Greenwood Yoga Centre 2008
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Events
- All events are suitable for both Teachers and Students unless otherwise specificed.
- All events are designed to teach participants more about the topics.
- There will always be opportunity for questions and discussion to facilitate in-depth understanding.
General Information Regarding CPD Events
Who can attend: Greenwood Yoga Centre welcomes everyone from all areas of the general and yoga communities who are interested in the CPD events.
Venue for CPD events: All CPD events are conducted at Greenwood Yoga Centre except as otherwise stated.
Time for Day CPD events: Arrival for sessions is at 9.30am for registration and orientation. The morning program commences at 10.00am and concludes at 12.00noon for lunch. The afternoon program commences at 1.00pm and concludea at 3.00pm. Therefore a 4 hour working session is presented. These times may be subject to change depending on the presenters' requirements. However, a 4 hour working session is always presented.
Refreshment arrangements: Participants are asked to bring their own lunch or purchase it at one of the surrounding food outlets such as Wanneroo Markets across the road from the Yoga Centre. GYC will provide beverages.
CPD points from YTAA: The details of all CPD events have been submitted to the Yoga Teachers' Association of Australia (YTAA) for CPD point allocation. See table above for specific points allocated
Certificate of Participation: All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation from Greenwood Yoga Centre at the conclusion of the session. CPD points allocated by YTAA will be displayed on these certificates.
Participation: Participants are encouraged to ‘actively' participate in the sessions to greater facilitate their understanding of the topic presented.
Questionnaires: At the conclusion of each CPD event participants will have the opportunity to complete a questionnaire for their own interest and to facilitate their understanding of the topic. The questionnaire covers all Learning Outcomes from the session and is a valuable summary of the information presented. Answer sheets are also provided.
Handouts: GYC will present each participant with comprehensive notes summarising the content of each event. These notes are copyright to GYC.
Information Regarding Specific CPD Events
February: Mental Health First Aid
10 CPD points have been allotted. This CPD event has already been advertised and is fully booked.
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March: Pranayama
This session will be presented by Lynda Cooper (who first gained her teaching qualification from the Iyengar method in 1992 in England) and assisted by Margaret Willcocks. Both Lynda and Margaret are qualified and experienced yoga teachers with Level 3 membership of the Yoga Teachers' Association of Australia Inc. Lynda has studied with Donna Farhi and advocates the importance of correct understanding and practice of Pranayama.
This session is primarily designed for teachers and will present the following learning outcomes:
- Explain the meaning of Pranayama.
- Explain reasons for practicing Pranayama.
- Identify the four aspects of breath.
- Explain what is known as abdominal, diaphragmatic and thoracic breathing.
- Instruct and demonstrate the practice of observation and control of breath.
- Instruct and demonstrate the importance of the 3 main Bandhas.
The morning session will be focused on the presentation of theory and questions from the participants. The morning session will also encourage participants to view and listen to each other breathing to learn how to observe students in their class and how they can best assist them. This is an important aspect of teaching particularly with respect to Pranayama as it is not always obvious to teachers how they should observe their students breathing when instructing a large class.
The afternoon session will provide the participants with the information and practical skills for setting up equipment to assist students to be comfortable in a supine and sitting position for specific Pranayama techniques.
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April: Adjusting and Assisting
This session will be presented by Margaret Willcocks and Lynda Cooper who are both qualified and experienced yoga teachers with Level 3 membership of the Yoga Teachers' Association of Australia Inc. Both Margaret & Lynda instruct for the Greenwood Yoga Centre's Teacher Training Course and both have a keen interest in sharing their knowledge of how to adjust and assist students.
This session is designed for both students and teachers and will present the following learning outcomes:
- Identify the difference between ‘adjusting' and ‘assisting'.
- Understand the legal aspects and cautions of adjusting.
- Explore the many ways of assisting a student.
- The correct use of props for adjustments.
- Teachers will learn how to adjust and assist safely and correctly and have the opportunity to experience ‘hands on' adjustments.
- Students will learn the importance of being adjusted.
The morning session will focus on the first two learning outcomes through the presentation of theory and addressing participants' questions. There will be ample time allocated for facilitated discussions on these first two points. Lynda will specify the cautions of adjusting and answer any questions relating to this area.
The afternoon session will focus on the last two learning outcomes and will be the practical component of this event. Lynda will instruct the correct use of props and Margaret will demonstrate the use of the Swiss Therapy BallTM or Fitball as a valuable yoga prop (not otherwise recognised as being a ‘regular' or traditional yoga prop).
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June: Applying Anatomy & Physiology to Yoga and Referrals
This session will be presented by Jessica Moody who is a qualified Certificate IV Solomon YogalatesTM teacher. Jessica has her B.E.R.Sc (Hons) and is the teacher of Anatomy & Physiology for Greenwood Yoga Centre's Teacher Training Course.
This session is designed for both students and teachers and will present the following learning outcomes:
- Acute management of tissue injury - sprains and strains.
- Management of Osteoporosis for the yoga student - beneficial practices and contraindications.
- Yoga and Arthritis - beneficial practices and contraindications.
- Yoga and Lumbar Herniated Discs - beneficial practices and contraindications.
- Sacroiliac Dysfunction - beneficial practices and contraindications.
- Knee Pathologies - beneficial practices and contraindications.
The morning session will focus on the first three learning outcomes through the presentation of theory and addressing participants' questions. There will be opportunity to practice yoga asanas that would be of benefit and learn the adjustments to assist with these conditions.
