Students must submit an application with a $300 deposit. The deposit will be applied to your tuition. Deposit will be refunded if the application is not excepted.

Part One: The Yoga Intensive

The Rogue Valley Yoga Intensive is designed to deepen one’s yoga practice far beyond regular studio classes. The program thoroughly examines asana alignment, pranayama technique, sequencing and arc of the vinyasa practice. In addition to the physical practice, the Yoga Intensive explores the history of Yoga, yogic philosophy, mythology and the energetic body. Students will be given tools to increase their knowledge base of the yoga practice, communicate instructions clearly and hold space for others in the class room. Homework assignments are given throughout the Yoga intensive and are part of the graduation requirement.

Topics that are covered in the Yoga Intensive are:

• Yoga as an 8 limbed practice

• Anatomy & Physiology

• Surya Namaskar technique

• Asana Alignment and Lines of Energy

• Pranayama and Meditation Techniques

• Restorative Yoga

• Classical and Post Classical Yoga

• Energetic Body and the Chakra System Theory

• Philosophy & Ethics

• Ayurveda and the Yogic lifestyle

• Mythology

• Intro to Sanskrit

• The meaning of Aum and the authentic voice

• Intro to sequencing

• Intro to verbal instructions and cues

• Yoga at different stages of life