Ashtanga Yoga Mysore ASSISTANT Apprenticeship Program

A spiritual path to living the benefits of Ashtanga Yoga Mysore and THE Therapy methodology

To Apply for Ashtanga Teaching Apprenticeship for teaching Mysore and Led Classes with appropriate hands on assists , complete the Application form/questionnaire and meet the prerequisite below.

Apprenticeship Program is for practitioners who have at least min five years of dedicated practice and interested in deepening their yoga physical practice understanding and application of philosophy on and off the mat. Parampara, translated as the knowledge that is passed down in succession from teacher to student is the basis for this program. Apprenticeship Training are assistants that require devoted time and studies from both the teacher and the student. This program will last about 2-3 years at which time the apprentice will be able to hold the space for students to practice with confidence. Please note *This is not a teacher training program.*

Requirements to apply:

- Minimum five years of a daily Traditional Ashtanga yoga practice not a mixed vinyasa practice. (Daily means you have a regular practice of 5 to 6 days per week with minimal interruptions). Know the Primary full series and have been introduced to practice intermediate series and have studied under Christina Martini or transferring from a teacher of Ashtanga Yoga.

- A commitment to assist with Christina in the shala minimum once a week.

- A commitment to your continued daily practice while assisting. Meaning your attendance for your self practice in the shala in person on zoom minimum 2-3 days a week.

- There is no additional monetary cost but your monthly shala fees paid in biannually or annually for reservation of your commitment to the apprenticeship.

If you meet the above requirements and this is of interest to you, please email me at shalasantoshayoga@gmail.com

As an apprentice, you'll work closely alongside Christina Martini and other teachers assistants shadowing and observing the first month within the Mysore program and self study of assigned theory , yoga history, sutras, philosophy, ayurveda, yoga psychology and anatomy reading assignments for your refinement and knowledge.

You'll observe in both the physical and virtual zoom shala
This program is 9- 12 months for primary and continuing education apprenticeship thereafter 9-12 months for intermediate series plus a annual travel to master teacher Manju Jois and / or Sathu Jois in Encinitas for 6-7 days, or when hosted in Hawaii. The master class is a lifelong learning annually for self-development and advancement and developing a relationship with our Lineage Teacher and does not guarantee a authorization or certificate nor a teaching position at the Shala as this relationship between you , your senior teacher, Christina and master teacher Manju or Sathu Jois takes time to grow and cultivate. Christina will make a recommendation to her Master teacher with deep sincere honesty when one is ready for a blessing and authorization.
What you'll learn
- Ashtanga Lineage History, Traditions, Philosophy, Ashtanga Therapy Approach, Studio guidelines and ethics, qualities and role of an ashtanga teacher apprentice, assistant and lead teacher
- Your role as a forever student/ teacher and making time for your self practice and annual studies with senior/master teacher.
- Ethical responsibilities to respect the Ashtanga Yoga and Therapeutic philosophy as a practitioner, teacher and student. What your role as a teacher apprentice or assistant to your senior teacher and the students in the shala space.
- Anatomy and Physiology of postures- its holistic and therapeutic approach , Verbal and Hands on assists only where needed
- Philosophy of proper breath, meditative practice, spiritual practice, undisturbed physical asana practice, and observation of the whole body and mind
- How to hold space for every "body" Creating independence, inspiration, resilience, energy, agni, tapas, and aspiration.
- Teaching ethics and guidelines, keeping to the lineage, traditions, philosophy of the practice, mysore traditions, one on one approach.

application for yoga teacher training or apprenticeship

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Address

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City

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Emergency Contact Name and Phone

When did you begin your practice with Ashtanga yoga?

Describe your personality and character

What do you enjoy most about Ashtanga yoga practice and why are you aspiring to teach it?

What does your ashtanga yoga mysore or led practice look like these days? How many times per week + hours?

Ashtanga Yoga experience*, please List all previous trainings, workshops, intensives, etc.

Tell me more about your Ashtanga yoga practice, what are your Strengths, weaknesses, challenges and what you’re currently working on.

be specific, may it be commitment, time, waking up to do your practice, work-family- practice balance, diet and lifestyle, etc.

Who are your sources of inspiration that brought you inspiration to your practice, path and lifestyle?

Do you have a meditation practice? if yes, described include how long you meditate.

