A Voyage of Self Discovery
PATH OF AWAKENING
Path Of Awakening is a Yoga Alliance accredit 200 hr. Teacher Training
Our Program
"The Path of Awakening" Yoga Alliance Certification curriculum is a result of 15 years of refinement of teaching. Our vision is to empower the student with the knowledge and tools to see themselves and their future students as multi dimension beings.
Enriching the intellect with teachings and history from the Vedas, Bhagavad Gita and Sutras. Understanding principles of anatomy and body mechanics.
Exploration of the science behind our nervous system, meditation and pranayama. Learn the intelligence of the asana practice sequencing. Cultivate and Elevate your voice as an individual and teacher. And One-on-One Mentorship for a broader understanding of the responsibility of being part of legacy in carrying the tradition, history and science of yoga.
Our Mentors:
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Megan Canon
Upon receiving her National Iyengar Teacher Certification and studying with BKS and family for 4 months, Megan was invited to teach and share her expertise in yoga asana alignment to established YTT's in Hawaii, Bali and Goa. She now weaves her passion for dance into her alignment based yoga flow classes in Hawaii all together teaching for over 20 years.
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Renata Langner
Founder of Path of Awakening.
Renata has a strong passion for the practices that
helps us humans to reclaim themselves. She often refers to yoga as this thirst for unity and integration.
Renata has been teaching Yoga for 20+ based in NYC and recently moving to Hawaii she has founded Lanai Yoga and Path of Awakening School.
Renata's background is a fusion of different traditions like (Ashtanga, Iyengar and Soma ) weaved with breath and awareness into vinyasas.
Our Curriculum
PHILOSOPHY, SCRIPTURES, ETHICS, AND LIFESTYLE
Explore scripture through experiential lectures on:
The Bhagavad Gita
Pantanjali’s Yoga Sutras & 8 Limbs of Yoga
Ayurveda
Chakras and the subtle body
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ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Learn to teach safely understanding the anatomy
of the body and how to use anatomic terms
Module focus joint movement, kinesiology and soma, range of motion and action, understand the musculoskeletal system and its functions.
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TEACHING TECHNIQUES AND METHODOLOGY
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Explore in-depth how to teach 35+ classic yoga postures with all its benefits and contraindications
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Review the gradient approach to the world of asana, intelligent sequencing and authentic teaching
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Learn how to adapt and modify postures to create ease in all body types
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Become aware of common compensatory and misalignments
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Learn the theory of the kinematic chain observing the body as a whole unit
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Learn creative and yet intelligent sequencing methodology and clarity to express your authentic self
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Learn to instruct fundamental pranayama throughout the increment of the asana practice
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Receive guidance to teach meditation techniques
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Practice the sacred art of assisting
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Learn how to utilize your authentic voice and presence to inspire reflection, growth and individually
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How to teach online
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Learn the ethics and business of yoga
Alliance requirement:
75 Hrs. Asana - Pranayama -Subtle body - Meditation
20 Hrs. Anatomy - Physiology - Biomechanics
20 Hrs. History - Philosophy - Ethics
55 Hrs. Teaching Methodology -Professional Development
32 Hrs. Classroom practice -
Non-contact