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APPLICATION FOR HOT HOUSE YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
Hot House Yoga Teacher Training Course in Ormond Beach, FL: June 10th– Oct 17th, 2012
After receiving your completed application and letter of recommendation from a certified
yoga teacher, all applications will be personally reviewed by Shelly Kwiatkouski aka
Uma Dasi. Upon acceptance to the training we will send you an email confirmation and
require a $500.00 non-refundable deposit. Submitting your application shows you have
read and agreed to all the requirements for the program. You are responsible to make
copies of all documents listed below for your records and submitting original signed
pages as part of your application.
You will not officially be enrolled until we receive:
1. Completed application for teacher training
2. Letter of recommendation from 3 people to include a yoga teacher
3. Signed letter of conditions
4. Signed Yoga Alliance code of ethics for teachers
5. $500.00 deposit
Cost of Training: $3,000 includes tuition, plus unlimited yoga classes at the studio.
Full tuition is due four weeks before training. We are unable to offer refunds within three
weeks of training. Any full tuition payments accepted after the deadline due to late
registration are also non-refundable.
Curriculum Requirements for 200 hour Yoga Teachers Training & Certification in
Beginners Hot Flow Yoga/Vinyasa Flow Interdisciplinary with Shelly Kwiatkouski
aka Uma Dasi, director & owner of Hot House Yoga:
You must meet all of the application requirements and fully participate in each and every
aspect of the training. A minimum of one year's yoga practice and reasonable competence
is required to qualify for the Yoga Teacher Training Course. You are also required to be
in good health, physically and mentally. All participants are required to be on time, attend
every class and/or event with an open heart and an open mind.
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This is a comprehensive Yoga instructor training, designed in accordance with the 200
hour requirements for registration with Yoga Alliance. It is Yoga Alliance Approved. At
the end of the course you will be a Certified Yoga Instructor, eligible to register with
Yoga Alliance, simply by sending in a copy of your certificate. You will be qualified to
teach Beginners Hot Flow otherwise known as Vinyasa Flow.
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course Outline:
History and Philosophy of Yoga
6 weeks of Meditation Classes
Astrology Workshop
Numerology Workshop
Aruyedic Doshas (yogic diet)
8 limb path Workshop
Acupuncture Clinics
Nutrition Counseling Sessions
Intensive study and practice of Asana
Sanskrit names of yoga postures
Assisting and modification of poses
Blocks and Straps Workshops
4 week intensive Anatomy Clinic
Yogic diet a 3 day fruit fast
Pranayama breathing and sound workshop
Prenatal/Postnatal workshop
Chanting Workshop
Movie Night's
The Business of teaching Yoga
The Business of owning a Yoga Studio
Class sequencing and planning
Observation of yoga classes
Hands on assisting of classes at studio
Practice teaching at the studio
Daily Yoga Practice at the studio
Arm Balance/Advanced sequences
Deepen and further your own yoga practice with daily classes included in the fee
Required Books for the 200 Hour Yoga Instructor Training:
Structural Yoga Therapy by Mukunda Stiles
Yoga the Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga by Ray Long
Yoga: A Yoga Journal Book by Linda Sparrowe (paperback edition)
Illuminating the Chakra by Anodea Judith
200 hour recommended-but not required
Meditations from the Mat by Rolf Gates
The Modern Ayurvedic Cookbook by Amrita Sondhi
Yoga Bible by Christina Brown
Yoga Body Buddha Mind by Cindy Lee
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Continuing Education:
Continuing education is an important part of your career. It keeps you up to date and
refreshed. You will inspire your students as well as yourself when you continue to grow
and learn. All graduated of Hot House Yoga Teacher Training will be required to submit
a renewal application at the end of each year with a $25.00 annual processing fee.
Continuing Education Requirements:
All graduates are required to participate in one continuing education program event per
year. This event must be conducted by Hot House Yoga. Regular classes with Shelly
Kwiatkouski aka Uma Dasi does not count towards your continuing education
requirements. The required program events may include, but are not limited to posture
clinics, yoga workshops and attending annual Hot House Yoga Teacher Trainings.
I understand that if I need to miss any of the training sessions, it is my responsibility to
make up the missed hours. If a Primary Instructor’s presence is required in order to fulfill
the missed sessions an additional cost of $50.00 per hour will be charged and is due at the
time of makeup session. I also understand that I will not receive a Certification of
completion from Hot House yoga Teachers Training Program until all fees due are paid
in full. I have read and understand all of the above terms and. I agree to show up on time
for all schedules sessions, to participate fully, to engage in all scheduled exercises and to
help create a supportive, nurturing atmosphere for my peers, my teachers and myself.
