300 hour or Continuing Studies
Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher Training
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This 300-hour program is for you to refine and deepen your knowledge and teaching practice.
The program has monthly modules in person and live online.
You will increase your skills and have the current yoga teaching industry standards.
Students emerge confident with advanced abilities to bring excellence in teaching to public studio environments as well as private teaching.
These trainings include several specialized modules which elevate our graduates above other programs, such as the Art of Assisting which deepens anatomical understanding of the asanas and discusses consent. We discuss the cutting edge of fascial research with Biotensegrity (Advanced Anatomy), we learn about skeletal variation in Yin Yoga and the therapeutic benefits of Yoga Nidra.
To truly understand Yogic philosophy requires guidance in the oral tradition and of the 108 types of Pranayama, we discover all the benefits and contraindications. The program is all through a trauma-informed lens.
The lead facilitators teach based on a successful track record with over 20 years of experience and over 50 Yoga Teacher trainings to help guide students in all aspects including the Business of yoga with heart.
Participants can attend the Intensive 300 hour program for a Yoga Alliance 300 hour certification.
Or they may attend specific modules and receive a Continuing Studies certification of Yoga Alliance designated certificates (YACEP) in modules such as Trauma-informed yoga, Yin Yoga, Restorative yoga and Adaptive/Chair yoga to add to their qualifications.
Why choose our 300-hour program?
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We make learning fun! We have advanced teaching methodology and pedagogy – our trainers employ the latest in engaging teaching methods to ensure engagement and durable learning. (Both MEd trained)
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We create a community! we facilitate dedicated studentship and this creates cohorts that are close and supportive.
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Trauma-informed and social-justice based – all instructors are trained in these topics and we maintain ongoing dialogues between students and staff. We are always learning!
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Certified in many modalities including Yin, Chair, Restorative, Ayurveda & Nidra modalities.
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We are educated in both the Ancient Yogic Tradition and the latest anatomy discoveries.
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We are inclusive, diverse and equity-based.
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Some modules are available at our sister location in Costa Rica.
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This Intensive one year program costs $3800 +5%GST. It includes digital manuals, administrative fees and the 300 hr Yoga Teacher Training Yoga Alliance certificate.
The modules in the Intensive 300 hour program include Advanced Anatomy, Ayurveda, Chair yoga, Yoga Nidra, Mantra & Vedic story, Pranayama and Philosophy - The Bhagavad-Gita. We also cover curriculum in The business of Yoga, Teaching methodology in pedagogy and applied yoga humanities - such as emotional resiliency.
There are 45 hours of online self-paced learning. There are 225 hours of in person with some live online teaching. Both on weekends and some weekday evenings. There is 30 hours of homework, pre-reading, competency assignments, presentations and practical assessments.
Please note we are currently applying for the Private Training Institution Branch Accreditation so we will not be offering our Yoga Alliance 300 hour certificate at this price in the future.
If you would like to apply for individual modules, you will receive Yoga Alliance Continuing Education credits (YACEP) for any of our continuing studies modules.
Each Continuing Studies module is priced individually, most modules are 25 hours for $550. See below for each module date and price.
Since we have over 450 hours of modules, some smaller modular trainings may be cancelled or go online if there is not enough enrolment. We will let you know one week in advance.
Scholarships and grants available, please contact us at wholebodyparadigm.com
It's highly recommended to have completed a foundational 200 hour yoga teacher training for Continuing Education modules, however, it you do not, please contact us as some modules are applicable without a pre-requisite.
YACEP is the international industry-recognized certificate for Yoga teaching.
You can join any modules at anytime and no module is longer than two weekends.
See FAQ for the refund policy | Contact us here for payment plan options and scholarships or questions. If you have no other questions, these are your next steps:
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Step one: Register here
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Step two: Pay your deposit
We have limited spots as we like to keep our trainings small | Secure your spot with a non-refundable deposit $100 here
