Down Under School of Yoga 300-Hour Advanced Teacher Training

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Down Under School of Yoga 300-Hour Advanced Teacher Training
          with Barbara Benagh, Claire Este McDonald, Larisa Forman, Kate O’Donnell,
        Masaaki Okamura, Natasha Rizopoulos, Kate Robinson, & Justine Wiltshire Cohen

 We are delighted to accept your application to the 300-Hour Teacher Training. The training takes place
  at Down Under’s Brookline Studio at 1054 Beacon Street, Brookline MA 02446. It consists of twelve
         Weekend Intensives ​running Friday 7:30-9:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 1:30-8:00pm.

                                    2021 Twelve Weekend Intensives:
             Jan 29-31, Feb 26-28, Mar 12-14, Apr 23-25, May 21-23, Jun 25-27, Jul 30-Aug 1,
                          Aug 27-29, Sep 24-26, Oct 22-24, Nov 12-14, Dec 10-12

This advanced training is for yoga teachers and serious practitioners who have already completed a 200-hour
teacher training program. After developing a deep commitment to the practice of yoga and studying the
foundational elements of teaching, this is a unique opportunity to fine-tune your skill set and enhance your
understanding of the meaning of yoga. A collaborative effort developed by senior Down Under School of Yoga
faculty with decades of teaching experience, this one-of-a-kind program will redefine your perspective of yoga.

In addition to in-depth study of sequencing, alignment, philosophy, meditation, pranayama, anatomy, specialized
yoga, and the business of yoga, this training offers the following unique components:

    -   Continuing Education​—Deepen your knowledge through monthly Friday evening workshops hosted by a
        variety of Down Under Yoga faculty members representing diverse yoga lineages.
    -   Karma Yoga Classes​—Take your teaching outside the studio by arranging and leading free yoga classes in
        the wider community.
    -   Community Classes​—Students may choose to receive personalized feedback by practice teaching in the
        context of public classes that will be attended monthly by Natasha and Justine.

COST:
$3800 Earliest Bird by October 15, 2020
$4000 Early Bird by November 30, 2020
$4200 after November 30, 2020
$500 deposit due with application

PREREQUISITES:
   - Completion of a 200-hour teacher training program.
   - Completion of Down Under Yoga’s Art of Assisting training weekend (offered several times each year).
       Students who have not completed it when the training begins must complete it by the end of April 2020.

Cost includes all twelve Weekend Intensives and Training Manual. In addition, students are expected to
maintain a serious and regular practice under the guidance of the Down Under senior faculty. Trainees
have access to Down Under student pricing for the duration of the training and are expected to take a
minimum of 30 classes at the studio from the training faculty.

                        Down Under Yoga -1054 Beacon St. Brookline - 306 Walnut St. Newtonville
                                 (617) 244-YOGA (9642) info@downunderyoga.com
TO APPLY:
   ● Fill out the application and save as a PDF.
   ● Email completed application and a copy of your 200-Hour Teacher Training Certificate to
      teachertraining@downunderyoga.com​.
   ● Pay your $500 deposit either in person or by calling either studio.

 First Name                                             Last Name

 Address                                                                               Apt. #

 City                                                   State                          Zip

 Phone                                                  Birthdate (mm/dd/yyyy)

 Email

Thank you for applying to Down Under School of Yoga’s 300-Hour Advanced Teacher Training
Program.​ ​Please answer the following questions:

    1. Where and when did you complete your 200-hour Teacher Training? Who were your
       instructors? Please include a copy of your 200-hour certificate.

    2. How long have you been practicing asana? Please include dates, names of teachers,
       and style of yoga.

                   Down Under Yoga -1054 Beacon St. Brookline - 306 Walnut St. Newtonville
                            (617) 244-YOGA (9642) info@downunderyoga.com
3. Do you have a meditation practice? If not, what is your greatest obstacle in developing
   a meditation practice?

4. Do you teach yoga? If so, where, how often, and at what level? In one sentence, please
   describe your teaching style. Also share any other teaching experience you have.

5. Please briefly describe your strengths and challenges as both a student and a teacher.

6. How would you describe your health? Are you taking any medication? Are you working
   with or have you had an injury that impacts your asana practice?

