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 GLYTA
COMMUNICATION
This is
a communication to the GLYTA members which includes minutes from our
9/2/2006 meeting at Song of the Morning Ranch. The main thrust of this
meeting was to begin a discussion about updating our teacher’s
training. After the
meeting it was decided to delay the minutes to the membership so
that we could receive feedback, and put together a revised outline
for an updated teacher’s training program. After meeting a couple
more times, Kathy, Mary Ann and I (Roy)
have created a recommendation for the new
GLYTA Teacher’s Training.
We hope this will stir more discussion and feedback so that
we can vote on it when we vote for officers March of 2007. Please read our
recommendations carefully and communicate to us your thoughts,
support, and suggestions for changes or improvement.
We are
adamant about this project because:
1.
We are one of the only Yoga Teacher’s
Organization whose roots come from the true practice of kriya yoga,
and who understand how to maintain the meditative base.
2.
We need to update the way we present
ourselves to the public.
3.
We have Song of the Morning Ranch Staff
and others who wish to become Golden Lotus Yoga Teachers.
4.
It is also our desire to reinvigorate our
organization and train new teachers to keep our legacy
alive.
Minutes GLYTA Meeting 9/2/06
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The meeting was called to order at
6pm at Song of the Morning Ranch, in the waterwheel house with an
opening prayer & meditation led by Brij Chhabra.
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Members present: Roy Thibodeau, Mary Ann
Thibodeau, Rose Boyer, Joe Rolands, Eileen Guilford, Sandi Jones,
Kaye Thomas/ Hogan, Susan Golarz, Wes Hilstrom, Ian Wiley, Richard
Armour, Carol Armour, and Brij Chhabra.
·
As the minutes reflect, the
meeting was well attended and the teachers present were very
enthusiastic. We were
trying to hold the meeting to an hour in length as everyone was
tired from a full day of activities. The one and only topic on
the agenda was our training of new teachers.
o
New teachers wish to become GLYTA
teacher.
o
Feel we must update our training
to reflect the current trends and standards.
o
Become more appealing to new
candidates.
·
An outline of a possible new
Training Program for consideration by the membership that was read
at the meeting and brought up for discussion.
·
A lively discussion ensued with
many ideas and suggestions offered. These were noted and
integrated into the revised training outline.
·
The meeting was adjourned at about
7:30pm.
GLYTA TEACHER’S
TRAINING
Recommended Guidelines:
Prerequisites for Candidacy
1.
Application for membership
2.
Review & Interview with a 3 person
committee comprised of active GLYTA teachers.
a.
Appointed by Officers.
3.
The candidate must be a Kriyaban to be
considered
4.
The candidate must either be a SRF member
currently taking or have taken the lessons or must sign up to begin
taking the lessons.
5.
The candidate must take a class from a
qualified, active GLYTA teacher.
Training
1.
200 hours of total training. (in line
with Yoga Alliance)
a.
1st year of SRF lessons.
50
Hours
b.
10 hours of training per month for 12
months.
i.
A Postures/asanas training,
60
hours
ii.
Meditation practice & techniques
10
hours
iii.
Pranayama techniques.
10 hours
iv.
Anatomy/Physiology training.
10
hours
v.
Self Development.
10
hours
1.
Reading
2.
karma yoga
projects
3.
retreats
4.
workshops
vi.
Nutrition/Diet.
10
hours
vii.
Practice Management.
10
hours
1.
Marketing
2.
business philosophies
3.
building atmosphere and
interest
4.
special needs classes.
c.
Student/Joint teaching with GLYTA
teacher. 30
hours
2.
Two Phases of teacher’s
training.
a.
Phase I.
i.
Acceptance as a candidate.
ii.
At least 6 months of SRF
lessons.
iii.
At least 6 months of GLYTA Teacher’s
Training.
iv.
Can begin to student Teach with
qualified, active GLYTA teacher.
b.
Phase II
i.
Successfully completed 12 months of SRF lessons.
ii.
Completed 12 months of GLYTA Teacher’s
Training.
iii.
Successfully student taught in 8 classes
under GLYTA teacher in an active class.
3.
Certification of new GLYTA
Teacher
i.
Reviewed by Training committee again to
confirm competency, integrity and commitment
ii.
Certified GLYTA Teacher.
iii.
Begin to establish GLYTA sanction
classes.
iv.
Begin paying annual GLYTA dues &
tithing at the next dues notice.
v.
Becomes a full voting member of GLYTA
with all the rights and privileges.
4.
Continuing Education
a.
Annual GLYTA Workshop.
b.
Any other recognized Yoga Organization
Workshop
c.
Ongoing study of yoga techniques and
deeper studies
d.
Subscription to SFR Magazine.
e.
Reading of books on Yoga, Meditation,
Pranayama, Nutrition, or Anatomy
f.
Contributor to annual GLYTA
workshop.
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We also discussed the fee for the
GLYTA Training. Other
similar Yoga Teacher’s organizations prices seeming to vary from
$1,500 to $2,500
o
It was decided we should charge a
similar price
§
The Value of the
training.
§
Training teachers must be
compensated for their time
o
Of course staff members would be
trained at no cost as long as they are staff members.
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You can email, mail, or call
Kathy Campbell bcamp66047@aol.com or me (Roy) at roythib@comast.net.
The
GLYTA will be holding a weekend intensive at the Ranch the weekend
of February
2nd through 4th. We need teachers to teach a
few of the segments.
This will be a great time for
you to attend and get involved in a GLYTA workshop and a tremendous
opportunity for the students in your yoga classes to become more
involved and dedicated to their yoga practice. It should be a great weekend
and we are looking forward to seeing many of you and your
students. A flier will
follow shortly giving a more detailed description and an agenda for
the weekend.
·
We are also considering holding an
spring GLYTA banquet. If you would like to get involved with this
please let Kathy or Roy know.
·
We are looking for a few people to
take this on as their project with our support, since our plates are
already pretty full.
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Thanks for all you do. Om, Peace, Bliss, Amen
Roy
GLYTA Teachers present at
9/2/2006 meeting at Song of the Morning
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