Sadhana Yoga Chi
with Doug Swenson (R.Y.T. 500)

Holistic Approach
This unique course - offers full spectrum
~ yoga training for all levels of practice ~

Doug's Teaching Style
Author of several books, with over 33 years teaching experience. Don't miss the opportunity to study with one of the world's best instructors! Doug's classes are always inspirational, educational and invigorating. In addition to Doug's wonderful, supportive style of teaching his keen sense of humor always sends the students home with a smile and their face ands warmth in their heart.

Sadhana Yoga Chi Holistic Approach
Students will enjoy a unique holistic approach to yoga training... this approach will greatly enhance the students progress, self-confidence and ability in all styles of yoga practice.

Hard and Soft Techniques
Doug teaches a balance between both hard and soft styles of yoga practice. The course provides a professional approach to Ashtanga Yoga and Sadhana Yoga Chi, (Doug's own new style). Sadhana Yoga Chi can be more challenging than Ashtanga Yoga, or gentle and easy...like a quite walk in the park.

Individual Basis
The whole course is centered on recognizing each student as an individual. Beginners will receive simplistic, yet helpful and targeted instruction, while the advanced student will find ii challenging and invigorating.

Sadhana Yoga Chi   (Levels 1 - 4)
This program is based on 4 levels of practice, to encompass beginner through advanced students. The different levels are very attainable and can be maintained throughout your life.

Other styles of Yoga
Sadhana Yoga Chi - is a complete system in itself, however students are encouraged to practice, and respect other styles of yoga practice in addition.    

Topics covered in - Sadhana Yoga Chi:

•  Ashtanga Yoga (Hard and soft Approach)
•  Sadhana Yoga Chi (Hard and soft approach)
•  Experience Teaching Hard and Soft Forms
•  Hands on Yoga Adjustments
•  Energy and Vital Life Force - Nature / Yoga
•  Partner Yoga and Teaching Children
•  Pre and Post Natal Instruction
•  Yoga Sequencing and Building a Personal Practice
•  Alignment and Anatomy
•  Yoga Philosophy and Background
•  Diet, Nutrition and Body Ecology / Earth
•  Vinyasa - Hard and Soft / Fluid Energy Lines
•  Meditation and Deep Relaxation
•  Pranayama and Breathing Techniques
•  Random acts of Kindness (Karma Yoga)

Sadhana Chi Teachers
Starting in 2004 - Upon completing the Sadhana Yoga Chi requirements -   We are accepting applications for qualified Sadhana Chi teachers.

How to Register
Locate a local training in our Teacher Training Schedule to locate a training near you or come to our Lake Tahoe Retreat in June 2006! Click here to register for the Lake Tahoe Retreat.

Certification is available for:

Level 1 teachers (40 Hour)
Level 2 teachers (100 hour)
Level 3 teachers (200 Hour)
Level 4 teachers (500) hour.
Level 5 Workshop Teachers: will assist Doug and be trained to teach workshops and teacher training.

Sadhana Chi Studios
After becoming a certified Sadhana Yoga teacher, you can apply to open a Sadhana Yoga Studio in your own area. You can teach Sadhana Yoga Chi by itself, or teach other styles of yoga along with a base of Sadhana Yoga Chi.

Sadhana Yoga Chi Correspondence Course
Starting March 2004 there will be a 1-year (200 Hour) Sadhana Yoga Chi correspondence course, in combination with a weeklong teacher training with Doug.

All those who experience Sadhana Yoga Chi find this program to truly be one of the best yoga programs available.