• Yoga as a Transformational Practice and becoming a Transformational Teacher
This yoga teacher training is a registered program through the Yoga Alliance (YA) and AK State approved
by the Alaska Commission on Post-Secondary Education. The course meets the YA standards for 300
Registered Yoga School (RYS). The training is designed to build upon and deepen the trainee’s
understanding of the fundamental concepts of teaching yoga that are generally taught at the 200-hour
level. It prepares its trainees to teach principles and techniques of yoga that are more advanced, more
detailed, and subtler. The training enables them to teach with greater skill than could reasonably be
expected of a RYT 200. As an advanced program it is designed for individuals who have already
completed a 200-hour program OR have extensive experience practicing and/or teaching yoga. Upon
completion of this program students achieve one of the three standards for becoming a 500 RYT with
the Yoga Alliance. Yoga Alliance standards for 500 RYTs are as follows:
1. Complete a YA approved RYS 500, OR
2. Complete a YA approved RYS 200 AND a RYS 300.
3. Have at least 100 hours of teaching experience after completing a RYS 200 or 500.
Location and Facility
This program will be held at the Spirit Path Yoga and Wellness Center in Anchorage. Our main yoga
classroom accommodates large classes and provides props. Our secondary room is used as a classroom
and doubles as a second yoga room. Our store carries books, herbal products, and yoga supplies for
convenience. There are integrative complimentary health care services offered in the facility.
Physical Address: 505 W. Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage AK 99503
Tel: (907) 334-9642 Fax:(907) 334-1961 Email: info@spiritpathyoga.com
Mailing address: Spirit Path Yoga Studio & Wellness LLC, 5432 East Northern Lights Blvd, 407
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Center Director: Cassandra Lidin, L.Ac. M.Ac. Dipl.Ac., CAP, RYT 200
Spirit Path Yoga and Wellness | 505 W Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage AK 99503
www.spiritpathyoga.com | info@spiritpathyoga.com | ph. (907) 334-9642 | f. (907) 334-1961Casandra is the center director of Spirit Path Yoga and Wellness. She received her Masters in
Acupuncture in 2004 from TAI Sophia Institute. She is also an Ayurvedic Practitioner and Registered Yoga
Teacher. She maintains a full time acupuncture practice at Spirit Path.
Instructors
Lead Instructors:
The lead instructors, Amanda and Jule met in Anchorage as college students in 2007. Both new to
Alaska, they found a connection through their love for nature and wilderness exploration. They grew
close through remote backpacking, rafting, pack rafting, and skiing routes throughout Alaska. Both avid
yogis, they would frequently take their practice outdoors; discovering Yoga's magic both on and off the
mat. Together they have over 20 years of teaching Yoga and both have studied and practice Ayurveda.
They love sharing with others how Yoga, Ayurveda and a connection to nature helps one tap into "their
spiritual heart" or "true self." They are looking forward to sharing these with you; and building a positive
learning community in this advanced 300 Yoga Teacher Training!
Amanda Montavon, M.A, E-500 RYT, CAP: Amanda has over 17 years of experience coaching and
teaching people of all ages, fitness levels and walks of life. She’s worked in the fitness industry as a swim
coach, personal trainer and group fitness instructor. She started teaching Yoga 15 years ago as a
certified Hatha instructor through FiTour. At first, she was purely interested in the physical benefits of
Yoga. However, upon experiencing the subtler benefits of her practice she became intrigued by Yoga
philosophy, energetic anatomy and holistic health. Since then she’s completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher
Training (YTT) in Multi-Style Yoga, a 500 hour YTT in Traditional Tantra Yoga from the Shri Kali Ashram in
Goa India and several continuing education workshops. Growing up surfing and hiking in Northern
California, she moved to Alaska to study the therapeutic benefits of outdoor recreation. She received a
B.A. in Outdoor Studies from Alaska Pacific University, and upon graduating she worked in mental health
as a wilderness guide/behavioral health technician, activity therapist and as a Yoga therapist. Her
continued pursuit of Yoga eventually led her to the study of Ayurveda, and she completed the training
required to meet the standards of the National Ayurveda Medical Association for Ayurveda
Practitioners. In 2014, she taught her first 200 hour YTT program as a capstone project for her Masters
of Arts. Her thesis was on holistic teaching methodology; implementing teaching methods that
holistically support others along their own unique path of personal growth. Since then she has been the
lead instructor for four 200 hour YTTs and one 300 hour YTT accredited by the Yoga Alliance. She works
full time as the Director of Programs for Onward and Upward a non-profit School for Adventure Based
Learning and Self Discovery based in Palmer, Alaska. The study and more importantly the practice of
Yoga and Ayurveda continues to be an integral part of her continual personal development.
