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Since 2008 The Yoga Sanctuary has been a Certified Private Educational Institute with the federal government. We are a fully accredited Yoga Teacher Training school. This 250 hour Yoga Teacher Training is registered and recognized with Yoga Alliance RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) of the United States and the 200 hour Canadian Yoga Alliance CYT (Certified Yoga Teacher). Our training program exceeds the requirements of both organizations.

Graduates will receive an official Tuition Fee and Education Textbook Credit receipt. If you want further information, see the Information for Students from Canada Revenue Agency, about Tuition, Education and Textbook amounts.

Within this teacher training you will explore a rich tradition associated with yoga practice and philosophy. It will serve as the foundational introduction to a myriad of topics within the living tradition that is yoga.

A cornerstone of the course comes from our awareness that a strong personal practice is the foundation for informative dynamic teaching. While it is a bonus to have some prior asana experience, we are happy to guide relatively “new to yoga” practitioners as well. Our faculty will help to streamline your practice from our deep knowledge and understanding of the poses.

Other YTT students with more experience, often have “aha” moments and strive to change the way they utilize their bodies and practice the poses. Everyone is unique and every “body” has its own history, (from broken bones, to rods in their bodies). Knowing this, our focus on personal development through self-practice is key. Our faculty will offer kinesthetic, auditory and visual teaching techniques in our attempt to reach, teach and inspire every YTT student as they embark on this transformative course.

The course will include the following topics:

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
• Understanding the benefits and precautions needed to create safe “heated/hot” yoga sequencing
• 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

Homework and Integrated Yoga Practice

• Public yoga classes, any offered on our schedules at any of our locations
• Observation classes which may include Karma classes and New Grad classes (exceptions are pre-registered courses, workshops and open practice classes)
• Supervised practice teaching sessions with constructive feedback
• Self Study/Homework includes reading texts, written assignments and oral presentations

Ongoing Support for Our Graduates

The Yoga Sanctuary offers different ongoing programs for graduates who are interested in continuing with various aspects of their studies free of charge.

Assisting Internship

The Yoga Sanctuary Assisting Internship program is available at each of our locations. This internship offers new grads the opportunity to assist in public drop in classes. Our Assisting program offers our new graduates a platform in which to refine and enhance their new skill set while being mentored by a senior teacher. A three (3) month minimum commitment is required.

Teaching Karma Classes

The Yoga Sanctuary offers an opportunity for new graduates to teach one of the weekly drop-in Karma classes for a one (1) month period. Karma classes are offered at each location. This enables the student to obtain valuable teaching experience in the setting of a yoga centre.

New Graduate Classes

The Yoga Sanctuary provides new graduates an opportunity to teach on our public schedule! New graduate classes are taught in a Vinyasa style. This program offers a three (3) month opportunity for graduates to build their teaching experience within an established studio setting. These classes are offered at each location of The Yoga Sanctuary.

Volunteer Positions

As a committed member of the community, The Yoga Sanctuary is requested to participate in various single community events, often many teachers are requested. We endeavour to call upon our new graduates to participate! This adds yet another opportunity for grads to build their resume!

Observations

Alumni of the yoga teacher training are free to come in to any of our locations and continue their studies through the observation of public classes.

The hours at our College location will be as follows:

Dates: First Session starts Friday, September 16, 2011 until Sunday, December 11, 2011. Sept 16, 17, 18 Sept 30, Oct 1, 2 Oct 14, 15, 16 Oct 28, 29, 30 Nov 11, 12, 13 Nov 25, 26, 27 Dec 9, 10, 11 Second Session starts Friday, January 6, 2012 until Sunday, May 6, 2012. Jan 6, 7, 8 Jan 20, 21, 22 Feb 3, 4, 5 Feb 17, 18, 19 Mar 2, 3, 4 Mar 16, 17, 18 Mar 30, 31, Apr 1 April 13, 14 ,15 April 27, 28, 29 May 4, 5, 6 Length: Two sessions ~ 17 weekends in total 7 weekends in 2011, 10 weekends in 2012 Hours: 250.5 hours in Total 9 hours per weekend of in-class time = 153 hrs 57 Classes + 8 Observation Classes* = 97.50 hrs (65 classes x 1.5 hr)

