200 hour Yoga Teacher Training
200-hour Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher Training
Transform your life through the ancient teachings of Yoga.
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We are an inclusive and student-centered community.
We are rooted in the tradition with a progressive teaching style.
200 hr Yoga Teacher Training online and in-person Summer and Fall semesters
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Our next training:
Spring semester May 3rd – June 30th, 2024
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Weekends: Saturday & Sundays 9am – 5pm in person
Weeknights: Fridays 6pm-9pm online plus one evening self-paced learning
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Located at Heights Yoga & wellness 4701 Hastings St
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As a team, we have over 60 years’ experience teaching yoga, both in studios and in trainings
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multi-lineage
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trauma-informed
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biotensegrity-informed
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culturally appreciative
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embodied & experiential
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social justice-minded (a portion of your fees goes to a non-profit in India to support the Vedic pandits)
Tuition & Registration
Tuition $3500 + GST ($175) CDN
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Scholarships and work grants available - ask us!
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Spring semester May 3rd – June 30th, 2024 (May 17th Weekend break)
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Weekends: Saturday & Sundays 9am – 5pm in person
Weeknights: One evening self-paced learning & Fridays 6pm-9pm live online
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Located at The Cheerful Pelvis - Commercial and Broadway in east Vancouver.
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See FAQ for the refund policy | Contact us for payment plan options and scholarships.
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Step one: Register
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Step two: Pay your deposit
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We have limited spots as we like to keep our trainings small | Secure your spot with a non-refundable deposit $100 which will be added to your tuition fees.
Program Curriculum
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History of Yoga
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5000 years
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How we arrived here
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Significant moments in history
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Female yoginins
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Philosophy
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Patanjali Yoga
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Sutras
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The Bhagavad-Gita
Koshas/Klesha/
Gunas -
The Upanishads
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Anatomy
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How the muscles and fascia relate to Asanas
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Diaphragm and Breathing
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The Nervous System
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Injuries & scope
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Meditation
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Common misconceptions
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How to develop a personal practice
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Intro to types
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Benefits
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Business of Yoga
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Branding & Marketing
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How to teach in your area
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Studio/Corporate
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CV tips & confidence
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Teaching Methodology
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Sequencing & Theming
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Class Structure
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Trauma-informed
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Qualities of a great teacher
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Asana & Alignment
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Variations
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Modifications for pregnancy, injury & skeletal variation
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What to look for
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Cueing & Major joint movements
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8 Limbs
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Pranayama – breath techniques & purpose
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Pratyahara – focus techniques & mudras
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Dharana – concentration techniques
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Samadhi – unity consciousness
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Ethics
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Yamas & niyamas – Ethical observances
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Boundaries for teachers and students
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Spiritual bypassing & Gaslighting
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Cultural Appreciation
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Energetics
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Chakras & the subtle body
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Savasana
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Yoga nidra
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Associated Asanas & Pranayamas
Dates and Times
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Hybrid -both LIVE online and in-person
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Contact wholebodyparadigm@gmail.com for inquiries
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Spring semester May 3 - June 30th, 2024
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Weekends 9am - 5pm and Fridays 6 pm-9 pm online
