InnerChi / TCIA

TCIA Teacher Training

   Part 1 Laying the Foundation 

As the name implies, in this part of the training we will begin the transformational journey by emphasizing yoga basics, physically and philosophically. It consists of 90 hours of training over three 3-day weekends:

April 27 - 29  (Saturday through Monday) - 8AM to 7PM

May 25- 27  (Saturday through Monday) - 8AM to 7PM

June 22 - 24  (Saturday through Monday) - 8AM to 7PM

Part 2 9-Day Intensive

The intensive consists of 90 hours of training over a 9-day period and will serve to deepen and refine your personal practice of yoga as well as offer you tools needed to share the gift of yoga with others.

July 20 -  28

 (Saturday through Sunday) - 8AM to 7PM each day

During the course of the training you will receive instruction in asana, pranayama, meditation, and chanting. You will learn basics of anatomy and physiology as they relate to the practice of yoga and techniques for avoiding injury. You will learn how to embody the spirit of yoga in your practice, and how to inspire and gently guide others to develop their own inner teacher and to use yoga as a process of exploration. You will delve into yogic philosophy and discover that the beauty of asana is just a physical reflection of the mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of yoga that set it apart from many physical regimens. You will immerse yourself in a process of self-discovery and bond with others who are similarly committed.

Investment

The cost, including most training materials (see reading list below for exceptions), is $2195, due by the start of training. If full payment is received by April 16th the cost will be discounted to $2095. Alternately, a two-payment option is available: $1175 payable at the beginning of Part 1 and $1075 payable at the beginning of Part 2. A deposit of $350 will reserve your space. Send your deposit (made payable to Tallapoosa Center) and a brief narrative telling a little about yourself & yoga experience (regular practice for at least one year suggested), your reasons for seeking yoga teacher training, any health issues that might affect your participation, special talents, etc. and mail to Tallapoosa Center, 657 Tyus-Carrollton Rd., Carrollton, GA 30117. Please also include your mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address.

Requirements

• You should be willing to commit to a one-hour daily yoga practice, including at least 15 minutes of meditation, throughout the course of the training.
• You should be willing to attend weekly yoga classes throughout the course of the training. Attendance at Tallapoosa Center classes is expected if you live within 30 miles or at an approved yoga school if you live farther. A minimum of 11 hours of classes will be required.
• A short report (3-5 pages) on some aspect of yoga will be completed and submitted at the beginning of Part 2. Details about this will be supplied at the start of training.
• An informal presentation on the above subject will be made to the group during Part 2.
• Home study in the areas of philosophy and anatomy will be expected (a minimum of 9 hours).
• You will experience the joy of sharing yoga by teaching yoga classes to others in the training class.

Reading List

1. Erich Schiffmann's Yoga- The Spirit and Practice of Moving into Stillness
2. The Anatomy Coloring Book
3. Patanjali's Yoga Sutras (translation of choice)
4. Bhagavad-Gita (translation of choice)

About Our Yoga

The Center is owned and operated by Karen Sifton, MEd, E-RYT 500 and Roger Hornsby, MA, RYT, LMT, CEEMP, long time practitioners of yoga and Tai Chi Chuan. The yoga taught at the center is an eclectic style, informed not only by Karen's study with Joel Kramer and Angela Farmer and the couple's continuing study with Erich Schiffmann, but also by their experience in the arts of Tai Chi and Chi Kung. Their book Energy, a Practical Guide to Personal Achievement, Health, and Transformation defines their approach by describing yoga (and other inner arts) as disciplines that paradoxically help the practitioner attain freedom, by facilitating the release of blockages to energy - in the physical, mental, and spiritual sense. So yoga at the Center is taught in this light, with strong emphasis on breath, relaxation, and cultivation of the stillness necessary for listening to one's inner teacher, the source of our truest knowing.

Invitation

Yoga is a wonderful gift – one that can truly change your life. Open yourself to the peace and joyful expression of life energy this gift can bring, and then share it with confidence.

Please contact us if you have any questions by email: info@innerchi.com or phone: 770-214-8077

Comments on TCIA Teacher Training

“This program offers the opportunity to deepen personal practice as well as expand your knowledge of yoga teaching—from practical asana sequences and physiology to presentation and teaching of the spiritual aspects.  Most importantly, Karen and Roger are dedicated long-time teachers and practitioners.  They lead by example  and are extraordinary role models for both aspiring and experienced yoga teachers. I was overwhelmed with gratitude at the quality of instruction, the kindness and generosity of the teachers, and the personalized attention.”

