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Integrative Dynamic Yoga(TM) Certification
Serve ~ Guide ~ Inspire
"Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing,
there is a field.
I will meet you there.
When the soul lies down in that
grass,
the world is too full to talk about.
Ideas, language, even the phrase 'each other'
doesn't make any sense." - Rumi
The Northern California Yoga Institute is a nationally recognized Registered Yoga School that offers several training programs including a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher program with Yoga Alliance as well as a IDY-Affiliated and IDY-Certified Instructor programs.
The IDY-Affiliated and IDY-Certified Instructor programs are in addition to the Fundamentals of IDY 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher Training. Upon completion of the Fundamentals of IDY Teacher Training, students who successfully meet all of the requirements will be able to become Registered Yoga Teachers with Yoga Alliance and promote themselves as a Yoga Instructor trained in the IDY Method. The Northern California Yoga Institute's Fundamentals of IDY 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher program is a prerequisite to the IDY-Affiliated and IDY-Certified Instructor designations.
Integrative Dynamic Yoga (IDY) is an emerging yoga style. IDY creator, Kamie Noelani, E-RYT acknowledges that no idea is an original thought but a refinement and expansion of something that already exists. Therefore, IDY is based upon Kamie's experience and knowledge in yoga, physical and functional muscular conditioning, bodywork, biomechanics, somatics, fitness and group exercise, personal training, and other contemporary health and fitness practices. With acceptance, dedication, and compassion, it is Kamie's intention to guide and assist each student with cultivating mind/body-centered awareness, self-realization and authentic self-expression, while at the same time discovering optimal health, fitness, personal well-being, and awareness.
The IDY-Affiliated and IDY-Certified Instructor programs have been developed based on some of the most professional and demanding yoga certification programs in the yoga teaching industry. This ensures that IDY instructors are qualified to teach the IDY Method. IDY Instructors will have completed several years of study, including hundreds of classroom hours with Kamie. IDY-Affiliated Teachers will have completed several Workshops and Advanced Studies Programs and have taught professionally for at least two years, before formally entering the IDY-Certified process.
Earning the IDY-Affiliated and IDY-Certified designations acknowledges that the instructor has done a great deal of inner-study and practice in the methods of IDY, exercise and health science, philosophy, and the art of teaching yoga. The IDY-Affiliated and IDY-Certified programs have been designed to be a process of physical, mental, emotional, and personal self-discovery. The IDY-Affiliated and IDY-Certified designations are not a contract that forces the instructor to follow any dogma or limit the teacher's individual and authentic teaching style, but rather provides instructors a solid foundation upon which to add and blend their particular area of expertise and interest as they continue to study other yoga traditions and health, wellness and fitness modalities and spiritual practices.
Once teachers fulfill all the requirements of the IDY-Affiliated and IDY-Certified requirements, sign the IDY licensing agreement, continue to regularly study and practice IDY, and pay the annual certification fee, teachers earn the legal right to promote themself as an IDY-Certified Instructor.
We invite you to join us and build the future of IDY together!
IDY-Affiliated Instructor Program
The Northern California Yoga Institute offers a series of Training Programs that when completed together meet the IDY-Affiliated Instructor requirements. Combined the Trainings Programs total 600+ hours of study, with Kamie Noelani, E-RYT and NCYI faculty.
Fundamentals of IDY
200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher Training
This is a Yoga Alliance 200-hour approved Registered Yoga Teacher Training. The Fundamentals of IDY Teacher Training sets the foundation for teaching Yoga based on the IDY Method and Seven Principles of Synergy. Upon completion of NCYI's IDY Fundamentals of Yoga Teacher Training, graduates will feel comforable and confident offering yoga classes to the general public in yoga studios and fitness clubs as well as small group and one-to-one sessions. This Program also creates the framework for continued studies in IDY Therapy and IDY LiFE Programs. The Fundamentals of IDY 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher Training is open to anyone with a basic foundation in Yoga.
This Program is a Registered Yoga Teacher Training with Yoga Alliance (ID# 39777 and ID# 40769).