Check out her website at www.alaskaayurveda.com and her Instagram: @nature_based_yoga
Jule Harle, M.A, 500 RYT, AHC: Jule started regularly practicing Yoga in 2005 as a way to restore and
strengthen her body; she enjoyed the connection of movement with breath along with the increased
energy it gave her for Alaskan adventures. She was drawn to many styles: Hatha, Vinyasa, Iyengar,
Bikram, Kundalini, Ashtanga- and drew insight from all of them. A few years later, she experienced some
unfortunate life events (as we all do) that prompted some self-reflection and desire for change. In 2010
she traveled to India with aspirations of becoming a Yoga teacher and completed a 200 hour YTT in
Spirit Path Yoga and Wellness | 505 W Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage AK 99503
www.spiritpathyoga.com | info@spiritpathyoga.com | ph. (907) 334-9642 | f. (907) 334-1961Rishikiish. Living in an Ashram for 2 months immersed in a Yogic lifestyle helped shed light on her mental
turmoil while Yoga’s subtler aspects were revealed. India called again in 2013; she returned back to the
ashram lifestyle to complete a 300 hour advanced YTT with her same teachers. Again, she was
impressed at how great her body felt, how still her mind was and how much peace she found with
herself from a regular asana, mantra, pranayama and meditation routine. Deep in her practice one
morning, she experienced the first of many “a-ha!” moments; feeling true peace, contentment,
appreciation and understanding for everything around her. It was in that moment she thought, “I need
to share this light with others!” Jule views herself as a lifelong learner- she sees everyone and everything
as a teacher. She has a B.A. in Counseling Psychology from Alaska Pacific University and an M.A. from
UAA in Counseling. She’s also an Ayurvedic Health Counselor graduate from Spirit Path and currently
near completion of the Ayurvedic Practitioner Program; studying Yoga’s ‘sister science’ has helped her
understand how both facilitate deep physical and mental healing while supporting growth in her yoga
practice & teaching style. Jule is also a Mental Health Counselor, specializing in the integration of yoga,
mindfulness, Ayurveda with DBT & CBT counseling techniques; she sees patients through Spirit Path’s
clinic. In the spring & summer she leads yoga retreats and wilderness adventures throughout Alaska-
“time in nature nourishes & restores the soul!”
Check out her websites: www.ayurvedamindbody.org & www.alaskayogaadventures.com
Visiting Instructors:
Alex Hester RYT 200: Alex has been practicing yoga for eight years and completed a 200 hour Ayurvedic-
Yoga teacher training through Alaska Pacific University under Amanda Montavon in 2014. He first
discovered AcroYoga through a workshop during the training. He has been acroing, learning, and
teaching Acro regularly ever since. He is an Acro Revolution certified instructor and has taught private
lessons in seven countries including Central America, Europe, and Africa. As a world traveler and people
lover, Alex loves the opportunities Acro has given him to meet, interact, and bond with strangers from
vastly different places, cultures, and skill levels. His favorite part of AcroYoga is the way it teaches you
about yourself and your partner; primarily trust, communication, and creativity. As neither an acrobat or
the most competent yogi himself, Alex has found that people of all shapes, sizes, skill levels, and
backgrounds can learn and benefit from Acro, especially if they're willing to laugh at themselves.
Amanda Joy Lyon: Amanda is a Clinical Ayurveda Specialist, Pancha Karma Specialist, Sivananda Certified
Yoga Instructor, Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist, a 200 hr. Massage Therapist, Reiki Master/Teacher, and a
student of advanced Ayurvedic pulse diagnosis. She has received national acclaim as a featured speaker
at many conferences including the National Ayurvedic Medical Association Conference and the Northern
California Women's Herbal Symposium.
