Welcome!
Thank you so much for stopping by to learn more about Lulu Bandha's Yoga School. We are here for you and look forward to meeting.
Dive In
This year's faculty includes Kira Ryder, Ravi Ravindra, Lisa West, Uma Goswami, Casey Murphy, Patricia Sullivan, Alana Mitnick, Betsy Stix and Tucker Adams. Additionally, at the Crib, you will be able to receive credit from studying with Erich Schiffmann, Saul David Raye, and others.
We believe in having a mentor within the Lulu Bandha's family as you deepen your study. Someone with whom you have a connection and who can help point you towards your own discoveries. After completion of 'Side A', you will be paired up as appropriate.
The Practicum allows you to observe and assist with Lulu Bandha's teachers. Then, you will have the opportunity to teach classes in a safe supportive environment and receive feedback.
The Practicum accounts for at least 15 hours in your 200 hour program and is individually scheduled with teachers at Lulu Bandha's. If you are traveling to study at Lulu Bandha's arrangements can be made to study under a teacher closer to home.
Applicants must have completed at least 150 hours before beginning.
Lulu Bandha's is Registered Yoga School with Yoga Alliance. This means that if you complete our 200 Hour Teacher Training, you will be eligible to become a Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance.
We have struggled with the notion of "Certification". Because while we have particular requirements for becoming a teacher at Lulu Bandha's, we and no one else is the authority of your qualification to teach.
- Find out More about the Yoga Alliance
Lulu Bandha's is 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 ofthe Los Padres National Forest and full of some of the nicest people you'll ever meet, Ojai will become your yoga home.
- Learn More about Visiting Ojai
- Where to stay when here
We have school peeps come in from all over. There are many hotels, rooms in homes, and campsites.
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About Our School
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Established in March 2002, Lulu Bandha's is a community of blossoming yogis tuning into their own alignment. We are not committed to one particular style, rather we are interested in offering techniques that might help you relax into yourself.
We believe that the best way to learn how to teach yoga is to start teaching yoga.
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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.
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We have designed and are continually developing the school to offer the necessary tools and information to start or enhance your teaching. Yet the real source of your teaching comes from your diligent attentive practice and surrender. Through this, your teaching will blossom.
The Tradition of Yoga is a Living Breathing Tradition that lives inside of you. It is our job to assist in awakening you to this understanding.
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Our intention is to offer just enough information and tools to encourage the internal exploration while at the same time preparing you to share and express your personal experience and communicate the teachings. We want to hear your voice, your Yoga.
Our program encourages you to drop in slowly and take your time. Allow yourself to take the courses that you are drawn to and create the space for the information and experience to sink in. If you are looking for a quick 200 hour certification package, we are not the school for you. Completion will take at least a year. The 500 hour certification will take over 2 years.
2012 School Calender
Decemeber
January
February
March
April
May
- May 1 - 6: Currents of Love: Tapping the Slipstreams of Prana in Tokyo, Japan
- May 18 - 20: Alignment with the Yamas in Ashland, OR
June
July
- July 12 - 21: Teaching Yoga, Side A
- July 25 - 28: Pointing Towards the Joy in Sisters, OR (New July Dates to be comfirmed).
- July 27 - 29: Teaching Kids Yoga
August
September
- September 14 - 16: Architecture of a Strong Practice
October
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Winter Jam Sessions, vol. 6 and 7
Ojai, Calif.
December 6 - 18, 2011 and January 13 thru 15, 2012
Now that you are teaching yoga, you have a lot more questions. We will commune to explore these, play with new techniques and reconnect with our sangha. Learn More. |
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Anatomy of Self Love
Ojai, Calif.
January 18 - 22**
This training is designed to develop or enhance our understanding of the physiological practicality of Self Love and offer techniques and practices that might enrich the soil for your Heart to bloom. Learn More. ** Please note that dates were moved back a week.
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MAMAste
Ojai, Calif.
with Sherry Sidoti, E-RYT, Labor Doula: DONA International
Sunday, January 29.
This workshop is designed to help teachers welcome expectant moms and babies-to-be in a mixed class setting. Pregnant Yoginis also welcome. Learn More. |
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Teaching Yin Yoga and Meditation
Ojai, Calif.
February 17 - 19 and 24 - 26
This training is designed to begin or enhance your path of sharing the practice of yin yoga and meditation and holding the space for the subtle. Learn More. |
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Connective Tissue: A Web of Healing
Ojai, Calif.