Do you have a pranayama (breath) practice? If yes, describe the breath exercises - pranayama techniques you practice and the amount of time dedicated

Do you understand the ujjayi breathing purpose and technique performed in most yoga practices? If yes, please describe how you would instruct a student understand and apply the ujjayi breath with their asana practice and why

Daily health, Describe your eating routine (vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, carnivore, omnivore), health practices, exercise routines/activities, spiritual practice, religion or beliefs

Physical and emotional health, please be honest, Include diagnosis, surgeries, injuries, conditions, restrictions, limitations, all current medications, include if you are in therapy, abuse, depression, addictive behavior, eating disorders, etc. Indicate whether your conditions may result in temporary absences and/or early withdrawals from this course. Please note that any difficult times you’ve gone through make you more relatable to students who have their difficult times as well

Is there anything that could possibly disrupt your learning time? E.g. mental health, physical health, family, job, vacation

List 5 qualities that you believe makes a great teacher

What do you wish to accomplish by the end of the Apprenticeship?:

How did you hear about this Apprenticeship?

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Please provide a Copy of Driver License and / or Photo head shot of you , please note to have no misdemeanor, felony or derogatory mark in your background.
If transferring from another teacher or shala, A letter from your current Shala or Teacher recommending you to the Apprenticeship program . This is if you not a direct student of Christina Martini.

Once accepted, You will complete a Registration , Waiver and Liability and full payment or biaanual tuition request will be sent for you to begin apprenticeship. Tuition is non refundable and may be use for your shala self practice should you opt out of the apprenticeship program.

YEAR ONE : SHALA TUITION COST $1800: Primary Series includes your daily practice tuition for the year in conjunction with your apprenticeship

3 - 4 months of close observation during mysore class , clinical visual studies of the structure, body energies, position, past, present injuries, past, present surgeries, pre existing conditions, limitations, restrictions, modifications.
3 - 4 months of basic hands on adjustments for half and full primary series only , guiding a led guided 1/2 primary, intro to ashtanga and full primary series.
3 - 4 months intermediate hands on adjustments, verbal assist with full primary series
YEAR TWO: TUITION COST Intermediate Series $1800 includes your daily practice tuition for the year in conjunction with your apprenticeship
3 - 4 months of teaching new students how to begin Mysore Half primary into Full Primary, know when to apply therapeutic adaptations for injury, limitations, conditions. Introduction of intermediate series postures is needed to begin with certain criteria of students to complement primary.
3 - 4 months of Mysore Class multi-level teaching, Building your energy, Stamina, Awareness, Observation, Intuition to be ready for the space you hold for practitioners. Hands on or Verbal Adjustments of Primary and Intermediate Therapy in the Mysore practice , on zoom and in shala
3 - 4 months of solo teaching Led Half Primary Series , Full Primary Led and covering Mysore assisting only primary and intermediate practices.

Please do not ask or request how to receive a Ashtanga Teacher Certificate or Authorization . This will come when your time is ready. The teachings and practice of yoga should be focus on your self growth, development and improvement that is based on many years of dedication to your own practice, being trained through apprenticing with your teacher and experiencing many life transforming events where the system of Ashtanga Yoga , Breath, Yoga Philosophy has transformed and supported the outcome. To be a Teacher of Traditional Authentic Yoga Practice is to have Years of Seva in the Mysore Room.

Please note , it is not traditional but rather an invitation from Christina to partake in the teacher training with Manju and Sathu Jois. Prerequisite applies such as having a dedicated and consistent practice as a student or if you are teaching yoga or a assistant or apprentice to your teacher , even from other style or form of yoga , if one should be interested in Ashtanga Traditional System of Yoga. Inquire within how this process begins and how the path can be paved for your teaching journey. To be recommended for Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training with Manju and Sathu Jois, it will be through Christina to recommend you to join the hosted teacher training event with the master teachers, Manju and Sathu Jois.

Pre-requisite applies : Having the primary and intermediate series proficient and must have a dedicated consistent practice of 5-10+ years with your senior teacher or with Christina Martini , if you are a transfer student to Christina, a letter of recommendation may be requested regarding your practice history, character and relationship with your previous teacher.

Sample Schedule (subject to change)

Monday thru Friday In Person or Online
530am- 7am Your self Mysore Practice or you can flip the time to practice at 7am.
7am- 830am Mysore Observation of Assigned days for Hands on Assist 830am- 930am Observation of Teacher Assistant opening shala, covering mysore room plus clean/close up shala if assigned.

Sunday In Person and Online

7am - 830am Mysore or Guided Led Practice with Sangha 845am - 930am Breath - Pranayama, Chanting/Philosophy / Sutras Patanjali , Breath Ujjayi

ZOOM online live session observing teacher teaching in zoom or Shala, assigned days for covering zoom.

Lead Teacher, Christina Martini requires Contact Hours with Participants for this Lineage to be an apprentice and to be recommended for future teacher certification, blessings, or authorizations as I will need to submit a letter of verification of your studies and training with me to my master teacher that you have met the role and qualification of teaching appropriately with knowledge, wisdom and guidance.