Absolute Yoga Samui

Now Accepting Applications!

Our courses generally fill up quickly, so we encourage you to apply early to ensure your place.

Next Course: 5 February – 1 March 2011

Apply early and save 300 USD!

Early deadline: 15 November 2010

Congratulations on your decision to become an Absolute Yoga teacher… what an amazing journey you’re about to begin!

Below is an electronic application form, but please note that you MUST also include the following 2 items via email to complete your application.

• Photo (yoga or non-yoga is fine)
• Reference Letter (from your yoga teacher or other personal reference)

*NOTE: we cannot review your application until you have emailed in the photo and letter of recommendation. Email the photo and reference letter to lucas@absoluteyogasamui.com to complete your application.!

Please complete the application below to the best of your ability. There are no right or wrong answers, so please just be honest and clear with your responses. More than anything, this will help our teaching team get to know you.

Contact Details
How Did You Hear About the Course?
First Name *
Last Name *
Date of Birth
Gender		MaleFemale
Accommodation required:		PrivateShared
Email Address *
Phone Number *
Home Address
City
Country
Zip
Emergency Contact Name
Your Yoga Background
How long have you practiced yoga?
Please list all the styles of yoga you have practiced and for how long.
Have you attended any yoga workshops or retreats? If yes, please describe.
How many Yoga classes have you taken (approximately)?
What do you love about yoga?
Who is your favorite yoga teacher and why?
What is your favorite posture?
Do you meditate? If yes, please describe.
Background Misc.
Have you ever taught or do you currently teach yoga? If yes, please explain.
Have you ever worked as a teacher of any subject (dance, swimming, math)?
What is your educational background?
What is your current profession/job?
What is your first language? In what language(s) do you plan to teach?
Please list any other languages you speak.
Why do you want to teach yoga?
What do you hope to learn from this training?
After the course, how often to you plan to teach (full time, part time, or just for fun):
Anything else you’d like us to know about you?
Health Background
Do you have any physical injuries that would affect your full participation in the training?
Do you have any other medical conditions that we should know about (high blood pressure, diabetes, etc.)?
Please list any medications that you are currently taking.
Do you smoke cigarettes? If yes, how much and how often?
Do you use drugs or alcohol regularly? If yes, how much and how often?
Trainee Course Terms Agreement
		I understand that this teacher training course will be both physically and mentally challenging, with two, 90-minute yoga practice daily along with 5-6 hours of required class and workshop time.
		I understand that cigarettes, alcohol, and illegal drugs will NOT be permitted for the duration of the training. Students who cannot comply with this rule will be asked to leave.
		I take full responsibility for my own health and well-being during the course and will not hold Absolute Yoga or any of the teaching staff responsible for injuries or other medical problems that might occur.
		I understand that the course deposit of 20,000 THB is non-refundable and that remaining tuition paid is 100% refundable up until 60 days before course start date, after which time, it becomes non-refundable as well.
		I understand that Absolute Yoga follows the curriculum guidelines of the Yoga Alliance; and therefore, requires all participants to show up, participate, and commit 100% to the course.
		I understand that a positive, team-oriented, optimistic attitude is a requirement for all attendees. Disruptive, rude, or negative behavior will not be tolerated and may results in removal from the course.