Yoga Teacher Training in Richmond Hill

April 20 to December 2

10815 Bathurst Street, Richmond Hill
905.508.9642    Toll free: 1.866.903.9642 (YOGA)

Please fill out our online application form.

The Yoga Sanctuary has been a Certified Private Educational Institute with the federal government since 2008. 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 in Richmond Hill will be as follows:

Cost: $3,875 plus HST

Cost includes unlimited class passes, which may be used for practice at any of the studio locations of The Yoga Sanctuary during the course of the training.

YTT Payment Options:
If you are unable to pay the full tuition fee, after your initial $500.00 plus HST deposit, there are payment plan options. Initial deposit is payable by bank draft, money order or certified cheque. 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 plus HST non-refundable deposit.

Please contact the manager of our Richmond Hill location at 905.508.9642 or Toll Free 1.866.903.9642 (YOGA) if you would like to arrange a payment plan.

1st Payment Option:
2 Payments of $1,712.50 plus HST and non-refundable deposit of $500.00 plus HST
The following payments must be made on the following dates:
1st Payment - April 20, 2012
2nd Payment - July 6, 2012

2nd Payment Option:
4 Payments of $868.75 plus HST and non-refundable deposit of $500.00 plus HST
The following payments must be made on the following dates:
1st Payment - April 20, 2012
2nd Payment - June 8, 2012
3rd Payment - August 10, 2012
4th Payment - October 5, 2012

3rd Payment Option:
7 payments of $507.15 plus HST and non-refundable deposit of $500.00 plus HST
The following payments must be made on the following dates:
1st Payment - April 20, 2012
2nd Payment - June 8, 2012
3rd Payment - July 6, 2012
4th Payment - August 10, 2012
5th Payment - September 7, 2012
6th Payment - October 5, 2012
7th Payment - November 9, 2012

Non-Refundable Deposit and Online Registration Form Required for Registration
A non-refundable deposit of $500.00 plus HST 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.
10815 Bathurst Street
Richmond Hill, ON
Canada L4C 9Y2
*Please mark on your cheque that payment is for the Richmond Hill YTT.

Register & Pay Online

Teacher Training Faculty

Deborah Whipple: Deborah discovered the practice of yoga in North Vancouver 1979 and continued to practice Iyengar yoga off and on for the next 16 years and completed the one year Enrichment Programme and Intro to Teacher Training in Iyengar Yoga at the Yoga Center Toronto.

She then discovered Classical Ashtanga Yoga in 1995 and joined the Ashtanga Yoga Felllowship Satsang and was deeply inspired by her teachers Andrea (Lakshmi) Roth, Al Trimble, Dayanand Diefenbaugh and guru Baba Hari Dass. Deborah also studied Sivananda Yoga with teacher Smitha Koltari for 3 years.

Encouraged by her many teachers to go further, Deb went on to complete the 250hr Evolving Spirit Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training, the 300 hour Continuing Education – Advanced Yoga Teacher Training, as well as the Pre-Natal Yoga Teacher Training at the Toronto Yoga Sanctuary under the direct guidance and mentorship of Cynthia Funk, Karusia Wroblewski, and Cora Wen.

Sue Ravazollo: 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.

With the guidance of teachers such as David Swenson, Darby and Cynthia Funk, and many others fortunate enough to have studied with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, the forms of Ashtanga and Hatha yoga are Sue's foundations for her practice and teaching.

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.

Janine Woo: Janine, a graduate of Ryerson Polytechnical Institute (now Ryerson University) in Computer Science, has been practicing Hatha yoga since 1990. Janine discovered Ashtanga yoga in 1996 and it was "love" with her first class! Janine's love for yoga has led her to travel to study with many gifted teachers. She has studied with Eddie Modestini and Nicki Doane, David Williams, Nancy Gilgoff and Lucy Martorella in Hawaii and Sri Pattabhi Jois in Australia and David Swenson in Costa Rica.

Janine brings to her classes a commitment and love of the practice. She knows yoga is the path of greater awareness. She leads class with compassion but challenges her students. Janine also believes practice leads to theory, but without practice, theory is academic.

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