Training Categories
Training categories are established by the Yoga Alliance. The Yoga Alliance requires a specific number of
hours to be spent in each of the five categories
Techniques, Training and Practice (TTP)
Spirit Path Yoga and Wellness | 505 W Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage AK 99503
www.spiritpathyoga.com | info@spiritpathyoga.com | ph. (907) 334-9642 | f. (907) 334-1961This category will include asanas, pranayamas, anatomy, yoga philosophy, meditation and other
traditional yoga techniques. Analytical and guided practice in how to teach these concepts will be
received.
Teaching Methodology (TM)
This category includes varies teaching styles, communication skills, group dynamics, time management,
healthy boundaries, demonstration of yoga asanas, observation of bodies, assisting and adjusting and
how to address the specific needs of individuals and special populations. Discussion of students learning
process, qualities of a teacher and the business aspect of teaching yoga.
Anatomy and Physiology (A & P)
This category focuses on human anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) as well as energy
anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.). It also includes both the study of the subject and
application of its principles to yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns,
etc).
Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teacher (YPLE)
This will entail the study of yoga philosophies and traditional texts such as The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
Hatha Yoga Pradipika, and The Bhagavad Gita. We will discuss applying the 8 limbs of yoga to everyday
life, ethics for yoga teachers, such as those involving teacher/ student relationships and community, and
understanding the value of teaching yoga as a service and being of service to others through yoga (seva).
Practicum (P)
This will entail practice teaching, receiving and giving feedback, observing others teach, assist students
while someone else is teaching. Each participant will be required to sign up to teach one Saturday or
Sunday from 5:30-6:30pm; & a 2-hour workshop on a Wednesday night. Together these classes count
towards 3 out of the 5 practicum hours in which the participant must be the primary instructor. The
other hours are scheduled within the syllabus. Each student must commit to attending 2 of their peers
Wednesday workshops and stay after the class to debrief the experience with the primary instructor.
Students receive contact hours for attending these classes.
Hours Required by Yoga Alliance
Techniques, Teaching Anatomy and Philosophy, Practicum
Training and Methodology Physiology Lifestyle and
Practice Ethics
Total 50 Hours 25 Total 5 Hours All Total 15 Hours 10 Total 30 Hours 25 Total 30 Hours 15
of these hours must be contact of those 15 hours of those 30 hours of those 30 hours
must be contact hours. must be contact must be contact must be contact
hours and be with hours. hours. hours 5 of the 15
the lead contact hours
Spirit Path Yoga and Wellness | 505 W Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage AK 99503
www.spiritpathyoga.com | info@spiritpathyoga.com | ph. (907) 334-9642 | f. (907) 334-1961instructor. must be as a
primary instructor
and completed
with the lead
instructor
present.
The additional hours are distributed among the five educational categories at the discretion of the lead
instructors. Total hours required are a minimum of 270 Contact Hours with 30 Non-contact Hours
(Homework) for a total of 300 training hours.
Schedule and Syllabus
Each session is 3.5 hours in length. Most sessions will start with an hour of either asana or meditation
practice. Meditation practices will include both passive and active meditation techniques including, but
not limited to: practicing silence, guided imagery, reading, chanting, Sanskrit calligraphy and Yantra
meditations. For those sessions, participants will receive 1 hour towards the Techniques, Training and
Practice category. The additional 2.5 hours of class time will then count towards each class’s specific
category as listed in the syllabus.
August 24, 2018- April 28, 2019
Session Day Date Time Subject Category Contact
Hours
1 Friday 8/24 5-8:30pm Course Overview & PLE- 2.5
Introductions
2 Saturday 8/25 9am- Yoga Philosophy/Sadhana: PLE 2.5
12:30pm Why we practice.
