Upcoming Yoga Teacher Training Courses:

Please call 503-278-3799 or email info@lotusseed.org for information.

200-hour Yoga Teacher Training:

This complete course explores an eclectic mixture of contemporary and classical yoga techniques. The curriculum instruction is based on Vinyasa flow, a powerful and dynamic system that combines asana, pranayama and meditation.

Students will learn about the history of yoga, how to instruct and set up classes; how to utilize verbal cues and how to bring safety into the classroom. In addition, students will gain a deeper understanding of the science of the body with a detailed study of the purpose and benefit of each asana. When presented in this form, yoga training can expand all areas of one’s life.
Tuition Cost: $1500

10% discount if paid all at once. Ask about payment plans and partial work trade.

Summer Immersion 2012, June 8-23: with daily meetings from 9am to 7pm. The schedule will be as follows:
June 8 ~ 4pm-10pm
June 9 ~ 9am – 7pm
Jun 10 ~ 3pm – 7pm
June 11 -16 ~ 9am – 7pm
June 18-23 ~ 9am – 7pm (Graduation!)

Fall 2012: Every Tuesday from 6-10pm, September 11th – December 2nd
Weekend Schedule: Friday 6-10pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 3-7pm: September 28, 29, 30 / October 12, 13, 14 / October 26, 27, 28 / November 9, 10, 11 / November 30, December 1, 2

500-hour Yoga Teacher Training:

This course provides a deeper understanding of teaching with a focus on advanced techniques, philosophy and Anatomy.  Course participants will have the opportunity to gain hands-on teaching experience and mentorship at The Lotus Seed studio.  The program builds on the 200 hour program with an additional 300 hours of group lecture time, teaching hours, community hours and required assignments. 

Tuition Cost: $2200

Spring 2012 – Summer 2012

Spring 2012 – Fall 2012

Yoga for Children Teacher Training:

Choose one of the following sessions, and become certified to teach Yoga for Children. This certification is through Yoga Alliance’s 95-hour Children’s Yoga Teacher designation. The Lotus Seed will be holding a kids yoga summer camp at the same time as the two above training sessions, so teacher trainees will have lots of hands-on experience and guidance in teaching yoga to children!
Participants in the training will receive their RCYT designation (Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher) designation upon completion of the training. 

Tuition Cost: $500

95 hour Yoga for Children Scheduling Options

Summer 2012: - This course will be held Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm during 2 weeks of Yoga Summer Camp for Kids!
Choose from one of the following sessions:
Session ONE: July 23rd – August 3rd
Session TWO: August 20th – 31st-

Fall 2012: - with weekly meetings and classes -

aka Leapin’ Louie

Exercise your acting muscles! Exercises and improvisations to develop your physical theater skills. Work on clown, buffon, and adding comic character to skill routines. We’re going to take chances and have fun.

Sunday afternoons 4:00 – 6:00 April 15 and 22 and May 6 and 13 at the Lotus Seed, 6 NE Tillamook (at Williams) (no class April 29!)
Only $10 per class or $25 for all four. (Nobody turned away)

David Lichtenstein has performed his one-person comedy shows in 26 different countries and been a core company member of Do Jump! and Wanderlust Circus. He has studied physical theater with Phillipe Gaulier in Paris, Sigfrido Aguilar in Mexico, at the Dell’Arte School of Physcial Theater, as well as workshops with Avener the Eccentric and Loco Brusca.

503 425 9954 david@comedytricks.com www.comedytricks.com

Leapin’ Louie Comedy Shows
David Lichtenstein
david@comedytricks.com

http://www.comedytricks.com

USA. 1 503 425 9954

The Lotus Seed is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing yoga, movement and art to underserved populations through outreach programs and continuing education. Yoga’s popularity has increased in the United States over the last few decades. However, due to the high prices for classes, commercial ventures of studios have excluded minorities and low-income participants. With affordable or free classes in Portland, the health benefits of Yoga can be made accessible to more diverse populations.

The Lotus Seed began in 2001 in Mobile, AL and moved to Portland in 2004. The organization was born out of the need to bring yoga to all people. With yoga available at an affordable rate, students began learning the healthy benefits of practicing. Along with the public drop-in classes at the facility, The Lotus Seed has formed partnerships with the SUN program, the Boys and Girls Club, Portland State University, Portland Community College, Common Ground Wellness Center, the City of Troutdale, WebMD and Port City Development to name a few.

Most recently, the organization moved its headquarters to 6 NE Tillamook St. in Portland, on the corner of N. Williams, the bike commuter corridor. Graduates who become certified through The Lotus Seed largely contribute to furthering yoga clubs in schools, outreach in business and in private homes. For the last six years, teachers have volunteered their time to work with children and adults in variable class rooms, conference halls and gyms. The Lotus Seed has served over 1500 students during this time. Through these yoga clubs and outreach programs, The Lotus Seed teachers have touched the lives of youth and adults throughout the city.

$5-10 per class

Monthly Membership Prices:

$60 – individuals

$35 – students / seniors

$85 – families (2 adults, 2 children)

Six Month Membership

- $175

One Full Year Membership

- $300

Preparing for class:

Our classes are provided a highly interactive and personalized session. We believe all students should receive individual attention during their practice. This helps students to deeply discover the benefits of yoga for their mind, body and spirit. When it comes to yoga, different people have different needs, which is why we offer a wide range of classes and teachers. Each class will focus on yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation in order to energize and invigorate your body, helping you to work on yourself from the inside, out. With a sincere yoga practice, you will be able to attain a clarified, centered focused awareness that will allow you to live and dance at your highest potential.

What to wear and what to bring:

Yoga is done in comfortable, stretchy clothes and bare feet. It is best not to eat within 2 hours of class. The use of a yoga mat is required. Mats may be purchased at The Lotus Seed and their are some to borrow as well. All classes are an hour. Please be mindful about getting to class on time and sign in the register.
For a full schedule of classes, please look at our calendar.

Make a Donation

With your generous support, we can raise the crucial funding needed to make The Lotus Seed Center a permanent provider of health and arts education to our community. 100 % of your donation will go directly to our non-profit outreach programming.

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