Yoga Classes

Yoga Teacher Training

Reiki

Private Sessions

 JOAN THIRION MA, E-RYT, the Director of AWARENESS WORKS, formerly Yoga and Health in Bethlehem, brings a lifetime of practice and training to her teaching. Joan's professional experience includes Kripalu Yoga, Ashtanga, Advanced Chakra, and International Breathwork Certification, Reiki Master, Massage School and study with renowned teachers. She has taught at corporations, colleges, Hawley Arts & Cultural Center, her stuidio, Yoga and Health in Bethlehem, PA and has a Master of Arts is in Transpersonal Studies.  Joan has a non-dogmatic approach, compassion, and a strong understanding of yoga philosophy and postures.

YOGA BASICS

 

 

 


NEW CLASS FORMING!

YOGA BASICS

7 weeks $ 77

Fridays 9:30-10:45 am

JANUARY 9, 16, 23, 30, FEBRUARY 6, 13, 20

100 Stratton Lane
Tafton, PA 18464

Drop-ins - $13 per class

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Learn how to increase and balance your energy through Yoga, Breathing Techniques

and Meditation. Taught in Kripalu style Yoga.

 

 

 

To receive the discounted price of $11/class please register and send a check for $77 to

Joan Thirion, 100 Stratton Ln, Tafton, PA 18464

Please call 570-226-2707 to be sure there is space available.

 

 

 

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13th YOGA

TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM

FEBRUARY - DECEMBER 2009

 

Where: 100 Stratton Lane, Tafton, PA 18464

 

12 Weekends, SATURDAY & SUNDAY  9:00am-3:30pm*

 

Module I

 February 21 & 22, March 21 & 22, April 25 & 26

 

Module II

 May 16 & 17, June 6 & 7, July 11 & 12

 

Module III

 August 8 & 9, August 29 & 30, September 19 & 20

 

Module IV

 October 17 & 18, November 14 & 15, December 12 & 13

 

*Dates may be subject to slight modification

200 HOUR CERTIFICATION WITH NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED YOGA ALLIANCE

We invite you to a comprehensive study of Yoga through this complete training for yoga teachers and serious yoga students. 156 hours of class time, 32 credit hours homework, 10 credit hours student teaching and two one-hour private sessions.  Completion gives 200 hours of training which meets the requirements for registration with National Yoga Alliance.

PREREQUISITES

At least one year of practice and a serious interest in Yoga is required for Module 1. For Modules 2, 3 and 4 completion of the previous modules or other comparable training is required. Yoga study at other schools can be acceptable as the basis for entering a more advanced module. Please inquire about your qualifications.

 

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

$750 deposit with application, balance of payment of $1950 is due in full 2 weeks before the first day of class. Also available is a time payment with a deposit of $750 plus $750/module for a total of $3,000. Pre-registration is essential. Payment is non-refundable after your acceptance in the course has been confirmed.


*Registration fees may be paid by cash or check. Class fees are non-refundable.

 

Visit “Students Speak” for more information.  There is information on motels nearby if you choose to stay over.  Carpooling may be available.

 

 

MODULE 1           

• Deepening your Practice
• Standing Postures
• Anatomy
• Breathing I
• Yoga Nidra
• Meditation
• Tools for Teaching: Observation, Art of Assisting, Demonstration
• Eight Limbs of Yoga

 

 

MODULE 2       

• Deepening your Practice
• Standing Postures
• Lower Back Fundamentals
• Forward Bends, Back Bends, Inversions
• Sun Salutations
• Breathing II
• Eight Limbs of Yoga
• Meditation

 

 

MODULE 3              

• Deepening your Practice
• Twists and Hip Openers
• Backbends and Inversions
• Shavasana
• Anatomy
• Philosophy and Ethics of Teaching
• Planning a Class

 

MODULE 4                

• Living your Practice
• Flowing Yoga
• Spinal Twists                      
• Chakra System
• Yoga Sutras

• Teaching Essentials
• Meditation

• Business Planning

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REIKI TRAINING LEVEL 1 & 2

Saturday, & Sunday

JANUARY 17 & 18, 2009

Tafton, PA

$300 for Level 1 & 2, $150 FOR Level 1 or 2

Receive four attunements, learn the placement of hands-on self and others.  You will practice energy-sensing exercises and experience hands-on practice

after learning the placement of hands on others.. You will learn the history and benefits of Reiki.  How to stay centered as a Giver, and how to incorporate

Reiki with Nursing, Massage, creative artwork and psychology are covered. You will learn to give and receive a complete Reiki Treatment. Handbook and

certificate are provided.

After certification you can practice this Japanese technique of hands-on healing on yourself, your friends and family. Reiki relieves stress, increases energy,

promotes healing and helps to balance the chakras.

In Level 2 you learn the 3 ancient Tibetan symbols, the Power Symbol, the Mental/Emotional Symbol and the Long Distance Symbol and receive two attunements. 

You learn the steps for developing Intuition, intuition sensing exercises and the global implications of Reiki.  Time is allowed for student exchange of an

Intuitive Reiki session.  Following certification and three months of practice you can give private sessions.

REIKI SHARING CIRCLE

Next Circles FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, FEBRUARY 27, MARCH 27from 7-9pm. R.S.V.P.

You will receive Reiki and learn to give. Bring a friend. Donations welcome.

 

 

 

 

Private Sessions

Private Sessions in Spiritual Counseling, Yoga, Breathing, Reiki, or Meditation - 1 Hour $45 or 5 for $200.

Designed especially for you, these may included a combination of therapies and modalities. 

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To Register:
Contact Joan Thirion, MA, E-RYT    

Registration fees may be paid by cash or check.
Class fees are non-refundable.

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©2006 Awareness Works
Contact Joan Thirion at: joan@yogaandhealth.com     Phone: 570-226-2707
100 Stratton Ln, Tafton, PA 18464