Tuition fees are 100% tax-deductible and an Income Tax Receipt is issued.
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A non-refundable $500 deposit is due upon acceptance to the program. E-transfer your deposit to ytt@yogasanctuaryacademy.ca
Participate in Faculty-led curriculum 182 hours
6.5 hours each day – 9:30 am-12:45 pm 1:15 pm-4:30 pm
Homework/Assignments 18 hours—submitted for review by Yoga Sanctuary Academy Faculty
Optional attendance of Faculty Yoga Lab Open Practice Classes (90 min each)
18 years of age minimum
Secondary School Diploma or Equivalent
Class size is limited. Please apply and register early to secure your spot!
Saturday & Sunday – September 9,10
Saturday & Sunday – September 22,23
Saturday & Sunday – October 14,15
Saturday & Sunday – October 28,29
Saturday & Sunday – November 11,12
Saturday & Sunday – November 24,25
Saturday & Sunday – December 9,10
Faculty Led Weekend Hours:
Saturdays: 9:00am – 12:15pm/12:45pm – 4:30pm
Sundays: 9:00am – 12:15pm/12:45pm – 4:30pm
Saturday & Sunday – January 6,7
Saturday & Sunday – January 20,21
Saturday & Sunday – February 3,4
Saturday & Sunday – February 17,18
Saturday & Sunday – March 2,3
Saturday & Sunday – March 16,17
Saturday & Sunday – March 30/31
Sunday, March 31: Graduation ceremony and potluck begins @ 1pm.
Faculty Led Weekend Hours:
Saturdays: 9:00am – 12:15pm/12:45pm – 4:30pm
Sundays: 9:00am – 12:00pm/12:45pm – 4:30pm
See below for description of the Course Overview, Homework, and Reading List
We have created a comprehensive, balanced program that will become the foundation of your yoga career and take your personal practice into new, insightful places.
You will feel confident to teach classes in Ashtanga, Hatha and Vinyasa lineage. Our teacher training program focuses on providing you with the highest calibre of training with experienced and passionate teachers.
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.
We admit a limited number of trainees into the program to provide personalized feedback.
I highly recommend the teacher training program for anyone interested in finding their voice to lead, for the physical fitness of it, for deepening their own practice and understandings of the world of Yoga. Cynthia’s approach was a great combination and balance of theory, anatomical knowledge, discussions, and practice that touched us physically, mentally and spiritually. It was truly a wonderful experience connecting with like-minded souls in this space Cynthia provided. ~ Colleen H
Asana, Assisting and Teaching Methodologies
• Learn the poses of the Primary Series of Ashtanga yoga as taught by Shri K Patthabi Jois
• Understand how to sequence a Vinyasa yoga class, a vigorous flowing style of asana practice
• Learn and sequence poses classically taught in a Hatha yoga class
• Develop class planning techniques using well thought out sequential development of poses for various levels of classes and different lengths of classes
• Understanding the methodologies for teaching yoga for different sized public classes as well as private and semi-private classes
• Developing strong and clear communication skills appropriate for different teaching rooms and size of class
• Learn various Pranayama (breathing) techniques and how to apply them for different classes
• Develop a personal meditation practice
• Learn meditation techniques, including different methods of guided meditation
• Introduction to chanting in the ancient language of Sanskrit
Yoga History, Philosophy, Ethics and Lifestyle
• General overview of Pantanjali’s Yoga Sutras an ancient teaching considered by many to be the “Heart of Yoga” including group discussions of the most important concepts presented in the Sutras
• Origins of Yoga and the application of these ancient teachings for modern living
• Introduction to the classical teachings and texts of yoga, including the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and the Hatha Yoga Pradipika
Yoga Anatomy, Physiology and Subtle Energy Systems
• Fundamentals of the muscular and skeletal systems
• Experiential and functional Anatomy as it relates to the practice and teaching of yoga
• Introduction to Subtle Yogic Anatomy, Physiology and Energy Systems (the Chakra system)
• Understanding the proper role and ethics in Teacher-Student relationship
• Faculty led yoga classes
• Supervised practice teaching sessions with constructive feedback
• Self Study/Homework includes reading texts, written assignments and oral presentations
Participants in the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training may take any courses offered by faculty throughout the duration of the program. Courses are in person when available or always via Zoom. However, separate certificates are not offered for these courses when enrolled in the 200 hour teacher training.
The Heart of Yoga, by TKV Desikachar
Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha, by Swami Satyananda Saraswati
The Yoga Anatomy Coloring Book: A Visual Guide to Form, Function, and Movement (Volume 1) by Kelly Solloway and Samantha Stutzman
Highly Recommended:
Hatha Yoga Pradipika, by Swami Muktibodhananda
The Yoga Sutras of Patabjali, by Sri Swami Satchidananda
The Bhagavad Gita, by Eknath Easwaran
Yoga Yajnavalkya, by A.G. Mohan
Program Tuition for 200 Hr Teacher Training: $3,600 not subject to HST
Tuition fees are 100% tax-deductible and an Income Tax Receipt is issued.
A non-refundable $500 deposit is due upon acceptance to the program. There will be a $25 administration fee on each payment in our various payment plans. E-transfer your deposit to ytt@yogasanctuaryacademy.ca
All payments may be made by e-transfer, credit card, debit, bank draft, money order, certified cheque or cash. There will be a $25 administration fee on each payment in our various payment plans.
Finances should never be the limiting factor when embarking on a journey that you are passionate about. Please choose the payment plan that best fits your current lifestyle needs.
For more information, please email ytt@yogasanctuaryacademy.ca
Tuition fees are 100% tax deductible. Graduate students receive a Tuition Fee Receipt for Income Tax purposes for this 200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training.
Yoga Sanctuary Academy is recognized by the Federal Government as an accredited professional educational program providing students with the skills to enable them to work in a recognized occupation. Yoga Sanctuary Academy continues to be a Toronto community leader in the realm of teacher training, pushing the envelope of training to new excellence. Yoga Sanctuary Academy became a “Certified Private Educational Institute” with the Federal Government of Canada in 2008.
While Yoga Sanctuary Academy is a fully accredited Yoga Teacher Training Institute we also have all of our Teacher Training Programs registered with Yoga Alliance of the United States RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher).
Yoga Sanctuary Academy advanced studies, offer 300-hour and 500-hour Yoga Alliance® registered Teacher Training and Continuing Education with Senior Faculty. These courses are designed to develop your skills as a unique and successful instructor. Our comprehensive training programs offer the flexibility to develop your unique style and passion.
Whether you are a student wanting to deepen your practice or you dream of helping others heal and grow through the practice of yoga or you are already teaching yoga and wish to continue your education with exceptional faculty, Yoga Sanctuary Academy Teacher Training programs offer you the tools you will need to take the next steps on your career.
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