Kim Degonia

“I enjoyed the teacher training program at TCIA because the class size
was small, the instructors are knowledgeable and very personable, and
the learning atmosphere is open and inviting.  I know that I am well
prepared to bring yoga to my community now and would recommend this
training for anyone interested in deepening their yoga practice.”

Chester Brewer 

“Karen - I consider you to be my true main teacher in life. You are the only person I know that is truly able to embody and "be the change you wish to see." I always feel so energized just simply being in your presence. 100 years from now those Yoga Journal pull-outs will definitely have a beautiful "Tallapoosa School of Thought" branch on their tree ;)….  I can already see it….”

Lori Crutchfield  

“I feel so fortunate that the universe opened up that summer for me to have such an incredible experience.  The training helped to deepen my own personal practice and it also helped me to start finding the inner teacher within me.  The training was only the beginning of that journey….  Thank you a thousand times for your wonderful center and your important place in our precious community.” 

Angie Pace  

“When you attend Yoga Teacher Training at Tallapoosa, you find yourself immersed in beauty. First of all, there is the Tallapoosa Center itself— the deep tranquility, the gorgeous trees, the friendly porch, the beauty of the interior space, the preservation of a historic building, the light, the fresh air, the glowing atmosphere—I couldn’t imagine a more perfect place to deepen my understanding and practice of yoga. When I arrived, I was overwhelmed already with the beauty of it all, but then I met my teachers, Karen and Roger—two gorgeous souls—full of gentleness, generosity, passion, intelligence, and healing energy that I found quite contagious. Lovely! I count YTT at Tallapoosa as one of the highlights of my life’s journey. I learned so much. The lessons continue to resonate in my being. Thank you, Karen and Roger!”

Wanda Collins Johnson  

“The TCIA teacher training deepened my own practice tremendously, helping me became a more disciplined and engaged practitioner. Although I didn’t go into it necessarily to become a teacher, I left with tools, knowledge, and inspiration that provided a foundation to start teaching. I now offer yoga in three different settings and have found it to be a most fulfilling opportunity.”

Christina Russell 

"It truly was an experience that was richer than I had ever imagined. Karen and Roger's            teacher training helped deepen my practice and gave me tools for adding creativity to my         classes. My students love to hear and participate in the inspiring chants that I learned during  training. Thank you, Karen and Roger, for your energy, dedication and wisdom."

Shannon Andrews

"The training was extensive and I realized just how much I did not know. Both Karen and Roger are kind, compassionate teachers. Karen is a true yoga master. She could have taught so much more if there was time to do so. Great training! I would highly recommend it to any yoga teacher whether you have been teaching 30 years or just starting out. " 

Yvette Monet

"I feel like you two make a great team! It felt like a very well-rounded training - from anatomy to philosophy, asana, meditation and pranayama. The learning environment was very loving and supportive. I felt comfortable and able to grow. I truly miss the lunches on the porch and the presence of your company."

Tiffani Fryar

"The TCIA yoga teacher training provided me with  a beautiful blend of all aspects of yoga practice, opening pathways for my spiritual and philosophical understanding and expanding my practice of asana and breath. I am grateful for Karen and Roger's gentle teaching style that allowed each individual to learn in their own way while they shared so generously of their own experiences. And the lovely, enriching chanting enveloped the whole teacher training experience in a nurturing, harmonious embrace that lingers with me still."

Becca Impello

"Diving into the beauty of nature, the deep peace of meditation, the spiritual practice of yoga, and the connected-ness of community describes my experience of the yoga teacher training at TCIA. Karen and Roger helped me to cultivate a deeper appreciation of the mind-body relationship and the physical and spiritual discipline of yoga. These training sessions were, for me, an immersion into a wonderful kind of learning process that involved the full education of mind, body, and spirit. I emerged from the training prepared to begin my work as a yoga instructor. One of the greatest compliments from my students is they can tell I trained with Karen and Roger, which usually means that somehow a certain spirit of serenity has pervaded the seamless sequence of movement and breath in our yoga class together..."

