Rights and Responsibilities of Teacher trainees at Flying tree yoga
Rights of teacher trainees:
To participate in the teacher training program for a duration of 200 hours over 28 days. This time includes personal study, observation of classes, participation in asana practice, time for reading, homework and class preparation. The structure of the course and division of time are made according to the guidelines set by the Yoga alliance (see here)
To receive a certificate on graduation, which can be registered with the Yoga Alliance.
To use the program for personal growth, teaching practice, exploration of your own Yoga path, group and individual learning.
To stay in shared accommodation in the studio, or close to the studio in case of unforeseen circumstances, for 28 nights. This period begins on the first Saturday and ends on the final Friday of the program. The accommodation will be shared with one other person of the same gender - each with their own double bed. To have access to a common bathroom and shower throughout.
To use the facilities of the house, including the kitchen, patio and laundry, living room and bathrooms.
To have a safe space to guard small valuable items.
To leave luggage while travelling.
To attend all public asana classes in the studio free of additional charge.
To receive information from members of the team about the local area.
To make complaints, express concerns and share thoughts with members of staff, both verbally and in written form.
To apply for a refund according to the refund policy outlined below.
To receive clear, concise and accurate information about the program, its contents and duration.
To receive clear, concise and accurate information about the organisation on request, including the tax number (NIT), address, telephone, email and other contact details.
To receive a receipt on request for the price of the program, including any tax paid.
To be informed in a timely manner of any changes made to the program both before it begins and as it takes place.
To be protected from health and safety risks
To participate in the Internship Program, if there is availability, for an additional fee, to be agreed with Andrew Singer and Flying Tree Yoga
Responsibilities of teacher trainees:
To read and understand the refund policy, outlined below.
To inform members of the Flying Tree staff in advance of any medical condition or allergy that can be affected during the course.
To recognize that it is recommended to undertake a medical examination before attending the course.
To keep in mind the recommendations of medical professionals about the ability to undertake the practices of the program.
To take out health insurance before traveling - this is absolutely obligatory. It is your responsibility to make sure that you are protected; Flying Tree Yoga, Andrew Singer and the team cannot be held responsible for any medical costs incurred.
To inform the Flying Tree team of arrival details in a timely manner so that arrangements can be made for welcoming you to the studio.
To attend all classes and workshops, except in the case of illness, and to share your knowledge in a constructive and kind manner.
To help keep the house a peaceful, clean and spiritual space, to refrain from the consumption of drugs and alcohol and abstain from sexual activity on the premises. To avoid damaging the property and to inform the management immediately about any issues with the accommodation, communal spaces or Yoga area. Please note that it is advised to avoid alcohol and drugs for the entire duration of the course.
To take responsibility for your own safety outside the studio, and follow the advice of the Flying Tree team. The area is generally very safe, but it is useful to follow common-sense practices. You might consider travel insurance to protect any items of value such as computers and cellphones.
To take care of yourself during the course, resting properly each night and leaving the house from time to time to refresh yourself and get a change of scene.
To help achieve the goals of the sustainability policy. As an organization committed to Yoga we aim to reduce our negative impact on the local environment, and have a positive effect on the local communities.
About the 200-hour teacher training at Flying Tree Yoga
Our 200-hour teacher training is a project run by Flying Tree Yoga SAS, tax number (NIT) 901 293 664 - 5, based in Medellín, Colombia. Flying Tree Yoga is located on the transversal 39a #71-85, Medellín and registered with the Medellín Chamber of Commerce, number 21-649772-12. Certificates available on request. Andrew Singer is the legal representative of the company, and responsible for making any decisions about participation and refunds.
Refund policy
Andrew Singer reserves the right to cancel the course if any major occurrence out of his control takes place previously to the commencement of the course; in this case any amount paid by the applicant as booking/registration fee & the remaining course fee will be refunded in full.
If, for unforeseen circumstances, Andrew Singer is obliged to cancel part or the whole of the course while it is underway, a partial refund will be considered. Effort will be made to achieve as much as possible of what remains of the program. In the case of not being able to use the studio accommodation, alternative shared accommodation will be sought nearby. A partial refund may be issued in agreement between Andrew Singer and the student, depending on the following:
$8 for each night of cancelled shared accommodation (up to a maximum of $224 for the YTT program OR/ a maximum of $424 for the combined YTT and internship program)
$16 for each night of cancelled private accommodation (up to a maximum of $448 for the YTT program OR/ a maximum of $648 for the combined YTT and internship program)
$36 for each day of cancelled classes (up to a maximum of $1008 for the YTT program OR/ a maximum of $1408 for the combined YTT and internship program)
The course deposit is non-refundable, unless Andrew Singer is obliged to make a total cancellation of the course, in which case it will be returned.
In case the applicant decides to cancel his/her registration at any time before the commencement of the course then Andrew Singer will refund the remaining course fee as follows:
up to 60 days before the course starting date: 100% will be refunded
up to 30 days before the course starting date: 40% will be refunded
less than 30 days to the course starting date: NO refund
Please note this only applies to the remaining course fee and NOT to the course deposit.
If the student is unable to attend the training program, the amount paid as deposit might be used for a future course, but only if there is availability and with express written agreement from the course director, Andrew Singer. Please note that this depends on how soon before the program the student has to pull out, as it is not always possible for us to make necessary arrangements last minute.
If the student wishes to use their deposit towards a future course, they do so recognizing that course prices are subject to change and increase; Flying Tree Yoga will not be able to guarantee the same course prices indefinitely.
The amount paid as deposit might be transferable to another person at any time, but only with express written agreement from the course director, Andrew Singer. Andrew Singer reserves the right to refuse admission in case he finds the person is not fit to attend the course.
Refunds will NOT be conceded in any circumstances after the commencement of the course, unless Andrew Singer is obliged to make a partial cancellation.
If the student has to leave the course for any personal reason, he/she will NOT be entitled to any refund; however he/she may be allowed to continue in a future course if vacancy is available and if written authorization is given by Andrew Singer, based on his discretion. This is to be understood as a concession to the student and can be denied without assigning any reasons whatsoever.
Andrew Singer reserves the right to expel any student from the course at any time on grounds of misconduct and improper behavior of any kind, such as not following the time-table, creating disturbances to other students, destructive behavior in the house, disrespecting the teachers, or not following the prescribed rules and regulations for the course. This applies to any time during the month that you spend with us. The student will NOT be entitled to any refund in this case.
In the case that Andrew Singer finds, for whatever reason, you are unfit to attend the course, we reserve the right to deny you enrollment. In this case any amount paid by the applicant as booking/registration fee will be refunded in full.