Yoga at Lulu Bandha's with Kira Ryder in Ojai, Calif.

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Let's assist each other feel joy and happiness

This 60-hour course is the heart of the Lulu Bandha's Yoga School. Designed to deepen your understanding of the experiential, philosophical and practical application of yoga, this training will provide you with the skill set to begin or enhance your teaching path. We value your voice and unique contribution to this journey and look forward to discovering it together.

Savasana Tuning

Breath

- Allowing for Natural Breath

- Ujayyi Pranayama

- Connecting the Breath and Prana

Asana

- Names of Postures (Sanskrit/English)

- Alignment Ideas

- Modifications and Adaptations

- Purpose and Use of Props

- Benefits and Counter-indications

Sun Salutations

- Surya Namaskar A, B, and C

- Innovation and play with Sequencing

Teaching Skills

- Sequencing

- Reading a Group

- Teaching Beginners

- Teaching a Mixed Level Class

- Seeing and Understanding Bodies

- Demonstrating

- Safe Touch and Adjustments

- Verbal Communication

- Student/Teacher Relationship

- Committing to a personal practice

- Cultivating Compassion

Philosophy

- A Peak at the Yoga Sutras

Modern Yogi Skills

- Starting and maintaining a YogaBlog

Alicia Demonstrating

Kira Ryder is the owner of Lulu Bandha's andhas been teaching yoga since 1995. With an emphasis on increasing one's sensitivity and understanding, Kira's main interest in teaching yoga is to assist herself and others on the path towards freedom and joy.

"I can’t believe the teacher training is now complete. It was such a beautiful experience that I will remember and draw on throughout my practice. The safe space and love that was filling the air, my yogi friends that showed up, and the sharing are all things that I will miss." Meaghan, Summer 2008

We believe that the best way to learn how to teach yoga is to start teaching yoga. The authentic inspiration to share and connect with others will naturally guide you.

However, we also know that deepening the understanding through trainings and workshops with yogis already on the path can help grow the heart, strengthen the confidence and connect you with a supportive community. Read More.

Summer 2010 Session:

Thursday, June 17 thru

Sunday, June 27

10 Day, 60 hour Course Costs $1251.

This includes:

- 350+ page teacher manuel

- 20 Class Card valued at $200

- One year Subscription to Online Yoga Classes, valued at $216.

- Does not include suggested reading and viewing material

You can pay for the course in full, or in 3 payments of $417.

First Thursday: 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Weekdays: 12:30 to 5:00pm

Weekends: 1:00 to 5:00pm

Participants are encouraged to come to class during the training. We will also gather for 2 evening events.

A completed Application is required for consideration.

You can sign in up three ways:

1. Fill out Application Online.

2. Print Out Application and Mail it to:

Lulu Bandha's, 306 East Matilija Street, Ojai, Calif. 93023

3. Call us at 805.640.7868 or 805.798.1700 to connect and get more information.

Jim, Robert and Alana

"Originally my hopes were to deepen my practice, especially my personal practice when I have no one to guide me through. Now it has grown into wanting to teach yoga. It has been stuffed in this crazy mind of mine for a while that someday maybe I could be a yoga teach. Now it is one of my desires." Jim, Summer 2008

We are located in the heart of downtown Ojai in the magnificent Ojai Valley. Ojai has long been understood as a place to connect to the Divine within. Overflowing with spirtual centers, nestled in the arms of the Los Padres National Forest and full of some of the nicest people you'll ever meet, Ojai will become your yoga home. Read More About Ojai.

Night Out to see Kung Fu Panda.

One of the homework assignments during our time together will be to start a YogaBlog. You can read and link to some of past graduates' blogs here.

The Lowe Sisters. Read their Yoga Blog.

"It was such an amazing experience these last 10 days! I am forever changed and further inspired. I grew in so many ways, some expected and some not. I thank you for this opportunity and I cherish the time we spent. What an awesome container!" Alain, Summer 2007

Visit us at 306 East Matilija St., Ojai, Calif.