I agree to communicate with the Primary Instructor if I am experiencing an issue that
prevents me from participating fully in the program. Examples are physical injury that
might affect my ability to practice, emotional issues that affect my ability to fully be
present, etc.
I agree to respect the privacy of my peers by keeping information, conversations and
issues confidential and within the spectrum of our training program.
I agree to and understand the above:
_________________________________
Signature
_________________________________
Print Name
_________________________________
Date
** Submit application to Primary teacher at Hot House Yoga
Application for Teacher Training
Hot House Yoga · 1400 Hand Ave. Suite N · Ormond Beach, FL 32176
www.hothouseyogaob.com · 386-676-0572 · © 2010
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Accurate information is required below to process application
Full Name:
Street Address:
City:
State Province:
Zip/Postal Code:
Daytime Phone:
Evening Phone:
Email Address:
Emergency Contact:
Emergency Contact Phone:
Relationship to you:
Your Gender:
Age:
Date of Birth:
How long have you been practicing yoga and where?
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What style(s) of asana do you practice?
How many times per week?
Do you meditate?
How often?
Do you include pranayama?
Are you presently teaching?
If yes, are you a certified teacher and in what style?
Tell us about any physical conditions, injuries, or illness?
Where do you practice yoga?
Why do you want to teach yoga?
How did you hear about us?
** Submit pages 8, 9 of this document to complete application.
Application for Teacher Training
Hot House Yoga · 1400 Hand Ave. Suite N · Ormond Beach, FL 32176
www.hothouseyogaob.com · 386-676-0572 · © 2010
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Letter of Teacher Training Conditions
I am hoping that this letter finds you well and getting ready to begin the Hot House Yoga
Teacher Training/Certification Program in Ormond Beach, FL. As you know from the
Application the Program has several conditions that I will clearly restate for you in this
letter so that you are completely informed of all of your obligations.
The Program is a Beginners Hot Flow teacher training designed to train you to
independently teach Vinyasa Flow style of yoga. The Program consists of 200 hours of a
combination of Hatha yoga, and raja yoga practice, philosophy, anatomy, required
reading, and any additional related requirements that I believe are necessary to a
successful yoga practice and instruction. The Program is on a pass/fail basis only.
In order to pass, you must fulfill all of the Application requirements and fully participate
in and complete each and every aspect of the Program. This means conducting yourself
within the spirit and integrity of the Program, in a harmonious and cooperative: manner,
following all schedules and deadlines, and timely completing all required reading,
assignments, and classes. As we will be working in groups, it is imperative that all
deadlines are met.
Throughout the Program you will be individually evaluate. The teachers will also
evaluate each trainee at the end of each weekend, after all requirements have been met.
Should I deem you fit for teaching yoga in the style and manner of the Program, you will
pass and be granted a written Certificate of Completion. If you follow all requirements
and meet all deadlines, you should have no trouble reaching final Certification. Your
Certificate will enable you to teach “Vinyasa Flow in a Hot Studio”. Therefore, please
carefully read and review the terms of this letter, as it will become our binding agreement
regarding your participation in the Program and your future as a "Hot Yoga" teacher.
By agreeing to participate in the Program, you are representing your commitment to
teaching yoga and you are agreeing to uphold the yogic principles that are the basis of
teaching “Hot Yoga”. If I deem that you are not operating in the spirit and integrity of the
Program or following the terms of this Agreement, I may ask that you leave the Program
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and you will not be entitled to a refund of any portion of any amounts paid for the
Program. In the unlikely event you fail the Program or are otherwise asked to discontinue
your participation in the Program, you shall have no right or authority to teach “Hot
Yoga” or represent that you are a (Certified instructor of "Hot Yoga". However, in the
event that you fail the program, you would be entitled to attend any upcoming Beginners
Hot Flow programs at a discounted rate of $1,500.00.
Once you receive a Certificate of Completion of the Program, you may independently
teach "Hot Yoga" provided that you agree that you will do so only in the professional
style and manner. You may teach or open a yoga school at any location of your choosing,
as long as you do not open your own yoga school or other related facility within 20 miles
of any yoga school or facility owned by Hot House Yoga in whole or in part unless
separately agreed to in writing. In addition, you may not teach at any facility (for
example; school, gym, or any similar location) as an independent contractor, employee or
otherwise, within 20 miles of any yoga school or facility owned by Hot House Yoga in
whole or in part unless separately agreed to in writing by me. Finally, you may not open a
yoga facility in likeness, corporate designation or "d/b/a" unless separately agreed to in
writing by me and subject to whatever conditions. Limitations and licensing fees that Hot
House Yoga may, in my sole and absolute discretion, require at that time. Your breach of
any of these provisions may result in continuing and irreparable harm to Hot House
Yoga, the Program, or any corporation owned by Hot House Yoga in whole or in part, for
which there may be no adequate remedy at law. Accordingly, I shall be entitled to
enforce these provisions by means of injunction, temporary restraining order or other
remedies in equity. Should I be required to commence a legal proceeding to enforce these
provisions, you will be responsible for all costs and expenses I incur. These provisions
are independent of any damages I may be entitled to. By signing this letter, you are
agreeing that these terms are reasonable.
