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

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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

NameRitesh Mukul Sheth
Age46-55
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Address1201 Rock Cliff Rd
Apt 42A
Boone, NC 28607
United States
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Phone15122977950
Best days to reach you for your interview
  • Friday
Are you a member of the Integral Yoga Teachers AssociationYes
Time of day?
  • 12pm-5pm ET
Health Information
Do you want to achieve your RYT 500-hour designation during this program?Yes
Chronic Health issues?No
Prescription medications and/or natural remedies?No
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.)?No
Education
Highest level of education completedGraduate
Please list schools attended, year graduated, and degrees obtained:
School Year Degrees
Sri Sri University 2016 M.A. in Yogic Sciences and Naturopathy
School
  • Sri Sri University
Other work outside of teaching Yoga
Occupation
  • Teacher
Current occupation(s) and number of years worked - Please list
Occupation Years
Teacher 10
Occupation
  • Corporate Professional / Entrepreneur
Past occupation(s) and number of years worked - Please list
Occupation Years
Corporate Professional / Entrepreneur 20
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).
When and where did you receive your 200-hour level Basic Teacher Training?Art of Living Foundation Bangalore, India
Primary 200hr InstructorDinesh Kashikar
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:

Since 2004. Hatha Yoga, Art of Living Happiness and Sri Sri Yoga teacher. I currently focus on Vinyasa Flow, and teach 17 credit hours of yoga / per academic year at Appalachian State University.

Do you meditate?Yes
How long and how often do you meditate?two times / day - Sudarshan Kriya
What other training experience have you had since 200hr teacher training?

Two year Masters of Arts in Yogic Sciences and Naturopathic Medicine. Emergency Medical Technician studies at Caldwell Community College.

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

Art of Living

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.

Appalachian State University · ContractAppalachian State University · Contract
Aug 2021 - Present · 2 yrs 1 moAug 2021 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo
Boone, North Carolina, United StatesBoone, North Carolina, United States
Adjunct Lecturer of Yoga in the Department of Recreation Management and Physical Education,
Beaver College of Health Sciences
https://rmpe.appstate.edu/faculty-staff/ritesh-sheth

Happiness Program and Sri Sri Yoga Teacher VolunteerHappiness Program and Sri Sri Yoga Teacher Volunteer
The Art of Living · ApprenticeshipThe Art of Living · Apprenticeship
Jun 2013 - Present · 10 yrs 3 mosJun 2013 - Present · 10 yrs 3 mos
United StatesUnited States
1,000+ hour breath-work expert and meditation teacher.

At the core of the Course is the SKY (or Sudarshan Kriya), the most powerful breathing technique of our times.

It uses specific, natural rhythms of the breath to quiet the mind, leading to a deep experience of meditation - whether you’ve never practiced meditation or have done it for years.1,000+ hour breath-work expert and meditation teacher. At the core of the Course is the SKY (or Sudarshan Kriya), the most powerful breathing technique of our times. It uses specific, natural rhythms of the breath to quiet the mind, leading to a deep experience of meditation - whether you’ve never practiced meditation or have done it for years.
Skills: Teaching

Yoga InstructorYoga Instructor
Ritesh Sheth Yoga · Self-employedRitesh Sheth Yoga · Self-employed
Nov 2013 - Aug 2021 · 7 yrs 10 mosNov 2013 - Aug 2021 · 7 yrs 10 mos
Austin, Texas, United StatesAustin, Texas, United States
Designed and taught a "30 Days of Yoga" professional video series on Amazon Prime and YouTube. Taught live online community-based Hatha and Gentle yoga classes every week via Zoom.Designed and taught a "30 Days of Yoga" professional video series on Amazon Prime and YouTube. Taught live online community-based Hatha and Gentle yoga classes every week via Zoom.
Skills: Teaching

Yoga TeacherYoga Teacher
Serasana · Part-timeSerasana · Part-time
Jun 2019 - Jul 2021 · 2 yrs 2 mosJun 2019 - Jul 2021 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Austin, Texas Metropolitan AreaAustin, Texas Metropolitan Area
helped me get this jobLinkedIn helped me get this job
Certified Yoga Instructor teaching Hatha, Vinyasa, Power, Gentle Yoga, Slow Flow, Restorative, and Yin along with specialty workshops and guided meditationsCertified Yoga Instructor teaching Hatha, Vinyasa, Power, Gentle Yoga, Slow Flow, Restorative, and Yin along with specialty workshops and guided meditations
Skills: Teaching

Have you taken any Yoga therapy training programs?No
Do you have any special interests or capabilities that may be relevant?

Emergency Medicine in the pre-hospital setting and emergency department volunteer work.

Please list any other training or experience that you think is relevant.

Have studied and practiced Marma healing

Please describe your studies and understanding of Ayurveda.

One semester of graduate studies in Ayurveda related to anatomy and physiology

Please describe your studies and understanding of yoga philosophy.

Hatha Yoga, Yoga therapy, acupressure, acupuncture, Marma, Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Applications of Yoga Vasistha and Bhagavad Gita, Physiological Effects of Yoga Practices, Yoga, Dietetics and Nutrition

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

hope to serve students / patients better. New ways of treating patients through yoga, breathwork, and meditation

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

Want to learn more about yoga therapy and earn the IAYT designation

How do you intend to use yoga therapy in your practice, both personally and professionally?

Personally as part of sadhana. Professionally to serve students / patients.

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 teach Fall and Spring semesters. I have several breaks. I am not actively practicing in allopathic medicine yet.

List any interesting things you would like to share about yourself

N/A

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

Fall and Spring semesters.

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.

Chaitali Patel. Will have to follow-up with position, phone, and email address.

How did you find out about the Integral Yoga Therapy Certification Program?Web Search
Please provide specific website, studio, or individual names if you can, as well as any other specific information on how you heard about the program

On the email list serve.

What print and/or online Yoga and wellness publications you read frequently and what social media you follow for Yoga information?

mainly emails from various organizations.

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