The Art of Zen Yoga [
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Zen Yoga Junior Instructor Online Study Course
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The Zen Yoga Junior Instructor Online Study Course is a 12-week online correspondence course exploring the fundamental philosophy and practice behind the Eastern holistic healing arts of Tai Chi, Qigong, Zen and Yoga. It is designed for young adults who seek a little more structure and understanding to their lives.
The program delves into the philosophy of breathing and moving and creates a structured practice to enable to the students to bring positive change to their lives. No experience necessary!
This is a highly interactive program, while not requiring a lot of time, it does require some self-reflection and deeper thought in your responses to the lessons.
Completion of this course confers the Zen Yoga Junior Instructor Certification.
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Testimonials |
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It is literally changing my life. I find it to be fun and full of information that is presented in an easy to understand manner. These subjects are very complicated, but somehow, the way Aaron explains things, they make sense. I can’t remember something making so much sense to me in a very long time. Zen Rita has been amazing. She is so helpful and has made me feel really good about this new chapter in my life from her very first email. Thank you so much for this experience! --- Tamela Hartwick, Sharpsville, PA |
| I am enjoying it! It has made me more aware of my breathing, which has changed quite a few things in my life for the best! It has also taught me to be more gentler on my body. I now am more aware of how I am feeling. I feel I have grown since the start of the course especially in the sense of listening and respecting my body. --- Karen MacDonald, Martial Arts instructor, Santa Ana, California |
| I signed up for the course because it is tough for me to devote time to a program that requires travel and classroom time. It is working great, everything I had expected and more. --- Brad Bruner, Financial Manager, Colorado |
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Zen Yoga "is" a program anyone can do. Zen Yoga is non competitive, it allows anyone to work at their own pace, with no pressure. I am excited to learn more!! --- Sandy Meegan, Killingworth, Connecticut |
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I have pursued several martial arts, studied Zen, yoga and many other eastern arts...I have learned as much in the 12 weeks I have studied Zen Yoga under Aaron as I learned in the previous 39 years. The course has really opened my eyes. --- Mark Langenbacher, University Professor, Hawaii |
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Despite already being a certified yoga instructor, this course offered me a cohesive way to pull together a wide variety of knowledge including philosophy, spirituality, movement and, most importantly, working with the breath. This experience has not only grounded me in my own work as a LMT, but has touched the lives of my clients as well, as they learn and grow through the teachings of Zen Yoga.--- Rita Lang, LMT |
COST: $350 (materials: Book, DVD & CD included)
Topics covered include:
Methods and Practice of Breathing
Healthy Lifestyle & Diet
Meditation
Energy Flow
Motivation
Principles of Stress Reduction
Integrating Zen Yoga Philosophy into Daily Life
Introspection, Awareness and Spiritual Deepening
Each student will be required to submit responses to a series of discussion questions and submit a final Self Mastery Project in order to successfully complete the course.
Syllabus
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WEEK |
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Topics |
Reading |
Exercise/Practice |
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1 |
Introduction |
What is Zen Yoga? |
Art of Zen Yoga Website |
Questionnaire |
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Self-Examination |
Diet Exercise Lifestyle |
Perfecting Ourselves pp1-66, 200-02 |
Book of No Regrets |
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Basic Principles |
Chakras The Tao Yin/Yang The 5 Elements The 8 Limbs of Yoga |
Perfecting Ourselves pp. 67-95 |
Postures & Complete Breath |
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4 |
Zen Energy |
Qigong |
Perfecting Ourselves pp. 96-131 |
Qigong Slapping & Rubbing |
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5 |
Breathing |
The Art of Breathing |
Perfecting Ourselves pp. 132-161 |
Drop & Cleanse |
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6 |
Movement & Stretching |
Warm-up Long Stretch |
Zen Yoga Moving & Stretching |
Zen Yoga Poses |
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Flow |
Breathing into the Stretch Balance |
Perfecting Ourselves pp. 162-210 |
Statue Breath Walking |
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8 |
Relaxation |
Stress vs. Tension
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Inner Sunrise |
Quietism |
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9 |
Meditation |
Methods of Meditation |
Inner Sunrise |
Sitting Meditation |
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10 |
Motivation & Routine |
Self Training Personal Practice |
Zen Yoga DVD |
Training Sheet |
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Instructor Training |
Being a Teacher
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Correct Execution |
Teach |
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Conclusion |
Spirituality Creating Reality |
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Final Exam – Self-Mastery |
Course Structure:
-Lessons - subjects are covered on a weekly basis
-Email Discussions - weekly interactive question and answer session
-Reading Assignments - Perfecting Ourselves + various articles & writings
-Active Participation Assignments - Exercises, projects, and writings
-Final Exam/Essay - In-depth reflection on self development and mastery
Installment payment plan: 50% due upon sign-up. Balance due at the 4 week point.
Questions: Email or call (860)805-6551
Classes begin soon - Join NOW!!!
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