3 Saturday 8/25 1:30-5pm Review of 8 Limbs PLE 2.5
4 Sunday 8/26 9am- The Power of Intention & PLE 2.5
12:30pm Art of Asana
5 Sunday 8/26 1:30-5pm Sun Salutation A & B TTP 2.5
6 Friday 9/7 5-8:30pm Yoga and Ayurveda PLE 2.5
Philosophy
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12:30pm Nervous System
8 Saturday 9/8 1:30-5pm Power of the Core TTP 2.5
9 Sunday 9/9 9am- The Wrist Joint A&P 2.5
12:30pm
10 Sunday 9/9 1:30-5pm Pawanmuktasana Series & TTP 2.5
Wrist Care
Module 2
Session Day Date Time Subject Category Contact
Hours
1 Friday 9/21 5-8:30pm Positive Psychology and PLE 2.5
Communication
2 Saturday 9/22 9am- Anatomy & Kinesiology A&P 2.5
12:30pm Review
3 Saturday 9/22 1:30pm-5pm Acro Yoga TTP 2.5
4 Sunday 9/23 9am- The Psychology of Play TM 2.5
12:30pm
5 Sunday 9/23 1:30-5pm Acro Yoga TTP 2.5
6 Friday 10/05 5-8:30pm Ayurveda: The Doshas PLE 2.5
7 Saturday 10/06 9am- Ayurveda Nutrition PLE 2.5
12:30pm
8 Saturday 10/06 1:30-5pm Meditation & Asana TTP 2.5
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12:30pm Koshas
10 Sunday 10/07 1:30-5pm Chakra Yoga TTP 2.5
Module 3
Session Day Date Time Subject Category Contact
Hours
1 Friday 10/19 5-8:30pm Stress, Body Image & TM 2.5
Yoga
2 Saturday 10/20 9am- Vata Dosha PLE 1
12:30pm
3 Saturday 10/20 1:30-5pm Vata Dosha TTP 1.5
4 Sunday 10/21 9am- Transformational TM 1.5
12:30pm Practice: Holistic
Teaching Principles
5 Sunday 10/21 1:30-5pm Sadhana & Dinacharya: PLE 2.5
Practice & Self Care
Module 4
Session Day Date Time Subject Category Contact
Hours
1a Friday 11/2 5-6pm Respiratory System A&P 1
1b Friday 11/2 6-8:30pm Meditation: Your Brain A&P 1.5
on Yoga
2 Saturday 11/3 9-12:30 Advanced Theory of PLE 2.5
Pranayama
3 Saturday 11/3 1:30-5pm Sanskrit & Mantras PLE 2
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12:30pm Girdle
5 Sunday 11/4 1:30-5pm Inversions TTP 2.5
6 Friday 11/16 5-8:30pm Joints and Their A&P 2.5
Movements
7 Saturday 11/17 9am- Joints and Their A&P 2.5
12:30pm Movements
8 Saturday 11/17 1:30-5pm Floating: Jump through TTP 2.5
and Jump Backs
9 Sunday 11/18 9am- Ashtanga: Primary TTP 2.5
12:30pm Series
10 Sunday 11/18 1:30-5pm Ashtanga Methods TM 2.5
Module 5
Session Day Date Time Subject Category Contact
Hours
1 Friday 11/30 5-8:30pm The Gunas PLE 2.5
2 Saturday 12/1 9am- Digestive System A&P 2.5
12:30pm
3a Saturday 12/1 1:30-2:30 Kapha Dosha TM 1
3b Saturday 12/1 2:30-5pm Yoga for Digestion TTP 1.5
Sunday 12/2 9am- Ayurveda & the Mind: PLE 2.5
12:30pm Prana, Tejas and Ojas
4
5 Sunday 12/2 1:30-5pm Restorative Yoga TTP 2.5
6 Friday 12/7 5-8pm Creative Transitions TM 2.5
7 Saturday 12/8 9-12:30pm Adjusting: Ethics & TM 2.5
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8 Saturday 12/8 1:30-5pm Adjusting: Hands On TM 2.5
Practice
9 Sunday 12/9 9-12:30pm Yoga Contraindications: TM 2.5
Part 1
10 Sunday 12/9 1:30-5pm Pre-natal Yoga TM 2.5
Module 6 Practicum Hours
Session Day Date Time Subject Category Contact
Hours
1 Friday 01/11 5-8:30pm
2 Saturday 01/12 9am-
12:30pm
3 Saturday 01/12 1:30-5pm
4 Sunday 01/13 9am-
12:30pm
5 Sunday 01/13 1:30-5pm
6 Friday 01/25 5-8:30pm
7 Saturday 01/26 9am-
12:30pm
8 Saturday 01/26 1:30-5pm
9 Sunday 01/27 9am-
12:30pm
10 Sunday 01/27 1:30-5pm
Module 7
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Hours
1 Friday 2/8/19 5-8:30pm Yoga History and PLE 1.5
Traditional Texts
1
2 Saturday 2/9/19 9-12:30pm Yamas & Niyamas PLE 2.5
3 Saturday 2/09 1:30-5pm SamaYama: Integrating PLE 2.5
the Subtle Limbs
4 Sunday 2/10 9am- Anatomy Review A&P 2.5
12:30pm
5 Sunday 2/10 1:30-5pm Backbends TTP 2.5
6 Friday 02/15 5-8:30pm Yoga Sutras PLE 2.5
7 Saturday 02/16 9am- Layers of Consciousness PLE 1.5
12:30pm
TTP 1.0
8 Saturday 02/16 1:30-5pm Tridoshic Asana TTP 2.5
9 Sunday 02/17 9am- Contraindications: Part 2 TM 2.5
12:30pm
10 Sunday 02/17 1:30-5pm Kriyas TTP 2.5
Module 8
