YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
Become a 200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher
Real Time Online + Self Paced Training
On Demand
Access your manuals and self-paced study curriculum upon registration
Deepen Your Practice And Earn Your Yoga Teacher Certification
Are you a spirited individuals with a passion for yoga and a thirst for living a balanced life?
This 5 star rated Yoga Teacher Training 200 hour program will enhance your path towards mindful living. Our innovative and inspiring process will also prepare you for a full or part time career teaching yoga.
After you graduate you will be fully qualified to teach yoga and register your certification with Yoga Alliance International, with the Registered 200 Hour Yoga Teacher designation (RYT-200)
Enjoy the path of teaching yoga and mindful living.
YOUR TRAINING INCLUDES
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A professional and comprehensive downloadable manual and workbook including lesson plans, and detailed techniques training pages for all the traditional Hatha Yoga postures and meditations,
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Techniques training and teaching methodology videos for poses, meditations and breathing techniques.
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160 Hours of Real time training with Claire, your experienced lead trainer,
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40 Hours of Self-Paced recorded training,
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Lifetime access to all recorded content and the recordings of your customized real-time training!
'This teacher training is incredible. So packed with information, teaching plans, pose breakdowns, practicums and jam packed with everything you will need to feel confident as a new teacher to start leading classes as soon as we graduate. Claire is an incredible instructor. This is an investment you will not regret! It is by far the best Hatha training I have seen on the market'.
Micaela, June 2020 Graduate
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Who Is This Yoga Teacher Training For?
Those who:
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Have a passion for learning more about yoga including yoga philosophy and meditation,
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Are enthusiastic about attending live and recorded yoga classes,
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Value inclusive communities with members of all ages, races, cultures, orientations, and body-types,
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Have the ability to make the time commitment to attend the live online training on the dates scheduled and complete the self-paced learning,
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Are cleared from their doctor to do Hatha yoga poses and meditation (you will have the ability to make adjustments as you want and need, however there will be physical movement in the asana portion of the training),
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Have the ability to afford this training without causing you financial hardship,
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Are interest in deepening their own understanding of the roots and tools of yoga and sharing them with others.
If this is you and you're ready to broaden your awareness and understanding of yoga, register now and get instant access to the training manual and self-study curriculum which includes 40 hours of yoga philosophy and techniques training videos.
200 Hours Of Goodness To Enhance Your Practice And Prepare You To Teach
You'll explore all aspects of being a yoga teacher in these 4 x 50 Hour Modules delivered through a combination of self-paced study and live virtual classes with your lead trainers.
Module 1: The Enlightened Life: Explore the wisdom of a Yogic lifestyle through the Yamas and Niyamas, (the do’s and don’ts of yoga) and the foundation of the Eight Limb Path. You'll start by enhancing your personal home practice.
Module 2: Anatomy of a Healthy Life: Learn the technical aspects of yoga postures and the human anatomy and physiology to teach them. Advance your physical practice and become confident instructing powerful breathing techniques.
Module 3: Finding Calm in an Age of Speed: The mind-body connection is explore through the lens of the chakra system. You'll explore gentle, restorative asana and teach others to find calm though chanting and meditation.
Module 4: Past, Present, and Future of Yoga: Journey into the roots of yoga philosophy through ancient texts. Learn specific techniques to help remove obstacles on your path and remain present and grounded while building your yoga business.
Here's The Best Part:
'My favorite part of the training was the study and dissection of the Bhagavad Gita and connecting its themes to modern life. Claire offers herself wholly to her students, sharing her personal journey as it relates to the subjects at hand. She speaks confidently about yogic philosophy and physical anatomy in language that is entirely understandable to students. As well as being an excellent speaker, Claire is an incredible listener. Each student is encouraged to share their thoughts and have their voice heard. One cannot deny that Claire is fully invested in developing and offering teacher training to utmost of her ability'.
Sarah, November 2015 Graduate
Hours And Format
We'll design an on demand, customized real-time training training schedule together, but, you'll get instant access to the self-paced content immediately upon registration!
The 200 Hour training includes
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160 Hours of Real-Time Online training
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40 Hours of self-paced training, and reflection practice
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Total: 200 Hours
Complete these requirements to receive your 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Certificate.
Training Dates
Our goal is to design a training schedule that helps you bring yoga into your regular life, without consuming it. Let's go slow so we can integrate what you're learning into your daily and weekly routines. Simplify your path!
Student's are required to commit to participate in all real time zoom classes, which will be recorded so you can review them at a later date, however, break out rooms will not be recorded.
