200 HR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
Successful graduates feel confident to teach classes in Ashtanga, Hatha and Vinyasa lineage. This foundation program provides the highest excellence of training.
300 Hr Teacher Training Program
Expand upon your yoga training with modules of postures, pranayama, and relaxation. The teachings are based on sound scientific and therapeutic principles.
Continuing Education
Our Continuing Education courses range from philosophy to advanced asana. Maintain your status as a registered yoga teacher (RYT), Yoga Alliance.
Established Yoga Teacher Training since 2001
Yoga Sanctuary Academy is a Toronto community leader in teacher training. Tuition fees are 100% tax-deductible and an Income Tax Receipt is issued.
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Start Your New Career
OBTAIN THE SKILLS NEEDED TO GAIN OR RETAIN EMPLOYMENT
Our graduates enjoy the benefits of this training for a lifetime. Some are teaching around the world and many are here in our local community.
Expand your opportunities as a certified yoga teacher.
School Faculty
The aim of Yoga Sanctuary Academy is to reach, teach and inspire students on their career path. YSA has experienced faculty from within our community in Toronto and international teachers.
Cynthia Funk
Founder & Instructor
Cynthia's passion for yoga instruction inspires her students to reach their teaching goals and build self-confidence. She offers an open-hearted teaching style, sprinkled with humour.
Shehla Khan
Yoga Instructor
Yoga is a constant part of Shehla’s life. Watching her Grandfather help others using Ayurveda and yoga, and healing her childhood shoulder injury, made her a true believer of yoga's benefits
Georgia Mamakis
Yoga Instructor
Georgia's goal is to hold a space of purity and authenticity. This is a place where students can respectfully explore their bodies in asana, and ultimately bring stillness to the mind.
Lyndsey Bishop
Yoga Instructor
Lyndsey is a devoted student as well as teacher and has a particular interest in the meditative and philosophical aspects of the practice. Lyndsey’s asana classes are typically challenging, but always kind.
Angela Jervis-Read
Yoga Instructor
Sought out by studios globally, Angela Jervis-Read E-RYT 500, leads international teacher training in both the yin and vinyasa traditions. She is a cutting-edge practitioner that treats PTSD and chronic pain.
Kai Riecken
Yoga Instructor
Kai started yoga as part of his dance education at Etobicoke School for the Arts. In addition, Asana practice was used when he studied in England at The London School for Contemporary Dance.
Certified with ESDC since 2008.
Yoga Sanctuary Academy is recognized by ESDC as an accredited school since 2008. Our programs provide students with the skills to enable them to work in a recognized occupation. Successful graduates receive an official Tuition Fee Receipt (T2202A) for Income Tax purposes. Tax receipts are mailed in late February of the year following your training.
All of our Teacher Training Programs are registered and recognized by Canadian Yoga Alliance CYT (Certified Yoga Teacher), Yoga Alliance of the United States RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher).
Take our 200-hour foundation program to become a Certified Yoga Teacher. As well, our advanced programs are designed to develop your teaching skills.