Our next Teacher Training Open House is Monday, August 22nd at 6:30pm.
Learn about the program, meet some of the faculty, and explore the studio!
To inquire about an upcoming Yoga Teacher Training, or for general Teacher Training questions, please email Margot: [email protected]
Since opening our doors in 1997, our focus has been to inspire and encourage students toward a lifelong practice that is sustainable, enjoyable, and representative of a holistic yoga experience. Our inclusive 200-hour Fundamentals of Vinyasa Yoga allows you to deepen your practice and take the first steps in becoming a yoga instructor.
- Learn how to cultivate and sustain a holistic practice, which includes: meditation, philosophy, pranayama, anatomy, and asana.
- Understand the key components of asana, including the benefits and effects of the postures, anatomy and subtle anatomy, and how to find the poses in various bodies.
- Begin the process of reading bodies and the practical skills to teach a one-hour flow class.
- Study and discuss yogic philosophy and the ethical considerations of the practice.
- Study yoga history, philosophy, and tradition and understand how to apply them.
- Apply ethical practices to promote equity in yoga and access for all bodies.
- Develop an understanding of functional and gross anatomy and how it integrates with movement.
- Develop a basic understanding of restorative yoga and meditation.
- Practice teach to your group; give and receive constructive feedback.
Fundamentals of Vinyasa Yoga Program Components:
Techniques, Training and Practice
- Focus on classical yoga asanas and sun salutations to develop a relationship to both the form and the function of the poses.
- Experience alignment, effects, and common foundations of poses in your own body.
- Begin to teach, sequence and combine asanas to develop a well-balanced Vinyasa flow class.
- Practice providing asana variations for different bodies.
- Develop a discerning eye for injuries, benefits of poses, contraindications, and healthy movement patterns.
Anatomy and Physiology
- Develop a foundational understanding of physical anatomy and how it applies to movement.
- Understand the skeletal body, including bones, the types of joints, and the major muscles involved in asana.
- Explore subtle anatomy of the different energy systems in the body, such as cakras, nadis, koshas, etc.
- Understand the body’s mechanisms and how they relate to asanas
- Understand the nervous system, stress responses, and the overall mind-body connection.
Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers
- Study the foundational philosophy texts: Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras.
- Approach yoga as a lifestyle, incorporating Ayurveda and the principles of yama and niyama off the mat.
- Study chants & mantras and their place in a yoga practice.
- Understand yoga history and tradition, including key teachings and figures.
- Develop a framework for boundaries and implement trauma-sensitivity in teacher-student relationships.
- Apply ethical practices to promote equity in yoga.
- Study the various identities and social factors that can influence how a person experiences a movement practice.
- Learn how to create diversity and inclusion in wellness spaces and your personal practice or classes.
Professional Skills
- Understand the business of yoga, including: insurance, accreditation, fair pay rates, taxes and expenses, and self-advocacy.
- Understand community-building and self-promotion as a teacher.
- Develop a toolkit to teach online and in-person classes.
- Present and plan a workshop applying your knowledge and exploring your personal interests or niche (see Homework and Assignments).
Restorative Yoga, Meditation and Pranayama
- Develop an understanding of restorative yoga practice and how it relates to the parasympathetic nervous system.
- Learn to use props to ease practitioners into restful, restorative poses.
- Understand multiple breath techniques and their applications.
- Understand key meditation techniques and lineage.
- Integrate meditation, pranayama, and restorative practices into your daily life.
Practice Teaching
- Practice teaching with peers, in pairs and groups.
- Give & receive constructive feedback.
- Structure classes based on themes and benefits.
- Learn accessibility cues, sequencing, and pacing.
- Understand the purpose of props (blocks, straps, chairs, and blankets) in vinyasa flow classes and how to instruct their use.
- Learn to address the specific needs of individuals and special populations to the degree possible in a group setting.
Personal Practice + Observation
- Attend a minimum of 40 classes in order to receive certification.
- Observe and assist a minimum of 5 classes in order to receive certification.
- Receive support from faculty to build a sustainable life-long practice.
Homework + Assignments
- Prepare to teach a one-hour flow class to graduate.
- Complete a group project including a written report of an assigned philosophy topic.
- Develop a workshop and present the workshop idea to your peers.
- Complete online anatomy training to receive certification.
- Submit a six-week pranayama journal and observations.
- Complete mini exams with a passing mark.
- Complete the final take-home exam with a passing mark.
2022/2023 Schedules
Our program is held three times a year: Spring, Summer, and Fall. See confirmed dates below.
Fall 2022: October 14 – December 18, 2022 (in person)
The weekend format consists of Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays:
Fridays: 6 – 9 PM
Saturdays: 8:30- 10:30 AM Self-Practice (recommended), 11 AM – 6:00 PM
Sundays: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- October 14 – 16, 2022
- October 21 – 23, 2022
- October 28 – 30, 2022
- November 11 – 13, 2022
- November 18 – 20, 2022
- November 25 – 27, 2022
- December 9 – 11, 2022
- December 16 – 18, 2022
Weeks off: November 4 – 6 and December 2 – 4, 2022
Spring 2023
The weekend format consists of Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays. Exact hours & full schedule will be announced.
- February 24-26, 2023
- March 3-5, 2023
- March 17-19, 2023
- March 31- April 2, 2023
- April 14-16, 2023
- April 21-23, 2023
- April 28-30, 2023
Weeks off: March 10-12 (March Break) and April 7-9 (Easter Weekend), 2023
Tuition + Payment Plans
Tuition for the 200-hour program is $3,500 + HST or $3,000 + HST if paid in full at least one month prior to the start of the program.
Tuition includes required textbooks for the training.
A non-refundable deposit of $450 + HST is required to reserve your spot into the program.
The balance payment of $3,050 + HST can be broken into 2 to 4 monthly payment plans.