Vital Living Arts School of Yoga
200-Hour & 90-Hour Prana Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Program
(In-Person and Virtual)
Led by Roberto Lim and Shiva Rea with Special Guests
September 2021 to August 2022
yasyonmesa-nimesabhyam jagatah pralayodayau |
tam sakti-cakra-vibhava-prabhavam sankaram stumah || 1
We praise the Beneficent Source of the all-pervasive activity of the Wheel of the Powers [of Consciousness], the expansion of which is the arising of the world [of one's experience] and the contraction of which is its dissolution. || 1
The First Flow of the Stanzas of Pulsation by Kallata, disciple of Vasugupta (9th cent.), titled ‘The Pulsation of One’s True Nature’ (translation by Christopher “Hareesh” Wallis)
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The human body is the temple of God. One who kindles the light of awareness within gets true light. The sacred flame of your inner light is always bright. The experience of unity is the fulfillment of human endeavors. The mysteries of life are revealed.
Rig Veda
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You are what your deep driving desire is. As your desire is, so is your will. As your will, so is your deed. As your deed, so is your destiny.
Brihadaranyaka Upanishad IV 4.5
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Activate and align the energies of your divine embodiment with Roberto Lim and Shiva Rea with special guests in the Vital Living Arts School of Yoga's 200-Hour Prana Vinyasa(R) Yoga Teacher Training Program.
This program unlocks the principles and structures of energy in the ancient teachings of Yoga bridging the mystical and physical. From this foundation, your consistent and devoted participation over the wheel of a year from September 2021 to August 2022 opens the door to your awakening and embodiment.
Whether you are a current or aspiring teacher of yoga, or a student who wishes to deepen their knowledge and practice, this program offers an integrated and balanced approach. In Yogic terms, the combination of darshana (literally vision but in this context, philosophy, teachings or mythology) and sadhana (practice) yield greater fruits than focusing only on one.
While the tradition of Yoga is vast, Vital Living Arts School of Yoga Prana Vinyasa Yoga teacher training draws upon Kashmir Shaivism and its elegant teachings from the Shiva Sutras, Pratyabhjnahrdayam, and the Spandakarikas. Fueled with concepts, principles and stories, and grounded in science where appropriate, Prana Vinyasa yoga teacher training are organized around learning the following:
- breathing techniques or pranayama
- the many facets of Prana from energy to its Supreme nature
- universal Yogic principles
- the ritual arc of a Prana Vinyasa class
- movement meditation
- Prana Vinyasa "three-part vinyasa technique" and "multi-dimensional wave sequencing"
- Surya and Chandra Namaskar
- four Prana Vinyasa Dancing Warrior Namaskars
- five foundational sequences with their solar and lunar versions and the knowledge to adapt these sequences to yourself and students of all levels
- contemplative arts of mantra, meditation, and visualization
- leading yourself or guiding others in a Prana Vinyasa yoga class
- developing your voice and teaching in-person or virtual classes
- how to develop a regenerative Yoga practice and education
Your training will be bolstered with:
- experiential anatomy through energetic alignment laboratories for asanas
- hands-on adjustments
- teaching laboratories to hone the art of guiding a Prana Vinyasa(R) class
- guidance on the business of Yoga including setting up an online presence
- a Life Activation healing session with Roberto to bring more Light to your energy body
- a Vedic astrology reading to support your dharma (life path) with Somya Devi; and
- one-on-one mentorship sessions with Roberto.
WHAT IS PRANA VINYASA YOGA?
The Prana Vinyasa(R) yoga system is an evolutionary system which was created by Shiva Rea based on her 25 years of practice and teaching. It offers a creative, full-spectrum approach to the art of living and embodying the flow of yoga. Students learn to embody and teach yoga with connection to the roots of yoga and evolution of the Prana Vinyasa System of Practice.
