The course is not affiliated with the B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga Center of Las Vegas but is presented separately by Aileen Epstein-Ignadiou, who will teach a three year comprehensive Yoga Studies and Training Program, created with direct input and continuous guidance from Gloria Goldberg of the B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga Center of La Mesa (IYCLM) and Sri Yogacharya B.K.S. Iyengar.  

Established in 1992 in Southern California, this unique program is designed to meet the needs of yoga students who wish to deepen their experience and comprehension of Iyengar Yoga, as well as for those who envision teaching and for those who already teach yoga. Serious students and teachers work together sharing their experiences, fostering a friendly and inclusive yoga community.

The program offers a complete curriculum at the Introductory Level I & II. There are over 300 certified Iyengar Yoga teachers in the U.S.A. who go through years of training before presentation for certification. This program provides the student with a strong base for this process.

Monthly weekend sessions with Aileen Epstein-Ignadiou

AND: Three weekend workshops per year with Neeta Datta and/or other senior certified Iyengar Yoga teachers.

Students should have practiced Iyengar Yoga for at least three years with a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher. Students with less than three years who feel they are ready for this program should contact the program coordinator. Be a member of IYASN (go to www.iynaus.org to join – list S. NV as your region).

Registration for the Program can be done in person or by mail by January 31, 2007. Acceptance into the program is based on your application information, a two hour group yoga practice session and an interview which is intended to explore your personal and program goals. 

Gloria Goldberg, an Intermediate Senior III level teacher, has taught Iyengar Yoga since 1980 and has been a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher since 1987. While director of the B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga Institute in Los Angeles, she recognized the need for a formal teacher training program. With the approval and guidance of B.K.S. Iyengar, she founded the program in 1992. Gloria is director and co-curriculum coordinator of the program. She is the co-director and teaches at the B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga Center of La Mesa. President of the National Association (IYNAUS) for two years, she's now on the IYNUAS Board and serves as Certification Committee liaison to and from the board. She has been a member of the certification committee for 7 years.

*Sunday January 21 Orientation 12:00 – 2:00 PM

* Classes will be held the third Saturday of every month beginning February 17th from 12:30 – 5:30PM

**Except in October when it will be held on the last Saturday (Oct 27)

*There may be occasions when an additional class will be added at no extra charge if the need arises to complete the course work.

**First Workshop will be held February 9^th & 10^th with Neeta Datta.

On typewritten paper, please list all the requested information and answers to the questions below. Submit to Aileen Epstein-Ignadiou, program coordinator, by January15. Date and sign your document and include a $25.00 non-refundable fee in the form of personal check or money order. Do not send cash through the mail. Make checks payable to Aileen Epstein-Ignadiou.

1. Identifying Information -- Your name, address, phone numbers, age, gender, social security number, place of birth, date of birth, marital status, and children's names.

2. Formal Education -- School name, years attended and degrees.

3. Work Experience -- Dates, employer, location, position.

4. Your Health -- Special issues or physical disabilities (e.g., heart problems, high or low blood pressure, diabetes, neck, back or knee problems); treatments or medications for any of the conditions.

5. Yoga Information

1. Length of time studying and practicing the Iyengar method of hatha yoga and the names of teachers with whom you have studied. (Note: To begin the Training Program, you must have completed three years of practice in the Iyengar method, unless an Iyengar teacher is not available in your area or permission is obtained from the program coordinator.)  

2. Are you now practicing the standing poses (e.g., Tadasana, Utthita Trikonasana, Virabhadrasana II, etc.) as taught in the Iyengar method of yoga?  

3. Please briefly describe any training you have had in the fields of anatomy or physiology (e.g., where you studied, for how long, in what year). Include copies of transcripts if possible.

4. Describe any other yoga experience. Include which system, specific teachers, length of time, etc. Please relate any teaching experience you have, yoga or other. Briefly describe growth related disciplines you have been or are presently involved with.  

5. Have you studied at RIMYI in Pune? If so, please give dates and type of classes (intensives, general, or medical classes).

6. Have you participated in other Iyengar teacher training programs? If so, please list year and place.  

7. Have you ever attended or taught at an Iyengar Yoga Convention? If so, please list year and place.

6. Please describe in length your purpose in attending this yoga training program