Trainee hereby authorizes Hot House Yoga to use Trainee's picture or other likeness in
any advertisement, including, but not limited to marketing ads, journals, magazines,
website and any other similar promotional materials.
You must also understand that you’re Certification as a hot yoga teacher does not make
you my agent or employee. Rather, you will at be and remains a separate entity,
independently owned and/or employed, unless we agree in writing otherwise.
Continuing Education:
Continuing education is an important aspect in any career. It keeps you up to date and
refreshed. You will inspire your students as well as yourself as you continue to grow and
learn. Graduates will be required to submit a renewal application at the end of each year
along with a $25.00 annual processing fee.
By signing this letter, you unconditionally represent that you an, in good health and that
you have been examined by a licensed physician within the past six months and have
been found by your physician to be in good health and fully able to perform all physical
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requirements of the Program and in a heated room. You understand and acknowledge that
you are to receive the instruction of the Program and you will not hold me or HOT
HOUSE YOGA LLC, to any higher standard of care than that applicable to the standard
of care required of similar yoga training and certification programs in the industry. You
agree to waive and release me and HOT HOUSE YOGA LLC and me, my and its agents,
instructors and employees from all liability for any and all loss or damage on account of
injury or death whether caused by negligence or otherwise while you are in the Program
or while practicing yoga or other activities, programs or education offered by me or the
Program. You expressly agree to hold me and HOT HOUSE YOGA LLC harmless for
any fees or costs or expenses that may be incurred out of necessity to defend any lawsuit
instituted by virtue of injury or death or damage you may suffer. You also agree that
these provisions are intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the laws of
the State of Florida and that if any portion is held to be invalid, the balance shall,
notwithstanding, continue in full force and effect.
You understand and agree that this agreement is subject to the laws of the State: of
Florida and any dispute shall be resolved only under the laws of the State of Florida and
in Volusia County.
I sincerely look forward to meeting you, working with Hot House Yoga family and in
presenting you with your Certificate of Completion in the very near future. Know that
you are now embarking on a wonderful physical and spiri1ual journey and opening the
path for others to join you in mind, body and spirit.
I have read and understand all of the above terms and conditions.
_________________________________
Signature
_________________________________
Print Name
_________________________________
Date
** Submit pages 13 of this document to complete application.
Letter of Teacher Training Conditions
Hot House Yoga · 1400 Hand Ave. Suite N · Ormond Beach, FL 32176
www.hothouseyogaob.com · 386-676-0572 · © 2010
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Code of Ethics for Teachers
It is the responsibility of all yoga teachers certified at Hot House Yoga in Ormond
Beach, Florida to respect and revere the student/teacher relationship. It is our
goal to create a safe, positive environment where students can learn and teach
the ancient traditions of yoga.
1. Responsibility
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Yoga teachers should accurately represent their training, education
and experience.
Yoga teachers should not be publicly critical of other yoga teachers
and other styles or lineages.
Yoga teachers should properly present themselves in a clean, wellgroomed, professional manner.
Yoga teachers should avoid abuse of drugs and alcohol.
Yoga teachers shall discuss all fees and financial arrangements at the
onset of any yoga session in a professional manner.
Yoga teachers will stay current of any new developments in the field of
yoga and will continue their yoga education throughout their yoga
career.
2. Student Relationships
a.
b.
c.
As a professional yoga instructor, you must foster and maintain the
highest level of personal and professional principles.
Each teacher must recognize the unique trust that students place on
them and identify the power imbalance that exists among the
relationships that are created.
All forms of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abusive words or
actions with students are considered to be unethical and will not be
tolerated.
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d.
Each teacher must welcome all students regardless of age, race,
gender, religion, national origin, or physical disabilities.
3. Privacy
a. Any student records maintained by the teacher or school shall be considered
private and confidential.
b. All private interactions with students shall be kept in professional confidence.
All financial arrangements with students shall be kept private. All privacies shall
be maintained, except as mandated by law.
I have read and understand all of the above terms and conditions.
_________________________________
Signature
_________________________________
Print Name
_________________________________
Date
** Submit pages 16 of this document to complete application.
Code of Ethics for Teacher Training
Hot House Yoga · 1400 Hand Ave. Suite N · Ormond Beach, FL 32176
www.hothouseyogaob.com · 386-676-0572 · © 2010
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