Prana Vinyasa(R) is rooted in Traditions of yoga with emphasis in Krishnamacharya's yoga, Tantra, Bhakti, Ayurveda, and other movement and healing modalities. Prana Vinyasa yoga teacher training offers a dynamic, integrative approach to the art of living and embodying yoga. Prana Vinyasa yoga teacher training emphasizes practical and experiential studies which are transformative, inspiring, and in rhythm with the realities of our lives as householders and teachers. As a global community of practitioners, we seek the balance of being a grounding force for teachers to develop a body of integrated knowledge while leaving freedom for each teacher to follow their own path of evolution as they continue their studies with Shiva and other teachers.
WHAT IF I ALREADY HAVE GRADUATED FROM A DIFFERENT 200-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING OR SCHOOL?
For students from other yoga schools who are certified at the 200-hour level, you can begin pursuing a 300-hour certification in Prana Vinyasa(R) to reach Yoga Alliance's 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher level by attending the first six months of sessions (September 2021 to February 2022) of the 200-hour program. These first six months of the program comprise the foundational program in Prana Vinyasa called Embodying the Flow: the Art of Teaching Vinyasa and Mandala of Asanas. Schedule for other modules in the 300-hour program to be taught by Roberto will be published in Fall 2021.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Successful graduates are eligible to be listed as a Prana Vinyasa yoga teacher and to register with Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). Vital Living Arts School of Yoga is an official affiliate of Samudra Global School of Living Yoga, and a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School at the 200-hour and 300-hour level. The requirements for graduation are:
- attendance and participation in all training sessions including one program with Shiva Rea (virtual or in-person)
- embodiment project
- teaching demonstration
- submission of final take-home exam
TRAINING LOCATION
In-person sessions for this hybrid training program will be held at the Modern Mystery School Boston at 132 Charles Street in Auburndale (Newton), Massachusetts. In-person attendance is limited in number and may be eliminated if state and/or local guidelines are enacted
Livestream sessions will occur on zoom. Assigned online session for other hours will be completed on Yoga Alchemy, Yoga Alchemy, Samudra's learning portal.
DATES AND TIMES
"Live" (in-person or virtual) training sessions meet on Sundays 1:00 to 7:00pm (Eastern time zone (US)). All other sessions are taken on Samudra's online portal, Yoga Alchemy, within a week of receiving assignment at a time chosen by the student’s choice.
Sept 12 & 19
October 3 & 17
November 7 & 14
December 5 & 12
2022
January 2 & 9
February 6-13
March 13 & 20
April 3 & 10
May 1 & 15
June 4 & 11
July 9 & 16
August 6 & 13
TUITION & OTHER EXPENDITURES
Deposit (200-hour program) - $450
Deposit (90-hour program) - $360
200-hour Program - $2,700
90-Hour Embodying the Flow / Art of Teaching Vinyasa (PV Foundational Module) - $720
*Additional costs are: teacher training manuals ($150); supporting online program (
YogaAlchemy.com) ($108); and tuition to Shiva Rea workshop (or module) of your choice (TBD).
**Payment plans and/or financial assistance are available. Contact Roberto (617-285-6153/vitallivingarts@gmail.com) to arrange.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Deposit and/or tuition is refundable before start of program. After the start of the program, deposit is not refundable and refund is prorated based on number of completed sessions.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Primary
- Tending the Heart Fire: Living in Flow with the Pulse of Life by Shiva Rea
- The Recognition Sutras by Christopher Wallis
- The Heart of Meditation by Sally Kempton
Secondary
- Tantra Illuminated by Hareesh Wallis
- The Splendor of Recognitionby Swami Shantananda
- Awakening Shakti: The Transformative Power of the Goddesses of Yoga by Sally Kempton
- Ayurveda by Dr. Vasant Lad
- The Sacred and Profane by Mircea Eliade
- The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell
- Pathways to Bliss: Mythology and Personal Transformation by Joseph Campbell
- Your Life's Great Work by Stephen Cope
- Your Body, Your Yoga by Bernie Clark
- The Key Poses of Yoga by Ray Long
- The Subtle Body by Cyndi Dale
- Crossing the Unknown Seaby David Whyte
- Any book of poetry by John O'Donahue, Mary Oliver, Rumi, or your choice
CONTACT INFORMATION
Roberto Lim
VITALLIVINGARTS@GMAIL.COM
