Joy of Yoga Teacher Training Program

The Joy of Yoga Teacher Training includes a 200 hour training and a 500 hour training registered through Yoga Alliance.
The Joy of Yoga 200 hour Teacher Training is designed to support those wanting to significantly deepen their understanding of the yoga practice and those that want to teach.
The Joy of Yoga 500 Hour Teacher Training is for existing teachers and those already possessing a 200 hour certification who want to vastly broaden their knowledge and experience in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Directed by Jennifer Prugh, both the 200 hour and 500 hour JOY programs offer the unique opportunity to work with internationally recognized yoga teachers, highly regarded medical professionals, scholars of Yoga Philosophy and Sanskrit, Ayervedic practitioners and highly respected local yoga teachers who specialize in a particular aspect of the practice. Since the conception of the Joy of Yoga Teacher Training in 2006, this program has been offered locally, nationally and internationally. We offer unprecedented opportunities to collaborate with other serious yoga students around the world by “returning to Yoga’s roots” and studying in both India and Bali if you so choose. We offer an apprenticeship program and opportunities to teach. We give you the chance to fully explore what is possible, whatever that may look like, as a teacher and lifelong student of this practice.
The JOY program was founded on these principles:
Yoga changes lives. Yoga is an eight limbed practice that combines asana, breath, the process of meditation, ethics and philosophy. Our mat is our laboratory and yoga is a practice we carry with us throughout the day. With regular practice transformation of one’s health and happiness is possible for everyone.
Every body and every mind is unique. That means that JOY of Yoga teacher trainees will learn how to meet people where they are and create an effective inclusive experience for everyone in your classes as well as for your individual clients.
Instructors memorize scripts. JOY provides you a structure to learn how to teach as opposed to instruct. In order to get as much experience as possible, at the two hundred hour level, ten day immersions enable you to dive deeply into the experience of yoga with your peers. At the 500 hour level, weekend immersions are effective because they give you time between weekends to read, study and apply new principles in your lives and in your classes.
Yoga is an evolving practice. Understanding the past is essential to building evolving intelligently. JOY seeks to understand the past through history and philosophy while also incorporating the results of today’s scientific research in the understanding of mind and body.
You will learn the art and science of yoga, how to read bodies and address your students, no matter who they are or what kind of existing condition they may have. The more capable you are of being yourself, grounded in skill and practice, there is no telling what you are capable of.
Yoga is a mental, physical, emotional and spiritual practice. Being a yoga teacher also requires the practice of business. You will leave the program empowered in all five areas of practice.
JOY provides you the support and guidance through outstanding faculty and a structure that facilitates the growth necessary to find your own authentic voice. When you leave the 200 hour training you will be equipped to teach professionally. When you leave the 500 hour training, you’ll have a specialization in this vast field of yoga – your passion and expertise -- and you will have lead a three hour workshop at Breathe Los Gatos on your subject of choice, something you will be able to take with professionally to the community at large.
In the words of Joseph Campbell, you will have “followed your bliss.” Doors will open and your world, in and around you, will be made better for it.

The JOY training has two phases, a100-hour "Dynamics" training and a100-hour "Therapeutics" training. Each training runs for ten consecutive days. Both 100 hour trainings must be taken to complete the JOY 200-hour certification and register with Yoga Alliance. You can do the 100-hour Dynamics and the 100-hour Therapeutics trainings in any order.
Our outstanding faculty is comprised of yoga teachers recognized for excellence in their field, scholars of Sanskrit and philosophy, Ayervedic practitioners and both western and alternative health care professionals who offer great insight into the workings of the human body.
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When you leave the JOY program you will be equipped to teach professionally in any class setting, if you choose to do that. You will be enabled with tools that will make you more effective in your relationships, in your personal practice and in every area of your life. The hours we spend together lead you to RYT 200-Yoga Alliance Certification. |

Jennifer Prugh’s Yoga Alliance certified Joy Of Yoga 500-hour program is for those who have completed an YA certified 200 hour program and want to concentrate their studies, work with like-minded colleagues, have the support of locally, nationally and internationally acclaimed mentors, and deepen their own personal and professional practice. The J.O.Y 500 is an applied investigation into the variety of areas that yoga impacts and transforms our lives, beginning on our mat and branching out into the way we care for ourselves, interact with those we love and contribute to the world around us.
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The J.O.Y 500-hour Teacher Training is designed to impart new mind/body practices supported by medical research as well as ancient practices to supplement your knowledge, providing a supportive, rigorous and inspirational environment in which you continue to integrate what you are learning. The J.O.Y. 500 provides a non-dogmatic philosophical and well rounded curriculum where you can dive deeply into your own investigation of this practice. |