For Fundamentals of IDY Teacher Training
Descriptions, Schedule and Registration <<click here>>
Introduction to IDY - Refinements in Alignment Workshops
35-hour Workshop Immersion Series
The Refinements in Alignment total 35-hours towards Continuing Education with Yoga Alliance and other IDY Programs and Certification. These Workshops are a deeper exploration of Integrative Dynamic Yoga's Seven Principles of Synergy. Participants will continue to expand their knowledge and application of the Principles as introduced in the IDY Classes and other IDY Workshops and Advanced Studies Programs. These Workshops are specifically designed for those wanting to: 1) deepen their understanding and application of alignment principles, 2) take their practice to a new level. These workshops are for new and seasoned practioners, Yoga instructors, group exercise teachers, personal trainers, or those working in the health and wellness industry.
For Refinements in Alignment
Descriptions, Schedule and Registration <<click here>>
Introduction to Anatomy of Yoga and Functional Movement Workshops
35-hour Workshop Immersion Series
The Introduction to Anatomy and Functional Movement provides and in depth study of anatomy and movement in yoga asanas. In these Workshops focus is placed on the relationship between movement, form, and function for the bones, joints, ligaments, and muscles as applied and experienced in yoga postures. These Workshops expand on the postures and concepts introduced in the Introduction to IDY - Refinements in Alignment Workshops with emphasis placed on 1) the science behind biomechanics and physiology, and 2) practice and application. These Workshops are specifically designed for Yoga instructors, group exercise teachers, personal trainers, or those working in the health and wellness industry. Participants must concurrently register and attend the corresponding Introduction to IDY - Refinements in Alignment Workshops.
For Introduction to Anatomy and Functional Movement
Description, Schedule, Cost and Registration <<click here>>
IDY Philosophy - The Path of Bliss Workshops
12-hour Advanced Studies Program
This is a 12-hour Yoga Philosophy Seminar Series that expands upon some of the foundational tenets of Yoga. IDY integrates Tantric Yoga principles with contemporary philosophical practices that cultivate the belief that life, this embodied experience, is a gift and Yoga provides a means of "nurturing our choices, transforming potential into reality, and deepening the experience of our own true divine nature." "Yoga...describes every possible kind of meaningful relationship and engagement. The question is never whether we are practicing yoga, but rather are we practicing yoga well"? (Poised for Grace)
For The Path of Bliss
Description, Schedule, Cost and Registration <<click here>> IDY Therapy - Restorative Functional Conditioning
70-hour Advanced Studies Program
The IDY Therapy - Restorative Functional Conditioning Advanced Studies Program is the application of "Yoga as Therapy" for chronic pain generally associated with stress, injury, common ailments, and other neuromuscular disorders. In this 108-hour Program, instructors learn therapeutic Yoga methods for restoring functional conditioning of muscles and joints. Instructors expand their knowledge and application of the IDY Method and Seven Principles of Synergy for restorative functional conditioning and movement, and creating an integrated approach to mind/body health and well-being. Focus is placed on teaching small group classes and one-on-one IDY Therapy - Restorative Functional Conditioning sessions. The IDY Therapy - Restorative Functional Conditioning Advanced Studies Program is suitable for yoga instructors, body-workers, personal trainers, group exercise instructors, and health care professionals who would like to incorporate IDY Therapy and yoga-based wellness techniques into their existing classes and professional services. Participants must be an RYT or equivalent, certified massage practitioner, group exercise instructor, personal trainer, or similar professional. Participants must have completed or taking concurrently the IDY-Refinements in Alignment and IDY-Anatomy of Yoga and Functional Movement to participate in this Advanced Studies Program.
For IDY Therapy - Restorative Functional Conditioning
Description, Schedule, Cost and Registration <<click here>>
IDY LiFE - Lifestyle and Fitness Education
70-hour Advanced Studies Program
The IDY LiFE, Lifestyle and Fitness Education Advanced Studies Program is the application of IDY combined with strength and resistance training techniques, cardiovascular conditioning, and daily living applications for optimal health, fitness, wellness, and personal growth. In this 108-hour Program, instructors expand their knowledge and application of the IDY Method and Seven Principles of Synergy for creating an integrated approach to optimum functional and physical conditioning. Focus is placed on implementing the IDY-LiFE Program in small group settings and one-to-one sessions. The IDY-LiFE Advanced Studies Program is suitable for yoga instructors, body-workers, athletic trainers, personal trainers, group exercise instructors, and health care professionals who would like to incorporate the IDY-LiFE Program into their list of professional services. Participants must be an RYT or equivalent, certified massage practitioner, group exercise instructor, personal trainer, or similar professional. Participants must have completed or taking concurrently the IDY-Refinements in Alignment and IDY-Anatomy of Yoga and Functional Movement to participate in this Advanced Studies Program.