Session Day Date Time Subject Category Contact
Hours
1 Friday 3/8 5-8:30pm Myths of the PLE 2.5
Asanas
2 Saturday 3/9 9am-12pm Myths of the PLE 2.5
Asanas
3 Saturday 3/9 1:30-5pm Dream Yoga PLE 1.25
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4 Sunday 3/10 9am- Moving Prana TTP 2.5
12:30pm
5 Sunday 3/10 1:30-5pm Prana Meditation TTP 2.5
Model 9 Practicum Hours
Session Day Date Time Subject Category Contact
Hours
1 Friday 4/5 5-8:30pm
2 Saturday 4/6 9am-
12:30pm
3 Saturday 4/6 1:30-5pm
4 Sunday 4/7 9am-
12:30pm
5 Sunday 4/7 1:30-5:30pm
6 Friday 4/12 5-8:30pm
7 Saturday 4/13 9am-
12:30pm
8 Saturday 4/13 1:30-5pm
9 Sunday 4/14 9am-
12:30pm
10 Sunday 4/14 1:30-5pm
Model 10
Session Day Date Time Subject Category Contact
Hours
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2 Saturday 4/27 9-12:30pm Ethics & Yoga PLE 2.5
Business
3a Saturday 4/27 1:30-4pm Pitta Dosha PLE 1
3b Saturday 4/27 4-5pm Pitta Dosha TTP 1.5
Sunday 4/28 9-12:30pm Living from the PLE 2.5
Spirit
Sunday 4/28 1:30-5pm Graduation Puja TTP
Total Hours
Techniques Anatomy & Teaching Philosophy, Lifestyle & Practicum
Training & Physiology Methodology Ethics
Practice
125.5 25 26 58.5 51 Contact Hours:
5 Teaching as Primary Instructor &
46 Observing Others Teach, Class
Participation & Peer Feedback.
Contact Hours 286 Hours
Homework Hours A minimum of 14 Hours
Grand Total of Hours 300 Hours
Admissions Policies and Regulations
Students must have completed the 200 RYT or have the equivalent in classroom experience as approved
by the instructors. To qualify to become a 500 RYT after this training, you must submit 100 hours of
Spirit Path Yoga and Wellness | 505 W Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage AK 99503
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AFTER the date on your 200-hour certificate, you will not be able to upgrade to RYT 500 after taking this
300-hour program. It is expected that participants already possess fundamental knowledge on anatomy
and kinesiology, alignment principles, the chakra system, teaching methodology, yoga history and
philosophy. The application for admission is included in the back of the catalog.
The application must be turned in with a $75 non-refundable application fee. The student may set up a
time to speak with the Center Director to answer questions, upon acceptance into the program, and
when the enrollment document is submitted. The enrollment document must be submitted at least 30
days before the first day of classes. Space is limited to the first 20 participants. Once the application is
completed you may email it to info@spiritpathyoga.com or submit the application at Spirit Path Yoga
and Wellness.
Deposit
Upon acceptance into the program an immediate deposit of $200 is required to officially enroll in the
program. If a deposit is not made within two weeks of becoming accepted into the program another
applicant will be offered a chance to enroll. Making a deposit officially reserves your space in the course.
The $200 deposit will be credited to your tuition.
Academic Policy, Grading, and Graduation
Homework: Participants will hopefully be inspired to embrace a Yogic and Ayurvedic lifestyle and
complete several homework’ hours weekly, but for the purpose of fulfilling the Yoga Alliance
requirements each participant must be able to demonstrate 30 hours of homework. Details concerning
the homework hours will be discussed throughout the program. Grading This YTT programs has a pass or
fail grading system. To pass, participants must complete all of the contact hours and non-contact hours
in each subject as required by the Yoga Alliance. Contact hours are marked as completed when
participants are both present and participating in each class listed in the syllabus. Non-contact hours are
marked as completed upon participants turning in completed homework assignments.