The afternoon session will focus on the last four learning outcomes and will follow a similar format.
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July: Retreat at GYC ~ Yoga as a "Whole Lifestyle, Not Just an Activity"
You should attend this Retreat if you:
- Want to learn more about the different aspects of Yoga.
- Want to learn how the practice of Yoga can assist you.
- Want to eat "sattvic" vegetarian food. All meals catered for by Sundari from yogalicious.com.au
All Retreat sessions are facilitated and participants are encouraged to participate in the activities and discussion to promote broader understanding of the topics. The facilitators for the weekend are Margaret Willcocks, Sandy Walker and Chandrika Gibson who are all fully qualified and experienced Yoga teachers from GYC.
This Retreat allows you the flexibility to register for the entire weekend or part thereof:
| Date: |
Friday 11 July |
4.00pm - 9.30pm |
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Saturday 12 July |
9.00am - 8.00pm |
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Sunday 13 July |
9.00am - 4.45pm |
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| Cost: |
Friday only |
$60.00 (includes dinner) |
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Saturday only |
$120.00 (includes lunch & dinner) |
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Sunday only |
$80.00 (includes lunch) |
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| Total Cost: |
All 3 days |
$260.00 |
Information on individual Retreat sessions:
| Friday |
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| 4.00pm |
Registration |
| 4.15pm |
Welcome from GYC; overview of weekend's sessions |
| 4.30pm |
Yoga asana class with Margaret and Sandy |
| 6.30pm |
Dinner to be served in the foyer |
| 8.00pm |
History & Philosophy: Explore the timeline of Yoga from its origins to modern day and learn about some of the major Yoga texts and Yoga's relationship with Hinduism in this facilitated discussion with Sandy |
| 9.30pm |
Close of session |
| Saturday |
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| 9.00am |
Registration |
| 9.15am |
Welcome from GYC; overview of day's sessions |
| 9.30am |
Yoga asana class with Margaret and Sandy |
| 11.00am |
History & Philosophy: Patanjali, the Yoga Sutras and the Yamas and Niyamas ~ learn more about this revered yogi, his contribution to Yoga and the relevance of the Yamas and Niyamas with Sandy |
| 12.15pm |
Lunch to be served in the foyer |
| 1.30pm |
Walking Meditation with Margaret |
| 2.15pm |
Yoga as a a "Whole Lifestyle" with Chandrika |
| 4.00pm |
Kirtan ~ sacred verses and texts chanted with musical accompaniment with Satyam and Chandrika |
| 5.30pm |
Yoga asana class, quiet time for rest, walking |
| 6.30pm |
Dinner to be served in the foyer |
| 8.00pm |
Close of session |
| Sunday |
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| 9.00am |
Registration |
| 9.15am |
Welcome from GYC; overview of day's sessions |
| 9.30am |
Yoga class with Sandy. Relating asanas to the Hindu mythology from which the asana names are derived. |
| 11.00am |
Facilitated discussion with Margaret & Sandy relating to the previous asana session |
| 12.15pm |
Lunch to be served in the foyer |
| 1.30pm |
Restorative yoga asana practice with Margaret and Sandy |
| 3.00pm |
Group work with Margaret and Sandy ~ a discussion reviewing the topics and asana sessions of the retreat |
| 4.15pm |
Walking Meditation with Margaret |
| 4.45pm |
Close of the retreat with Margaret and Sandy |
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August: Aspects of Yogic Physiology
This session will be presented by Chandrika Gibson who is a qualified and experienced Holistic Yoga Teacher with Level 2 membership of the Yoga Teachers' Association of Australia Inc. Chandrika teaches for the Greenwood Yoga Centre's Teacher Training Course and for other Registered Training Organisations in a variety of areas including Yogic Physiology. Chandrika is also a regular columnist for Nova Magazine writing on Yoga related topics
This session is designed for both students and teachers and will present the following topics:
- Identifying the major Chakras according to Yogic Science.
- Identify the Vrittis (known as the attributes) of each Chakra.
- Learn about and understand the importance and relevance of the three main Nadis, being Susumna, Ida and Pingala to the Chakras.
- Understanding the Pranic journey from Muladhara to Sahasrara Chakra and what that means for Yoga practice.
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November: Defining and Planning a Sadhana (personal practice) for the Yoga Teacher and Student according to the Doshas and Gunas
This session will be co-facilitated by Margaret Willcocks and Ethel Drummond who are both qualified and experienced Yoga teachers with Level 3 membership of the Yoga Teachers' Association of Australia Inc. Margaret is the Principal teacher of the Greenwood Yoga Centre's Yoga Teacher Training Course.
This event is primarily for Yoga teachers and experienced students. Ethel will present and facilitate discussion of the meaning of Sadhana with relevance to home practice. Margaret will present information and facilitate discussion on what constitutes personal practice for the teacher and student. Both Margaret and Ethel will present different aspects of Yoga to be considered for personal practice.
Participants will have the opportunity to explore their Dosha and Guna type through completion of questionnaires and will also be lead through a Tri-Doshic practice for the Guna Dominance of the day.
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December: Day Retreat
This is an annual event at Greenwood Yoga Centre and an opportunity for everyone to experience a day of yogic practices. It is an opportunity to give financial support to the local community as all monies collected are donated by GYC to Father Brian Morrison's Crisis Care.
NO CPD points are allocated to this event.
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