For IDY-LiFE - Lifestyle and Fitness Education
Description, Schedule, Cost and Registration <<click here>>
Elective Studies
108-hour Continuing Education
IDY-Affiliated Instructors must complete an additional 108 hours of IDY practice and continuing education. Throughout the year, Kamie offers a variety of IDY specialty classes and workshops that when combined meet the 108 hours of elective studies. Instructors keep track of their hours attending classes. Up to 35 hours of Elective Studies may be taken with an IDY--Affiliated Instructor to fulfill this requirement. Students may also re-take the Fundamentals of IDY 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher Training to receive credit for these hours. A 40% discount on the Fundamentals of IDY Teacher Training is offered to NCYI IDY-Inspired Yoga Teachers (those who have previously completed the Fundamentals of IDY program).
IDY Joyful Birth Prenatal Yoga (Elective Course)
70-hour Advanced Studies Program
For IDY Joyful Birth Prenatal Yoga
Description, Schedule, Cost and Registration <<click here>> Independent Study Program
70-hour Independent Study
There are two components to the Independent Study Program: 1) create a Pilot Program and teach a series of 8 classes to a focus group and 2) conduct a series one-to-one yoga sessions. Instructors working toward the IDY-Affiliated and IDY-Certified designations can begin the Independent Study Program at any time once you have obtained your "Certificate of Completion" from the Fundamentals of IDY 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher Training Program. The IDY-Affiliated Independent Study Program is in addition to the Internship requirements for the Fundamentals of IDY Teacher Training.
Focus Group Pilot Program - 35-hours of Independent Study
IDY-Affiliated Instructors are encouraged to create and teach a series of 8 specialized yoga classes to a focus group, such as school teachers or corporate yoga, or under-served populations, such as children/teens, abused women, elderly, people with special needs, etc. The Independent Study Program includes market research, program development and curriculum documentation, and analytical findings. Kamie will work closely with Instructors to develop their program, offering marketing assistance, program guidance and feedback as well as program review and oversight. Instructors will also write a paper/article to be posted on the NCYI website.
One-to-One IDY Sessions - 35-hours of Independent Study
As part of the Independent Study Program, IDY-Affiliated Instructors will conduct 2 series of 4 one-to-one sessions to clients with therapeutic or special needs, such as those recovering from injury, suffering from chronic pain, experiencing a neuromuscular disorder, facing health challenges, or living with a disability (i.e., scoliosis, autism, etc.). The Independent Study Program includes market research, one-to-one program development and session documentation, and analytical findings and summary. Kamie will work closely with Instructors to develop their sessions' program, offering program guidance and feedback as well as program review and oversight. Instructors will also write a paper/article to be posted on the NCYI website.
IDY-Certified Instructor Program
The Northern California Yoga Institute offers a IDY-Certified Instructor Program that when completed together with the IDY-Affiliated Instructor Programs, meet the requirements for the IDY-Certified Instructor designation. Together these programs total over 800-hours of IDY study and contact hours with Kamie Noelani, E-RYT and NCYI faculty.
200-hour IDY Practicum - The Seven Principles of Synergy(TM)
To become an IDY-Certified Instructor, instructors will have completed the IDY-Affiliated Training Programs and the 200-hour IDY Practicum. In the 200-hour IDY Practicum Program, IDY-Affiliated Instructors will be applying, teaching and practicing the IDY Method together under the supervision and guidance of Kamie Noelani, E-RYT and NCYI faculty. IDY-Affiliated Instructors will demonstrate their comprehensive knowledge of IDY's Seven Principles of Synergy applied in group classes, as well as in the small group and one-to-one IDY-Therapy sessions. As part of the 200-hour IDY Practicum, instructors will develop workshop programs to add to their teaching practice. Once IDY-Certified Instructors qualify as an E-RYT (per NCYI standards*), Instructors will also be invited to join the NCYI IDY Teacher Training staff, offering Yoga Teacher Training Programs in their area.
*Yoga Alliance requires 1,000 hours of teaching yoga classes to qualify as an E-RYT; however, NCYI requires 2,500 hours of teaching to qualify as an E-RYT and to teach IDY Workshops and Yoga Teacher Training Programs. NCYI exceeds the industry standards because we believe that teaching yoga is more than teaching a class.
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