Summer Intensive

This 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training is designed as a complete program that you can finish in one summer - from day one to certification! It is ideal for dedicated students looking to further their knowledge and skills or yoga teachers to refresh or renew their training while escaping for a weekend-long retreat just steps from downtown Kingston.

Contact us to find out more or register below.

2018 Training Dates

July 04-06

Fundamentals

July 09

Pranayama &
Anatomy of Breathing

July 10-12

The Subtle Body &
Anatomy of Movement

July 12 & 13

Restorative Yoga Certification

July 16-18

Asana

July 19 & 20

The Art of Class and
Program Creation

August 7-10, 2018

Empowering Your Practice

August 13-17, 2018

Holding Brave Space
for Inclusivity

August 20-22, 2018

How to Change the World One Class at a Time

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

9-9:30 AM: Breakfast and discussion
9:30-11 AM: Morning lecture
11 AM-12 PM: Guided practice
12-12:30 PM: Self-reflection/practice dissection/discussion
12:30-1:30 PM: Lunch
1:30-3 PM: Afternoon lecture
3-4:30 PM: Practical application
4:30-5:00 PM: Concept Review

Fundamentals

At this moment in our history, we are experiencing many great shifts on our planet that require each of us to rise up as our best selves. But, how can we contribute to the world when our fast-paced modern culture pulls us in so many directions at once? How do we make space for a deeper practice when overwhelmed by other priorities? We look to the ancient wisdom of yoga for our answers. In this module, we will learn about yoga's history, contemporary challenges, and our potential role in shaping it's future on and off the mat.

The Subtle Body & Anatomy Of Movement

A thorough and varied examination of the many ways our bodies shape our practice and visa versa. We will explore classical principles of yoga, combined with an understanding of physiology, biomechanics and anatomy as well as energetic anatomy, such as chakras, nadis and koshas. In this module, we will learn about how yoga postures affect and are effected by major body systems; functional movement; biomechanics; and energetic anatomy. We will also discuss body positivity and how your practice can nurture self-love.

The Science Of Breathing

Why is there so much focus on the breath in yoga? What is the link between yoga and breath, and why is it so important (besides the fact that it keeps us alive)? In this module, we will learn about the classical philosophy of prana, life force, and pranayama, expansion and control of the life force. We will first explore the theory of prana and its related yogic concepts: koshas, chakras, nadis and mantras. Then, we will expand upon respiratory physiology and current research undertaken by science on pranayama. In the practical component, we will undertake a thorough examination of Restorative Yoga as we practice pranayama and link pranayama and asana. Each registrant will practice and teach to feel confident sharing these skills with their students.

Restorative Yoga Certification

Asana

In this module, we will break asana down to their foundation and learn some of the most common standing, seated, supine, prone, and inverted postures inside out. We will experience how to best achieve desired outcomes in asana through manual adjustments, deliberate placement of props, and varying lengths of time in the poses. We will also analyze common cues and popular buzzwords in yoga to improve accuracy and clarify ambiguous instructions. We will practice anatomical, emotional, spiritual, and historical cues as well as visual, kinaesthetic, and auditory cues to cater to all types of students. For each asana we examine, we will evaluate the benefits and contraindications and create a clear understanding of its role in practice, so that asana may be chosen thoughtfully and carefully in practice.

Empowering Your Practice

Seize this opportunity to deepen your knowledge and refine your voice as a teacher. In this module, we will practice advanced teaching methodology; meditation and mindfulness training; safe and effective hands-on adjustments; and exploring options for various communities (trauma-informed classes, yoga for seniors, teaching to children, yoga for bigger bodies, chair yoga, etc.). You will walk away able to teach specific classes for these populations and with a back pocket of modifications should you find these populations in drop-in classes that you teach.

The Art of Class and Program Creation

Using a lesson plan as a yoga teacher can give organization, direction, and a larger sense of meaning to your students. Much as in traditional academic environments, having a class syllabus can help you and your students improve and stay on track with a specific goal in mind. In this module, yoga teachers in training will learn how to create a lesson plan based on a learning outcome; progressive sequencing strategies; class frameworks; theming classes; the basics of timing classes and staying time; and playlist options, so that graduates feel confident creating classes for a variety of populations.

Building your Business

Brave Space For Inclusivity

In its most basic definition, a community is a group of people interacting in the same location—for example, people taking a yoga class together - a yoga community quickly becomes much more than that. As the primary figure in classes, a yoga teacher is creating community, whether s/he intends to or not; however, the subtle art of building community can have dramatic impacts on your life, the lives of your students, and your business. In this module, we will discuss the importance of ethics, leadership, and community building. We will learn more about the business of yoga; create captivating classes descriptions that speak to your ideal clientele; and learn how to consciously create one-on-one classes, workshops, and retreats. In dong so, your business, your life, and the lives of your students will be enriched.

How To Change The World
One Class At A Time

This module is not open to registrants other than those completing the entire 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program.