                Down Under Yoga -1054 Beacon St. Brookline - 306 Walnut St. Newtonville
                         (617) 244-YOGA (9642) info@downunderyoga.com
TEACHER TRAINING POLICIES:
Application Process:​ Trainees are required to submit a completed Down Under School of Yoga Teacher Training
application along with a copy of their 200-hour teacher training certificate of completion or explanation of
equivalent experien​ce and a $500 non-refundable deposit. Upon acceptance, trainees will be expected to pay the
remaining balance or submit a credit card for payment plan.
Admission Criteria​: Applicants must have graduated from a 200-hour Teacher Training program or demonstrate an
equivalent experience. Students must have completed The Art of Assisting Weekend (offered several times each
year) at Down Under before the training begins or by the end of April 2020. Students demonstrating equivalent
experience and wishing to be exempt from this prerequisite must make this request of the program director by
January 15, 2021.
Cancellation & Refund Policy​: A completed application and $500 deposit are required to secure space in the
training. If applicant is not accepted for any reason, the $500 deposit will be refunded. No refunds will be made
after the training starts.
Grievance Policy​: If a trainee has a grievance and believes that her/his rights have been violated, a written
complaint must be submitted to the studio Director, who has one week to determine next steps.
Trainee Expectations and Training Completion Requirements​: Trainees are required to: Attend all of the weekend
sessions (makeups are allowed – see below); Teach their Karma Yoga classes; Read all assigned materials;
Complete all final weekend practicum requirements; Take 30 classes over the course of the training; Maintain a
consistent yoga asana practice.
Attendance/Makeup Policy​: Trainees are permitted to miss up to three weekends plus three Friday nights (48
hours), but will be required to purchase make-up sessions. For every full day missed, the student may take a 1 hour
private make-up session, to be scheduled with the Teacher Training Manager. The cost of each 1 hour make-up
session is $150, or $75 if the make-up session is shared with other students who missed that day. Students cannot
miss more than 48 hours of the training and still receive a completion certificate.

PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT:
I understand that in order to receive a Certificate of Completion in the Down Under School of Yoga
300-hour Teacher Training, I must attend and actively participate in all the required class hours and
capably demonstrate an understanding of the material in the Final Practicum Examination. I understand
that acceptance in the Down Under School of Yoga 300-hour Teacher Training does not guarantee
certification.

I understand that Down Under School of Yoga reserves the right to ask me to leave the program if my
behavior is inappropriate or unethical. Under such circumstances I understand I will not be refunded my
tuition.

I understand that the $500 deposit for the training is non-refundable and non-transferable. I understand
that if I am not accepted into the program, I will be refunded my $500 deposit. I understand that I am still
responsible for full payment of tuition ($3800 if enrolled by 10/15/2020, $4000 if enrolled by 11/30/2020,
$4200 if enrolled after 11/30/2020) even if I withdraw from the program for any reason.

I, ______________________________, have read and acknowledge the Teacher Training Policies above and
submit my application accepting these terms. Further, I understand Down Under Yoga LLC will occasionally
photograph or video trainings and may use whole or composite images, without prior approval from me, in
newsletters, promotions, manuals or books or any other lawful purposes as determined by Down Under Yoga LLC. I
also understand that footage or quotations from me, both written or verbal, may be used in the publicity of
trainings and all purposes described above.

Signature _____________________________                Date __________

                         Down Under Yoga -1054 Beacon St. Brookline - 306 Walnut St. Newtonville
                                  (617) 244-YOGA (9642) info@downunderyoga.com
PAYMENT AGREEMENT:
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby promises to pay to the order of Down Under Yoga the sum of $3800
for enrollments prior to 10/15/2020, $3900 for enrollments prior to 11/30/2020, and $4000 for enrollments after
11/30/2020 according to the payment schedule below. A deposit of $500 due along with this application. If this
Note is not paid when due or if a default occurs, the undersigned promises to pay all costs of enforcement and
collection, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees, regardless of whether such enforcement or
collection includes the filing of a lawsuit, together with interest on the unpaid sum at the then applicable rate. The
undersigned waives diligence, prevention, protest and demand and also notice of protest, demand, non-payment
and dishonor of this Note.

   Please sign ONE section below (NOT BOTH) to indicate your choice of payment schedule.

                                         Payment in Full Before Program Begins

    Deposit due with application                                                $500

                                             Before 10/15/2020:          Before 11/30/2020:          After 11/30/2020:
             Balance due                           $3300                       $3500                       $3700

              Total Paid                            $3800                        $4000                    $4200

By signing here I elect to pay the full program fee to Down Under School of Yoga before the program begins and
authorize that my credit card may be charged the balance indicated above on the date above.

Signature _______________________________________                                      Date _________

Print Name ______________________________________

                                         Payment by Installment Payment Plan

     Deposit due with application                                               $500

                                                  If enrolled                  If enrolled               If enrolled
                                              before 10/15/2020:           before 11/30/2020:        after 11/30/2020:

           January 15, 2021                           $550                       $583.33                 $616.66

            March 15, 2021                            $550                       $583.33                 $616.66

             May 15, 2021                             $550                       $583.33                 $616.66

             July 15, 2021                            $550                       $583.33                 $616.66

         September 15, 2021                           $550                       $583.33                 $616.66

         November 15, 2021                            $550                       $583.33                 $616.66

              Total Paid                             $3800                        $4000                   $4200

                           Down Under Yoga -1054 Beacon St. Brookline - 306 Walnut St. Newtonville
                                    (617) 244-YOGA (9642) info@downunderyoga.com
By signing here I agree to set up a payment plan with Down Under School of Yoga and that my credit card will be
charged per the schedule above. I understand that if I withdraw from the program for any reason, the tuition is still
due in full and these payments will be made as scheduled.

Signature _______________________________________                         Date _________

Print Name ______________________________________

                         Down Under Yoga -1054 Beacon St. Brookline - 306 Walnut St. Newtonville
                                  (617) 244-YOGA (9642) info@downunderyoga.com
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