2012 Sacred Energy Arts 246 hour Yoga Teacher Training with Matthew Cohen in Santa Monica, CA

Module 1   April 20 - 29 (Spring 2012)

Module 2   July 20 - 29 (Summer 2012)

Module 3   September 21 - 30 (Fall 2012)

Module 4   November 30 - December 9 (Winter 2012)

* each module comprises a total of 61.5 teacher training hours

SCHEDULE:

1st Friday Evening

      Opening Circle 6-9pm

Saturday & Sunday (both weekends)

      Morning Session 9am-12pm

      Afternoon Session 1:30-4:30pm

Monday - Thursday

      Morning Session 9am-12pm

      Afternoon Session 1:30-6pm

2nd Friday

      Morning Session 9am-12pm

      Afternoon Session 1:30-6pm

*additional classes and observation classes TBA these will be flexible days and times during the training. These classes must be completed before a certificate of completion can be given.

Module breakdown information can be seen at 2012 SEA Teacher Training brochure.

TUITION:

*fee includes an SEA t-shirt, “Fire & Water” DVD, and “Tai Chi/Qi Gong” DVD

$1075 Per Module

$950 Early Bird Price Per Module (must be paid in full six weeks before start date of each module)

$3330 Early Bird Price for all 4 modules (save 15%)

*early bird discount must be paid in full by March 1, 2012

Deposits: A $350 non- refundable deposit is due upon acceptance into the training to hold your space for EACH module.  This deposit is applied to tuition once the training begins. Deposits are the ONLY way to insure your space in the training. If you decide not to take the training you forfeit the deposit.

No refunds will be given 10 days before the training begins.  Cancellations will be given partial refunds up to 11 days before training begins. This does not apply to the deposit which is non-refundable.

Students must be paid in full of all financial obligations before a Certificate of Completion can be issued. There are no exceptions.

* Fees for additional books/materials are not included.  A book list will be given upon admission to the training.

Sacred Energy Arts Center is a Yoga Alliance Registered School 

2013 Sacred Energy Arts 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training with Matthew Cohen at Yoga Yard in Beijing, China

Dates to be announced soon, please stay tuned for further updates or email us with questions.

Partner Yoga with Matthew Cohen at Exhale | Venice, CA

Date: Saturday, February 18, 2012 and Sunday, February 19, 2012
From: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $30 per day OR $50 for both

For more information and to register:  exhalespa.com (go to workshops/events) or 310-450-7676

In this two day workshop we will extend our solo experience and share it with another. Consciously working with another person translates into useful life skills. Partner Yoga deepens our sensitivity, awareness and compassion. The mutual support and connection to others strengthens the sense of community. We will focus on breath, postural alignment & placement. Ultimately, working with partners allows us to learn more about ourselves. This is a potent, enlightening and joyful workshop. Partner Yoga is a creative way to revisit your practice using touch as communication while enjoying the benefits of moving deeper into one's practice with a little help from a friend! Class will include backbends, forward bends, balance, twists and more...

Bring a partner, friend, lover OR come alone and one will be provided for you! Matthew incorporates practices from dance, yoga, qigong and martial arts. All levels are welcome.

Young Bamboo: Strength and Flexibility with Matthew Cohen at Lululemon Athletica Beverly Hills, CA

Date: Sunday, March 4, 2012
From: 9:30 - 10:30 AM
Cost: Free

This is a Sacred Energy Arts class developed to focus on strength and flexibility. Young bamboo is strong and flexible and bends as necessary. Radiant health is dependent upon an ample amount of these two qualities. Strength without flexibility is tightness, flexibility without support is weakness; and both can lead to injury. This class will safely explore the perimeters within movement and stillness bringing harmony, balance and root to your practice.

Please join us at Lululemon Athletica located at 334 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Matthew is partnering with the Tadasana Festival for this event. He will also be teaching at the festival April 22, 2012.   

Date: Sundays, March 11, 18 & 25, 2012
From: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cost: Early bird price is $180 if paid by 3/4/2012, Regular price is $200

For more information and to register:  movementstudiola.com (go to workshops/events) or 323.424.7924

Tai Chi Chuan (tie-gee chwan)

Tai Chi is said to offer “The Wisdom of a Sage, the Strength of a Lumber Jack and the Suppleness of an Infant”. 

Tai Chi is a martial art that stands primarily on three pillars: Taoist philosophy, development of martial prowess, and the enhancement of health. All aspects of the art were designed to strengthen and support the three pillars. This ancient practice develops heightened awareness, sensitivity and a deep connection to the earth. Practiced slowly and repetitively, Tai Chi is known for its beautiful, circular movement and its ability to train one to move from their natural center. It is proven to release tension, activate the parasympathetic nervous system and elicit calm.

Benefits:

Relieve stress, increase energy and reduce fear

Learn effective self-defense techniques

Learn to move from the secular to the sacred

Improve whole-body strength and endurance

Qi Gong (chee gong)

Learn the ancient art of self reliance and energy management. Qi Gong is a powerful and unique health system from China that promotes vitality through graceful movements, natural breathing and mindfulness training.  Qi Gong builds functional strength, increases range of motion and encourages a deep calm and stillness.

Benefits:

Release tension, stress, anxiety and fear

Detoxify the body and stimulate the immune system

Address a wide range of ailments regardless of age and ability i.e. hypertension, arthritis, diabetes,  low bone density, chronic fatigue etc.

Please join us at Movement Studio LA located at 7409 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036.

Kun Tao Silat Seminar with Guru Matthew Cohen at Anytime Fitness Vancouver, WA

Date: Saturday, April 7, 2012 and Sunday April 8, 2012
From: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 - 3:30 PM 
Cost: $75 per session or $125 per day / $225 for both days, only 25 spots available!

For more information and to register:  contact Paul Pax, 360-450-6096 or vancouvermall@anytimefitness.com

This course introduces the student to fundamentals of Kuntao Silat, a reality based CQC system. Designed specifically for those in security, VIP protection, law enforcement, military, martial artists, or anyone in CQC situations.

Morning Sessions (Sat & Sun): 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Kuntao Silat/Self Defense

Afternoon Sessions (Sat & Sun): 1:00 - 3:30 PM - Doormen/Protection/Law Enforcement

Please join us at Anytime Fitness located in downtown Vancouver at 1710 Esther Street, Vancouver, WA.

See the brochure for more information. 

Date: Sunday, April 22, 2012
From: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Cost: Need Tadasana Festival Passes

For more information and to register:  tadasanafestival.com

This introduction to Sacred Energy Arts class will build power and warmth in the center or "core.” Moving from inside out stabilizes the body’s vital systems and creates an energy reserve that nourishes your yoga practice. This method integrates Hatha Vinyasa Yoga, Qi Gong, Tai Chi and various global healing arts in a unique way that is both accessible and powerful. These ancient and progressive skills are powerful tools that can be utilized in daily life.

For more information on this class and Matthew, please check out his page on the Tadasana Festival website.

Kushala Yoga Vancouver, British Columbia

Dates and information coming soon!