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Alchemy of Flow and Form 
Advanced Teacher Training Web-based Course 
with Christina Sell and Gioconda Parker

This program is open for enrollment!

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Alchemy is an ancient art and science that is rich with tradition, mythology and folklore. Simply imagined, alchemy as an art and science sought to combine  elements so that an entirely new substance was created in the process. With this ideal in mind, we have created the Alchemy of Flow and Form Program to be a study in different elements of practice, study and teaching that are combined consciously to create a unique synthesis of both theory and practice. Our hope is that this alchemical combining occurs in the heart of the participants so that the elements of the program yield authentic, unique and creative teachers who are grounded in traditional elements of yoga, educational theory and psychology and who are also able to adapt the tradition to their unique personalities, teaching circumstances and life experiences.

  • Are you interested in being part of a collegial learning community or experienced teachers interested in an intelligent and sophisticated conversation about yoga, teaching and personal growth? 
  • Are you an experienced teacher who feels good about what they offer and wants to keep learning and growing without conforming to any one method or system of yoga and who wants to teach free of licensing regulations and certification standards?
  • Are you interested in teaching from your authentic practice, experience and viewpoint while being grounded in biomechanical principles of alignment, sound anatomical precepts, traditional yogic teachings and healthy psychological foundations?
  • Are you interested in learning more technical aspects of asana and deepening your asana practice?
  • Are you interested in learning the fundamental and nuanced components of creating dynamic flow classes?
  • Are you interested in learning valuable tips and techniques for developing and managing your business with integrity and clarity?
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If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Alchemy of Flow and Form Web-based Teacher Training Course might be perfect for you. Developed by Christina Sell and Gioconda Parker this year-long course is designed to give you practical tools and information to help you grow as a practitioner and a student.   Participants will be members of a password-protected, online forum where resources will be posted for self-paced home-study.  

Please note: There are no live calls or appointments to keep. You can work through the information and assignments at your own pace in your own time. 
Each Month You Will Receive:
  • 1 recorded video introduction with Christina and Gioconda to introduce the topics for the month
  • 1 recorded video lecture on Philosphy, Lifestlye and Ethics
  • 1 recorded video lecture on Business of Yoga topics
  • 1 recorded lecture on Teaching Methods  
  • Handouts, notes and workbooks for each lecture to help you follow along at home and to aid the personal integration process
  • 1 60 or 90-minute alignment-based class with Christina Sell on video 
  • 1 60 or 90-minute guided flow class with Gioconda Parker on video 
  • Online forum for Q&A and group discussion
  • Access to a closed Facebook Group for community collaboration and connection 
Supplies Needed:
  •  Copy of The Yoga Tradition by Georg Feurstein
  • Copy of Light on Yoga by BKS Iyengar
  • Copy of The Complete Book of Vinyasa Yoga by Srivatsa Ramaswami

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Please note: 
This course counts towards 20 hours of Continuing Education with Yoga Alliance.

Graduates of the online course will receive a Certificate of Completion from Live the Light of Yoga Programs but this course can not be used to replace a live, onsite program that is registered with Yoga Alliance.  This online program  is a perfect course for teachers looking to develop their skills and their training and who are already certified with a system  or registered with Yoga Alliance.


HOWEVER-- When this online course is combined with our 300-hour Intensive Teacher Training you can collect hours that will lead to a Yoga Alliance Registry at the 500-hour level.

Course Outline

Philosophy Topics

  • Understanding the Quadrinity Model in Practice and Teaching
  • Pathways to Your Inner Life: Tools for Introspection
  • Practical tools for developing and deeping your personal sadhana
  • The Role of the Teacher: Embodying the Qualities of Mastery and Excellence.
  • Authenticity, Transparency, and Vulnerablity in the Classroom
  • Tapping the Source of Personal Presence
  • Boundaries and Ethics
  • Aim: The balance between goal setting and receptivity
  • Living the Teachings
  • Process and Product and Life as a Journey

Teaching Methods Topics

  • Teach People Not Poses: The Four Types of Students & Teachers
  • Sequencing Strategies: Intro to The General Template & Understanding  Repetition of Shape
  • Sequencing Strategies: Sequencing to a Peak Posture and Progressive Strategies
  • Sequencing Strategies:  Creative Flow Sequences
  • Sequencing Strategies: Effective Transitions for Vinyasa
  • Themes: Conscious Use of Metaphor & Teachable Moments
  • Themes: Teaching From Your Heart and to the Heart of Your Students
  • Verbal Articulation Skills: The Power of the Word

Business of Yoga topics

  • Mastering Your Craft:What is Excellence in Teaching?
  • Clarifying Your Values: Mission Statement & Bio
  • Image, Persona and Self: Ethical Marketing & Social Media
  • Lay the Foundation: How to Build Successful Classes
  • Tools for Developing Dynamic Class Series
  • Expanding Your Offering: Developing Effective Workshops
  • Take Your Show on the Road: How to Run a Yoga Retreat
  • Teach What You Love: How to Start a Teacher Training Program
  • The Host with the Most: How to Host an Event, How to Host Guest Teachers

Tuition:  
$1200, if paid in full ($100/month)

We recognize that everyone has different financial circumstances. In an effort to make these teachings available to as many people as possible and to support you in participating when funds are tight, we have created a tiered pricing scale. This is an honor-based sliding scale approach where you pick your tuition based on what you can afford. 

PLEASE NOTE: Each tier has access to the same information and services.

Tier 2 Tuition:
$1020, if paid in full ($85/month)

Tier 3 Tuition:
$900 if paid in full. ($75/month)

Tier 4 Tuition:
$840, if paid in full ($70/month)

Click Here To Register! 

QUESTIONS?
If you have questions about the program, please contact: Christina Sell at christinasell108@gmail.com or 
Gioconda Parker at gioconda@giocondayoga.com

And visit our FAQ page!

Testimonial

As a yoga teacher it can be challenging to navigate turning your passion it into a career. Alchemy of Flow and Form helped to demystify the process and provided a road map. 

I found myself excited to dive in and discover the treasures in store each month. The program ultimately revealed what is most potent and powerful in my personal experience of yoga and how to effectively translate it into a service with purpose and value. My teaching developed a richness, I am filled with confidence, creativity and deeper connection with my students. As I became more clear and confident in my offerings, I started attracting students that aligned with what I am most passionate about sharing. I  see a difference both in what and how I am sharing my thoughts about the practice and teaching. I have seen students, my classes and the offerings I provide grow exponentially, and continue to evolve as I continue to integrate the teachings.

The course is more than learning to teach yoga - it is about learning to live your yoga. The breadth and depth of the program astounded me. I can't imagine a more complete course of study. The path is as unique as each individual that chooses the journey. What you put into the course you will get back 1000 fold! 

-Jacquelyn Ardeneaux

  • Welcome
    • About Christina
    • Christina's Books
    • Press
    • Photo Gallery
    • Contact
  • Study In-Person
    • Workshops
    • Intensives >
      • Spring Asana Intensive
      • Luminous Soul and Asana Studies May
      • Asana & Anatomy for Alignment June 2019
      • Asana & Philosopphy
      • Summer Yoga Intensive: August 2018
      • Sequencing Strategies
      • The Art of Teaching
      • Fall Asana Intensive
  • Study Online
    • Asana Junkies Winter 2019
    • The Fourfold Path of Teaching
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