Are you a 200-hour certified yoga teacher?Yes, I am a 200-hour certified yoga teacher
Prerequisites
Have you been teaching Yoga for 1 year or more? (minimum 50 hours)Yes, I have been teaching for one year (minimum 50 hours)
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*** Successful completion of a 200-hour Yoga teacher training from a Yoga Alliance approved school is required for participation in the Integral Yoga Therapy Program track to become a Certified Yoga Therapist.

For more information Contact:
Satya Lynn: yogatherapy@integralyoga.org

Home CenterYogaville, VA
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A minimum of one year (minimum 50 hours) teaching Yoga is required for participation in the Integral Yoga Therapy Program track to become a Certified Yoga Therapist.
For more information Contact:
Satya Lynn: yogatherapy@integralyoga.org

NameNancy Louise Debruler Sharanya
Age56-65
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Address1418 Evergreen Road
Severn, MD 21144
United States
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Phone44351060092
Best days to reach you for your interview
  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
Are you a member of the Integral Yoga Teachers AssociationYes
Time of day?
  • 9am-12pm ET
Health Information
Do you want to achieve your RYT 500-hour designation during this program?Yes
Chronic Health issues?Yes
Please describe

Hypothyroidism

Please list all conditions and their respective medications
Condition Medication/Remedy
Hypothyroid Synthroid
Prescription medications and/or natural remedies?Yes
Condition
  • Hypothyroid
Serious illness, injury, or major surgery in the last 5 years?No
Communicable Diseases?No
Current psychotherapy, counseling, or psychiatric treatment?No
Do you have any concerns about your physical or mental health that may impact your participation in this program?No
Will you require any special accommodations/needs during your participation in the Integral Yoga Therapy program?No
Any Dietary Restrictions/Choices  (Allergies, Vegan, Gluten Free, etc.)?Yes
Please describe

Vegan

Education
Highest level of education completedHigh School/GED
Other work outside of teaching Yoga
Occupation
  • Groomer
Current occupation(s) and number of years worked - Please list
Occupation Years
Groomer 18 yrs
Occupation
  • Administrative Assistant
Past occupation(s) and number of years worked - Please list
Occupation Years
Administrative Assistant 10
Previous Yoga Experience
Prior coursework/trainingSuccessful completion of a 200-hour Yoga teacher training from a Yoga Alliance approved school plus a minimum of one year teaching Yoga is required for participation in the Integral Yoga Therapy Program track to become a Certified Yoga Therapist.

If you are not a registered Yoga teacher, but are a licensed social worker or health care professional who would like to supplement your practice with Yoga therapy techniques, you are welcome to join the program, but will need to first complete a basic 200 hour teacher training to be eligible to receive certification from the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT).
Please upload 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program Certificate to this ApplicationPlease upload 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program Certificate to this Application
When and where did you receive your 200-hour level Basic Teacher Training?Blue Heron Wellness, Silver Spring MD
Primary 200hr InstructorClaudia Neuman
Have you had a personal practice for at least one year?Yes
How long have you practiced yoga? Describe your personal practice of yoga and how regularly you practice, including the style/tradition of your current practice:

Practiced about 5 yrs.
Current practice is Pranayama and meditation and mantra Japa daily and asana several times a week

Do you meditate?Yes
How long and how often do you meditate?daily
What other training experience have you had since 200hr teacher training?

Restorative, ITT, SMTT, RajaTT

What other styles/traditions of Yoga have you practiced/studied?

Yoga Nidra, Restorative, Breathwork, Chair and Gentle yoga

Is English your primary language?Yes
Essay QuestionsPlease answer the following open-ended questions fully and concisely.
Please describe your past/current Yoga teaching experience including location, timeframe, population taught, etc.

2018 Blue Heron Wellness, mixed level classes weekly
2019-2020 Rented studio time and taught my own classes, focusing on beginner, senior, chair and intro classes. Stopped teaching due to Covid.

Which yoga therapy training programs have you taken?

ITT, Raja and signed up for Basics of Ayurveda that starts in June

Have you taken any Yoga therapy training programs?Yes
Do you have any special interests or capabilities that may be relevant?

I'm interested in helping those removing from heart issues and managing stress also interested in helping seniors staying mobile as they age.

Please describe your studies and understanding of Ayurveda.

I do not have too much understanding of Ayurveda other than the diet and the doshas.

Please describe your studies and understanding of yoga philosophy.

Just finished Raja yoga. I believe we all have the ability to heal and to have a peaceful mind and that mind, body and spirit are all connected. We have to practice to connect all three via practices of yoga.

What are your expectations as a student? What do you hope to gain, learn, or work on?

I'm hoping to deepen my knowledge on working with the body and mind to facilitate healing.

Why do you want to enroll in Integral Yoga Therapy Certification (IYTh)?

I believe that in continuing my education level to IYT that I can then help in the medical arena for those recovering from heart attacks and stokes and other traumatic health issues.

Given your current or future commitments, how will you create the time and space to achieve your goals for the IYTh program and fulfill all of the training requirements?

I am self employed so have flexibility in my schedule.

List any interesting things you would like to share about yourself

I am a heart attack survivor and used yoga to heal my mind and body. I wouldn't have succeeded without yoga.

Are there any current scheduling conflicts or anticipated events that could affect your ability to attend any of the scheduled modules?

No

Please list three references we can contact regarding your IYTh application. One of these references must be deeply steeped in the Integral Yoga Tradition. Please provide name, position, phone, and email address.

I will have to get this information

How did you find out about the Integral Yoga Therapy Certification Program?Integral Yoga Center
AgreementBy submitting this form, I hereby declare the above information is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that misrepresentation of this information constitutes grounds for the rejection of this application, expulsion from the program and revocation of certification. In the event of rejection, expulsion, or revocation of certification, I understand that I am entitled to no refunds, credits, or adjustments.

I agree to assume all risk of damage or injury that may occur as a student of Integral Yoga Therapy Certification. In consideration of being accepted as a yoga therapy student, the undersigned releases and discharges Integral Yoga, its teachers, and students from any and all claims, demands, actions of any nature, whether present or future, anticipated or unanticipated, known or unknown, that result from the undersigned’s participation in yoga classes or practice of yoga outside of class.
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IYTh Application FeeIYTh Application Fee, Qty: 1, Price: $108.00