Kimberly Prince Karobov

"I learned more than I ever imagined during my training at the Tallapoosa Center. The experience truly enhanced my life in a very positive way. There is quite a transformation when individuals come together and over the course of the training grow emotionally and physically, becoming so much more aware of themselves and others. I cherish the experience of my training at the Tallapoosa Center and use something I learned each and every day. Because of my training my world is wider. Whether you are interested in deepening your own practice or in actively teaching yoga classes., Karen Sifton and Roger Hornsby provide an excellent resource for either."

Pamela Stubbs

"As a retiree I find that I do not often put myself in a position to challenge myself. I was concerned that I would not be able to keep up physically and intellectually with the younger students. Yoga teacher training was a challenge, but one I relished. I learned so much about yoga, but probably more about myself and my ability to learn and absorb new ideas. My fellow students were a delight of knowledge and personality and I feel honored to have shared the classes with them. I am now leading yoga sessions with students who are mobility challenged by arthritis, neuropathy, and fibromyalgia. The training was excellent and, of course I love Karen and Roger. The Tallapoosa Center is such a sanctuary of peace and energy that it is worth taking the training to be able to spend time there."

Kathy Gentry

"Karen and Roger's yoga teacher training was an amazing personal opportunity. The experience led me to not only successfully teach my own yoga classes, but also to truly deepen my relationship with my own personal practice - physically, mentally, and spiritually. Karen and Roger are genuinely gracious individuals that sincerely care about yoga and the yogi. Don't expect an easy 200 hours. Do expect to work hard and at the end of the training you can also expect a great sense of accomplishment and fulfillment."

Ineke Abunawass

"This yoga teacher training exceeded my expectations. I had been interested in taking yoga classes for some time, but always felt a little intimidated, because I felt I didn’t know enough about yoga. I began researching yoga studios and even found training centers all over the Atlanta area. There were also so many different types of yoga! I decided that the best way to get to know yoga, is to just dive in and take a course and become a certified teacher. I eventually narrowed my search, and found Karen and Roger! It seemed perfect for me because the classes were on the weekends, the drive wasn’t far (I live in Newnan) and the cost was very reasonable compared to Atlanta. I also loved that I would be certified through the National Yoga Alliance, which would give me more credibility. I learned more about yoga than I ever imagined; the history, spirit, energy, mind, body, and I learned a lot about myself. I also learned more about what it really means to love. It was a wonderful experience for me. It has changed my life forever. Karen and Roger are amazing teachers with so much knowledge. They are both so patient and loving. I felt very comfortable with them."

Lara Hrinko

"Karen and Roger have been my friends for over 25 years and my yoga teachers. Finally I made the commitment to the 2012 Teacher training program. What took me so long! It Is the best thing I have done for myself in awhile. I have learned so much, had lots of fun, made connections of a lifetime. And have a renewed power, and a new path to look forward to. Thank you. Namaste."

Susie Nagel

"The teacher training experience accomplished the goals I set the first day and more. I am physically stronger, my chronic insomnia is gone, I have a greater appreciation of my physical body. Yet, the training went beyond the physical benefits. The energy training we received activated and released dormant emotional issues I've wanted gone from my heart and mind. EFT, chakra cleanse, meditation, singing bowls, and the partner poses that showed me how to trust were all incredible! Looking a partner in the eye and truly connecting has enabled me to connect to the people I see daily and I'll always cherish the Karen Drucker song you used. The training was a physical and emotional overhaul and I am so blessed I was able to participate. The two of you have a special place in my heart along with the other students. I will be forever grateful for what you have brought to me and the community...Namaste."

Dawn Perry

About the Center

The center is a place for “Flowing into unity of BodyMindSpirit”. It offers a peaceful, wooded environment for the practice of Inner Arts, invaluable tools for attaining lasting health and wholeness, balance, and stillness. The newly restored structure originally housed Tallapoosa School, named for the nearby Little Tallapoosa River and the community nurtured by it.

Location

The center is located just outside of Carrollton, GA one mile off Highway 166 on Tyus-Carrollton Road between Old Camp Church Road and Old Camp Woods. We are less than 5 minutes from the University of West Georgia campus.

General Information Email Address:info@innerchi.com