Graduation requirements: Students will complete attendance requirements, participate fully in class,
complete all homework, and present their independent project to be eligible for graduation.
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ready to begin promptly at the scheduled starting time. Students must complete 300 hours of course
work. Out of those 300 hours, 270 hours must be contact hours. Students must attend the classes listed
on the syllabus. The Yoga Alliance requires a specific amount of hours to be completed in each subject
as listed in the following table.
Participation
1) All contact and non-contact hours must be completed by 2/17/18. Upon completion participant will
be given a certificate of completion. The certificate must be submitted to the Yoga Alliance for
participants to receive credit towards their 500 RYT credentials.
2) Students must bring completed homework assignments, textbooks, and supplemental materials with
them to class.
3) Students must be prepared to discuss the required reading material during class.
4) Students are expected to arrive 10 minutes before class begins and attend the full day.
5) Additional assignments may be given for the student to receive a passing grade at the discretion of
the instructor.
Participants are asked to keep an open mind to explore and reflect upon new concepts that may be
different from their already established perceptions. Participants must be fully participating in class
activities and discussions. If participants are engaging in other activities during class time (e.g. on their
phones, reading non-class related material or sleeping) they will not receive credit for just being
present. If this occurs the instructor will address the concern immediately in order to rectify the
situation promptly so that the participant can correct the behavior. If this is an ongoing concern, the
participant may be counseled to withdraw from the program and receive a pre-rated refund.
Make Up Hours/Tutoring Fees
As a Yoga Teacher School credentialed by the Yoga Alliance, this program will be enforcing the
regulations set by the Yoga Alliance. The Yoga Alliance requires 270 contact hours and 30 hours of non-
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This program provides 300 contact hours. If students miss any class time they must email the instructors
the day and subject hours they will be missing. If students are not meeting Yoga Alliance requirements
for hours in each subject, they will be notified that they are not meeting the required YA hours and will
need to submit a request private tutoring. Private tutoring will be an additional cost of $ 40/hour;
private or group sessions can be arranged. Scheduling tutoring hours will be dependent on the
instructor’s availability and must be completed prior by the end of the program.
Academic Assistance, Tutoring, and Support
Students are welcome to contact the instructor at any time via email with questions about homework,
class concepts, etc. Please do not hesitate to ask for help when it is needed. If a student is having
extreme difficulty with academic material/concepts that cannot be answered adequately via email or
engaging other students in conversation the student may request a private phone tutorial with an
instructor, at the cost of $40/hr.
Probation, Dismissal and Re-admittance
A student who fails to meet academic standards or who violates the Student Conduct Policy will be put
on probationary status after meeting with the supervising instructor for a time period of up to 2 months.
If the student has failed to meet academic requirements or if the student continues to violate the
Student Conduct Policy when the probationary period expires, the student may be dismissed from the
school. Re-admittance will only be considered in extreme circumstances at the discretion of the faculty.
Grounds for dismissal are if participants miss more than 3.5 hours of class time without prior
communication to the instructor and without submitting a written plan for making up those missed
hours or does not submit a written request for withdrawal from the program. The participant will be
dismissed from the course and receive no refund due to unsatisfactory attendance.
Student Conduct Policy
Spirit Path Yoga and Wellness students are expected to accept and adhere to high standards of personal
conduct. Students shall:
1. Conduct yourself as a representative of Spirit Path Yoga and Wellness and the Yoga profession
while you are a student or intern at Spirit Path Yoga and Wellness.
Spirit Path Yoga and Wellness | 505 W Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage AK 99503
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dignity.
3. Treat the Spirit Path Yoga and Wellness facilities with respect, including buildings, grounds and
furnishings.
4. Respect the rights and property of other members of the Spirit Path Yoga and Wellness
community.
5. Accept responsibility for and the consequences of their actions and encourage responsible
conduct in others.
6. Use of drugs or alcohol at Spirit Path or coming to class under the influence of drugs or alcohol is
prohibited and are cause for immediate academic dismissal.