Friday 7:00 to 10:00 pm Saturday 6:45 to 10:15 pm Sunday 6:45 to 9:15 pm   *In order to meet course requirements students are required to attend 57 classes plus 8 observation classes of 1.5 hrs each: 32 Open Practice Classes = 48 hrs 25 Public Classes = 37.5 hrs 8 Observations = 12 hrs - No Class Pass Required

Cost: $3,875 plus HST(13%)
*Cost includes unlimited class passes, which may be used for practice at both The Yoga Sanctuary studio locations, during the course of the training.

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YTT Payment Options:
If you are unable to pay the full tuition fee, after your initial $500.00 deposit, by September 16, there are payment plan options. There will be a $25.00 administration fee on each payment for all of the following payment options. The fees set out below already include the administration fee. These payments exclude the $500.00 non-refundable deposit.

Please contact our College Street location at 416.928.3236 if you would like to arrange a payment plan.

1st Payment Option:
2 Payments of $1,712.50 plus HST(13%)
The following payments must be made on the following dates:
1st Payment - September 16, 2011
2nd Payment - January 20, 2012

2nd Payment Option:
4 Payments of $868.75 plus HST(13%)
The following payments must be made on the following dates:
1st Payment - September 16, 2011
2nd Payment - November 11, 2011
3rd Payment - January 20, 2012
4th Payment - March 16, 2012

3rd Payment Option
7 payments of $507.15 plus HST(13%)
The following payments must be made on the following dates:
1st Payment - September 16, 2011
2nd Payment - October 14, 2011
3rd Payment - November 11, 2011
4th Payment - December 9, 2011
5th Payment - January 20, 2012
6th Payment - February 17, 2012
7th Payment - March 16, 2012

Non-Refundable Deposit and Online Registration Form Required for Registration
A non-refundable deposit of $500.00 will be required to secure your spot. Please fill out the online registration form and pay by bank draft, money order or certified cheque and mail or deliver your payment to:

The Yoga Sanctuary Inc.
2 College Street, Suite 306
Toronto, ON, Canada
M5G 1K2

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Teacher Training Faculty

Cynthia Funk: Cynthia is the co-owner of The Yoga Sanctuary. She received her Yoga Teacher Training Certificate at Yoga Works in Los Angeles, studying under the tutelage of Maty Ezraty, Chuck Miller, Eddie Modestini and Erich Schiffmann. Cynthia began teaching in the greater Toronto area in 1997, teaching in public schools, hospitals, private and public gyms, as well as leading retreats on Ward's Island and in Northern Ontario.

In 2000, Cynthia studied in New York City and Boulder, Colorado with Ashtanga guru, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. That same year she completed an Ashtanga Teacher Training with David Swenson. As well, Cynthia studied extensively with Toronto teacher Esther Myers. She has been blessed to have studied with many of the other senior Ashtanga Yoga teachers in North America. For the past 7 years Cynthia has taught The Yoga Sanctuary, Yoga Teacher Training 250 hour courses.

Sue Ravazzolo: Sue's first experience with yoga occurred during a body movement practicum in the Kinesiology Program at McMaster University. It was a great discovery for a former gymnast seeking ways to enrich her body awareness. The process of becoming immersed in the physical nature of yoga has opened the door for Sue to the ancient and rich tradition that is yogic philosophy as a whole.

The amazement and wonder that yoga evokes in Sue have inspired her to share that experience with others. The path to self-discovery is different for each individual, and with compassion and joy, Sue wishes to share her love of this super cool practice of yoga with anyone who will listen, so that they may acquire a similar love of the tradition.

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