Still unsure? Reserve a spot here
All Modules
Pricing
The Business of Yoga | $550 + 5% gst |
Advanced Pedagogy | $550 + 5% gst |
Traditions of Yoga
Sanskrit & Cultural Appreciation | $550 + 5% GST |
Myofascial Self-Release Teacher Training | $550 + 5% GST |
Dedicated Practice Teacher Training | $550 + 5% GST |
Chair Yoga Teacher Training | $550 + 5% GST |
Emotional Resiliency Teacher Training | $550 + 5% GST |
Restorative Yoga & Neuroscience Teacher Training | $880 + 5% GST |
Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training | $550 + 5% GST |
Biotensegrity for Yoga Teachers | $550 + 5% GST |
Advanced Anatomy Teacher Training | $550 + 5% GST |
Yin Yoga Teacher Training | $1300 + 5% GST |
Ayurveda Teacher Training | $990 + 5% GST |
Art of Assisting Teacher Training | $770 + 5% GST |
Mantra & Vedic Story Teacher Training | $550 + 5% GST |
Philosophy & Pranayama Teacher Training | $550 + 5% GST |
Yoga Nidra Teacher Training | $550 + 5% GST |
Dates
2025 Modules take place online and in Kitsilano, Vancouver, Coast Salish territories.
See monthly dates for each module below
April 4-6 & 18-20, 2025
April 11-13, 2025 in person
April 21, 23, 28, 30 2025 evenings live
TBD winter 2025
FEb 21-23, 2025
TBD Fall 2025
Spring 2026
TBD
TBD
TBD 2026
March 18, 20, 25, 27 April 1 & 3, 2025 evenings
August evenings online 2025 or self-paced
TBD 2026
TBD
August 15-17, 2025
Yin Yoga (50 hr) @YYoga downtown (may not be included in 300hr)
Myofascial Self-release (25 hr)
Yoga Nidra (25 hr)
Art of Assiting (35 hr)
Trauma Informed Yoga (25 hr)
Restorative Yoga (40 hr)
Ayurveda (45 hr)
Business of Yoga (20hr)
Dedicated Practice (25 Hr)
Biotensegrity (25 Hr)
Philosophy & Pranayama (25 Hr)
Emotional Resilience (25 Hr)
Mantra & Vedic Story (25 Hr)
Advanced Anatomy (25 Hr)
Chair Yoga (25 Hr)
FAQs
Cancellation Policy $100 registration deposits are non-refundable. Up to two weeks prior to training, any payments (except the $100 non-refundable deposit) will be fully refunded. If you withdraw within two weeks prior to training start date, we will refund all but $500 (which includes admin fee) If you leave part way through training, you will need to pay 50% of the training fee. If you leave after the halfway mark in training, no refunds will be issued. *Exceptions may be made, at the discretion of the school.
Intensive VS Modular Option Only the Intensive option is available at this time. If you would like to take the 300 hour Modular option, we are currently applying for the PTIB (Private Training Institution Branch in BC) for certification. For the Intensive program, it must be completed within one year of the start date of training. When we are PTIB certified, we will open up the modular 300 hour program option, in which students can take complete the full program in their own time and pick and choose the modules they are interested in. However, we are not currently offering the 300 hour certification until we are PTIB certified. All of our programs are Yoga Alliance registered. You will receive a complete Yoga Alliance Continuing Education certification upon completion. And all modules qualify for YACEP.
Admission Requirements $100 administrative fee a completed registration form an interview with one of our team minimum age is 17 with a parent/guardian’s signature *The full 300 hour program requires the completion of a 200 hour yoga teacher training program with either Whole Body Paradigm School of Yoga or an approved school. Individual modules do not require a 200 hour yoga teacher training certification but it is recommended.
What if I cannot attend all the sessions? If you cannot attend some days in the schedule, you are still required to fulfill those hours in one of three ways. You can attend the subsequent module in the future with a $100 change fee. You can make up the time in a private session at a reduced teacher’s fee of $75/hour. There may be some curriculum that can be viewed in the live recorded sessions in which you will answer questions after at a $25/session fee for administrative time and marking.
Is there financial support? Scholarships and bursaries are available if we have enough students in training. Payment plans are available. Request our application form wholebodyparadigm@gmail.com
What are the required reading materials? Required reading varies for each module. You will receive an email in advance with suggestions. All modules come with a manual or handout.
Is this Yoga Alliance certified? Yes, this is a Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Training and the modules can be used for continuing education credits called YACEP
How many students in each training? We keep our training cohorts small – usually around 6-16 students.
Will the days be long? We do not lecture or sit for long periods of time. We believe in an equity-based classroom. We are trained with Masters in Education & Pedagogy for a more embodied and creative learning environment.
Is your approach social justice-based? We are actively working to decolonize yoga and create inclusive and trauma-informed spaces. We are LGBTQ-friendly, pro-diversity in body, mind and ability.
Do you have further support after training? Yes, we have further Mentorship opportunities to keep you growing both as a teacher and a student. Some students come as assistants in further training. Some students want to delve into a certain area with a certain teacher. We have 5 & 10 session packages for personal mentorship.
Are there any extra benefits? Sometimes when we partner with a studio, you will receive a pass for their regular classes. Often, we will give free classes and workshops or updated .pdf manuals to graduates. We are building a video recorded library of programming for your viewing. We care deeply about the participants and the program so we take care to make sure you are ready for this transformation.
I still have a question. If you have more questions, email us. We can set up a time to talk or email you the relevant information.