School of Yoga and Meditation

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School of Yoga & Meditation

Awaken to You; Discover The Nature of who you are.

“Know Thyself” is the first principle inscribed on the temple of Apollo at Delphi. Denial of Self is a root cause of human suffering. Our school of yoga and meditation yokes philosophy and movement in a comprehensive way that supports each persons journey in their unfoldment of awareness to the multi-faceted Is-ness of who they truly are.

The Heron Center offers a introductory Yoga & Meditation Teacher Training and Certification Program. This experiential and theoretical course is designed to prepare each student on safe and ethical practices in yoga and meditation. You will be introduced to ancient traditions, concepts and tools that lead to embodiment of wisdom, balance, contentment, and everlasting peace. This program continuously evolves, just as change is a constant force that asks us to adapt by expanding upon or shed what is already known or believed.

The philosophy of the program is rooted in the belief that you are both physical(3d) and non physical (non-3d). The most advanced scientific discoveries and theories known to us, at this point, suggest that there are at least 11 dimensions to explain all the observable effects in the Universe. So if there are at least 11 dimensions in the Universe there are at least 11 dimensions in everything that exists within the Universe, including you! Part of Yoga is to bring unity and awareness to this fact of both physical and nonphysical realities, so you can awaken to all aspects of self, nurture the wisdom within and live in balance with Nature.

The program encourages you to find your own voice based on your own direct experiences and the wisdom within to create a practice that is authentic for you. When you become a practitioner you become part of a tradition. Students will study the tradition of Sadhana through Yoga & Meditation, Pranayama, Bodywork (experiential anatomy and creative approach to movement/alignment) and P.O.T.E.G.P. principles, philosophy and dhamma (universal lessons). The Sadhana approach is about discovering a daily spiritual practice that is unique to you and that will enable you to align with nature and awaken to your fullest potential. If you are genuinely open, all of Life can become your teacher. Life’s obstacles & joys are all for your awakening. Join our program, Awaken to You and discover that life is happening for you!

One should note that P.O.T.E.G.P. adheres to teaching through models appropriate for one’s current stage of awareness. P.O.T.E.G.P. uses the concept of teaching “models” to signify the point that we are not trying to teach “Divine” or “Complete” truths/concepts. Models are used as tools to help one make progress within its limits(boundaries). This is based on the wisdom that Divine truths cannot be found within the limited use of human words.

Training and Certification

Our Next Training & Certification Program will start in October 2024 and end in March 2025.

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Please read about our program to see if it would be a good fit for you. If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact us. Program Schedule:

Schedule of training sessions: In October sessions meet on the First and Third weekend. From November – March sessions meet weekly on Sundays & on the First & Third Saturdays (excluding; December 21-30th)

Program Meet Times & Location :

10:30-2 pm 179 Legacy Ln Westport MA / The Treehouse Yurt

Program Dates:

Tuition: The entire program costs $3,200. To receive certification and attend the graduation retreat the total balance must be paid by March 23rd 2025. We have several options for making payments including work-trade options; please talk to us to find out which option is best for you

Practice Teach Hours: in addition to the in person learning experience, each student is expected to complete 20 hours of practice teaching.

Additional Required Practice Hours: Each student is required to attend a minimum of 6 yoga classes with a certified yoga teacher during the duration of the program. Classes at the Heron are provided free of additional charge. All practice hours must be signed off by the teacher leading the class. (A spreadsheet will be provided).

Additional bullet points about the program:

Registration: To register for the program and reserve your spot you must submit a non-refundable payment of $250 with this application no later than September 15th. After your application is reviewed you will be contacted for a follow up interview which will determine your acceptance into our program. Payments are not processed until after the interview and acceptance into the program is determined. Checks may be filled out to POTEGP and mailed to 311 Sanford Road, Westport MA 02790.

Program Goals: Each student will become knowledgeable and be able to demonstrate safe and ethical teaching methods of Yoga & Meditation. We will explore yoga as a spiritual path working both experientially and theoretically. Our goal is to help students find their own voice by providing a strong foundation.

Requirements: A desire to learn. No prior yoga experience is needed to attend.

Materials Needed

Evaluation & Certification: There will be several exams given to determine each student’s progress as well as completing 20 practice teaching hours, and at minimum 6 practice hours that take place outside of the course meet times. A final exam will be given to be completed for the graduation ceremony. Certifications are not guaranteed from taking our training course. Certifications must be earned based on merit; one’s ability to integrate and demonstrate the tools given for safe and ethical teaching. The earning of our Certification does not necessarily need to be completed by the graduation date. Each person must complete all required assignments, practice teaching hours and demonstrate ability to meet our standards in order to receive Certification. Learn More About Exams. Additional Information about our School and the Yoga Alliance Overview:

The program encourages you to find your own voice based on your own direct experiences and the wisdom within to create a practice that is authentic for you. When you become a practitioner you become part of a tradition. Students will study the tradition of Sadhana through Yoga & Meditation, Pranayama, Bodywork (experiential anatomy and creative approach to movement/alignment) and P.O.T.E.G.P. principles, philosophy and dhamma (universal lessons). Sadhana approach is about discovering a daily spiritual practice that is unique to you and that will enable you to align with nature and awaken to your fullest potential. If you are genuinely open, all of Life can become your teacher. Life’s obstacles & joys are all for your awakening. Life is happening for you. Take part in our program and Awaken to You!