Become a Yoga Instructor at PIES Fitness

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Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual practice or discipline. Join PIES Fitness Yoga Studio in their certified yoga teacher training and learn how you can encourage others to enjoy the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

PIES Fitness 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course

Teacher training will begin September 9, 2015. The training will take place over a six month period. Students are required to attend training on Wednesdays and also one weekend a month.

2015 Wednesday Training Dates, Times and Location:
Dates: All Wednesdays

Time: 5:00pm – 8:30pm

Location: Valley Forge 33 South Pickett Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22304September 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th, 2015

October 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th, 2015
November 4th, 11th, and 18th, 2015
December 2nd, 9t
h, and 16th, 2015
January 6th, 13th, and 27th, 2016
February 3rd, 10th, and 17th, 2016

2015 Weekend Training Dates, Times and Location:
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays

Time: 7:45am – 7:45pm

Location: Valley Forge 33 South Pickett Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22304

September 12th – 13th, 2015
October 17th – 18th, 2015
November 14th – 15th, 2015
December 5th – 6th, 2015
January 9th – 10th, 2016
February 20th – 21st, 2016

The training includes a full course of study in the following:

Yoga Anatomy and Philosophy
Yoga/ Teaching Methodology
Physiology/Lifestyle/ Ethics
Yoga Asana and Pranayama
Practicum- Student Teaching
Yoga Techniques
Meditation

Trainees will learn and be prepared to teach clients having a “My Body Don’t Bend That Way” practice, clients with an advanced practice and clients with a practice somewhere in between the two practices.

Costs and Fees

The cost of the training program is $2950. A $450 non-refundable deposit is required by August 21, 2015. The remaining balance, paid in installments of $500 each, is required prior to each weekend training intensive:

September 12th, 2015
October 17th, 2015
November 14th, 2015
December 5th, 2015
January 9th, 2016

If you have questions or if you would like to schedule an interview for admittance into the training program please contact Marsha at 703-887-9574 or at piesfitness@aol.com to arrange a convenient date and time.

Required reading material included with tuition:

  • 300+ pages curriculum manual
  • 2 yoga methodology DVDs: power, partner, chair and restorative yoga, yogassage and yoga with weights
  • The Yoga Sutras of Pantajali by Sri Swami Satchindananda
  • Human Anatomy Coloring Book by Joe Ziemian and Margaret Matt
  • Yoga Asana Cards: 95 color cards – asana poses

 

Required reading material not included with tuition:

  • Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews
  • The Language of Yoga: Complete A to Y guide to Asana Names, Sanskrit Terms & Chants by Nicolai Bachman
  • Yoga Sequencing: Designing Transformative Yoga Classes by Mark Stephens

Recommended Reading

  • Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda
  • The Pure Heart of Yoga by Bob Butera
  • Meditation for Your Life – Creating a Plan that Suits Your Style by Bob Butera
  • Anatomy and Asana Preventing Yoga Injuries by Susi Hateley Aideas
  • Inner Peace – How to be Calmly Active and Actively Calm by Paramahansa Yogananda
  • How to Draw Yoga Stick Figures – A Workbook by Mikelle Terson
  • Yoga Posture Adjustments and Assisting: An Insightful Guide for Yoga Teachers and Students by Stephanie Papas
  • Myths of the Asanas: The Ancient Origins of Yoga by Alanna Kaivalya
  • Yoga Toolbox by Joseph and Lilian LePage
  • The Laws of Spirit by Dan Millman
  • Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar
  • How Yoga Works by Gesne Michael Roach and Christine McNally
  • Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Swami Muktibodhananda
  • Teaching Yoga: Essential Foundations and Techniques by Mark Stephens
  • The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice by TKV Desikachar
  • Super Rich: A Guide to Having It All by Russell Simmons with Chris Morrow
  • Do You! 12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve Happiness and Success by Russell Simmons with Chris Morrow
  • Hatha Yoga Illustrated: For Greater Strength, Flexibility and focus by Martin Kirk, Brooke Boon and Daniel DiTuro
  • The Little Book of Yoga Breathing: Pranayama Made Easy by Scott Shaw
  • Scientific Key I: The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga by Ray Long
  • Scientific Key II: The Key Poses of Hatha Yoga by Ray Long
  • Bhagavad Gita: The Beloved Lord’s Secret Love Song by Graham Schweig

Faculty: Marsha D. Banks Harold, Director of Yoga Teacher Training
Marsha D. Banks-Harold, BSEE, E-RYT 500, RYCT and Yoga Therapist, is Manager and Director of PIES Fitness Yoga Studio. She has been teaching yoga since 2009, having trained with: Bob Butera of YogaLife Institute in ComprehensiveYoga Therapy-A Holistic Yogic Approach to Health and Healing; Master Yirser Ra Hotep of YogaSkills in Kemetic Yoga; Master Kwesi Karamoko of Ausarian Tantra Yoga School in Ausarian (Kemetic) Tantra Yoga; Michelle Kelsey of YokKid in Children’s Yoga; Shakta Kaur Khalsa of Radiant Child in Children’s Yoga and Becky Crigger of In Balance Yoga Studio in hot yoga, vinyasa, prenatal, restorative and meditation. Marsha is currently enrolled in the third and final year of Yoga Therapy training with Bob Butera in Devon, Pennsylvania and works with yoga therapy clients to balance their lives. In addition, Marsha received a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and works as an electrical engineer in the intellectual property field. Marsha practices yoga daily to balance her life as she navigates amongst her roles as a wife, a mother to four sons, an officer in her church, a full time engineer and a studio owner. Marsha encourages everyone to honor where they are as they strive to live a balanced life. Marsha believes yoga is the path that allows one to know thy self physically, intellectually, emotionally and spiritually.

Kimberly Perry Anatomy of Yoga and Yoga Techniques
Kimberly Perry is a licensed massage therapist and has been providing therapeutic services for the last 10 years. Kimberly completed a 700 hour massage therapy training program at the Cayce Reilly Massage School founded by Edgar Cayce. In the fall of 2006 Kimberly completed her 200 hour one month immersion training in Integral Yoga at Yogaville based on the teachings of Sri Swami Satchidananda. In 2009 Kimberly participated in a two year personal spiritual development program at Inner Visions Institute for Spiritual Development under the direction of Iyanla Vanzant. In addition, Kimberly in 2009, also completed a 7 day Thai Massage Training Program with Jyothi Watanabe at the Satchidabanda Ashram in Yogaville, VA. Kimberly further studied with Roger Cole at Yogaville in Yoga Anatomy, Physiology and Practice. In addition, Kimberly furthered her studies by successfully completing an Anatomy and Physiology class at Northern Virginia Community College. Kimberly currently practices a traditional African spiritual practice called Yoruba which permits her to connect to and honor her ancestors. Kimberly is currently pursuing a degree in Nutritional Science and will complete a 4-week “I love Anatomy” course with Susi Hately Aldous. Kimberly believes that yoga allows one to experience a sense of delightful happiness within one’s body. Kimberly shares that yoga allows one to be aware of who they are from within as well as to gain an overall sense of completeness.

Many studies have tried to determine the effectiveness of yoga as a complementary intervention for cancer, schizophrenia, asthma, and heart disease. The results of these studies have been mixed and inconclusive, with cancer studies suggesting none to unclear effectiveness, and others suggesting yoga may reduce risk factors and aid in a patient’s psychological healing process.