Yoga Teacher Training

Train and become a Certified Yoga Teacher!
A Certificate is granted upon satisfactory completion of all courses. The Yoga Sanctuary is a Certified Private Educational Institute.

Professional Recognition
The Yoga Sanctuary is recognized by the following associations:
• Yoga Alliance (United States) The Yoga Sanctuary is a registered school of Yoga Alliance for both the 200 and 500 hour levels of teacher training.

Read Our Student Testimonials

If there was a ninth limb in Patanjali's Yoga, it would have to be The Yoga Sanctuary's AYTT program.

Larry St. Aubin ~ Graduate of Advance to the Next Level 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

"From my accumulation of experiences, I am even more thankful that I've had this opportunity to learn from you [Cynthia] and Karusia. Your approach is very open-minded and balanced.

I have benefited immensely as a teacher from learning both Hatha and Ashtanga. I love how you guys exude warmth and fun."

Kaelyn ~ Student and Graduate of Evolving Spirit 250 Hour Yoga Teacher Training 2006-2007

Words can not begin to express the gratitude that I feel towards Cynthia Funk and the Toronto Yoga Sanctuary. I began my Yoga Teachers Training in 2004 and went on to do the Advanced Teachers Training 2 years later and have nothing but the highest regard and respect for the quality and level of training which I received during both trainings.

When I began my studies at the Yoga Sanctuary, little did I know that the knowledge, wisdom, guidance, and kindness which Cynthia and the many excellent teachers she employs would take me as far, serve me as well, or influence me in as many positive ways as they have. Cynthia, Karusia, and Cora are superlative teachers and the teacher training program at the Toronto Yoga Sanctuary is one of the best programs available.

The Evolving Spirit 250 YTT was everything I hoped it would be as it helped me to develop excellent skills and to overcome my stage fright and fear of teaching; it provided many opportunities for students to hone their personal practice and enhance their skills as well as consistently practice teaching what we had learned.

After a few years of teaching professionally full-time and learning to hone my craft, I got very hungry for more and the Advanced Teacher Training program provided me with exactly what I was looking for: the space, support, guidance and mentorship needed in order to address the many issues and challenges faced by new teachers. It taught me to deepen my personal practice and take it to deeper levels as well as enhanced my teaching skills, languaging, and adjustments necessary to effectively teach advanced practices to multi-level students.

The sense of community, the friendships, the good satsang, the wise and generous sharing of knowledge, experience, and the wisdom of all the teachers and students who cross the threshold of The Yoga Sanctuary are, and continue to be, an invaluable part of my life and I highly recommend and encourage anyone considering a teacher's training to participate in this most excellent program.

Cynthia and Kimberly are two shining spirits who have profoundly impacted my life. I wish them both endless love, light and happiness.

Deborah Whipple ~ Student and Graduate of Evolving Spirit 250 Hour Yoga Teacher Training and Advance to the Next Level 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training