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"When the effort is continued in accordance with yogic principles consistently and for a long time, with earnestness, attention, application and devotion, the Yogic foundation is firmly established." Sutra 1.14, Light on the Yoga Sutras, B.K.S. Iyengar

Teacher Training at The Yoga Room School of Long Island/Drishti Yoga Studio is primarily inspired by the Iyengar tradition, where precision in alignment and the appropriate use of Props is stressed. Our Yoga Teacher Certification program is a seven-month course, starting on September 20, 2011.

Christine (Cirelli) Corsa, E-RYT-500 is a graduate of The Yoga Room School of Long Island where she now co-directs the training of aspiring teachers in Asana, Philosophy, Yoga History, and Meditation. Certified and registered with the Yoga Alliance at the 500 hour level, she continues her primary studies with Lucia Tucci DiPalo, her teacher since 2002.

Christine holds a BFA in Dance from Adelphi University with a minor in Psychology. Her studies in the former have given her a deep appreciation for the importance of proper alignment, while the latter sparked an interest in the deep connections to be found between Psychology and yogic philosophy. She firmly believes that all aspects of Yoga are equally important, and is currently studying Ayurveda and continuing her study of Yoga history and Yoga Sutras of Patanjali under the mentorship of Georg Feurstein, Indologist and renown author of over 30 books.

Lucia Tucci DiPalo, E-RYT, is a certified Yoga Teacher dedicated to the practice of Iyengar Yoga since 1978. She has been teaching in that tradition since 1991. Lucia teaches with gentleness yet firmness, integrating the release of muscles with postural alignment. She is a member of the B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga Association of Greater NY, California Teachers Association, New York Yoga Teachers Association and an active member and former president of the LI Yoga Association. Lucia has been the director of The Yoga Room since 1997.

To provide aspiring yoga teachers with a comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of yoga, from Asana to Anatomy and Philosophy to Practical application. To provide a multi-dimensional education and offer classes in all aspects of Yoga for ongoing progression. To create a stimulating environment for learning presented in a nurturing atmosphere. And to build a community of sharing with like-minded people.

Applicants seeking certification must be dedicated students of Yoga with a practice of at least two years with a Certified Yoga instructor; however, if your primary goal is to improve your skills and deepen your Yoga practice, you may register for the training without certification. All applicants must possess a passion and respect for Yoga's disciplines and philosophy; and a strong desire to teach and share this knowledge.

Students must be able to attend two weekly classes (at current rate) and clinics. Clinics will be held on scheduled Tuesday and/or Friday evenings from 5-9pm, scheduled Saturdays from 12-5pm, and scheduled Sundays from 11am-4pm [or within that time frame].

Note: Scheduled clinics are periodic and not each week and times may vary within time stated.

Our program program is a 200 hour R.Y.A. certification program. A certificate of completion will be issued to students who have successfully completed the program requirements at The Yoga Room School of Long Island and or Drishti Yoga Studio. With completion of the program, graduates may register with Yoga Alliance.

Please note this is not an Iyengar Yoga Certification which requires special examination and a history of teaching Iyengar Yoga without mixing other styles. However, our graduates may be encouraged to pursue this endeavor.

• Yoga History, Philosophy, Traditions
• The Fives Paths of Yoga
• The Eight Limbs of Yoga
• Sacred Texts
• Ayurveda
• Koshas
• Kleshas
• Bandhas
• Chakras
• Sanskrit
• Asanas
• Alignment
• Anatomy
• Modifications and the use of Props
• Creating a Class
• Contraindications
• Ethics
• The Business of Yoga
• And much more……

An application will be mailed to you upon request. After your completed application has been reviewed, you will be notified of your eligibility for the program. At that time, you will be asked to meet at a mutually convenient time for a personal interview.

Clinics and classes are held during a wide range of times, making this program attainable, even to those that lead a busy lifestyle.