7. Have no firearms, weapons or any other item designed to inflict harm or damage at Spirit Path
Yoga and Wellness. Possession of these items at Spirit Path Yoga and Wellness is cause for
immediate academic dismissal.
Class Conduct
Students are expected to conduct themselves at Spirit Path Yoga and Wellness and in class so others are
not distracted from the pursuit of learning. Discourteous or unseemly conduct may result in a student
being asked to leave the classroom. Persistent misconduct on the part of a student is subject to
academic dismissal. Some examples of classroom misconduct that will not be tolerated include, but are
not limited to the following: Disorderly conduct; Harassment; Verbal abuse; Assault; Interference with
the educational opportunity of other students
Personal Conduct
Students may be disciplined for conduct, which constitutes a hazard to the health, safety, or well being
of members of the Spirit Path Yoga and Wellness or which is deemed detrimental to the interests of
Spirit Path Yoga and Wellness. Disciplinary action may be taken regardless of the existence of any
criminal proceedings that may be pending.
Texts
There will be numerous recommended texts throughout the program, but these texts are texts that
should be purchased for the program. Most texts can be found and purchased from Amazon.com and/or
Audible.com.
Spirit Path Yoga and Wellness | 505 W Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage AK 99503
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Myss, $50 ($30 on audible)
Trail Guide to the Body, by Andrew Biel, $66
Trail Guide to the Body Flash Cards by Andrew Biel, $22
The Language of Yoga: Complete A to Y Guide to Asana Names, Sanskrit Terms, and Chants, by:
Nicolai Bachman, $18
Light on Life: The Yoga Journey to Wholeness, Inner Peace and Ultimate Freedom by B.K.S.
Iyengar, $12 (available on audible)
Yoga of the Subtle Body: A guide to the Physical and Energetic Anatomy of Yoga by Tias Little,
$13
Yoga for your Type: An Ayurvedic Approach to Your Asana Practice by David Dr. Frawley and
Sandra Summerfield Kozak, $22
Any Yoga Sutra book and/or app of your choice (We recommend the app The Yoga Sutras by
Daniel Levine)
Tuition and Fees
The tuition for the program is $ 4,500. The tuition does not include application fee or text books.
Application Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00
Tuition Deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00
Remaining Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4,300.00
Application Fee
There is a $75 non-refundable registration fee due with the application. In addition, a $200
enrollment deposit which is deducted from the student’s tuition is required upon acceptance to
reserve a space. Enrollment fee $200 (to be applied toward tuition) Tuition $4500.00 In total
($4300.00 after enrollment fee)
Tuition Payment Options
Option A: Pay tuition in full
Option B: Make 9 monthly payments to pay the remainder of your tuition. After your $200
deposit the remainder of your tuition is $4300.00. (divided by 9 months = $477.78 monthly
payment from August 2018-April 2019)
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option you must meet with the Director of the Program, Casandra Lidin, and commit to a
written payment plan prior to the start of the program.
Tuition must be paid in full by completion of the program
If a participant misses a payment, they will be required to meet with the Director of the
Program, Casandra Lidin, to determine a ‘get back on track’ plan. If you cannot commit to a
plan to make up the missed payment(s) you will need to withdraw from the course and will
receive a pro-rated refund, if applicable.
Procedure for Cancellation
To withdraw from the program and cancel your enrollment agreement, please write a formal request to
withdraw from the program stating your reason for withdrawal. The letter should be addressed to the
Director of Spirit Path Yoga, Cassandra Lidin, and delivered in a sealed envelope to Spirit Path Yoga and
Wellness, 4007 Old Seward Hwy #100, Anchorage, AK 99503. Spirit Path Yoga and Wellness will
acknowledge a participant’s cancellation or withdrawal, in writing, within five business days after
receiving receipt of notification. All refunds will be made no later than 30 days after receipt of
notification of the participant’s withdrawal.
Instructor Cancellation
The Yoga Alliance requires that at least 135 of the 270 contact hours are with the lead instructor. Either
one or both lead instructors, Amanda Montavon or Jule Harle, will be present for all of the contact
hours, but in case of illness, injury, death in the family or other unforeseeable special circumstance, an
assistant instructor will be requested to stand in as a substitute for Amanda or Jule. If the lead
instructors are absent due to unforeseeable special circumstances for more than 135 hours the course
will be canceled.
Course Cancellation
If for any reason this course is canceled due to facility or personal conflicts that no longer allow for the
continuation of the course you will be provided with a full refund.
