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November 17, 2011
We are pleased that you will be joining us for our June 20 – 22, 2012, Yoga for the Special Child ® Continuing Education Program on Teaching Children with Down Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy. * Please note that you must have completed a Yoga for the Special Child Basic Certification Program before you can attend this Workshop.
It will be held at The Yoga Center, 720 Tahoe Street , Reno , NV 89509 , (775) 881-7848, www.theyogacenterreno.com . Your host is Kathy Randolph at www.kathy@theyogacenterreno.com .
The program requires a minimum number of participants registered with deposits 60 days in advance to guarantee the program. We will contact you as soon as the minimum is reached in case you are booking non-refundable hotels or airline tickets.
The course begins Wednesday, June 20 at 8 :00 a.m. and ends Friday, June 22 at 1:00 p.m. The Workshop schedule is attached.
The Workshop program is being submitted for Continuing Education Credits by:
Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy
Nevada State Board of Occupational Therapy
Nevada State Board of Nursing
Early Childhood Education Nevada Registry
Nevada State Board of Audiology and Speech Pathology
If you need continuing education credits in a related occupation please contact Kathy at The Yoga Center about approval by the appropriate State of Nevada authority. If you are from another state, you need to check with your own state board to see if they accept CEU's approved in Nevada .
TRANSPORTATION
The Yoga Center will provide transportation from the airport to your hotel. On the final day, The Yoga Center can pick you and your luggage up at the hotel before the training, and then take you directly to the airport afterwards if you wish. The Yoga Center will also provide transportation for several outings to markets for food shopping if you aren't driving a car.
Participants will be responsible for their meals and accommodations. If you need a room with handicap access, please remember to mention it at the time you make your reservation.
MEALS
There are 20 reasonably priced restaurants within 1 mile of The Yoga Center. Most have vegetarian available, some provide made to order for food allergies, vegan and vegetarian. There are 4 parks within 1 mile for picnicking. The Great Basin Food Co-op, with local organic groceries, is two blocks from The Yoga Center. There are also whole food and organic stores within driving distance. The Yoga Center will provide maps to the restaurants and markets, and will also provide transportation for several outings so you can shop for food if you aren't driving a car.
Linda Clark of Naturally, Nana is offering a raw food menu delivered daily to The Yoga Center. A sample menu is available on request. You can contact her with any questions, and a final menu will be available before you arrive.
ACCOMODATIONS
Please note: Reno is a tourist destination and hotels fill early. Please book your reservation as soon as possible.
140 Court Street ½ mile from The Yoga Center
1 fully ADA equipped unit, all are accessible with elevators.
You will be charged the base rate when you make your reservation, and a $5 per night resort fee upon check in. Additional daily charge for internet wireless access, but there is a computer in the lobby for brief use such as checking e-mail.
If we have 5 or more rooms, we can arrange a group rate at a discount, so contact Kathy at The Yoga Center if you plan to stay at the Legacy Vacation Club. If you would like to share lodging, let Kathy know.
https://www.legacyvacationclub.com/destinations/nevada/reno/
These are .7 to 1.5 miles from The Yoga Center. You can get some good prices by booking early. Please note the casino gaming areas are all smoking areas. You can find some good deals on the various travel websites,
You can find some good deals on the various travel websites, but do check on walking distance to The Yoga Center if you will not have a car. Please contact Kathy at The Yoga Center if you want to check out the neighborhood you are looking at.
Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
The airport is 2.3 miles from The Yoga Center.
-A notebook & writing materials.
-Yoga mat. The Yoga Center has mats available for your use if you are traveling light.
Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes, including pants and shirts that allow you to move freely during yoga postures. The weather in Reno in June can range from snow to 100 degree temperatures, and often include 40 degree swings from day to night. Dress in layers, and bring sunglasses, hat and sunscreen. The area is in the high desert, at 4,800 ft. elevation and humidity in the single digits, so drink plenty of water. Filtered water will be available at The Yoga Center, so bring a refillable bottle.
Parents will be responsible for providing their own childcare. We can put you in contact with certified teachers and licensed day care providers in the area if you like. Please contact Kathy at The Yoga Center for referrals.
A deposit of $250.00 will hold your space, and total payment of $480.00 ($250.00 deposit and $230.00 final payment) for the Continuing Education Program must be made in full at least one month prior to the program start date.
Payments may be made by check payable to:
The Yoga Center
720 Tahoe Street #C
Reno , NV 89509
MasterCard and Visa will be accepted for Yoga for the Special Child tuition starting March 2012.
All payments made are non-refundable , unless the program is canceled by Yoga for the Special Child (YSC), in which event you will receive a full refund. However YSC shall not be responsible for refunding airline tickets or hotels under any circumstances.
If registrant cancels 10 or more days before the program start date, by way of YSC receiving notice from registrant within that time, the sum of $50 shall be deducted by YSC as an expense of administration. Any balance paid in excess of $50 shall be held for registrant without interest, and may be applied by registrant to another program within one year of cancellation. If not applied within one year, all monies paid shall be forfeited.
If registrant cancels less than 10 days before the program start date, the sum of $250 shall be deducted by YSC as an expense of administration. Any balance paid in excess of $250 shall be held by YSC without interest, and may be applied by registrant to another program within one year of cancellation. If not applied within one year, all monies paid shall be forfeited
Barring a medical emergency, no refund will be issued to participants after the Program begins.
No Certificate or License will be issued to any participant who fails to attend the complete program. There are no exceptions .
The teacher training experience can be a time of deep emotional connection for some people. Though this process is healing, it can also be stressful. If you have any history of mental illness i.e. depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder or any form of psychosis, it would be very helpful for your teacher to know in order to be sensitive to your needs.
*PLEASE NOTIFY US IF YOU WILL BE TAKING ANY PRESCRIPTION DRUGS DURING THE TIME OF THE PROGRAM.
If you have any questions regarding the program, please feel free to contact us at the Yoga for the Special Child office. If you have questions regarding registration or logistics, please contact our host, Kathy Randolph at The Yoga Center, (775) 881-7848, www.kathy@theyogacenterreno.com.
Sincerely,
All of us at,
Yoga for the Special Child ®