David Swenson began practicing yoga in 1969 at the age of 13. His older brother Doug was his first teacher. They practiced hatha yoga from whatever books they could find. David's introduction to Ashtanga came in 1973 when he met David Williams and Nancy Gilgoff in Encinitas, California. In 1975 David and Nancy brought K. Pattabhi Jois to the U.S. for the first time and Swenson was fortunate enough to be there. He then initiated studies directly with the master. Swenson made his first trip to Mysore in 1977 and learned the full Ashtanga system as it was originally taught by K. Pattabhi Jois. David Swenson is recognized today as one of the worlds foremost practitioners and instructors of Ashtanga Yoga.

     This 40-hour seven-day course is designed as an intensive immersion into the teaching techniques of the Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga.
     The participants will learn safe and effective hands-on adjustments through partner work for all of the poses, practicalities of conducting a class and yoga theory. This is a deep immersion into the details underlying the practice and teaching of Ashtanga Yoga. One need not be a teacher to attend or even desire to be a teacher. Many students have attended this course to merely enhance their personal practice. Those that do wish to teach however will find a wealth of invaluable tools to share with their students.
     Participants should have a consistent personal practice of Ashtanga Yoga and understand the flow and sequencing of the asanas. The course is not designed as an avenue to learn the sequence but rather to learn to teach Ashtanga Yoga or to deepen an existing practice.
     As in all courses run by David Swenson there is sure to be plenty of laughter and fun. You are sure to learn more than you ever imagined possible in a weeklong course and have a great time in the process. Don't miss this opportunity!

COST

     Between 1/1/08 and 9/4/08,$850; after 9/4/08, $895 for the entire course. A deposit of $450 will secure your space, the remainder must be paid by 9/4/08. We accept Visa, MasterCard, checks, and cash (if you pay in person).

REGISTRATION

       You may register by phone (407-644-3288) with a credit card (MC or Visa), or you will need to submit a registration form with a check or credit card information at the studio or via mail.   For a registration form to print out, click here.  The Full Circle Yoga mailing address for this teacher training is Full Circle Yoga, David Swenson Teacher Training, 1521 Lyndale Boulevard, Maitland, FL 32751.

SCHEDULE

     The workshop runs from Saturday, October 4, 2008, through Friday, October 10, 2008.  The sessions from Saturday through Thursday will run from 9:15 a.m. through 12:15 p.m., and then from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  On Friday, October 10, the entire session will run from 9:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

POLICIES

     * A cancellation fee of $50 will be deducted from your refund if you cancel.

     * No refunds after September 30.  There are no exceptions to this policy.

     * If you've paid a $450 deposit, the balance must be paid by 9/4/08, or your space will be forfeited.

     * We will send an email confirmation upon receipt of your registration.

HOTEL

     If you have any questions, please email (ashtangaguy@aol.com ) or call (407-644-3288). Our website is www.fullcircleyoga.com .