March 2 - 4
We will explore the makeup and behavior of the connective tissues. And we will practice asana in a way that will help you to unravel the long standing tight spots. Learn more. |
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Cultivating the Self through Yoga and Qi Gong
with Patricia Sullivan and John Hickey
March 9 - 11
Two of our favorite teachers together. No regular classes this weekend to make room for this special workshop. Learn More. |
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Teaching Granny Yoga
with Kira, Alana Mitnick & Tucker Adams
Ojai, Calif.
March 23 - 25 & March 30 - April 1
This training is designed to begin or enhance your curiousity and confidence with working with peeps over 65. Details to be posted.
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Bhakti Yoga, Psychology and Love
with Uma Goswami
April 4 - 8
We will eat, sing, dance and play in the magical realm of Uma for 5 days. Read More. |
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Explorations in the Rig Veda
Krotona School of Theosophy
Ojai, Calif
April 10 - 26
This three-week course will explore some of the most significant sections of the Rig Veda. No experience necessary. Learn More. |
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Currents of Love: Tapping the Slipstreams of Prana
Tokyo, Japan
May 1 - 6
We are returning to the warm embrace of Michael and friends at Yoga Tree, Tokyo.
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Aligning with the Yamas
with Kira Ryder
Ashland, Oregon
May 18 - 20
We will slip into the subtle realm, allowing our pranic experience of the yamas to guide our asana, pranayama and meditation.
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Aligning with the Yamas
with Kira Ryder
Arlington, VA
June 1 - 3
We will slip into the subtle realm, allowing our pranic experience of the yamas to guide our asana, pranayama and meditation.
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Yoga and the Search for the Eternal in the Daily Life
with Kira and Ravi
June 23 - June 29
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Teaching Yoga, A Side
Ojai, Calif.
July 12 - 21
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. Learn More. |
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Pointing Towards the Joy: Teaching Subtle Anatomy
Love, Life Yoga, Sisters, Oregon
July 25 - 28 or so.
Just for Teachers. Dates to be confirmed and Details to be posted.
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Teaching Kids Yoga
Ojai, Calif
with Betsy Stix and Christina
July 27 - 19
Details to be posted.
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Sacred Japan Temple Retreat
Outside Tokyo, Japan
with Kira Ryder, Emil Wendel and Geoffrey Gordon
August 1 - 5 or so.
Details to be posted.
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Teaching Yoga, B Side
Ojai, Calif
August 17 - 19 & 24 - 26
We practice tuning towards the teacher within and communicating our findings. Read More. |
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International Ojai Yoga Crib
Ojai, Calif.
October 25 - 28
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Graduation and Certification
For certification from Lulu Bandha's Yoga School, we ask that you complete the following 2012 courses or equivalent through Lulu Bandha's in 3 years. The courses and offerings will change year to year so if you are drawn to a particular teacher or course, we encourage you take the opportunity to dive in when it's available.
Required Courses
- Anatomy of Self Love, 20 hours
- Ravi Ravindra, 8.5 to 30 hours
- Lisa West, 9 hours
- Uma Goswami, 10 to 25 hours
- Teaching Yoga, Side A, 60 hours
- Teaching Yoga, B Side, 20 hours
- Practicum, 15 hours
- The International Ojai Yoga Crib, 15 to 22 hours
- Jam Session, vol. 8, 9 hours
Electives
The Following Courses are 'Electives' and designed to help you develop your communication skills and focus your yoga teaching towards the population you are most drawn to serve:
- Teaching Yin Yoga, 25 hours
- Freeing the Writer, 15 hours
- Teaching Granny Yoga, 30 hours
- Teaching Yoga to Kids, 15 hours
- Architecture of a Strong Practice, 9 hours
The electives change from year to year depending on teachers' availability.
If you are interested in being formally certified with the Yoga Alliance, we require that you fill out this application and submit a Certification Fee of $25 so that we can track your hours and assist you in completing all the requirements.
Depending on the Courses you choose, your total cost for the 200 Hour Lulu Teacher Training Program will be around $3200.
Yes. We are formalizing this program with Yoga Alliance now to become a continuing education school.
Meet Some of the Graduates
All the current teachers at Lulu Bandha's have completed the training as well as studied elsewhere allowing for a diverse mix of approaches within a shared understanding of aligning from within. Meet Us.
Meet peeps who have completed or almost completed our program.
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