October 3 & 4, 2008
October 10 & 11, 2008
Friday & Saturday, 1:30-6:30pm
Fee: $295 by 9/5, $325 after
Learn to teach yoga to young people. This 20-hour training includes skills to develop a rapport with youth, and
orient your classes to a variety of age groups. Topics addressed include: Poses and instruction appropriate for
youth, communication skills, issues of diversity & gender, how to build trust with teens, and how to inspire young
people in the practice of yoga.
Cator Shachoy is the founder of Youth Yoga Dharma, a non-profit organization dedicated to offering youth the skills
of yoga & meditation, emphasizing disadvantaged situations. We emphasize working with teens, however all school
age children will be addressed. Visit us online: www.youthyogadharma.org. Continuing Ed credit offered through
Yoga Alliance – participants receive certificate of participation. Class limited - register early through the Piedmont
Yoga Studio!
Participants should have 2 years experience with yoga (minimum), and currently teach yoga (or have participated in
yoga teacher training). Some exception can be made for educators with a yoga practice wishing to expand their
skills for use in the classroom. Experience working with youth is recommended. Please submit registration form &
YYD questionnaire with payment. $50 nonrefundable deposit reserves your place. Full payment due at course
opening – fee increases after 9/5. Some scholarships available.
Cator Shachoy has worked with youth as a teacher of yoga & meditation, as well as art, swimming, and other skills
for over 10 years. Cator began the practices of Yoga, Buddhist meditation, and Energy Healing in 1990 due to
chronic illness. Through the regular practice of these disciplines she began to recover her strength and vitality. In
1995 Cator moved to San Francisco, where she teaches yoga & meditation classes to adults and youth, and has a
private practice in Craniosacral bodywork. She is an Iyengar yoga instructor, a practitioner of Visionary
Craniosacral bodywork, and a member of the Spirit Rock Teen Council. Cator delights in sharing these healing
practices which inspire her life.
Cancellations before September 5 will be refunded less a $15 administration fee. No refunds for cancellations
on/after September 6.
YOUTH YOGA TEACHER TRAINING, with Cator Shachoy
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3966 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611