Click here to see the list of required readings

The Retreat Space

I am so fortunate to be blessed with a private retreat space that I use for our trainings on picturesque Wolfe Island, just a 20-minute free ferry ride from downtown Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Wolfe Island is an island at the entrance to the Saint Lawrence River in Lake Ontario and is the largest of the famous Thousand Islands. Snowy owls are frequently seen on the island during winter. It is also an important stopover location for migrating waterfowl, including swans, in spring and fall. Wolfe Island is home to a growing population of wild turkeys as well as deer and other fauna. On the west end of the island, Big Sandy Bay is a picturesque quiet beach and nature conservation area. Sand dunes and wetlands allow rare plant species to flourish here. There is one golf course on Wolfe Island, a corn maze, and three marked bicycle routes. As you exit the summer ferry, you enter the quaint town of Marysville, which includes a bakery, pizzeria, restaurants and various other shops and services, as well as the largest church in the Thousand Islands (Sacred Heart of Mary Church). The limestone Wolfe Island Town Hall is a National Historic Site of Canada. During the summer months in Marysville, there is bicycle and boat rental available and you can visit the Old House Museum. There is also a local grocer where you can purchase amenities as well as wine and beer, a post office, ambulance and volunteer fire services on the island. Learn more at http://www.wolfeisland.com.

On-Site Accommodation

There is limited spaces available for people to stay on-site during our trainings (please note, all guests will share living spaces).

Private room, Queen-sized bed

$50 per night

Shared room, bunk bed

$30 per night

Please state in your application if you are interested in overnight accommodation (room assignments are distributed on a first come, first served basis).

Tuition Information

Your tuition covers the costs of the complete 200-hour course, your manual, and the Business of Yoga online course.

Total tuition cost:
$3,000.00+HST CAD
If paying the complete tuition payment by July 04, 2018

Tuition cost for those paying
via 12-month payment plan:
an additional 4% administration and interest
$252.13 CAD per month (after paying $500 CAD deposit)

$500.00 CAD non-refundable deposit due upon registration in order to hold your space in this training. Balance due July 04, 2018, unless a payment plan has been arranged.

Your only additional cost will be the cost of the required readings/resources, should you wish to own them; however, you could also share them with another registrant, rent them from your local library, or contact us to inquire about our lending library.

e-transfer $500 CAD deposit to carly@yogateachertrainingkingston.com Then Complete The Application Form Below

2018 Summer Intensive 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training and Retreat Application Form

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This course is designed to challenge you. I am definitely here for support and I ask for a high level of maturity and responsibility from all participants. You can expect this course to be demanding, but equally rewarding.

CERTIFICATION CRITERIA:

This course is intended to result in your certification as a 200-hour trained Hatha Yoga Teacher. 200-hour certified yoga teachers from Yoga Teacher Training Kingston must posses the skills necessary to safely and competently teach yoga in a group setting to the general population. Unique to this program, we also equip you to hold brave spaces that are inclusive, compassionate, and empowering. Please note, I reserve the right to withhold certification from any student who fails to develop the skills necessary to uphold these expectations. Rest assured, every attempt will be made to provide input and support through the course, so that deficits that may impede certification may be corrected.

The following criteria will be used to establish your eligibility for certification:

Practice Teaching: At the end of the course, you will be asked to teach a 60-minute yoga class. The course will culminate in this assignment, so you will be graded on everything we've learnt throughout, so that your classes will professional, safe, inclusive, compassionate, and empowering. We will be practicing our teaching skills throughout the course, so you ought to be fully capable to complete this task come evaluation time.

Attendance: Those who wish to certify will need to be present for 100% of our in-person time, unless you have received written permission from me. Concessions can be made for medical reasons with a doctor's note. You must make up in-person hours missed and are responsible for the content we covered in that time. In order to certify, you may need to pay for additional one-on-one time with me.

Concept Review: Throughout this course, you will be required to write written comprehension review based on the material in the required readings, from the in-person lecture, or that is contained in your manual. You must achieve a minimum of 75% on these tests in order to progress. The concept reviews will be done together in class and the answers that you get wrong will be reviewed before your opportunity to retake the test (i.e., everyone ought to get at least 75%, so don't lose any sleep about this).

Assignments: All course assignments must be completed and submitted by their posted due date in order to receive your certification.

Fees: All program fees must be paid-in-full prior to receiving certification. Registrants who do not pay their balance due by July 04, 2018 and who have not made a payment arrangement will not be able to attend in-person components. By registering above and paying your non-refundable $500 CAD deposit for the complete course, you are indicating that you are fully committed to the program and intend to pay the remaining balance due by July 04, 2018, unless a payment arrangement has been made. Any registrant who withdraws from the Yoga Teacher Training course after July 04, 2018 or is removed for misconduct, payment failure, or not abiding by the course requirements, will not be issued a refund for this course.

Professional Behavior and Ethical Conduct: All registrants are required to behave in an ethical manner to help create and maintain a safe and professional learning environment. Registrants must abide by our Code of Conduct. Alcohol or drugs are prohibited during in-person training and any participants found to be under the influence of these substances will be asked to leave for the remainder of the session. If a second warning is required, they will be asked to leave the remainder of the course.

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