Meditation, Yoga

8 Week Immersive - Hybrid Training
NEXT SESSION STARTS MAY 28TH, 2023
SPRING SALE $2500
Location: 107 Main Street, North Markham, ON

This fast track training delves into the foundations of yoga for those wanting to teach, lead and develop a connection to yoga.

Each week, we will delve into why's and how's of poses starting from standing series and flow our way into seated, prone, supine, inversions, transitions and more. Together we will explore creating sequences, learning effective cues, and how to create dynamic class flows to teach your students or for your own personal practice.

You are welcome to study the philosophies and theories at a late date and watch the recordings of our live sessions at your time.

We've curated this program to give the the flexibility to learn at your pace and graduate with us!

We crafted this program to give you the foundations of a 200HR YTT including asanas, cues, sequencing, teaching techniques, meditation, pranayama, that delves you into the energetics of yoga, sharing anatomy and yoga therapies, sharing the why's of your practices.
An incredible Intensive 8 Week Immersive journey delving into the rich education of Yoga Movement and Postures.

If you have always wanted to get your YTT Certificate but didn't know where to begin, this is it!

BRING YOUR PRACTICE TO LIGHT

Improve Mental and Physical Health
Develop Flexibility
Expand Your Education
Increase Your Stamina and Strength
Reduce and Eliminate Stress
Deepen Your Practice
Open Your Hearth
Create A Peaceful Lifestyle
Live in A Joyful Spirt

OUR CURRICULUM
Learn everything you need to start teaching with confidence.

ASANAS + POSES

Detail and breakdown of over 80 Poses
Stretches and Transitions
Principles of Alignment
Benefits and Contraindications of each pose
Alignment and Modifications
Injury Considerations
Learn 4 Styles of Sun Salutations
Hatha, Vinyasa, Power Yoga YIN, Cardio Flow
Yoga Lingo, Metaphoric Cues, Key Words and Phrases
Therapies of Yoga *
Yoga for diabetes, asthma, arthritis*
Chair Yoga for Seniors*

TEACHING SKILLS + TIPS

Teach Through Demonstration
What to Look For When Teaching
How to Skillfully Adjust
Verbal Direction vs Demonstration
How to Identify Different Body Ailments
Teach to Different Body Types and Levels
Teach with Philosophy Behind the The Pose
Learn to Teach in Sanskrit and English
Practice 'Finding Your Voice'

TEACHING METHODOLOGY

Design Classes Using Framework of Sequencing Principles
Assists and Correcting Safely
Observations, Adjust Verbally
Teaching Principles with Different Styles of Yoga
Create Opening and Closing Scripts
Instruct Students How to Move in and Out of Poses Safely
Building Class Themes
Learn to Cue with Refinement
Leave with 4 ready to teach sequences

YOGA ENERGETICS

Seven Chakras
Energetic Nadis
Granthis and Bhandas
Pancha Koshas *
Pancha Pranas *

MEDITATION + MANTRAS

Anatomy of Meditation
Understand the True Meaning of Meditation
Differences Between Mindfulness and Meditation
Benefits on Mental Health and and Meditation
Explore Traditional Mantras
Learn Different Styles of Traditional and Modern Meditation*

Different Types of Meditation to Explore Together

Guided Meditation, Vipassana, Chakra, Yoga-Nidra, Mantra Meditations, Walking Meditation, *Third Eye Meditation *

PRANAYAMA + BREATHING TECHNIQUES
Pranayama (yogic-breathing) is the study of breath control.

Techniques Enabling Students to Experience Body-Mind Integration
Different Purification through yogic breathing.
Learn 3 - 5 Key Breathing Techniques
Sitali, Shitakari, Kapalbhatti, Bhramari, Ojjayi, Nadi Shodana, Sama Vritti, Anuloma Viloma *

YOGA HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY

Patanjali's Yoga Sutras
The Yoga Sutras
Bhagavad Gita
8 Limbs of Yoga
Four Paths of Yoga

YOGIC DIET + NUTRITION
Learn the benefits of a pure Yogic diet. How foods create energy and harmony within your body and mind. Understand which foods and foods encourage happiness and mental wellbeing. Learn how to create a Yogic meal incorporating whole, pure foods and aligned with holistic lifestyles. How to infuse different spices, flavours and requirements in a pure sattvic diet. Learning which foods contain higher nutrient value, alkaline and acidity.

YOGIC ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

Framework of The Spine
Muscles and Nerves
Digestive System
Muscular System
Digestive System

Basic Bodily Systems
Respiratory system*, Cardiovascular System,* Endocrine System*, Reproductive System **, Nervous System **, Integumentary System **, Excretory System **, Skeletal System

(*LEVEL 3 TRAINING )(**In Some Modules)
Focus on safety, joint movement, range of motion, and a functional understanding of skeletal, muscular systems and structures. Covering the basic anatomy and biomechanics of the human body.

AYURVEDA
Ayurveda is a personalized approach to health, and knowing your mind-body type allows you to make optimal choices about diet, exercise, supplements, and all other aspects of your lifestyle.
Learn the Three basic energy bodies (Doshas)
Lifestyle recommendations based on individual constitutions and how yoga can influence this
Incorporate essential oils, gems, stone to play with balances in the body. *
Understanding the subtle effects of foods on your body. *
Weaving in the Koshas and Vayus as a part of the yogic lifestyle*

THE BUSINESS OF YOGA & MARKETING YOUR TRADE

Next Steps as a Yoga Instructor
Qualities of a Great Yoga Teacher
Discover Your Teaching Style and Voice
Where to Register Upon Graduation
What You Need to Know After Completing Your YTT
Registering with Yoga Teachers Association as a Karma Yoga Teacher
Pay Expectations
Creating a Yoga Resume
Building Your Portfolio

SHAT KRIYA *
Shat means (six) and kriya means ‘cleansing. Yogic kriyas remove the waste materials our internal organs to help purify the physical body and internal organs and thereby create harmony between the major pranic flows attaining physical and mental purification and balance. (discussion only, demonstration and practice is done under supervision with in studio sessions) Kapalbathi, Jala Neti, Jala Dhouthi, Trataka, Vasti, Dhouti.