Advanced Yoga Training
Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher Training
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These advanced trainings are designed for both 200 hour yoga teachers and those interested in learning more about yoga to deepen your knowledge and refine your understanding of yoga.
There are monthly trainings in person and live online.
Students emerge confident with advanced abilities to bring excellence in teaching to public studio environments as well as personal development.
Receive Yoga Alliance Continuing Education credits.
Receive teaching certificates in Chair yoga, Yin yoga, and Restorative yoga.
Programs for advanced teaching are:
1. The Art of Assisting which deepens anatomical understanding of the asanas and discusses consent.
2. Advanced Anatomy discussing the cutting edge of fascial research with Biotensegrity
3. In Yin yoga, we learn about skeletal variation and functional movement
4. In Yoga nidra we reveal the therapeutic benefits
5. In Pranayama & Philosophy we begin to explore Yogic philosophy of The Bhagavad-Gita and some of the 108 types of Pranayama
Everything we offer is 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.
Why choose to study with us?
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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.
About the Advanced Trainings
Our Advanced Yoga Teacher Training is offered in a flexible weekend format, allowing you to choose the pacing that works best for your schedule. Your tuition includes digital manuals, access to our video library and Yoga Alliance certification.
Programs
We have a wide range of advanced studies, including:
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Advanced Anatomy
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Ayurvedic Studies
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Yin Yoga
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Restorative Yoga
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The Art of Assisting
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Chair Yoga
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Yoga Nidra
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Trauma-Informed Yoga
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Advanced Pedagogy
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The Business of Yoga
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Applied Yoga Humanities, including Emotional Resiliency
Sessions take place on weekends with one additional weekday evening.
Continuing Education
Interested in taking individual training for credit?
You may apply for any of our Continuing Studies trainings and receive Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credit (YACEP).
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Trainings are priced individually and are stand alone certifications.
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Most training programs are 25 hours and cost $599.
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We offer new programs every month—see the schedule below for dates and pricing.
With over 450 hours of available continuing education credits, you’re free to customize your learning journey and explore the topics that inspire you most.
Prerequisites
We highly recommend completing a 200-hour foundational yoga teacher training before joining our Continuing Education modules.
If you have not completed a 200-hour training, please reach out—some trainings do not require prerequisites and some are highly encouraged.
Financial Support
Scholarships and bursaries are available.
For questions or support, including payment plan options, please contact us at wholebodyparadigm.com.
Next Steps
If you’re ready to begin, or if you’d like more information, contact us here and we’ll guide you through your next steps.
All Trainings
Pricing
The Business of Yoga | $599 + 5% gst |
Advanced Pedagogy | $599+ 5% gst |
Traditions of Yoga
Sanskrit & Cultural Appreciation | $599 + 5% GST |
Myofascial Self-Release Teacher Training | $599 + 5% GST |
Dedicated Practice Teacher Training | $599 + 5% GST |
Chair Yoga Teacher Training | $599 + 5% GST |
Emotional Resiliency Teacher Training | $599 + 5% GST |
Restorative Yoga & Neuroscience Teacher Training | $970 + 5% GST |
Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training | $599 + 5% GST |
Biotensegrity for Yoga Teachers | $750 + 5% GST |
Advanced Anatomy Teacher Training | $599+ 5% GST |
Yin Yoga Teacher Training | $1300 + 5% GST |
Ayurveda Teacher Training | $990 + 5% GST |
Art of Assisting Teacher Training | $599 + 5% GST |
Mantra & Vedic Story Teacher Training | $599 + 5% GST |
Dates
2026 Trainings take place online and in Kitsilano, Vancouver, Coast Salish territories.
See monthly dates for each module below
May 1-3 & 15-17, 2026 in person
June 19-21. 2026, in person
May 22-24, 2026
October 16-18, 2026
April 24-26, 2026
April 30 - May 16th, 2027 (two weekends)
February 12 & 21 weekends
March 16-18, 2027
March 5-7, 2027
Waitlist only
January 22-24, 2027
Online 2026 or self-paced
TBD 2026/7
July 17-19, 2026
August 21-23, 2026
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.
How many modules are required? No requirements. 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 We recommend a 200 hour yoga teacher training program with either Whole Body Paradigm School of Yoga or a Yoga Alliance approved school for some programs.
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.