5 PILLARS OF PRACTICE
These 5 Pillars of Practice are applied each and every time you step onto a yoga mat:
1. ASANA – Focusing on the physical structure using correct anatomical alignment.
2. VINYASA – Connecting techniques synchronizing movement with breath.
3. BANDHA – Muscular and energetic locks to transform internal energy creating heat.
4. PRANAYAMA – Controlled expansion of the life-force.
5. DRISHTI – Specific focal points for directing the eyes and composing the mind.
SYSTEMS
1. 9 progressive levels
2. 5 segments per class
3. Time percentages for segments
4. 11 Asana groups
5. 5 Bandhas
6. Right/Left weeks
7. 5 week rotational sequence
8. 24 Principles of Practice
PRE-REQUISITES FOR CERTIFICATION
At the end of a course you may receive either a Teaching Certificate or a Statement of Attendance.
In order to obtain the Teaching Certificate, you are required to:
• Attend all course classes.
• Attend the teacher/student feedback session.
• Complete all the assignments and presentations.
• Pass all the exams and assessments.
In order to obtain the Statement of Attendance, you are required to:
• Attend all course classes.
• Attend the teacher/student feedback session.
• Complete all the assignments and presentations.
Being lazy, argumentative or closed minded may result in not receiving either a Teaching Certificate or a Statement of Attendance.
REFUND POLICY
• Payment of the early-bird discounted fee is non-refundable, but may be transferred to another Knoff Yoga course providing it is used within 12 months.
When paying the full fee (no early-bird discount):
• Up to thirty-one days prior to the start of the course – full refund less non-refundable deposit.
• Within thirty days prior to the start of the course – no refund, but may transfer to another Knoff Yoga Course providing it is used within 12 months.
• Once the course has started – no refund or credits on any payment.
• If the course does not proceed – 100% refund including deposit.
CODE OF CONDUCT
As a certificated Knoff Yoga teacher, I agree to uphold the ethical goals set forth in the following Code of Conduct:
• Adhere to the traditional yoga principles as written in the Yamas and Niyamas.
• Uphold the integrity of the yoga vocation by conducting myself in a professional and conscientious manner.
• Teach only the appropriate Asana, Pranayama and Meditation for which you are certificated.
• Acknowledge the limitations of your skills and scope of practice and where appropriate, shall refer students to seek alternative instruction, advice, treatment or direction.
• Create and maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the practice of yoga.
• Actively encourage diversity by respecting all students regardless of age, physical limitations, race, creed, gender, ethnicity, religious affiliations or sexual orientation.
• Respect the rights, dignity and privacy of all students.
• Avoid works and actions that constitute sexual harassment.
• Adhere to all local government and national laws that pertain to yoga teaching and business.
• To stay abreast of new developments in the field of Yoga through educational activities and study.
CERTIFICATE RENEWAL
If you would like to renew your teaching certificate please send a copy of your current or expired certificate to info@knoffyoga.com and we will arrange a replacement for you.
We use a professional graphic designer and printer for our certificates so there is a fee involved – the prices are listed below:
Digital copy – $50
Hard copy including postage and handling within Australia – $75
We are providing a discount for our Knoff Yoga System Teachers:
Digital copy – $40
Hard copy including postage and handling within Australia – $65