Refund Policy
A student has the right to cancel the Enrollment Agreement and obtain a refund of one hundred percent
(100%) of the amount paid for institutional charges, less the application fee of $75, upon submitting
written notice to Spirit Path by the close of business on the first day of a student's scheduled
attendance. The written notice of cancellation need not take any particular form and, however
Spirit Path Yoga and Wellness | 505 W Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage AK 99503
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Agreement. Any books, materials, and related supplies may be returned to the school within 30 days
following a notice of cancellation. If a student fails to do so, the school may deduct the documented cost
of these books from any refund due to the student.
Student's Right to Cancel
A student has the right to cancel the Payment Agreement and obtain a refund or withdraw from a
course after instruction has started and receive a pro-rate a refund for the unused portion of the tuition
and other refundable charges. A student who withdraws or is dismissed after attending at least one
class, but before completing 50% of the instruction in the current enrollment period, is entitled to a pro-
rata refund. Students will receive a refund within 30 days of the termination date as follows: a) Prior to
completion of the first day of class, but before the second day of class, 100% refund will be given b)
After completion of the first day of class but prior to the completion of 10% of the program, the refund
will be 90% of tuition after deducting the registration fee. c) After completion of 10%, but prior to
completion of 20% of the program, the refund will be 80% of tuition after deducting the registration fee.
d) After completion of 20%, but prior to completion of 25% of the program, the refund will be 55% of
tuition after deducting the registration fee. e) After completion of 25%, but prior to completion of 50%
of the program, the refund will be 30% of tuition after deducting the registration fee. f) After completion
of 50% of the course no refund will be given, and the student is required to remain committed to the
entire amount of tuition. Refunds will be computed from the last day of physical attendance. As part of
this policy, the school may retain a one-time application fee of no more than $75. The school will make
every effort to refund prepaid amounts for books, supplies, and other charges. A student will receive the
refund within 30 days of the termination date. The school will make a 'good faith' effort to make a
refund, if necessary, by sending certified mail to student's and parent's permanent address. If the school
cancels or discontinues a course or educational program, the school will make a full refund of all
charges. Refunds will be paid within 30 day of cancellation.
Grievance Policy
If a student has an academic complaint, the student is first encouraged to discuss any concerns with the
instructor. If not satisfied with the outcome of these discussions, the student may then speak with the
Center Director. If not satisfied with the outcome, the student may seek appeal through the State of
Alaska Commission on Post-Secondary Education.
Student Records
Participant records which includes a copy of certification of completion, record of payment, record of
attendance and a cop of the participant’s government issued photographic identification will be kept in
a filing cabinet located at Spirit Path Yoga and Wellness. Student records will be maintained by Spirit
Path Yoga and Wellness. At any time, students may request a copy of academic records. Such requests
must be submitted in writing to the Center Director. Records will be given to the student within 5
business days of the written request.
Statement of Non-Transference
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transfer of credits is always at the discretion of the receiving institution, depending on the comparability
of curricula and accreditation.
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300 Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Application
First Name: _________________________________Last Name: ______________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
Home Number: _____________________________ Cell Number: _____________________________
Email Address: _______________________________________________________________________
Personal Experience:
Have you previously completed a 200 hr. program? YES NO
Can you provide a copy of your Teacher Training certification? If yes, please include. If no, please explain
why: (a 200 hr. training is NOT required, but highly recommended. Students may be admitted into the program
without having previously completed a 200 hr. program with only with instructor approval)
How long have you been practicing Yoga?
What style(s) of Yoga do you practice?
How frequently do you practice?
What level would you consider yourself? (circle)
Beginner Mixed Level Intermediate Advanced
Are you currently teaching Yoga? Yes, No If yes, what style(s) of Yoga do you teach?
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background and/or other relevant trainings.
Have you received any training in Ayurveda? YES NO If yes, where and what type of training
did you receive?
Please tell us a little about yourself:
Do you have any medical conditions? YES NO If yes, please describe:
Do you have any injuries? YES NO If yes, please describe:
Do you have any concerns or apprehensions about the program? Or will you need any special
accommodations?
Additional Comments:
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Cell Number: _______________________________ Home Number: ____________________
Spirit Path Yoga and Wellness does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex or
sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, veteran
status, or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs.
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