Volunteer ASL Interpreting for TTC

Catskill Mountains ~ Woodbourne, NY  |  May 30 - June 27, 2012

Interpreted chants and spiritual songs

The mission of this service program is to create equal access for Deaf yogins to become yoga instructors. Every June, the DeafYoga Foundation provides ASL interpretation during the month-long and comprehensive Sivananda Yoga Teacher Training Course (TTC).

This will be our 5th annual TTC that a team of selfless-serving interpreters work together to translate ancient Yoga texts and teachings.  To date, we have witnessed 12 Deaf yoga teacher graduations and although that may not sound like a lot, prior to our birth, there were only two Deaf yoga teachers (in the USA) and NO TTC programs tailored for our beloved community.

Because of the spiritual nature of this program, all participants (including interpreters) experience self-growth and transformation. This is more than a “working yoga vacation,” this is an opportunity to come closer with your True Self and challenge the very essence of who you think you are.

DeafYoga Foundation provides 100% of interpreter travel, accommodations & meals.  Interpreters are not financially compensated for your time, as this is a karma yoga (volunteer-based) program.

Since this is a training program with a 4-hour intensive test at the end, DeafYoga Foundation ensures the quality and fit of every interpreter prior to the commencement of the course. Some of our requirements are:

1. •Proficient in ASL
   

2. •Previous Yoga Experience
   

3. •Volunteer minimum of 7 days (allowing 2 days for travel).
   

4. •Travel originates within USA.
   

5. •Encourage previous participation in other DYF events

Some of the topics will be:

1. 
   4 Paths of Yoga
   

2. 3 Gunas
   

3. 8 Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga
   

4. Anatomy & Physiology Classes
   

5. Bhagavad Gita
   

6. Chakras & Astral Body
   

7. Meditation techniques
   

8. Power of Thoughts
   

9. Proper Diet
   

10. Yamas & Niyamas
    

11. and much more...
    

7:00am - Vedanta Lecture

8:00am - Yoga Asana Class

12:00pm - Bhagavad Gita

2:00pm - Vedanta Philosophy

4:00pm - Teaching Practicum

8:30pm - Vedanta Lecture

Outside of the required interpreting time you are free to go on nature hikes, receive a massage or ayurveda consult, take a sauna or simply just rest.

Eileen, interpreter
2010 & 2011

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