The Flying Lotus Yoga Program at Breathe Los Gatos takes your yoga practice off the mat and into the air! This unique style of aerial yoga offers an incredible method of healing the body, strengthening, increasing flexibility and refining ourselves in ways which cannot be established within a traditional yoga setting. The classes are fun, safe, and challenging so as to encourage participants to reach beyond their boundaries in all aspects of their lives. Through this program you will be introduced to elements of acrobatic and aerial conditioning, core strengthening, deep relaxation techniques, and spinal decompression movements. Those who decide to teach will be guided in creating a dynamic and exciting environment where your students can safely explore what they are capable of accomplishing in every way. Reaching beyond our precived limitaions -- physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritiually -- will enable us to take flight!

Yoga on a paddleboard has become an ideal way in which to practice yoga in a pool, pond, lake or the ocean. The principles that are taught on the yoga mat become essential and even more appreciated on the board. Enhancing the experience of concentration and moving with the breath on water, Floating Lotus creates a floating classroom that allows students to develop core strength, balance, do things you never thought possible, and have a great time outdoors. Much like the human mind, the board constantly shifts, moves, flows in different directions. Yet, within all this movement, there is a sense of peace inherent in being on the water. Yoga on Water is a wonderful addition to one’s yoga practice and a great way in which to be introduced to the principles of yoga.

Teacher
Desiree Rumbaugh & Karen Church
Calling all dedicated yoga practitioners ages 50+. Here is a special opportunity for you to practice alongside your age mates and discover just what is possible. Desirée Rumbaugh will be joined with physical therapist Karen Church to teach you yoga techniques that will enhance your practice and complement the lifestyle that you enjoy. You will gain insight into how to practice safely and in optimal alignment to prevent re-injury.
Karen will provide multi-media presentations which feature anatomy as well as considerations for injury and surgery. Digital images and online resources provide inspiration for healing and enhance visual learning.
Join us with this group of courageous Wisdom Warriors™ who want to play hard and stay safe. This training is the first of many to come as this growing demographic searches for more creative ways to stay healthy and feel great. All teachers over 35 and students over 50 are welcome. This teacher training complies with the Yoga Alliance requirements.
For more information about all of Desiree’s trainings go to: http://www.desireerumbaugh.com
Training Dates
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Joy of Yoga 200 Hour
In order to complete the JOY of Yoga Teacher Training, you are required to take two 100 hour ten day immersions.
100 Hour Dynamics 2013 Training Dates
November 8th: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
November 9th-17th: 8:00am – 6:00pmPrice: $1308 ($400 non-refundable deposit)
100 Hour Therapeutics 2013 Training Dates
June 21st: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
June 22–30th: 7:00am – 5:00pmPrice: $1308 ($400 non-refundable deposit)
Joy of Yoga 500 Hour
This program is comprised of weekend immersions. All immersions must be taken to complete 500 hours. However, if you are unable to be at particular weekend, you can make it up the following year. You have three years from the time you apply to complete the 500 hour training.
Dates for 2013:
January 4th - 6th
January 11th - 13th
March 1st - 3rd
April 19th - 21st
May 3rd - 5th
June OFF
July 12th - 14th
August 2nd - 4th
September 6th - 8th
October 11th - 13th
November 1st - 3rd500 Hour weekend immersion schedule
Friday 7:15pm – 9:15pm
Saturdays 1:00pm – 7:00pm
Sundays 1:00pm - 5:00pmPrice: $175 per weekend (One time $500 deposit to join the 500 training)
Joy of Yoga Flight School
Aeriel Yoga Certificate 2013 Training Dates
March 9th - 10th & 16th - 17th
Saturday: 1:30pm - 7:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pmPrice: $1000
(Includes cost of materials and 4 day program)Joy of Yoga Floating Lotus
Paddleboard Yoga Certificate 2013 Dates
May 31st - June 2nd
Friday, 7:15pm – 9:15pm
Saturday, 1:30pm – 5:00pm
Sunday, 8:00am – 5:00pmPrerequisites: For those who have completed a YA certified 200 or 500 hour training.
Price: $500
(includes manual and water safety training)
Training Faculty
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200 Hour Training Faculty

Jennifer Prugh

Erika Abrahamian

Misako Matsuoka

Brant Peterson

Talya Lutzker

Gary Kissiah 
Ramana Erikson

Karen Holden

Bob Riccomini
500 Hour Training Faculty

Jennifer Prugh

Desiree Rumbaugh 
Tias Little

Kent Bond

Janya Wongsopa

Lorien Neargarder

Dr. Mark Singleton

Tim Olmstead

Dr. Peter Abaci

Dr. Greg Barsten

Michael Stone

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