Punctuality
On-time attendance is required for live classes.
Reading Assignments
All assigned reading must be completed to receive a letter of completion. Each reading assignment needs to be completed by the end of each unit.
Assignments and Self-Quizzes
Students must satisfactorily complete all required course assignments by the end of each unit in which they are assigned, plus an final self review quiz at the end of the course. “Satisfactorily” means on-time completion with answers that demonstrate a good understanding of the subject material.
Post Course Assignments
Students complete the following on time and with satisfactory understanding of the subject material before receiving letter of completion:
❖ Signed attestation that you have read the entire Raja Yoga Book and AYTT manual
❖ Written class plan for teaching an Ananda Yoga class: see due date on your course page.
❖ Evaluation of another classmate’s proposed Ananda Yoga class: see due date on course page.
❖ Post-course assignment: teach an Ananda Yoga class and submit student and self evaluation of the experience. (See specific dates on the course page.)
Safety and Awareness in Personal Practice
Each student must exhibit a safe personal practice, showing appropriate consideration for her/his own body’s abilities, limitations, and conditions.
Attitude and Aptitude for Teaching
Students must demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to teach Ananda Yoga clearly, safely, and completely. The staff makes every effort to help students remedy shortcomings, but students who we feel have not demonstrated these attributes will be unable to enter the Level 2 Ananda YTT track.
Personal Conduct
Students must follow the AYTTO Participation Guidelines and conduct themselves with maturity, take responsibility, cooperate, be open to correction, and show respect for others and for the Yoga tradition.
Course Fees and Cancellation Policy
The course must be paid in full to reserve your space and prior to the course start date. If you cancel on or before January 8, your payment will be refunded, less a $150 processing fee. If you cancel January 8 – 30, 50% of your payment will be refunded, and the remainder will be forfeited. For cancellations after January 30, the full program cost will be forfeited.
Self-Representation after Certification
Students who complete Bridge to Ananda Yoga are not certified Ananda Yoga teachers. Certification comes only upon completion of Level 2 AYTT. Without express permission, they may not say or imply in any way that they represent Ananda, Ananda Yoga, The Expanding Light, Ananda Sangha, or Ananda Church of Self-Realization. For details, see the AYTT manual (Section 5).
Use of Course Materials
All course materials are copyrighted by Ananda Church of Self-Realization and may not be reproduced or shared with anyone except as outlined in Section 5 of the manual. Any other use requires prior express written permission. Contact the Director of Ananda Yoga (530-478-7518) for assistance.
Continuing Education
Every yoga teacher should pursue continuing education after graduation. By signing this agreement, the student agrees to do so regularly and conscientiously.
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