Teacher Training
200-Hour Vinyasa Teacher Training with Almen Wong
30 September – 18 November World Trade Centre – Causeway Bay
This 200-hour course is a Vinyasa yoga-based training with strong emphasis on alignment and skilful sequencing. The aim is to provide students with the building blocks that create a solid foundation for becoming competent teachers. The goal is to inspire authentic and compassionate teachers with the confidence to skilfully lead 60-min and 90-min classes with integrity and knowledge of alignment and modification of postures.
About Vinyasa yoga
The term Vinyasa is derived from nyasa, meaning “to place,” and vi, meaning “in a special way.” This indicates that we are not throwing our bodies around but are bringing consciousness to each movement in each moment.
Vinyasa can be defined as our external movements that express how we think and feel.
Synonyms: Continuous. Seamless. Integrated. Change. Rhythm. Evolve. Cycle.
• Steadiness (Sthira)
• Comfort (Sukha)
• Smooth and Long Breathing (Prayatna Sithila)
Connected. Movement.
• Vinyasa yoga connects one posture to the next using the breath. This can be thought of as linking or flowing into postures.
• Move with breath. Breath initiates the movement of Vinyasa, which is why it's referred to as a “breath-synchronised” practice.
• Ujjayi Breath is the breathing technique used. It is done by inhaling and exhaling in rhythmically through the nose. The overall sensation is one of relaxation.
• Vinyasa practice generates heat and can add a cardiovascular component not always present in other forms of postural practice.
*Post-training, Almen will work additionally with individual trainees who wish to proceed to teaching.
*Trainees can have team teach sessions led by Almen in PURE’s public classes within 1 month after the training.
Capacity: 20 students
The syllabus covers the following:
• Study of asana (proper alignment, benefits and potential risks)
• Principles of anatomy
• Science and art of sequencing
• How to observe different bodies when teaching
• How, when and why to use props to improve or modify a posture
• Cultivating your voice and public speaking
• Confidence-building through practice teaching
• Yoga history and basic philosophy
• Sanskrit names of postures
• Building on a particular theme
• Intelligently working towards a peak pose
• Creating and maintaining flow in a class
• Pranayama
• Meditation
Daily Schedule:
9:30am –11:00am Morning Intensive Practice
11:30am – 1:00pm Lecture
1:00pm – 2:30pm Lunch
2:30pm – 5:45pm Teaching Practice
6:00pm – 7:00pm 60-min Practice
*There will be several short breaks throughout the day.
Students who are interested in participating should bear in mind that this will be a physically and emotionally demanding programme. It will require a strong commitment and personal sacrifice as well as the support of the student's primary support network.
Interested students must
• Have a desire to learn and personally explore the deeper dimensions of yoga
• Have a minimum 6 months of regular yoga practice
• Be free of major injuries going into the programme
• Be fully committed and understand that 100% full attendance is required
• Be willing to forgo most other personal or professional commitments for the duration of the programme
- First Bikram-trained Hong Kong Chinese teacher in Asia in 2002
- Co-Founder of PURE Group, helping to bring hot yoga to Asia
- Over 20 years of teaching experience
A familiar face in numerous fashion shows, magazine editorials and commercials since the 90s, Almen was Hong Kong's first Bikram-trained teacher and has been widely recognised for introducing hot yoga to the city and promoting yoga's numerous benefits to the public. When she first stepped on the mat, she found it to be the perfect complement to her previous hectic career as a successful model and actress. Now as a busy city dweller, Almen has learnt to cultivate patience and stillness on the mat.
Almen owes her practice and teaching to three very important teachers. Before studying with Baron Baptiste, Almen was a strict and serious teacher; but Baron taught her that yoga could be fun, light-hearted and soft. Paul Grilley helped Almen to understand anatomy and theories of yin yoga. She has developed greater awareness of muscular actions and more compassion towards people's challenges. David Swenson showed Almen how to make Ashtanga Yoga fun with modifications for people of different levels.
Almen's classes are fun, educational and challenging. Her teaching focuses a lot on alignment and she encourages students to always go back to the basics so they can build a strong foundation for more advanced practice.
QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
Yin Yoga Anatomy: Yoga Alliance Teacher Training with Paul and Suzee Grilley (30 hours), 2011 & 2013
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training with David Swenson, 2006
Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Level 2 with Baron Baptiste, 2007
Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Level 1 with Baron Baptiste, 2005
Bikram Hot Yoga Teacher Training with Bikram Choudhury, 2002
200-Hour Vinyasa Teacher Training with Almen Wong
30 September – 18 November
Capacity: 20 students
Early-Bird Discount: HK$42,000 (ends 15 September)
Regular Price: HK$45,000
**Graduates from Almen’s previous 200-hr courses can enjoy 40% off the regular prices listed below
Morning Intensive Practice
One Part - 12 days Session: $3,400
1-day Drop-in: $320
Please register in studio.
Evening Intensive Practice
One Part - 12 days Session: $3,000
1-day Drop-in: $300
Please register in studio.
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Early-Bird Discount:
• Early-Bird Discount ends 15 August 2023 or until the class is full.
Refund/Cancellation:
· No refund or credit will be given for cancellation starting 16 August 2023.
· All refunds are subject to a 10% processing fee that will be deducted from your refund.
Special offer from nood food:
1. 10% off for all nood smoothies
2. $5 off for all nood cold-pressed juices
Special offer from KURIOS
15% off all KURIOS regular-priced products for all yoga event registrants on dates of the workshop.
To register, please contact any PURE Yoga studio or see reception.
*Please refer here for the full terms & conditions
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