Our desire is to lead people, through yoga and centering prayer, toward a fuller life in Christ, led by the Holy Spirit, renewed in mind, and strengthened in body. To accomplish this goal, we offer Weekly Classes, a 250-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification (from a Christian perspective, of course), and a 12-Hour Christian Yoga Teacher Certification, as well as workshops and retreats.

The purpose in offering a Yoga Teacher Training program from a Christian perspective is to equip those who are Believers in Jesus Christ who want to teach yoga or want to deepen their practice of yoga without compromising their faith.  This training adheres to the national standards of Yoga Alliance and, more importantly, to the truth found in the Holy Bible. Topics to be Covered: • Asana                                                 • Human Anatomy & Physiology • Pranayama                                         • Energy Anatomy & Physiology • Kriyas                                                 • Chakras/Nadis • Chanting                                             • Yoga Philosophy • Mantra                                                • Yoga Lifestyle • Meditation                                           • Yamas/Niyamas • Principles of Demonstration                  • Ethics for Yoga Teachers • Assisting/Correcting Students                • Practice Teaching • Teaching Styles                                  • Qualities of a Teacher • A Student’s Process of Learning             • Business Aspects of Teaching Yoga

Location of Teacher Training:
New Day Yoga Studio, 2716 Bent Creek Drive, Kennesaw, GA 30152

Instructor:
Dayna Gelinas, E-RYT 200, has been teaching yoga, fitness, and/or education classes since 1982.  A gifted teacher with a passion for truth, she passes along accurate information with clarity, precision, a positive energy, and heart.   She currently teaches weekly classes in the metro-Atlanta area, conducts seminars and workshops and leads annual retreats. 

Dates of  2008 Training (250-Hour Course includes all 10 weekends):
Weekend 1:  Feb 29-March 2                         Weekend 6:  July 19-20
Weekend 2:  March 29-30                             Weekend 7:  August 16-17
Weekend 3:  April 26-27                               Weekend 8:  September 13-14
Weekend 4:  May 24-25                                Weekend 9:  October 11-12
Weekend 5:  June 21-22                               Weekend 10: November 8-9
 
Beginning and Ending Times of Weekend Training:
Friday:      6:00pm – 9:30pm (1st weekend only)
Saturday:  7:30am – 6:30pm
Sunday:    7:30am – 6:30pm
 
Financial Information:  (Make checks payable to New Day Yoga.)
Application Fee:  $25  (Contact New Day Yoga for application.) 
Teacher Training Fee:  $1900  if registered by Jan. 1, 2008
                                 $2000 if registered after Jan. 1, 2008
 

New Day Yoga will be offering a 12-Hour Christian Yoga Teacher Certification Course January 16-17, 2009 This course is designed for two groups of yogis and yoginis: 1) Those who have already acquired their yoga teacher certification but want to know how to integrate their Christian faith into their practice and teaching of yoga, and 2) Those who have been practicing yoga regularly for at least a year who want to learn about the following topics:

Possible topics to be Covered:

• Biblical Discernment and Wisdom for Yoga from a Christian Perspective 
• Using Yoga to Enhance Christian Faith and Disciplines
• The Five Components of the Human Being from a Christian Perspective
• Patanjali's Eight-Fold Path from a Christian Perspective
• The Chakras from a Christian Perspective 
• Christian Approaches in Teaching Yoga to Others 
• materials will be provided for your use after the course, and a certificate will be presented

Schedule:
Friday       3:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday   10:00am - 6:00pm 
 
Location:
New Day Yoga Studio
2716 Bent Creek Drive
Kennesaw,GA 30152
 
Cost for the 12-Hour Christian Yoga Teacher Certification Course:
$340 
 
Deadline for Registration and Application:
January 9, 2009
 
Contact: 
Dayna Gelinas, ERYT
dayna@newdayyoga.com
678-354-1120                                                     

2008 workshops to be added.

November 21-23, 2008:  Basics of Yoga for Christians For those new to Yoga or the experiencd practitioner wishing to further explore the fundamentals, this retreat will provide an understanding of the different practices and their context.  Dayna Gelinas will be co-leading this retreat with Fr. Tom Francis.  To register for the retreat or for more information, contact the Retreat House at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers, Georgia, at www.trappist.net,  or at retreat@trappist.net , or at 770-760-0959.  Please register early; this retreat fills up fast.