ALPHA-OMEGA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF YOGA

New classes begin  Jan. 2009.

The Teacher Training is held in Dallas and is an ongoing course that takes eight months for the 200 level. We also offer the teacher training in Mexico City. We now offer the 500 level training. Instruction and Certification in the Primary series and Vinyasa Flow Hatha Techniques by one Certified E-RYT 500, Sheri Cherokee. The Alpha-Omega teacher training gives the student a safe and thorough training in many of the deeper practices of yoga.

Mission Statement

"Alpha-Omega Yoga is committed to facilitating the student's experiences as they progress on their journey in a safe, loving and nurturing environment. Our mission is to promote self-awareness through the honored teachings of the Yamas and Niyamas. We believe the practice of yoga plants the seed of personal growth thus establishing a firm foundation in order to connect the mind, body, and spirit. We encourage students to be the witness and participant in their life and practice in turn contributing to the greater yoga community, spreading peace, self-acceptance and global awareness. "

Start Now To Become A Yoga Instructor. Download the application form here.

200 Hour Registered Yoga Certification through the National Yoga Alliance.
Techniques includes asanas, pranayamas, kriyas, chanting, and meditation.
Teaching Methodology principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting, instruction, teaching styles.
Anatomy and Physiology includes both physical Anatomy and Physiology (body systems, organs, etc.) and astral/energy/subtle Anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis. etc.)
Philosophy/Ethics/Lifestyle Study of Yoga Scriptures (Yoga sutras, Bhagaved Gita,etc.) ethics for yoga teachers, living the life of the Yogi.
Nutrition the yoga diet.
History of Yoga.
Yoga business & marketing.
For more information contact Sheri Cherokee 214-226-5247

The curriculum includes guest speakers from India teaching meditation, diet, principles of yoga, and pranayama.

There will be some outside reading and writing assinments. You will gain the skills to give safe and confident hands-on adjustments, and learn the therapeutic properties and contraindications of asanas (poses). The program will give you the abilities to sequence and link each asana in a Vinyasa Flow so every class yu teach can be different.

The 500 level training includes asanas, advanced pranayams, kriyas, chanting and meditation. Principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting, instruction, teaching syles, qualitites of a teacher, and student's process of learning. Both physical Anatomy and Physiology. Study of Yoga Scriptures (Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita.) Ethics for yoga teachers, and living the life of the Yogi.
Includes student teaching as well as observing and assisting in classes taught by others.

200 Hours $1,500

300 Hours $2,500 and 10% off if you received 200 hrs. with Alpha-Omega Yoga

500 Hours $3,500

There is a $500 non-refundable deposit required and you can make monthly payments.

Bio

Sheri Cherokee

Sheri is a registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance at the E-RYT 500 level with 36 years of yoga practice and 26 years of teaching experience. Sheri holds a Bachelors degree in Body Science, two degrees in Herbal Medicine, an MBA, and is the Director and Founder of Alpha-Omega Yoga Teacher Training. She is also certified in Ayurveda through The Ayurveda Institute in New Mexico, and has studied Yoga and Ayurveda in South India. Her studies also include a variety of yoga styles including: Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Kriya Yoga, Tantric Yoga, Vinyasa Style Yoga, Heated Yoga, Mantra Yoga, Meditation, Pranayama, and the Yoga Sutras. She has traveled extensively, and has taught numerous workshops and teacher trainings. Sheri has studied with some of the most respected senior instructors in the world.

My mission is to inspire, encourage, and improve the lives to those who want to elevate their health, awareness, and spirituality.

Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti Om