The Bodden Institute for Yoga and Holistic Studies, is a International Yoga Alliance Registered School located on the Joslyn Center Campus in Palm Desert.

Here the student will have the opportunity of being exposed to not only Yoga Asanas but also a diverse curriculum, which includes, Yoga history, the teachings of ancient Yoga Masters, Yoga Philosophy, Yoga Spirituality, Relaxation Techniques, Meditation, Yoga posture modifications for different health conditions e.g. using a chair (Chair Yoga) as well as other Holistic Modalities necessary to give the Yoga Instructor a well rounded education.

Bodden Institute for Yoga and Holistic Studies, is a International Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher Training School offering a 200 hour program.

Renate Bodden, owner of the Bodden Institute, is a Naturopath, with a Doctorate Degree in Naturopathy from Trinity College of Natural Health.

Renate is also a registered Yoga Teacher ( E-RYT) as well as certifed in Tai Chi and Arthritis Foundation programs.

Renate Bodden, is on the Board of the Arthritis Foundation and also a member of the Yoga Alliance Ca. House of Delegates.

The Philosophy of the Bodden Institute for Yoga and Holistic Studies is to provide quality Yoga Teacher Training for all that want to share this wonderful gift of Wellness, Well-Being and Spiritual Growth.

Yoga and Yoga Teacher Training, is more than just Asanas

(postures) it is about enriching your own life and the life of others.

Join us in the beautiful Coachella Valley, it is always the RIGHT TIME TO GROW.

Yoga Teacher Training from the Bodden Institute is a 200 hour program spread over a minimum of 6 month i.e. 2 weekends a month for a total of 30 hours. ( see note about Flex-Enroll)

Required are 175 contact hours ( with primary teacher)

15 Non contact hours ( documented)

10 hours of Practicum under supervision of primary teacher.

Classes are strictly on weekends.

Fees:

Registration; $ 225.00, NON REFUNDABLE

Early registration discount of $100.00 if registerd by February 01/2012 = $125.00 NON REFUNDABLE Grand opening extension through February 11th.

REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 18TH. and will be every Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM and Saturday 2/11 from 10AM until 1:00pm appointment needed.( 30 Min sessions)

Tuition: $1600.00 ( payment plan available)

Books; Extra.

N.B. Full payment is encouraged, however we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to become a Registered Yoga Teacher if this is their PASSION, so do not hesitate to ask about the payment plan options as well as FLEX- ENROLL with Deferred Graduation.

Winter/Spring schedule: Start: February 18th, 2012.

End: July 22nd. 2012

Summer/Fall schedule: Start: August 18th, 2012

End: January 26th, 2013

Note: Email or call for Flex- enroll information.

REGISTRATION AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL 760-464-4718 OR CONTACT THROUGH THIS WEBSITE.

Registration Fee Non- Refundable.

PROGRAM COST, MINUS PROCESSING FEE OF $ 100.00, WILL BE PAID OUT IF CANCELLATION OCCURS BEFORE CLASS START.

(E.G. $ 1600.00 - $ 100.00; Refund of $ 1500.00)

1ST WEEK REFUND 80%

2ND WEEK REFUND 50%

NO FURTHER REFUND AFTER THE 1ST. MONTH. (4 Sessions)

WE UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE EMERGENCY SITUATIONS; EVERY SITUATION WILL BE EVALUATED FOR REFUNDS OR FURTHER PROCESSING.

Qualified participants include:

Yoga Teachers

Students of Yoga

Nurses

Occupational therapists

Allied health professionals

Physiotherapists or physical therapists

Qualified exercise instructors/leaders

Other appropriate health professionals

Personal Interview as well as current CPR certificate required, for all entrance applicants.

Other occupations will be considered if there is a strong desire to be a Yoga Teacher

CPR TRAINING AVAILABLE Click on Event listing for more information

1. COMPLETED THE 200 HOURS.

2. EXAM, WRITTEN AND ORAL/PRACTICAL ( Work in progress Exam)

3. CURRENT ON ALL FEES

4. PRACTICUM

5 EXIT INTERVIEW

Upon meeting all of the above requirements (passing the exam and completing the practicum) the student will be given a Certificate to submit to the International Yoga Alliance to be considered for Registration with them.

It is the Students responsibility to submit the Certificate and required fees for the RYT Registration, to the International Yoga Alliance.

The Bodden Institute will provide approved yoga training classes for yoga instructors to meet the growing need for credentialed yoga instructors to lead the yoga classes that Coachella Valley residents enjoy.

Yoga study and practice is fast gaining medical approval and support as a means of providing healthier living, but there is a shortage of instructors with the proper credentials. The Bodden Institute offers the training and certification of yoga teachers to provide these classes.