This special training course is specifically designed for ASL-fluent certified yoga instructors and sign language interpreters who wish to branch out to the deaf yoga community. By participating in this course, you aid in uniting the Deaf community with the ancient wisdoms of Yoga.
During this week of intensive Self-study, you will learn techniques and vocabulary for sharing yoga within the Deaf community, through your own practice as well as through group collaboration and evaluations.
Deaf yoga asana classes will be initially guided by Lila, however as the course progresses, yoga instructors will teach and/or interpreters will interpret a spoken class. Feedback and evaluations will be a regular part of the program.
Lecture and practicum time will explore various ways to share traditional yoga teachings through observation and teaching or interpreting. Satsang will be a great opportunity to learn ancient Bharata Natyam mudras for sanskrit kirtan and allow opportunities for interpreters to improve his/her ability to translate yoga’s ancient wisdoms. Again group feedback and evaluations are critical.
You are required to know ASL for this course and we welcome deaf community members (instructors & yoga enthusiasts) to join us, providing the necessary cultural feedback. :)
There is no other course like it in the world today. Join us in this ground-breaking training program that honors the deaf community and its exploration into the yoga world.
If you have additional questions, please contact Lila directly.
Upon completion of this course:
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• Sign Language interpreters receive “DYF Certificate of Completion”
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• ASL-fluent yoga instructors receive “DYF Certificate of Approval”
The “approval” process will be analyzed by DYF founder, Lila Lolling and Deaf yoga participants for ASL knowledge and fluency.