Meet Your Trainers
Pictured above: Your self- paced recorded trainers: Aruna Kathy (left), Parmpreet (right) and Claire (below) who will also be your real time trainer.
Experience To Guide You
Aruna Kathy (E-RYT 500, RCYT, BA) started yoga in 1995 and took teacher training in 1998 because she was ready for a career change. This led to the study of yoga, meditation, and mindfulness with master teachers including a decade as a disciple of a Bengali Guru and living in an Ashram for 6 years. She has taught yoga full time since 2000. She cofounded Ambassador Yoga with Claire and authored the Young Yoga Masters Children's Yoga Teacher Training after teaching for many years in schools and daycare centers.
Parampreet Singh (MA Ls, Yoga and MeditationTeacher) took yoga teacher training in 1995 to deepen his understanding of the asana limb of yoga. Parampreet has been involved in meditation communities for over four decades through meditating, writing, storytelling, and teaching. Parampreet is the host of the Meditation Questions and the Science Meditations podcasts where he has created a place for those interested in meditation from a scientific perspective.
Claire Louise Smith, E-RYT 500, RCYT, RPYT, BA began practicing yoga in 2002 and took teacher training to learn more about yoga's healing possibilities. Claire has owned 2 storefront yoga studios in Ontario, Canada and pivoted to an online studio during the pandemic (@yogatruly). Claire authored a Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training and co-authored the Ambassador Yoga Training. Claire followed her dream and now lives in Nova Scotia with her family
Pricing Plans And Options
This Yoga Alliance registered training is offered on demand!
Create a customized learning experience by:
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gathering your friends, colleagues or students (up to 10 people) to split the cost
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and we’ll design a customized training schedule together.
Get Certified On Your Terms
160 Hours Real Time Online Training + 40 Hours Self Paced Study
$6000 + HST (up to 10 people)
Complete this form to get more information on the scheduling process and options:
Become a Yoga Teacher Now
Learn all the history and philosophy of yoga that has transformed so many lives by studying with expert lead trainers.
This curriculum and training has been rated 5 stars by every graduate since our first offering in 2014.
Get immediate access to 40 hours of techniques training and yoga philosophy self-study videos upon registration.
Start the self-paced training upon registration.
Please be sure you can commit to this training. Refunds will not be issued once the your registration is received.
Frequently Asked Questions
What style of yoga will I be certified to teach?
This is a Hatha teacher training course, which includes hatha yoga, vinyasa flows, and gentle yoga. You will also get an introduction to teaching restorative yoga, yoga nidra, prenatal, children, teen and seniors yoga.
How many hours is this course?
The course requires a 200 Hour time commitment. 160 hours will be offered to you though live online training with your experienced lead trainers at the times specified. The remaining 40 hours are self-paced recorded material and assignments for you to complete on your own schedule. You get immediate access to your manual and prerecorded training videos upon registration.
What if I have to miss a class? How do I make up missed time?
We strongly recommend that all live online training hours are attended live and you avoid missing any more than 8 hours of the training. Although the training is recorded, the breakout rooms and practice teaching are not recorded and are completed in the live training. Anyone who misses hours will be required to watch the recordings and may also be required to do an additional assignment depending on the hours that are missed. There will be an additional charge for assignments that must be reviewed outside the regular training hours.
Will I make money as a yoga teacher?
You will learn about the business of yoga in this training and opportunities for yoga teachers. Some teachers are inspired to share their knowledge through volunteering and community organizations, others create very successful businesses and teach full time. Each graduate is encouraged and supported to build their business after the training in the direction they choose.
Will I be ready to teach?
Yes! Our graduates are confident, prepared and excited to teach.
Do I have to join Yoga Alliance?
Registration with Yoga Alliance is voluntary. You will be trained by a Registered Yoga School so you can join Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) after you graduate if you choose. We will discuss the details (pros and cons) in the training.
Are there additional books and materials I must purchase?
Your manual is included in PDF format. You can print it if you choose. There are also 4 required reading books that will be read during the training. We reference the texts throughout the training and highly recommend you have them. Each book is usually less than $20.
What if i don't want to teach?
Many people attend this training for self-discovery and to deepen their understanding of yoga. This program is a very rewarding journey and experience even if you don't teach after you graduate. You may simply feel inspired to share what you have learned through your actions and attitude rather than in formal classes. That choice is yours.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes, upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a PDF certificate that you can save and use to register with Yoga Alliance if you choose to. You will also receive an official signed certificate by mail that you can keep and frame.